Cadillac President Steve Carlisle Talks Two Door Coupes
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With the departure of the Cadillac ATS, so went the last remaining Cadillac coupe. Many luxury brands have now turned their backs on passenger cars amid the surge in popularity of crossovers and SUVs, so it seems possible the ATS will be the last two-door Cadillac model ever.
All hope is not lost for stylish luxury coupes, though. Our sister site, Cadillac Society, recently sat down with Cadillac president Steve Carlisle and asked him if there is any chance we’ll see another two-door Cadillac model. While different body styles are currently more popular, Carlisle acknowledged that styles and trends are subject to change.
“Never is a long time,” Carlisle said. “The way I look at it, body styles go through cycles, roughly every 10 years. But with electrification, the architecture is so different, it opens up opportunities for different things. And people will be looking for something new and different than what’s on stage [the 2021 Cadillac Escalade]. I’m 100 percent confident of that. So we’ll continue to explore the perimeters of what may be the next thing.”
2013 Cadillac Elmiraj Concept
As Carlisle points out, electric vehicles typically offer superior packaging due to the compact nature of the motors and the battery mounting position. This gives designers more flexibility throughout the styling process, potentially opening up the door for Cadillac to produce style-forward EVs. This could leave it well-placed to produce a head-turning new coupe, though no such vehicle is planned for the immediate future.
Steve Carlisle
Carlisle also said he wants to ensure Cadillac is offering vehicles that set it apart from the competition – no matter what shape or form said products arrive in.
“But I will tell you one other thing,” he added. “We’re not going to do what’s already been done. We’re going to do something different.”
2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe
While coupes usually sell in low numbers compared to sedans, have a stylish two-door is important for a luxury automaker, as it can lend the brand a high-end, premium image. Cadillac essentially has all of the most popular vehicle segments covered off with its current product portfolio, but there’s no denying a stylish sports coupe or 2+2 would give the brand some much-needed cachet.
What do you think of the idea of a new Cadillac coupe? Let us know in the comments and be sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Cadillac news, and 24/7 GM news coverage.
This report was written in collaboration with our sister publication, Cadillac Society.
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Dear Cadillac,
Please, Please , Please create a coupe. I understand that today, the automotive sales are dominated by SUV’s and I know its a bottom line issue.
I have a 2015 ATS coupe and it took some getting used to ( I was used to daddy Cadi back in the 70’s), but now, I love the car.
I am divorced, have no kids and no dog anymore. This ATS seems to fit my lifestyle and I don’t want to resort to and I will never own a foreign car.
Bring back coupes AND convertibles. Quit teasing us with the string of wonderful showcars, and finally put up or shut up, Cadillac! Mitchell and Earl are spinning in their graves. And get rid of the alpha/numerical names. Confusing and dull!
I welcome the electric future if I can still drive my own car. When vehicles don’t let us drive them we shouldn’t just not buy them, we should fight that strategy by any means necessary.
The Elmiraj is amazing . I will give you a deposit right now
Bravo! Although I’m somewhat biased as an owner of a 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe….I love the look of the new Elmiraj concept coupe. Really a grabber. Those of us who are old and cranky, having a lifetime of 2-door autos, are ecstatic with the continuum plan by Cadillac, Do I love coupes/roadsters too?……well I have owned ’20’ 2-door cars, with most (7) as Corvettes.