One of the most beloved Cadillac vehicles of the modern era is the Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon and, especially so, the high-performance Cadillac CTS-V Wagon. These models helped Cadillac and its V-Series performance sub-brand build up the significant enthusiast following it enjoys today, but despite this, neither generated a massive amount of sales for the company.
For that reason, the third-generation Cadillac CTS and CTS-V were not offered with a long roof body style and neither are the new Cadillac CT4 and Cadillac CT5 models. That doesn’t mean the automaker hasn’t considered offering a new wagon, however.
In a recent interview with Autoline After Hours, Cadillac chief engineer Brandon Vivian said he and his colleagues have thought about offering a Cadillac CT5 wagon and will continue to look at the possibility of offering different model variants of the CT5.
“So, I will tell you I’ve been looking at that many, many, many times,” Vivian said when asked if there is a business case for a CT5 wagon. “We continue to look for opportunities to make money and I will continue to do that.”
Vivian went on to explain that demand from V-Series owners would be an important factor in the decision, as these are the same customers who hold an affinity for the CTS Sport Wagon and CTS-V Sport Wagon.
“So nothing to announce right now but certainly when you see the enthusiasm of our customers and our V-Club members, there is an absolute fanaticism around the V wagons and wagons in general and you know, because of that, we continue to study a future variant.”
Last year, we put together a rendering of what a potential Cadillac CT5 wagon may look like. Our rendering retained the CT5’s notched rear window and also integrated a pair of tall, vertical LED taillights, similar to the lights on the 2021 Cadillac Escalade.
So while Cadillac has no plans to roll out a CT5 wagon right now, the automaker is actively studying different CT5 model variants to potentially pull in more buyers.
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Sorry, I think this is classic misdirection. I think this is about building buzz for Lyriq.
Lyriq with an adjustable air suspension, is shaped exactly like CTS Wagon.
Which is smart, because Tesla split the difference too much between an ultra-expensive Model X, and a Model Y that doesn’t even look like a wagon.
It makes no sense with VSS-R and BEV3 for GM to take A2XX at this point, and make a wagon variant. Especially with Holden going under. There isn’t even a Commodore Wagon to share the cost with.
I see your point, but the Lyriq isn’t going to be shaped exactly like the CTS wagon. They released a silhouette teaser of it already, and it looks far more like the Mustang Mach-E or a BMW “coupe” crossover than a wagon, too tall.
But I do agree on that last point, sadly this ain’t happening. With the Camaro leaving the Alpha platform after 2023, and VSS-R supposedly on the horizon, it makes no sense.
See, the nice thing about a skateboard EV design with air suspension is… you can raise and lower it rapidly to what the customer wants, at least at the factory.
Combined with the comments about a “V Wagon” – I suspect the standard Lyriq will have the ride height of a CUV.
But! The Lyriq V on the other hand… could be a lot lower to the ground. CTS ride height.
You’re theory about Lyriq makes more sense to me if the render was CT6 based.
The fans would love it. Few would buy one.
Sales of the CTS V wagon totaled only 2100 over 4 years of production (2011-2014).
Wow, bold move, GM wouldn’t consider it unless a Chevy/Buick/Holden version is being developed..
Holden?
Well ok, I forgot but wouldn’t mind a Pontiac version either…
Pontiac !?! 😂
That’s even deader than Holden. No one even remembers where it’s buried.
Holden is dead. Don’t shoot the messenger.
I’d be interested if Chevy or Buick made a four door with the alpha platform. Obviously, the Camaro is not selling like it used to, and I don’t think another Transformers movie will help sales any. The Lyriq has nothing to do with this, totally different consumer base, as indicated by price point… and such a stupid name. Still cant believe GM is going to ask 100k+ for a car that can’t spell right.
How do you know the Lyriq is going to be $100K? The Escalade variant EV model will cost $100k, if not more.
Why does a Sport Wagon have to be a Cadullac? Make it a Chevy and it can sell in the Charger price range. Offer a sedan version, too.
Chevy prices aren’t high enough to justify the costs.
Yes, Vette, Silverado, Tahoe, etc such inexpensive transportation…😏..
The failure of the SS illustrates my point.
You mean the 6.2 only, $43-47k base price, little options, the cheaper 2 Impalas and Caprice available, long shipping times and boring looks wasn’t it?. BTW the Charger have a few words to say on how to sell a mass-market rwd sedan. Yes they come in rental V6 and cop-car but that’s how the Hellcat models are feasible.
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This is a major V-ictory for the wagon gang and I hope that the CT5 wagon becomes a reality. There are tons of GM Performance fans and tons of wagon fans who want a Caddy Wagon again. It’s the ultimate daily/shop car for guys with modded Chevy’s or LS/LT guys with kids.
I’m also totally here for an all-electric Caddy Wagon. Imagine 0-60 under 3 seconds with the whole family in the car!
Whoa. Aren’t you getting ahead of youself? They haven’t said it’s gonna happen just that they look at such things. All automakers “consider” new products all the time. Most don’t get past the talking stage.
The previous CTS gen III would have looked great as a wagon. This… if they didn’t do that thing in the rear side windows. I’m all for a wagon, anytime… doubt it’ll ever happen as they’re moving all resources to EV.
It would fix one problem with the CT5–pathetic trunk space–but they won’t spend enough to fix the other: rear seat headroom. I’d rather they offered interiors not dominated by black.
If it is made, will be very expensive and will sell for couple years and end. Then will tell us nobody likes wagons. Make a Chevy wagon with manual trans option for price more wagon lovers can afford. Are there that many Cadillac hot rod wagon customers?
General Motors CEO Mary Barra moves very slowly as she and Joe Biden should get along quite well as this idea is simply too little and too late as by the time Barra has Cadillac ready to build this variant of the CT5, it’ll be time to replace the CT5 with it’s EV.
“… it’ll be time to replace the CT5 with it’s EV.”
Which is Lyriq, which is what I said in my first comment. Cadillac always teases its future car 2-3 years out. Lyriq is right in that timeframe. And again, looks exactly like a CTS wagon when lowered (to say, V-Series lowering springs/airbags).
Nomad anyone?
Let us get to the reality.
The truth is we could see a wagon if Cadillac goes to Europe.
Europe is about the only place a wagon still sells and even there the sales are in decline as the CUV has gained traction even there.
Two things that would make a wagon feasible is the Euro market and slapping a wagon body on the GM EV platform as it is a cheaper way to produce cars in variety.
There just no market of any real volume here in the states anymore. The number of failures Of good wagons have proven that.
The real mistake was dumping the Omega based SUV and leaving us with a warmed over Acadia.
The problem the prior wagon had which is probably the problem this one will have is no utility. The old wagon barely had more trunk space than a sedan. It was so narrow you couldn´t put anything in it. the dodge magnum had the same problem. If buyers are going to accept a wagon profile then it must have some big upsides and the only upside is space. The other issue is that Americans want space but they are very over the top with it. If they think they need space they buy a hulking suv way bigger than they need or none at all. A sensible chassis like this has to get sold initially. Detroit makes some great sleepers they don´t advertise then cancel for poor sales. As far a history is concerned this wagon effort can already be laveled as a waste of time.
NO, NO, NO, NO,
Perhaps GM can make a Chevrolet or Cadillac wagon with good visibility so that I can replace a VOLVO V70. Untill then I’ll keep the Volvo.
I don’t think that GM is looking to do anything with the Alpha aside from the products they already introduced. GM is probably in the planning stages of the VSS-R platform that will appear in 2023 that will replace the Alpha.
Really … how about you guys at GM build a Malibu variant, one we’d all be able to afford to buy.