Two Mode Hybrid CTS

member12 · 04-22-2008, 08:17 AM

I think that GM will benefit greatly for having the two mode system from the Tahoe installed in the CTS. The two mode system would show the world that Cadillac has the know how to make cars unnecessarily better. Before this new system is installed on any other car, I think the CTS should get the system as an option. It's a higher end car with a high margin already, so GM can charge a $10,000 option on a $35,000 car and still make friends.

2009 Cadillac CTS
This should be the top priority to the GM two mode hybrid program.

Once it is out on the CTS, GM needs to move to the front drive vehicles like the Lambda crossovers, the Saturn Vue, and eventually the Epsilon II cars.

Perhaps the future Cobalt can showcase the technology and be the first mid-priced GM sedan with the two mode system. 45mpg for $25,000 should bring in some sales.

CadiEldo67 · 06-20-2008, 12:04 PM

I'm a bit late to the show, but I agree. Of course, just using the resources that GM has to create the Cobalt XFE would benefit each vehicle as well.

johnstarnes · 06-20-2008, 12:14 PM

I hope that E-Flex ends up outdoing itself and overperforms and ends up in the CTS and the whole GM line up.

pete4280 · 06-20-2008, 12:47 PM

I hope they make the new Cobalt as a hybrid, I think that would be more beneficial.

osv_alero · 06-20-2008, 12:53 PM

At this stage I think GM and every other automaker will be doing a hybrid on every model. The million dollar question will be if they focus on BAS like systems or go the full hybrid route.

jmlee0695 · 08-01-2008, 11:07 PM

bas+ would be cheaper and almost as efficent

Quickening · 08-02-2008, 12:22 AM

Don't worry guys I'm sure they didn't design the CTS with BAS+ or 2mode Hybrid in mind so it can't handle it until the next generation.

sigma · 08-02-2008, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Quickening

Don't worry guys I'm sure they didn't design the CTS with BAS+ or 2mode Hybrid in mind so it can't handle it until the next generation.

That's borderline me in terms of how cynical that statement is... I am disturbed by your lack of faith in the force

04-22-2008, 08:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
member12 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta Drives: pickup truck Posts: 5,379	Two Mode Hybrid CTS I think that GM will benefit greatly for having the two mode system from the Tahoe installed in the CTS. The two mode system would show the world that Cadillac has the know how to make cars unnecessarily better. Before this new system is installed on any other car, I think the CTS should get the system as an option. It's a higher end car with a high margin already, so GM can charge a $10,000 option on a $35,000 car and still make friends. 2009 Cadillac CTS This should be the top priority to the GM two mode hybrid program. Once it is out on the CTS, GM needs to move to the front drive vehicles like the Lambda crossovers, the Saturn Vue, and eventually the Epsilon II cars. Perhaps the future Cobalt can showcase the technology and be the first mid-priced GM sedan with the two mode system. 45mpg for $25,000 should bring in some sales. __________________ Answer Toyota's FJ and 4Runner...BRING BACK A ZR2 BLAZER!!!!

06-20-2008, 12:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
CadiEldo67 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York State Drives: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Posts: 578	Re: Two Mode Hybrid CTS I'm a bit late to the show, but I agree. Of course, just using the resources that GM has to create the Cobalt XFE would benefit each vehicle as well. __________________ "In fact, the G8 GT isn't just quicker than the Charger R/T, but nearly as quick as the much more expensive 425-hp Charger SRT8. That beast's 6.1-liter Hemi sped it to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and ripped up the quarter-mile in 13.6 seconds at 105 mph." - Edmunds.com

06-20-2008, 12:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnstarnes 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,029	Re: Two Mode Hybrid CTS I hope that E-Flex ends up outdoing itself and overperforms and ends up in the CTS and the whole GM line up. __________________ "In the time of your life, live --- so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it all." William Saroyan 1908-1981

06-20-2008, 12:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
pete4280 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ont Posts: 456	Re: Two Mode Hybrid CTS I hope they make the new Cobalt as a hybrid, I think that would be more beneficial.

06-20-2008, 12:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
osv_alero 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dundee, Oregon Drives: 2006 HHR 2LT Posts: 928	Re: Two Mode Hybrid CTS At this stage I think GM and every other automaker will be doing a hybrid on every model. The million dollar question will be if they focus on BAS like systems or go the full hybrid route. __________________ The U.S. trade deficit with China increases by $1 billion a day The U.S. trade deficit for automobiles alone is $11 billion per month http://americaneconomicalert.org/ For every one transplant job added in the US, nearly five jobs are eliminated

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08-01-2008, 11:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
jmlee0695 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 486	Re: Two Mode Hybrid CTS bas+ would be cheaper and almost as efficent

08-02-2008, 12:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Quickening 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 5,149	Re: Two Mode Hybrid CTS Don't worry guys I'm sure they didn't design the CTS with BAS+ or 2mode Hybrid in mind so it can't handle it until the next generation. __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

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