We’ve heard many rumors and reports of a coming Cadillac flagship sedan. At the time, GMI reported that the program did exist, but had not been given the full green light. Today, the story looks to be firming up a bit, with a report that the larger, more luxurious Caddy has received internal approval.
GM Inside News, on their website affirm that according to sources familiar with GM product planning, the company fully approved the development of the Cadillac flagship sedan within the last couple of weeks.
If it’s so, that means this car could be on the road sometime between 2015 and 2017. The long lead time is necessary to develop a new platform built around the idea, which of course, includes rear-wheel drive and lightweight materials.
It seems that the XTS will be the top Cadillac for the near-term, but it’s seen only as a “stop-gap” by GM, whose current brass doesn’t much like the car at all. The true flagship will replace the XTS after a brief run.
As for the flagship’s new platform, it’s tentatively code-named Omega. Expect the new platform to feature extensive use of lightweight materials, including aluminum. Contrary to prior reports, GM North America has the lead development role on the new Cadillac, not GM China.
This new platform is expected to be a spin-off of the Zeta architecture, but for the now this is all we know.
Source: Motorauthority
