CTS Coupe slated for production

[cmcpokey]

One of the positive side effects of the testimony of the big 3 auto execs is that they have to reveal all of their plans for profitability. GM released a very large report this week, and in it was a solitary picture of the production CTS Coupe. Slated to come initially with the same V6 found in the sedan, and the same 6 speed automatic transmission. No word yet on the possibility of a V version with the V8, but I'll hold out for that thanks.

Also released in the reports are the 2010 300C and Grand Cherokee. All other mentioned GM models have been seen in production form already.

Edit: Sources Jalopnik and Fast Lane Daily

[henk4]

Is it just me or is this car butt ugly? I have seen the concept, twice, also in movement, and I really can't see any beauty or added value to it.

[teatako]

Is it just me or is this car butt ugly? I have seen the concept, twice, also in movement, and I really can't see any beauty or added value to it.

Well, do bear in mind Cadillac´s previous offerings. At least it looks different, aggresive, powerful and purposeful.

[roosterjuicer]

i think its waay too tall in the butt. im not crazy about the whole "tall doors/rear with tiny windows look

[henk4]

i think its waay too tall in the butt. im not crazy about the whole "tall doors/rear with tiny windows look

we seem to agree....what's wrong?

[blingbling]

we seem to agree....what's wrong?hahaha just chill guys, unity amongst differences is how respect is built amonst each other.

[roosterjuicer]

we seem to agree....what's wrong?

haha i think i just felt the earth stop turning for a second there:eek:

[Rockefella]

Coupe concept that appeared in Motor Trend from what I remember looks better than this, but I'll want to see more pictures before I judge.

[Kitdy]

I managed to see the CTS-V in the flesh and it's gorgeous. This really could be but the aforementioned problems are plaguing it. I also much prefer the V grille. If this had a more orthodox/lower rear and a was a V - I think it'd be stunning but for now it's a bit of an oddity in my eyes for an American car.

I don't think it's butt-ugly, but it's butt is ugly, and it ain't pretty.

[Dino Scuderia]

100 times better than the BMW GT.

[ThisBlood147]

Vote me in on the ugly ballet. I haven't cared for this bodystyle since Cadi switched over to it (don't remember what year). Just doesn't look like a luxury auto to me. Weird aggressive frontend capped off by a cheap, boring rearend. The two halves just don't seem to coincide....although, frankly.....this seems to be an ongoing problem with alot of auto models these days.

[Ferrer]

i think its waay too tall in the butt. im not crazy about the whole "tall doors/rear with tiny windows look
This is basically this car's main problem.

And it was so easy to do it well...

[Rockefella]

Coupe concept that appeared in Motor Trend from what I remember looks better than this, but I'll want to see more pictures before I judge.

Pictures of concept for reference:


http://image.motortrend.com/f/auto-shows/cadillac-cts-coupe-concept-breaking-the-rules/8152107+w700+cr1+re0+ar1/cadillac-cts-coupe-concept.jpg

http://media.nextautos.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/cadillac-cts-coupe-concept-hl.jpg

http://image.motortrend.com/f/auto-shows/cadillac-cts-coupe-concept-breaking-the-rules/8152119+w700+cr1+re0+ar1/cadillac-cts-coupe-concept-rear.jpg

Not sure if it's drastically different to the picture shown up top but imo this version is better.

[f6fhellcat13]

The butt makes it look heavy and ponderous. Another victim of the "suburban tank" style of automotive design. I prefer the normal sedan. (The V is hideous)

[clutch-monkey]

i think its waay too tall in the butt. im not crazy about the whole "tall doors/rear with tiny windows look

probably a symptom of becoming a coupe?

[NSXType-R]

It looks alright from the front, although the rear does look a bit too heavy.

I wonder if GM will have the funds to make a CTS V version of the coupe?

And is it North American markets only?

[PRC777]

The CTS's awkward rear is most prominent in one of the pictures Rockefella provided.

[henk4]

probably a symptom of becoming a coupe?

I have seen better coupe shapes...
and looking better than the BMW GT is not much of an achievement.

[Kitdy]

(The V is hideous)

You are drunk.

[P4g4nite]

This criminally ugly assault on the eyes is going ahead while the VE based Coupe60 is destined only for Auto shows?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2221/2301428869_a658f2d8c1.jpg?v=0
No justice in this world...

[hec16]

I really don't like the back of the car

[LeonOfTheDead]

why didn't they update the style to that of the recent Converi? much better looking than both the production car and the first concept imo.