General Motors has splashed cold water on hopes that Cadillac’s upcoming CT6 sedan will be inspired by the Elmiraj concept.
The Elmiraj was introduced in 2013 as one example of a potential future range-topper for the brand. Cadillac has decided to take a different direction with the production CT6 flagship sedan, however, maintaining the status quo in terms of overall design.
The Elmiraj was introduced in 2013 as one example of a potential future range-topper for the brand. Cadillac has decided to take a different direction with the production CT6 flagship sedan, however, maintaining the status quo in terms of overall design.
“It’ll be different and it will certainly stand out in the portfolio, but you won’t see a real shift in direction,” GM global design head Ed Welburn said in an interview with Automotive News.
The executive suggests Cadillac has not forgotten about the Elmiraj, though the concept will likely influence other models. The brand recently submitted trademark filings for the terms CT2 through CT8, leaving plenty of room for new forms.
Welburn’s comments may not come as much of a surprise, as previous spy shots of a CT6 prototype appeared to show a general form that was not wildly different than the existing XTS.
The CT6 is expected to be revealed early in 2015, ahead of market arrival later in the year.
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