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2018 Cadillac XT7 Three-row CUV Spied
Cadillac is expanding its portfolio with a three-row crossover. This is it. Expected to be called the XT7, the new vehicle will give Cadillac an entry above the XT5 and below the hulkingEscalade.
Though the XT7 is heavily covered, we can see Cadillac's bold grille and what looks like strong proportions. It'll probably look like a larger XT5, and you can sort of see a similar roofline if you squint. Spy shooters caught it testing with the new Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave, and they're all expected to use the new General Motors 3.6-liter V6 engine, like the recently revealed GMC Acadia.
The XT7 could show up as soon as late this year or early in 2017. Its part of GM's push to capitalize on the red-hot crossover segment that has been fueled by low gas prices and Americans' thirst for utility. The XT7 would likely represent GM's most profitable play in this segment. Simply affixing the Cadillac badge on the front adds thousands of dollars to the sticker compared to a Chevy or Buick product.
The XT7 will also give Cadillac a significant opportunity for growth – and perhaps allow it to gain on Mercedesand BMW on the sales charts. While the CTS and ATS have had mixed success, Americans have continued to show a willingness to buy Cadillac utility vehicles. The XT7 is the latest in Cadillac's product blitz following the XT5 and the CT6 range-topping sedan. Those two are the most critical Caddys, but the XT7 isn't far off.
Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2016/02/26/2018-cadillac-xt7-spy-shots/
Cadillac is expanding its portfolio with a three-row crossover. This is it. Expected to be called the XT7, the new vehicle will give Cadillac an entry above the XT5 and below the hulkingEscalade.
Though the XT7 is heavily covered, we can see Cadillac's bold grille and what looks like strong proportions. It'll probably look like a larger XT5, and you can sort of see a similar roofline if you squint. Spy shooters caught it testing with the new Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave, and they're all expected to use the new General Motors 3.6-liter V6 engine, like the recently revealed GMC Acadia.
The XT7 could show up as soon as late this year or early in 2017. Its part of GM's push to capitalize on the red-hot crossover segment that has been fueled by low gas prices and Americans' thirst for utility. The XT7 would likely represent GM's most profitable play in this segment. Simply affixing the Cadillac badge on the front adds thousands of dollars to the sticker compared to a Chevy or Buick product.
The XT7 will also give Cadillac a significant opportunity for growth – and perhaps allow it to gain on Mercedesand BMW on the sales charts. While the CTS and ATS have had mixed success, Americans have continued to show a willingness to buy Cadillac utility vehicles. The XT7 is the latest in Cadillac's product blitz following the XT5 and the CT6 range-topping sedan. Those two are the most critical Caddys, but the XT7 isn't far off.
Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2016/02/26/2018-cadillac-xt7-spy-shots/
They've already introduced two all-new crossover SUVs in the last two years......the compact MKC (a favorite of mine, BTW, though it is not without its faults), the mid-size MKX, and the upcoming new Continental flagship sedan. Lincoln currently doesn't have any plans for a larger-than-MKX design that would compete with the XT7 and fit in between the MKX and the big Navigator...unless they are just keeping it a corporate secret. But, Lincoln is still trying to get back on their feet after years of poor sales...perhaps they have a limited budget or don't want to work on too many projects at once, until a definite sales-base is established for it.
