Cadillac Still Going to Get Lambda-based Crossover

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May 31, 2010 | 11:45 PM

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formula79

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Originally Posted by krj-1168

Well since GM has stated that it plans for Cadillac to be competative with BMW & Mercedes.

This means a Crossover needs to be part of the package. However GM shouldn't allow Cadillac to have a version of the Cobalt/Cruze or the Malibu.

The V-series is good for Cadillac as it basically can act as a comparison to BMW's M series.

A crossover like the old RWD SRX would be perfect for Cadillac..but they axed that so they could go after the RX with a rebadged Equinox. It's like Cadillac is competing with Lincoln now (if there is such a thing).

Jun 1, 2010 | 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by zq8colorado04

How so? As long as it seats 5-7, can fit 24" "rims" on it and looks good in black with some nice HID lights that seems to be what the Escalade stands for...

Because the Lambdas are more "wagon" than truck, primarily. I don't think Lambda styling translates well to an Escalade. I just really can't see many Escalade fans going for it. No V8 option?

Jun 1, 2010 | 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by formula79

SRX is on a different platform than the Equinox, but I agree that to go after BMW it needs to be on a RWD based one. Lets hope the 2015 SRX ends up on Alpha+.