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Two concept vehicles in Cadillac's show line-up

Tuesday, 22 Jul 2008 14:25
The new right-hand drive CTS is one of the stars of Cadillac's stand at the Motor Show
Cadillac has unveiled its line-up for the British International Motor Show, which includes two concept vehicles - the CTS Coupe and the Provoq crossover. It will also be showing off the hotly anticipated right-hand drive CTS at the show.

The new Cadillac CTS luxury sports saloon, which arrives in UK showrooms this September, features 2.8 or 3.6 litre V6 petrol engines mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual mode. An advanced 2.9 litre V6 diesel engine will join the line-up in 2009.

Prices start from £26,995 for the 2.8 V6 and rise to £32,995 for the 3.6 V6. As a result of the substantial amount of standard equipment included in the regular trim level, the only optional choices needed are an exterior paint finish, the ‘Ultra View’ sunroof and the Sapele Pommele wood finish to the interior.

The CTS Coupe Concept features a wheelbase that is the same as the CTS, but the overall height and length are both reduced by around 50 mm.

Among the CTS Coupe Concept’s signature design cues are several elements that the PR blurb says "suggests the look of a carefully cut diamond".

These elements are seen in everything from the chrome header above the rear number plate holder to the indents that comprise the basic form of the rear fascia.

As for the Provoq Concept, it will use General Motors' E-Flex propulsion system, combining the new fifth-generation fuel cell system and a lithium-ion battery to produce an electrically driven vehicle that uses no petrol and has no emissions other than water.



Cadillac is also showing off its current line-up, including:

Right-Hand Drive Cadillac BLS Saloon/Wagon

Designed in Europe, the premium mid-size Cadillac BLS Wagon and Saloon has one specified trim level, ‘Elegance’. The range includes a choice of two diesel and four petrol engines, with manual or automatic transmission. Prices start at £21,495 for the 175 PS petrol and 150 PS diesel models.

Right-Hand Drive Cadillac STS

Available with a choice of two petrol engines (the 3.6 V6 or 4.6 V8), the STS comes with one trim level, ‘Sport luxury’. Prices start at £33,995 for the 3.6 V6 rising to £39,995 for the 4.6 V8.

Right-Hand Drive Cadillac SRX

The luxury crossover is available with a choice two engines (3.6 V6 and the 4.6 V8) and two trim levels, ‘Elegance’ or ‘Sport Luxury’ (Elegance only available with 3.6 V6 engine). Prices range from £28,100 for the 3.6 Elegance to £37,100 for the 4.6 V8 Sport Luxury.

Left Hand Drive Cadillac Escalade

The large luxury SUV has a permanent 4x4 system which is powered by 6.2-litre V8 petrol engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with driver shift control.

Escalade customers can choose from ‘Elegance’ or ‘Sport Luxury’ trim levels, with prices ranging from £47,100 for the ‘Elegance’ to £50,100 for the ‘Sport luxury’

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