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Re: European hunting season cancelled: Cadillac CTS-V not crossing Atlantic
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Originally Posted by mgescuro
The LS is not good enough for Europe?
Or the LS won't meet European emissions standards?
Or the LS sucks up so much gas that at $9/gallon, the CTS-V would be a non-seller.
Well... guess what GM... What do you think the CTS-V is supposed to be?
It's supposed to be for filthy rich people who don't get a damn about gas prices and want the best and fastest car out there.
Getting a CTS-V in Europe is the best way to make an impact.
Big, brash American V8 luxury sedan to run with the M5.
We know a RHD CTS-V is technically not possible because of the engine. But a LHD CTS-V should have no problem in Europe.
What's GM's stupid reason this time around?
Give it up Cadillac. You will NEVER be the standard of the world. You will NEVER make an impact in Europe. You will NEVER be more than a 2nd tier luxury brand.
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Let's consider the reasons
Firstly the 120 g/km standard in EU. GM has to meet this. Now for Opel/Saab alone it is hard to meet. Does Cadillac/Corvette get lumped in with them or are they treated distinctly? EU is picky about this (see Porsche-VW dealings)
Second is production capacity. CTS-V sells pretty well in US/Canada. Is there a waiting list already in N.America to get one of these? If so it is stupid to "sell" cars in Europe when you can't actually build them.
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