New spy photos reveal the very first images of the
vehicle that's likely Cadillac's upcoming replacement for the CTS and XTS. The vehicle looks surprisingly sporty, especially
because of the combined power bulge and intake at the center of the hood that
appears straight from a muscle car.
The front end seems fairly blunt. It seems that the grille actually extends
across to the headlights, rather than just taking up a rather small portion of
the nose. The skinny headlights are another aggressive touch, and Cadillac
retains the vertical LED running lights from existing models, like the CT6.
There's a large sensor and camera at the center of
the grille, indicating an advanced driver assistance system onboard. It's
likely equipment for Cadillac's Super Cruise system that allows for hands-free
motoring and is coming to all of the brand's products with a rollout starting
in 2020.
Further details remain a mystery, but the big bulge
suggests there's something powerful under the hood. A tune of the 4.2-liter
biturbo V8 could be a good fit. The mill produces 550 hp in the new CT6 V-Sport and could allegedly pump out 650 hp in the upcoming mid-engined Corvette.
