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GeigerCars.de showcases a pretty large “Black Edition” model. Check it out!

2018 GeigerCars.de Cadillac Escalade Black Edition Larrge, appealing and sexy, the Cadillac Escalade “Black Edition” is a machine for those who know what style really means. With its 5.12 meters long and 2.6 metric tons of weight, the full-size SUV monster has also undergone a special procedure, held personally by GeigerCars.de team. This fresh new luxurious version of the menacing machine has a lot to showcase and we would be pleased to tell you more!

The voluminous vehicle features a large 6.2-liter direct-injection power unit, which capabilities were further enhanced by GeigerCars.de team and now delivers a total of 426hp and 621Nm of torque. Massive, isn’t it? This power aids the machine to reach a maximum speed of 240km/h. Sweet.

2018 GeigerCars.de Cadillac Escalade Black Edition

The “Black Edition” is further geared with special Yokohama Parada Spec-X tires in 285/45R2 and wrap the massive OEM rims, finished in glossy black. Obviously. The tuning team has also geared the machine with special Brembo brakes with 8-piston calipers and 412mm disks on the front axle and 380 on the rear. There are also chassis upgrades that give more stable driving, along with smooth and agile cornering.

Full upgrade pack can be already specified personally from GeigerCars and features revised power unit, mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Of course, this massive agility and power come with a price: the fuel consumption si measured at 18,3/100km. However, we would like to pay that price just for a single ride with such a monster! How about you?

2018 GeigerCars.de Cadillac Escalade Black Edition

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March 7, 2018

Daring GeigerCars.de project shows us the dark side of Cadillac ATS-V Coupe

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Twin Turbo Black Line Sporty car enthusiasts and tuners usually have certain “sweet spot” for the vehicles that they tune. What I mean is that tuners chose certain brands and models, when it comes to aggressive high power output upgrade. And usually no one places Cadillac brand on the top of their list.

However, GeigerCars.de team decided to take a closer look to the Cadillac ATS-V Coupe and step out of the comfort zone. The final result is called Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Twin Turbo Black Line and it is worth checking out!

We all know that usually Cadi vehicles got a reputation of massive, elegant and luxurious vehicles that are not specifically created for super-fast lap times and agile cornering, but hey, who said engineers cannot try to achieve it? Let’s check out the final result, shall we?

Exterior styling

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Twin Turbo Black Line

We see a beautiful and massive Cadillac machine. Many of the original signature lines and curves are present: the feeling of luxury, the proportions and the feeling of elegance. What the tuning team has done is to lower the overall height with a total of 25mm and add some sporty features as side skirts, carbon-fiber components and these neat and beautiful OZ Leggera alloys. As we see it, the concept theme for the looks is simple, straightforward and stylish. Of course, the prefferred color is black, which is always a good choice. We love it

Interior styling

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Twin Turbo Black Line

Concept idea: simple and functional. Especially simple. What we got here is a super clean cabin with Recaro sporty seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone climate control and a massive Bose audio system. Definitely created to keep the focus of the driver on the road, the interior styling completely resembles the sportiness and aggressiveness of the machine.

Drivetrain system

Now we are talking. The vehicle has a total power input of 508hp (374kW) via a 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 engine and a peak torque of 659Nm. What this means is that the upgraded vehicle can reach a top speed of 312km/h (173kW). The engineering team has also included a whole performance package with numerous hardware and software goodies. There is a stainless-steel cat-back, valve control sports exhaust with X-pipe and a 110mm diameter tailpipes. Sweet. Of course, optimised fuel consumption, turbo boost function and remapped ECU are all present.

Also aiding the driver are Magneti Ride Control syspension system, Brembo brakes, electronic limited slip differential and a launch control function.

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Twin Turbo Black Line

The Cadillac ATS-V comes well equipped out of the box with a long list of dynamic aids such as Magnetic Ride Control suspension, Brembo brakes, an electronic limited slip differential, and launch control.

Definitely a good-looking and good-performing car, this one caught our eye! What do you think?

