Perhaps Cadillac is finally serious about a real flagship sedan?
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May 21, 2012
By: Nick Saporito
GMI's rendering of a Cadillac flagship sedan as part of our Cadillac Revitalization In Action series.
As Cadillac's top-range sedan, the XTS, nears launch, the focus has already moved on to the next big thing for GM's luxury brand. Multiple reports from both GMI and other mainstream outlets have shed light on the supposed Omega rear-wheel drive platform that is currently being worked on by General Motors to underpin a proper flagship Cadillac sedan. Until recently, details of the program have been sketchy with some doubt to how serious GM is about bringing the car and new chassis to fruition. Perhaps this time Cadillac is really serious about having a mega-sedan, because GMI has been told that GM is now sourcing suppliers for the Omega program.
According to multiple sources, the company has been in the beginning processes of establishing a parts supply chain for Omega; specifically the flagship Cadillac sedan. News of supplier sourcing coincides with a GMI report last July that the car had been giving tentative approval for production and further exploration.
It is important to note that sourcing parts for the program does not mean it is a 100-percent go at this point. With the Omega program in particular, the sourcing is in extremely early stages and could stop fairly easily. As everyone is familiar with, GM can and sometimes does change their minds about new vehicle programs, especially when an all-new chassis is being developed concurrently.
Assuming the Omega program continues on as planned today, don't expect to see any big new Cadillac sedans until 2015 at the earliest. Why the wait? Developing a new chassis and new vehicle at the same time often takes about four years to complete. GMI also hears that at least one iteration of Omega may include an exclusive V-8 engine that also would need to be developed.
In the meantime, all one can do is hope Cadillac and GM stay more committed to Omega than they have to other attempts at a flagship Caddy.
www.GMInsideNews.com
May 21, 2012
By: Nick Saporito
GMI's rendering of a Cadillac flagship sedan as part of our Cadillac Revitalization In Action series.
As Cadillac's top-range sedan, the XTS, nears launch, the focus has already moved on to the next big thing for GM's luxury brand. Multiple reports from both GMI and other mainstream outlets have shed light on the supposed Omega rear-wheel drive platform that is currently being worked on by General Motors to underpin a proper flagship Cadillac sedan. Until recently, details of the program have been sketchy with some doubt to how serious GM is about bringing the car and new chassis to fruition. Perhaps this time Cadillac is really serious about having a mega-sedan, because GMI has been told that GM is now sourcing suppliers for the Omega program.
According to multiple sources, the company has been in the beginning processes of establishing a parts supply chain for Omega; specifically the flagship Cadillac sedan. News of supplier sourcing coincides with a GMI report last July that the car had been giving tentative approval for production and further exploration.
It is important to note that sourcing parts for the program does not mean it is a 100-percent go at this point. With the Omega program in particular, the sourcing is in extremely early stages and could stop fairly easily. As everyone is familiar with, GM can and sometimes does change their minds about new vehicle programs, especially when an all-new chassis is being developed concurrently.
Assuming the Omega program continues on as planned today, don't expect to see any big new Cadillac sedans until 2015 at the earliest. Why the wait? Developing a new chassis and new vehicle at the same time often takes about four years to complete. GMI also hears that at least one iteration of Omega may include an exclusive V-8 engine that also would need to be developed.
In the meantime, all one can do is hope Cadillac and GM stay more committed to Omega than they have to other attempts at a flagship Caddy.