Cadillac has already told us all there is to know about the updates to its 2016 lineup, but the brand has just officially released a statement regarding what’s in store for the latest models of vehicles.
Foremost, the all-new LGX 3.6-liter V6 engine will replace the outgoing (yet still good) LFX 3.6-liter V6 unit across the lineup, offering greater fuel efficiency, smoothness and refinement. The engine operates with the latest iteration of Active Fuel Management (AFM) and Cadillac touts 2016 incorporates the eight-speed automatic transmission more than ever in its vehicles, specifically in the 2016 Cadillac ATS and 2016 Cadillac CTS.
New stop/start technology will be introduced for 2016 Cadillac vehicles with the 3.6L V6 LGX and 2.0L Turbo I4 LTG. The new stop/start tech employs ultra capacitors to create a smooth transition from a stop to a start, a welcome improvement indeed.
“While these new systems increase efficiency, a main focus in engineering at Cadillac is to integrate these systems smoothly with no compromise to the driving experience,” says David Leone, Cadillac executive chief engineer. “Our new 8-speed transmission was developed internally for fast and smooth shifting in every situation with Cylinder Deactivation and Start/Stop are integrated in a more seamless manner than our competitors.”
Cadillac says its greatest engineering for 2016 will be the 2016 CT6 sedan. The brand notes it will be the only vehicle to incorporate stop/start technology, AFM and turbocharging into one tightly-refined package thanks to Cadillac’s latest LGW 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine.
Then there’s also improvements to Cadillac CUE infotainment system with the additional benefit of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.
Along with the reveal of the all-new 2017 Cadillac XT5, the improvements will help keep things fresh as the brand takes a product pause to continue developing its luxury strategy at home and abroad.
Further Reading On The 2016 Cadillac Lineup
See detailed information about the revised Cadillac model lineup on our 2016 Cadillac product guide:
- 2016 Cadillac ATS family:
- 2016 Cadillac CTS family:
Comments
All welcome changes that will make the various models more competitive in their respective segments.
I think the LGW 3.0TT will be an excellent engine and all but a lock to power the ATS V-Sport but Cadillac likely wants it to premiere on their top of the line model first. Hence the delay in getting the V-Sport.
I am curious though as to why Cadillac has chosen to go into a product launch hiatus at such a critical time in their renaissance. They should be pumping out more and more models instead of going dark after the CT6.
Hopefully the possible ATS convertible, Escalade V-Sport and XT5 V-Sport were included as a part of their respective model strategies before the hiatus decision came down and will not be affected so we will see them before 2018.
One can only hope.
Dave the Hiatus is due to the fact that the new management came in last year in August and has put in to make major changes they want that will be beyond what the past management had planned.
No sense dumping more of the same out when it is not what they are wanting. They can hold off and make a major impact with more major changes in the product with the investment they have.
the present cars are not bad but need to be better. They will hold the market for now as they are profitable and are not doing any damage by any means.
The new management is in this game not to match the other brands but to outright beat them. For too long GM has been happy to just bench mark them vs. building a clear and undisputed leader with the many compromised they have forced on Cadillac. Today the compromises go away and the changes will shock many even here as to where this will take them.
the down side is it takes 3-5 years to put these in play. The changes outlined here were pretty much all in place last year so there is not much we can take from this. All are positive moves but much more is planned.
When we see higher quality parts used and less parts bin parts. Also we will see over time their own engines and no more sharing with Chevy for engines. While they have good engines people in this price range expect more than what is also found in a Chevy. You pay more you should get more.
The reboot of the future product lineup causing the coming product hiatus is understandable then considering the management shuffle.
Everyone would agree for the need for better quality materials and unique powertrain/components but I would think Cadillac could have tweeked their prior product plans and stayed in the game with continual product launches.
I think the product hiatus will take a little steam out of the Cadillac resurgence.
Cadillac will have unique powertrains starting with CT6 next year and the announced 3.0TT. Also hear word of a 4.5TTV8.
Technically the redesigned LFX is a Cadillac exclusive engine (for now ).
Unless I’m missing something, the lfx is the camaro’s v6 as well. But that’s the only Chevy that I know of that has that v6.
You are right. I stand corrected on that point.
impressive
General Motors needs to consider using the lightweight building technique in Cadillac’s CT6 to develop a compact competitor for BMW 2-series; the new platform could also be the starting point for the next generation ATS and Camaro with the next generation CTS moving upscale by using a reduced Omega platform of the CT6.
The Cadillac 2-series competitor could be also the starting point for a son-of-Camaro RWD coupe.
Cadillac already masters lightweight manufacturing techniques as evidenced by the ATS, CTS and comming XT5.
A 2 series competitor is critical to Cadillac long term.
Needed to get a foothold in markets like Europe and Russia. Also emerging markets like South East Asia, India and Brazil.