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at least in these pictures it does look really cheap inside.- 26 replies
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good point about the interior. I don't think the engine would be a HUGE deal if its at least able to crack that 6.5 second 0-60 range, then its not a two second gap in 0-60, if it's within a second or so of the 330 then it shouldn't be that big of a deal. What people don't realize in the car sales environment, numbers and specs do generate interest, and if the vehicle neither has the specs nor delivers on the test drive, then it's DOA in the market. Which for a family sedan no one cares. For a luxury car model line it will matter to some degree because Cadillac doesn't have a huge brand following anymore for sedans like the BMW does, it needs all the internet and real test drive cred it can muster because few other than current Cadillac fans will even care otherwise. My guess is no ttv6 stickers for less than say 57-58 thousand. I wish the current CTS would have had an AWD Vsport package. That would have been insane. Good points, Cadillac is to have improved the ride and comfort, has increased cabin space, and the dash layout looks user friendly. Its corrected those deficiencies of the CTS, and i think that bodes well for it that way.
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that reminds of the time a few years ago when a bunch of folks here were saying that Cadillac didn't need to offer all wheel drive as an option on their rear wheel drive cars which weren't selling. and then finally cadillac gets that all wheel drive matters and that took away the impediment to the sale. luxury car buyers want a quick car and if the buff books or their butt in the seat tells them the car is slow, that is a big impediment to the car being purchased. impediments that don't exist in the competition. Cadillac had / has a chance to sell many CTS if -Cadillac improved the quaility of their interiors and leather. (not sure in this case) -if it has sexy styling (not sure it got that in this case, especially with the divergence from Caddy style and the wishbone / awkward c pillar treatment that is being universally commented on unfavorably on social media and web sites in many places. -if the car leases cheap like the competition, which cadillac still doesn't get....how do they plan to move any. -if the car has dynamic advantage or is not up to class average in either ride, handling or power. the car should ride and handle well because Cadillac did finally condition buyers to expect that but if the luxury car buyer is not getting the same power in the entry model that the competition is then, see ya. Caddy will way overprice the twin turbo six out of the market as well. if it were a standalone option for not a ton more, the 6 vs. 4 choice would help them. But they will bury the six cylinder option in a super expensive package i bet. For the CT5 the issue is solved by simply tuning up the motor to more horsepower. But for whatever reason GM screws up their new motor launches. It should have specced out with at least the same or more power and torque than the motor it replaces. They probably detuned it for CAFE reasons, which should not be a thing in a luxury marque.
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That is sweet im going to look at a 4 cyl Silverado later today. Wish me luck
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New BMW 330 does a 5.2 0-60 with a 2.0 liter motor and a sub 14 1/4 mile time. CT5 with its new downgraded 2.0 which has clocked out at 7.5 0-60 on a couple different tests of its similar weight Cadillac mates, no reason to expect much better than a 7.2 or 7.3 0-60 in a CT5. How do you win in the sales marketplace when you are 2 seconds behind.
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Yup. What you said at the end.... no one will care
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This should be popular. Good work. Not a fan of the standing up tablet but that’s getting typical. Great base engine specs. Cadillac doesn’t seem to get that. Should make this Lincoln zoom
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Will probably sell more now. Love the police laptop on the dash.
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Exterior is ok. The dash was mailed in, it’s like a dashboard from an old cargo van or Kia rondo
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That’s a huge WTF to me.
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Decent work here most Subaru’s drive like turds though nowadays. Let’s hope this is a decent drive.
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Let’s hope CT5 can match these numbers https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15091317/2017-bmw-530i-xdrive-test-review/
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The epa ratings for highway for CT5 (AWD) are not going to be 38. And for AWD probably not even 34. And I do love mpg but Lux marque cars should be about performance too. Even the most base bmw 3 with crap HP ratings will do a sub 6 0-60. The XT4 and CT6 with the same engine were over 7 seconds, more like 7.5. That’s good for a Chevy. The 14-19 CTS cracked sub 6 seconds I believe. To go from 6 seconds to 7.5 for the ‘sport sedan’ in your stable is not good for showroom traffic or sales.