Source: GeigerCars.de

September 13, 2016

Cadillac Escala Concept is the secret vehicle that amazed everyone at Pebble Beach

Escala Concept features design & technical ideas of the future Cadillacs

Cadillac Escala Concept is the third design study we’ll talk about today. It has been too shown at the annual Pebble Beach meeting. As the company has revealed previously, the new model is previewing the future design direction that Cadillac vehicle would take. In addition, it also exemplifies a technology-infused interior and a lot of craftsmanship inside and out. If Cadillac really wants to raise customer’s interest, the all of the features we see here must be included in the futures models. Only time will show what will happen.

The concept study definitely “wow’-ed at Pebble Beach. To what should be attribute that? First we have to mention that Escala means “scale”, which actually shows with words that the concept car is larger that the previous Cadillac models.

The design study is a beautiful 4-door flagship sedan with expansive liftback design, measuring a total of 210.5 inches in length. At the front, we see an evolution of Cadillac’s traditional face, which will be featured in the upcoming models soon (yay!). Here to mention are the expression of Cadillac’s vertical lighting and the organic light emitting diode (OLED) lighting elements. Have you seen the three-dimensional pattern in the grille design? The huge 22-inch wheels feature two layers of spokes are the perfect companion of this beautiful exterior.

Cadillac Escala Concept interior

On the inside, there are two independent spaces: the first one is in the front and features focused modern technology, while the rear delivers relaxation. In addition, an array of three curved OLED screens is part of the front of the cabin as well as new designs for connectivity and control. All of this is just a prototype for the future production Cadillacs. Everything else inside is handcrafted.

At last, but not least, Escala is driven by the 4.2-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine. Just like anything else here it is a prototype of a new system in development for future models. The unit uses Active Fuel Management technology, which shows exceptional fuel economy.

To sum up, the Cadillac Escala Concept is absolutely stunning inside and out! We think that if the automaker has the courage to build a production version close to this, they’d have a winner! This is probably, the best overall Cadillac design we’ve seen in years!

Cadillac Escala Concept side view

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August 19, 2016

Cadillac and LG collaborate in intricate new concept vehicle [w/video]

Cadillac new concept teaser

Here’s a video, which Cadillac has just uploaded at their official YouTube channel. If you wonder why is it important, well, because it actually depicts a new concept vehicle, which will be unveiled on Thursday during Monterey Car Week. More importantly, it will also feature innovations, which will be used in a future production vehicle. Cadillac didn’t announce actually, that the debuting concept will be a brand new model, but actually disclosed that it will be equipped with innovative technology “prominent in the latest home electronics,” and that this technology will be featured in an upcoming vehicle.

To go into details, I’m talking about the range of curved OLED screens, which has been developed in collaboration with LG Electronics. This is a little bit sad, because customers do need a Cadillac concept, which eventually would become a production model. But, let’s wait.

Besides the teaser video and the cited information, the company did not release any other details. The video is previewing a digitalized picture of an elegant wooden dashboard with very simple design. As you can see, there aren’t a lot of buttons or knobs. This is because of the integration of the LG OLED screens, which serve as a substitution of the original controls.

By the end of the video we witness an ongoing 3D navigation, which by the way looks fantastic, but puts in question how will Cadillac implement it, and would it look that nice. By the way, you can watch the reveal of the new concept at Cadillac’s official Facebook, Facebook.com/Cadillac, at 10:45 p.m. EST/7:45 p.m. PST on Thursday, August 18.

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August 16, 2016

Cadillac further enhances the CTS & ATS lineups with Carbon Black pack

Carbon Black sport package added after 2017 CTS & ATS facelifts were introduced

After announcing the changes made to the 2017 CTS and ATS lineups, Cadillac is now introducing the Carbon Black sport package, which was created specifically for them. The Carbon Black kit gives a more athletic appearance to the models, but it also does more than just this: for the first time, the company has included the Black Chrome grille for the V-Series models. The same applies to the RECARO front seats for Cadillac ATS Sedan and Coupe.

