I am a fan of the horizontal light treatments. I am glad Escala themes are going to start making it into production models. I think from this point we can now start judging the effects and direction that JDN is taking Cadillac.
I am a fan of the horizontal light treatments. I am glad Escala themes are going to start making it into production models. I think from this point we can now start judging the effects and direction that JDN is taking Cadillac.
The problem with the XTS appearance was never the nose or tail. I love the new taillights but find the 3D truck lid strange, and the front end was better before IMO. As always though you can never really tell until you see them in person.
It'll continue to print money, that much we can be sure.
Meh. Really not crazy about those headlights... though I don't like the little tear running down the outer headlights on these cars anyways, this takes it a bit too far. I don't like that big dead spot now formed on the inner corner of each headlight, it looks like something is missing. And it looks like a nice area to accentuate the rock chips that will accumulate there.
Taillights are interesting. Not really natural with the way it curves under... it might look cool if they connected them.
I guess it's more visually interesting than the last one, so I guess it's better. Still doesn't eliminate the bubble look I've always thought these bodies had. But then again, I'm not the target audience for this car. Nor Cadillac at all anymore.
Looks to similar to the CT6 now (clear pics Sfbreh posted)...
Looks a million times better, but still awkward. Isn't this pretty close to the CT6 with interior volume and pricing? I struggle with that...
Why would you buy one over the other? Though if I were buying I wouldn't even look at the XTS because of its awkwardness, but if the design doesn't bother you, how do you pick one over the other?
There are a half dozen people in my neighborhood who apparently are very much into "awkward". I agree the FWD proportions are a bit odd but it has grown on me. Not a candidate for a Cadillac but I would opt for the XTS vs CT6 just on price unless I had unlimited resources.
Thats why I laugh when Folks say the impala is the same or better. Dealers aren't ordering that many base CT6s so there is a significant difference between a discounted XTS and a CT6 with light incentives.
It's a little stubby looking in the front but over all I like it. Design wise I think it's very nice. I like the new design direction and I think all Cadillac's products are looking very, very good.
It looks better! The wider grill and the use of more horizontal elements around the front makes it look less awkward. The headlights and the design of the grill have several similarities with those of the XT5.
I like the back shapes, I think they make it look more sophisticated.
The XT4 will also have horizontal elements in the rear illumination:
I really love what I'm seeing with the XTS. I'm really loving the way Cadillac integrated the new design elements into this car. I'm totally in love with the rear and its definitely one of the most distinctive Cadillac has put out in years. Hopefully the interior follows a CT6 design theme though honestly it was already pretty great.
I like the updates and I'm glad it is sticking around because it is a money maker for Cadillac IMO.
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