Latest Report Has Next-Generation Cadillac CTS Coupe, Wagon Still On The Fence
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Despite the popularity of the outgoing Cadillac CTS Coupe, a recent report from Motor Trend suggests that the model hasn’t been approved for the next generation on the Alpha platform. The same goes for the cult-favorite wagon. However, that’s not to say all hope is lost.
Also according to the report, there is an internal struggle to keep multiple variants of the upcoming Cadillac D/E-segment model, in the name of global appeal. Besides, BMW seems to be doing just fine with the way it’s selling the volume-oriented 5 Series with its multiple variants starting at just under $48,000, and the higher-end 6 Series coupe, positioned as a grand touring two-door that starts at just under $75,000. It would be nice to see a similar approach from the Wreath and Crest brand.
If we had to play product planner for a day, we would make sure the next-generation Cadillac CTS was available in sedan, coupe and wagon forms, with even a four-door coupe and convertible, to round things out.
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It would be a shame if the coupe doesn’t make it to the next generation. I own one and I love it, the styling is like nothing else on the road. As for the wagon, I don’t care.
The fact it is even a question whether there would be a CTS Coupe going forward is disturbing. The current one is one of the best looking cars GM has produced in decades. It directly appeals to Cadillac’s stated image as a maker of high-end, high-performance luxury (i.e., you didn’t buy it b/c it was the most utilitarian or useful car in the world – you bought it b/c it looked and drove awesome).
If there is no CTS coupe in the future, this is a canary in the GM coal mine.
I’d love to see a wagon!
The coupe and wagon has to come back for the next generation without any doubt, and I would add the convertible to it.
To be honest the only coupe I’m worried about is the ATS and ATS-V. I think it’s going to steal the current/old gen CTS’s glory. The next gen CTS is going to grow too much, IMHO, to warrant a coupe or wagon, so I could see how this story could be very true. I would think the current gen is seemingly high volume because there is no other Caddy coupe to choose from. Looks great, drives great and will certainly be missed, but no reason to put in the time and money to create it if there won’t be any take on it.
Give me the next-gen CTS AWD sedan for tooling around town in the lap of luxury and an M5 fighting CTS-V for track day!
I think the CTS should have the sedan and wagon, the ATS should have a sedan and coupe, and Cadillac can then make a 6 series competitor with a coupe, convertible, and 4-door. ETC (Eldorado) anyone?
If Mercedes can have an E Class coupe and a C Class coupe, why can’t Cadillac. The CTS-V coupe is Cadillacs top car as far as design, performance, and power and that should continue until the possible return of the XLR or another super car.
Another coupe would be perfectly fine, GM just needs to make sure it isn’t so polarizing as the current one (although I quite like it).
I have such an affinity for the wagon. I will find a way to get a V-wagon in the garage regardless of GM making the new one. So amazing!
This is another niche product , GM has enough already . This brand , other than the ATS have had deplorable sales over the many years its been in production .. The middle and upper class have changed . They drive understated BMWs’ , Audis’ , integras , Lexus etc .Most , however , are into the middie unibody SUVs . This area has seen a huge increase in models over the past 5 years and many are priced as high or higher than Cadillac cars . Perhaps because nobody else wants to manufacture these gaudy American dream cars that GM feels its into a hot , exclusive segment . Give it up already , these days are GONE !!
They sell well-over 10,000+ in the US alone of these a year. For a luxury car, that’s not a “niche” product.
The wagon, OTOH, is definitely a niche product and will become even more so as the CTS moves up in price. I like the wagon, personally, but I’m not sure the numbers justify it.
I hope Cadillac continues to grow its model choices….it needs to be elegant and desirable in comparison to the euros…Buick is doing a great job and ATS appears to be doing very well too
I recently heard that there is going to be a coupe and wagon but they will be delayed roughly 6 months to a year after the sedan launch
A four-door coupe ? The current “coupe” is really a 2dr sedan with its B pillar.