What is more, there are more exterior colors to choose from, including the following: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat and Crystal White Tricoat. Only the ATS-V and CTS-V models can show-off with an additional hue that others in the range don’t have, namely – the Velocity Red. On the inside, all can be specified with Jet Black or Light Platinum design themes.

Let’s check out the details.

Cadillac ATS Coupe front view

The Carbon Black pack is suitable only for the Cadillac ATS Sedan and Coupe in their Luxury and Premium Luxury trim levels. On the outside the added appearance for these (besides the aforementioned grille) is due to the extra black finish side window moldings, and body-colored door handles, alloys in After Midnight dark finish, the V-Series spoiler, as well as the rear fascia appliqué. The RECARO front seats aren’t the only benefit for the cabin as it also gets low-gloss carbon fiber on treatment for specific parts featured on the dash.

The package is available for the Cadillac CTS Luxury and V-Sport Premium Luxury Sedan, too. Adding the special grille as well as the After Midnight wheels and V-Series spoiler, it seems that they do not differentiate much with the first models mentioned. However, the main distinction is on the inside. Here the models aren’t specified with the RECARO seats, but instead come with upgraded performance seats. However, the RECARO ones are in the options list. The low-gloss carbon fiber interior trim is standard.

Cadillac CTS & ATS Interior

As for the ATS-V Sedan and Coupe, what they can show us in addition to everything mentioned is the Carbon Fiber package. It includes a more aggressive front splitter, hood vent trim, rear diffuser, composite rocker extension panels and a taller, body-colored rear spoiler. On the inside, the low-gloss carbon is fitted all around, and the sueded steering wheel and shifter as well as the RECARO V-Series front seats come as a standard.

At the top of all stands the Cadillac CTS-V Super Sedan. It also received the extended exterior carbon fiber treatment. However, its rear spoiler isn’t body-colored, but entirely made of exposed carbon fiber. Surprisingly, the RECARO V seats here are an option. Instead, the CTS-V Super Sedan gets the well known V-Series performance front seats. Everything else on the inside is similar to the ATS-V Sedan and Coupe.

Cadillac is going to start the production of the 2017 model year later this summer. However, authorized dealerships are now open for orders.

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July 6, 2016

Cadillac makes important changes to the 2017 CTS & ATS lineups

Cadillac releases CTS and ATS facelifts

Cadillac ATS and CTS are currently in production for the new 2017 model year, offering some key refinements that need to be addressed. The new trim levels highlight models’ class-leading muscular stance and driving dynamics more than ever before.

By the way, Cadillac CTS Sedan is in its third generation already and has received some important accolades. It has been named by Car and Driver “10 Best” for three years in a row now, while Motor Trend said that in 2014 it is the “Car of the Year” giving it the respectful award. As for the ATS product line, we should say that it is brand’s most compact and sporty entry! It won both the Esquire Car of the Year and the North American Car of the Year award back in 2013.

Customers would first have to make the choice between coupe variant and a sedan one. Then he or she would have to decide, which trim level they would enjoy the most: for the Cadillac ATS sedans and coupes the options are ATS, Luxury, Premium Luxury and Premium Performance; while the Cadillac CTS sedans come with CTS, Luxury and Premium Luxury as well as V-Sport and V-Sport Premium.

2017 Cadillac CTS facelift rear view

What’s new for the CTS? It now features new grille design and brand new rear fascia with vertical exhaust orientation and valence panel changes. For those who want more safety and convenience, Cadillac is offering Rear Camera Mirror as an option.

The Carbon Black sport package is for those always looking to get more from life. It adds two new exterior colors and wheels. Updates have been made to the CUE infotainment system, which now features many goodies as a standard, for instance: myCadillac Mobile App, Teen Driver and Cadillac Collection. On the side of standard features is the 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.

To sum up, the refinements that Cadillac makes for 2017 model year are not big, but they are most certainly satisfying, bringing more convenience and style to the future owners.

