How niche? How about no diesel engine choices…
In the U.S., that would be the equivalent of taking away the BBQ sauce option for our chicken wings and leaving only Buffalo. For Cadillac to stand out in Europe as a brand, this may be a necessity.
Since Cadillac sales in Europe have been so terrible – mainly due to issues with distribution agreements – GM needed to do something, and do it fast. As a company, Cadillac will reestablish itself by presenting all-new models to Europe and creating the organization dubbed Cadillac Europe, much akin to what BMW USA is in the ‘States. The vehicles will be sold through authorized Cadillac dealers all over Europe, with the Geneva Motor Show serving as the official introduction to the new brand image.
The CTS will expand its European line by introducing the new Sport Wagon, the upcoming coupe variants, as well as the record-setting CTS-V coupe. The SRX CUV will debut later this year and the Escalade Hybrid will also make its way over as well, although most likely only for a spot on Top Gear. All models will strictly feature the anticipated 2.9-liter turbodiesel V6 gasoline engines.
As evidence to this very American approach to engine choices, GM Europe spokesperson Nick Twork told Autoblog that Cadillac will “be a niche brand.” Here’s to hoping it works, and that diesel variants are in the pipeline. But then again, European buyers may go crazy for the newest option on the CTS sedans – premium Recaro racing seats.
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