[AndrewGS]

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The CTS is about 90% there, but it still needs improvement in the details. There should also be a convertible based on the coupe. Speaking of which, it takes way too long to get the other variants out to the public. The CTS has been around for two years already and they are just about to start building the wagon and we're damn near a year away from having coupes on the lots.

The rest of the line holds the CTS back as it isn't able to carve Cadillac a truly upscale image.

The Escalade is beautiful, but it's just not what Cadillac needs. GMC's Denali line should be where the Escalade Platinum models are while Cadillac builds smaller, global SUVs like the M Class (where the SRX should be) and GL Class.

The XLR is another stunningly beautiful car that didn't go through the detail machine. It should've been further distinguished from the Corvette and been the ultimate open top luxury roadster.

The DTS shouldn't have existed. The DeVille was a great car, but not where Cadillac's flagship should've been. The DTS is simply a better looking DeVille with a few changes that made it worse in some respects.

The STS. All I can say is it was such a waste. It could've been an excellent car had they made it larger and stuck the details.

The new SRX is a complete joke, especially with the 3.0L. There's nothing else to say.

Cadillac's naming scheme is horrible.

The NorthStar, while advanced in 1993, has never been a perfect engine. In the early years they were known for head gasket leaks. In the later years it's been panned for being weak compared to the competition. Now it's being phased out with no replacement. Cadillac will have to use another Chevrolet component with the Small-Block.

Cadillac has to focus and strive to be the world's best luxury brand. When that happens, the image will follow, and it will spread globally. I don't see that happening because Cadillac can't produce a consistent range of vehicles.