Source: Cadillac

June 30, 2016

You Can Now Order 2017 Cadillac XT5 Luxury Crossover

2017 Cadillac XT5 Luxury Crossover Front View 2017 Cadillac XT5 is the first of its kind, since the brand did not produce any crossovers until now. However, the XT5 is setting a new beginning by entering the popular segment. It will be followed by other luxury crossovers carrying the “XT” designation as part of Cadillac’s product-driven global growth plan.

The XT5 is bold, has the distinctive for the brand visual stance and features sophisticated driving dynamics. It will be offered initially in four trim levels. The range topping is called Premium and it holds the highest market price.

Furthermore, Cadillac XT5 offers seven exterior colors and seven distinct interior environments, wide variety of luxury amenities and high-technology systems, like the Rear Camera Mirror system fitted on Platinum models. The crossover will be offered with all-wheel as an option on the Luxury and Premium Luxury models, while it will be a standard feature on Platinum models.

2017 Cadillac XT5 Luxury Crossover Interior

The advanced “twin clutch” all-wheel drive system comes as an option, too. It continuously and automatically delivers outstanding traction. Due to its unusual design, the AWD is capable of transferring up to 100 percent of available torque to either the front or rear axle. This capability has been created for “split-coefficient” surfaces, or in other words when there is more water, ice or snow on one side of the road surface than the other. Furthermore, the AWD is driver-controlled meaning that he or she can disconnect the rear drive unit for better fuel efficiency and fewer emissions.

Under the hood of the 2017 Cadillac XT5 is the 3.6-liter V6 engine, which produces a peak output of 310-horsepower (228 kW) and 366 Nm (270 lb.-ft.) of torque. The unit is linked to a new 8-speed automatic transmission that is a standard for the XT5. It includes an Electronic Precision Shift, which is the first electronically controlled transmission shifter application in a Cadillac.

2017 Cadillac XT5 is arriving in U.S. dealerships in early April, but you can now order it online. The starting price of the XT5 is $38,995 USD, while the highest level XT5 Platinum is priced at $62,500 USD.

Source: Cadillac

February 11, 2016

2017 Cadillac XT5 Crossover Made its Debut

2017 Cadillac XT5 Crossover Cadillac team unveiled the first-ever 2017 Crossover Touring 5 (XT5). This is a entirely enhanced and restyled luxury crossover and will be the cornerstone of new Cadillac series. The first-ever XT5 was unveiled at the Dubai and Los Angeles auto shows and will begin production in spring 2016. The new luxury lineup of crossovers will join brand’s lineup right after the latest range of CT6 Sedan, as the Cadillac team enters a new phase of product growth. The XT5 will definitely mark the next page in the ever-expanding Cadillac family: with its distinctive and neat looks and driving dynamics this beast is surely an honorable member of the Cadillac family. So, let’s check it out!

Chassis

2017 Cadillac XT5 Crossover

Bran’s latest crossover benefits from lightweight and agile driving dynamics, thanks to the 278 pounds lighter body . The XT5 is with a total of 650 pounds lighter than Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and achieves incredible marks with body rigidity and crash performances.

Interior

2017 Cadillac XT5 Crossover

The vehicle comes with even higher levels of sophistication and offers strong presence with sweet proportions that enhance the driving experience. The interior is somehow horizontally-focused and makes efficient use of space. And like all its Cadillac brothers, this sweetie is geared with cut-and-sewn wrapped panels, rather than molded surfaces.

2017 Cadillac XT5 Crossover

Drivetrain system

2017 Cadillac XT5 will be powered by a redesigned 3.6-liter V6 unit. In fact, this engine was debuted earlier this year on the brand’s ATS and CTS sport sedans and is also available on the CT6. This unit also features Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation technology that allows the engine to seamlessly and automatically switch to a fuel-saving 4-cylinder mode. Handy, right?

