Cadillac CT6 Styling Won't Stray From Current Formula
Cadillac intends to make a big splash with its new CT6 flagship sedan, but don’t expect it to come from its styling.
GM product development chief Mark Reuss says the CT6 will have “the world’s most advanced body structure,” but that doesn’t mean it will also come with revolutionary styling. According to the American automaker’s global design head, Ed Welburn, the CT6’s styling will carry on Cadillac’s current design language which features angular lines, vertical headlights and tail lights.
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Though it’ll be “different and it will certainly stand out in the portfolio,” according to Welburn, we shouldn’t expect a real shift in design direction with the flagship sedan. More importantly, Welburn confirmed that the Elmiraj concept’s styling is “more of an influence on some other things we’re working on for Cadillac,” so we can expect the sleek, stylish coupe to influence future Cadillac models.
The Cadillac CT6 is expected to go on sale in late 2015 or early 2016 and is being developed to take on the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, among other large luxury sedans.
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[Source: Automotive News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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