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Originally Posted by johnstarnes
Is there some way that these features could be incorporated into the DTS or STS platform to breathe new life into one? The idea of the CTS being Cadillac's top offering until 2012-2014 seems very very self defeating just as they gain some momentum. Surely the DTS could be given styling cues from the Imaj and Sixteen and CTS to make it bold and luxurious looking. A friend is a high end realtor with the current CTS...had to take a DTS as a loaner while repairs were made on his car...called it "ugly" and a "pig", was amazed and dismayed by the poor quality, ride, looks, etc.
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The DTS is a Luxury Sedan, the CTS is a near-luxury Sport sedan, they serve
different purposes. Also the DTS is a 10 year old design! The suspension system offered on the upcoming SRX is
old hat! Today's SRX is available with the more complex (and costly MagnaRide Electronic suspension). If the new DTS or DT7 were built the Magnaride system could have been engineered into the suspension. On the current model, because it is a FWD system, much more engineering (and great Expense) would be required.
Cadillac is lowering costs and offering less features in anticipation of some "Price Wars." If one wants this kind of vehicle, buy a new SRX, now, because later the new Acura or Lexus models will make the new one seem as a low budget "White Elephant."