The new engine produces a total of 310hp (227kW) and 270 lb.ft. of torque. This mean V6 also uses variable valve timing for quick and strong response, along with smooth power delivery. Cadillac’s special Stop/Start technology will automatically stop and start the engine when the vehicle is at rest in traffic stops which will further improve the fuel consumption reduction, along with reducing emissions.

2017 Cadillac XT5 Crossover

The engine is paired to a special 8-speed automatic gearbox that is standard for the XT5. In fact this transmission will debut the Electronic Precision Shift technology, which is unique for the whole brand. This system reduces noise and vibration and further enhances the cabin space with storage space under the center console.

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November 10, 2015

2016 Cadillac CT6 Will Begin Production in January!

2016 Cadillac CT6 Cadillac team extends the top of its range with the 2016 Cadillac Touring 6 sedan. The brand will begin production in January with initial shipments to dealers a bit later, in March. With the integration of modern technologies and systems, the Cadillac CT6 will be the top-of-the-range vehicle and will make a tangible increase to the Cadillac portfolio.

Thanks to the latest manufacturing and design strategies, the CT6 will come with dynamic performance, efficient engine and versatile performance. Furthermore, the latest model will also widen and refresh Cadillac’s luxury lineup of vehicles.

CT6 will come with a total of three engine choices and wide range of hi-tech systems. And let’s not forget the extended list of optional equipment.

The vehicle itself comes with redesigned chassis and numerous active technologies. The Cadillac 3.0-liter Twin Turbo V6 unit offers a total of 400 hp (298 kW) and 400 lb-ft of toruqe. The 355-hp 3.6-liter V6 unit and the award-winning 2.0T four-cylinder units are also available. And all of the units are paired to a 8-speed automatic gearbox.

2016 Cadillac CT6

This sporty setup is further enhanced by the flexible and lightweight architecture that provides a segment-leading agility and incredible ative-on-demand-all-wheel-drive system. It also supports the active rear steering and the Magnetic Ride Control. On the other hand, the interior offers ample space and numerous technology units that will ensure the pleasant and comfortable ride. It comes with rear camera mirror, enhanced night vision technology and special 34-speaker Bose Panaray audio system.

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November 2, 2015

Cadillac Introduces Crystal White Frost Edition for its V-Series

2016-CTS-V Super-Sedan Front View Cadillac’s Crystal White Frost Edition is company’s way to celebrate the launch of the first ever ATS-V model and the third generation CTS-V super sedan. The special trim level will be offered on three high-performance V-Series models: ATS-V Coupe and ATS-V Sedan, and the CTS-V Sedan. In total, there will be 99 Crystal White Frost Editions produced: 29 will be CTS-V sedans, 39 ATS-V coupes and 31 ATS-V sedans.

They share in common the low-gloss Crystal White Frost exterior paint. It was first presented at the world premiere of the new V-Series models, where it has received positive consumer reaction. The cars also include V-Series wheels and Carbon Fiber and Luxury packages.

Precisely, the Carbon Fiber Package adds a lot of goodies made from the lightweight material, including a front splitter, hood vent, rear diffuser, composite black rocker extensions and composite body-color extra-aero rear spoiler.

On the other hand the Luxury Package adds access to Apple CarPlay and Navigation, sporty alloy pedals, Universal Home Remote, high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps with Adaptive Forward Lighting and LED vertical light signatures, split-folding rear seats and 110-volt power receptacle.

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Crystal White Frost Edition

2016-CTS-V Super-Sedan Grille

Offered in a sedan and coupe variant, this model includes over the ATS-V standard features the following: the special white paint, 18-inch V-Series wheels, Carbon Fiber and Luxury Package. Optional for this model are the paddle-shift 8-speed automatic transmission, RECARO performance seats, Performance Data and Video Recorder, the sunroof, the Dark Gold or Red Brembo brake calipers, sueded microfiber steering wheel and shifter and Safety/Security Package with Head-Up Display.

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Crystal White Frost Edition sedans have a starting price of $71,460 USD, while the coupes – $73,660USD.