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point me to the '38 mpg highway'. What did i miss...... XT4 gets 24/30, no way the highway goes up to 38 from the XT4 with the same powertrain. Malibu with CVT and 400 pounds less and smaller engine only can manage 36 mpg highway. 10 speed tranny not gonna net 38 mpg highway on RWD or AWD version. Cadillac really should have introduced this motor in this car with at least the same specs as the older 2.0.
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Buick Encore and Encore GX Debut in Shanghai :Comments
regfootball replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Auto Shanghai
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nothing really egregious about the interior. Not particularly dazzling though, either. C pillar still draws ire, wish they had done that better So this does have the new 2.0. The lesser powered 2.0. I had hoped for the CT5 it would come in a higher state of tune. I don't see the 2.0 moving out very well. Pretty much means not a bargain Cadillac with verve. You may still need the 3.0 to have fun. Although, the curb weight is? Less than the AWD XT4? So maybe its quicker than that? The CT6 with the new 2.0 is a dog now.
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https://www.carscoops.com/2019/03/chinas-2020-buick-encore-ii-to-sit-alongside-new-chevrolet-tracker/ if this really is a new Tracker / Trax, that will be a homerun for Chevy i wonder if they could update the regal sportback and tourx with the front end design of the orange one
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Chevrolet News:GM Confirms and Teases Mid-Engine Corvette
regfootball replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Chevrolet
62k for a mid engine sports car is an INSANELY good deal. I will guess most that end up on the showfloor will sticker at at least 75-80k. There will be versions that 100k will be easy to hit. -
Chevrolet News:GM Confirms and Teases Mid-Engine Corvette
regfootball replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Chevrolet
I think if they ever make the Camaro habitable for humans and make it so you can see out of it, give it an all wheel drive option, and style it so it’s nice looking to the majority of the population again, and they don’t overprice it, then the Camaro should sell quite well! or did I just describe the challenger -
Chevrolet News:GM Confirms and Teases Mid-Engine Corvette
regfootball replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Chevrolet
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This is from Cadillac web site. Much better angle. I can warm up to this, C pillar and all. I would dig one of the other colors.
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Nice HyundaiKia. wait, this is a mercedes??????
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Chevrolet News:GM Confirms and Teases Mid-Engine Corvette
regfootball replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Chevrolet
we needed a shakeup in Corvette land. This is going to stir the pot for awhile! Dfelt is right, it should help push C7 values up. Fence sitters, step up and get it or don't cry when its gone. I'm not always a fan of GM's ways under Mary, but I have a lot of respect for her, and just sayin, she's also ----attractive----. That'd be a hoot to co drive a new C8 together. WOOT GM needs this kind of shakeup, the Corvette is a great way to shake it up. I like the looks of it. This also opens up showroom space for the Camaro, which let's face it, is a front engine 2 seater anyways. what's the engine?????
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truth each way. in the end, how retail sales should come down to what the customer wants. which is probably a blow up and reinvention of how these things are sold. I'd like to go into a place that sells cars, get the keys to drive whatever i want, without a salesperson dogging me (if i choose...and keep in mind i've been that guy that has to blanket the annoyed customer the whole time). Then, i would be completely fine picking a car, by myself if i want, sitting down at a kiosk, and having real numbers given to me for lease vs. buy at a farily educated guess before i even get asked for a credit app. If i want to compare the lease payments on three vehicles and see all the incentives in play, i can see that on a screen, i don't need an escort to do that. that said, having been the sales guy, there is a large part of the population that cannot function and needs to be led in that way. someone should create a large place where you can get a yearly test drive membership....pay a fee and have reasonable access to test drive new demo vehicles of pretty much most stuff available. Without getting harassed all the time. I would pay money for that ability. Then, i could decide what i like, go back to the screen and see real pricing and make a decision that way.