2016 Cadillac CTS-V crystal White Frost Edition

These sedans feature the following equipment over the CTS-V standard one: the unique white paint, 19-inch V-Series forged alloys in After Midnight finish, Carbon Fiber and Luxury Package. Optional here are again the RECARO performance seats, Performance Data and Video Recorder, the Ultra-view sunroof, Dark Gold or Red Brembo brake calipers, sueded microfiber steering wheel and shifter and the Advanced Security Package.

2016 Cadillac CTS-V Crystal White Frost Edition Sedans has a starting price of $94,990 USD.

Source: Cadillac

October 19, 2015

Cadillac ATS, CTS and Escalade Get New 3.6-liter V6 Engine

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Cadillac ATS, CTS and Escalade are going to get as a standard additional dynamic driving performance to its range of features. At the moment is the start of the 2016 model year production and this means more benefits for these Cadillac models in terms of fuel-saving technologies. Precisely, they include Active Fuel Management and Automatic Stop/Start technologies and 8-speed transmission. They not only lift the fuel economy ratings, but also minimize the CO2 emissions, something regarded very important nowadays.

3.6-liter V6 Engine

2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan

This is Cadillac’s absolutely new six-cylinder engine. Thanks to its Active Fuel Management or cylinder deactivation, it can switch from six-cylinder to four-cylinder operation. Meanwhile it still maintains excellent performance. The unit will be offered for the engine range of the aforementioned models.

Furthermore, the V8 in the luxury SUV will shift to four-cylinder operation and so will do the high performance CTS-V sedan.

The ATS and the CTS can be also equipped with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. For the 2016 model year, this engine will also get the Automatic Start/Stop, or AutoStop, technology. How do there systems work: the reduce emissions and fuel consumption by automatically turning off the engine when the car is stationary. After the brake is released, the engine quickly and automatically resumes.

2016 Cadillac Escalade

As a result, the new Cadillac ATS, CTS and Escalade owners will deliver cleaner and more fuel-efficient perspectives of driving. And by the way, the CO2 output has been reduced up to 6 percent on the ATS and CTS, which is pretty impressive. Maybe Volkswagen can learn something from that.

Source: Cadillac

October 12, 2015

Cadillac Debuts ATS-L Luxury Sport Sedan Next Week

Cadillac ATS-L Luxury Sport Sedan is going to be launched in China next week. The company highlights its three key features: the new 8-speed automatic transmission and start/stop system, the OnStar 4G LTE and the on-board Wi-Fi, and the compatibility with iOS-based Apple CarPlay.

Since it was revealed, the ATS-L has been praised for its excellent performance features. On first place is the 2.0L turbo SIDI engine, which has been selected as one of Ward’s 10 Best Engines. In addition, its performance oriented additions include sport-tuned rear-wheel drive, a Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) suspension and Brembo high-performance brakes. They all come as a standard across its full lineup.

Furthermore, the eight-speed automatic transmission and the start/stop function, make the model with better shifting responses as well as fuel efficiency.

Cadillac ATS-L Luxury Sport Sedan Interior

But two of the most exclusive features here, which haven’t been added so far is the OnStar 4G LTE technology and on-board Car-Fi. They are included for the first time in a luxury sedan and allow users to connect to seven mobile devices within 700 square meters of the ATS-L. As a matter of fact, the system is 10 times faster than 3G technology as well as stable and safe.

Thanks to its array of new features, Cadillac ATS-L is definitely going to make a very strong impression to the new customers in China. But as we can assume, given the addition of connectivity features, the main goal of the company is obviously to attract younger car buyers.

Cadillac ATS-L Luxury Sport Sedan Connectivity System

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October 9, 2015

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Escala Concept features design & technical ideas of the future Cadillacs

Carbon Black sport package added after 2017 CTS & ATS facelifts were introduced

Cadillac releases CTS and ATS facelifts

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2016 Cadillac ATS-V Crystal White Frost Edition

2016 Cadillac CTS-V crystal White Frost Edition

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