Cadillac Sales head into the Holidays up 11%

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Cadillac sales in November 2013 broke 16 thousand vehicles, up 11% over the same period in 2012.

SRX again led all models, at 4,813 sold.  ATS and XTS both kept stride at 3,400+ sold.
CTS sales were down slightly as the new upgraded models arrive at dealers, and recognizing that the new model is more upmarket.

  November (Calendar Year-to-Date)
January – November
  2013 2012 %Change Volume   2013 2012 %Change Volume  
ATS 3,443 2,152 60.0   34,432 4,029 754.6  
CTS 2,643 2,798 -5.5   29,126 43,607 -33.2  
Escalade 1,100 960 14.6   11,122 11,244 -1.1  
Escalade ESV 651 693 -6.1   7,175 7,156 0.3  
Escalade EXT 95 156 -39.1   1,906 1,678 13.6  
SRX 4,823 5,340 -9.7   50,702 51,085 -0.7  
XTS 3,417 2,414 41.5   29,889 12,110 146.8  
Cadillac Total* 16,172 14,517 11.4   164,378 131,534 25.0  

Overall Cadillac continues a great year, up 25% year to date.

2014 Cadillac XTS Vsport Platinum Dinner Notes

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Comments from my Family when we took the XTS to dinner:

  • “Love the two-tone interior”
  • Rear leg room and roominess similar to the STS-V
  • We are not dressed well enough for this car (lol)
  • Improved integration of the lane change warning
  • “I want this car”

    • One of my neighbors also commented on the XTS, wanting details on the new red Cadillac and excited until I explained it is only here for the weekend.

    2014 Cadillac XTS VSport Platinum Day 2

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    Saturday with the XTS was a breeze of course — the Cadillac is perfectly competent with plentiful, smooth power delivery and grace.  Crest Cadillac is my host for the weekend test drive; read about the pickup here.

    Click on any of the photos in the gallery to zoom in, and to flip through the gallery.

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    It is hard to photo well, but the tail light actually extends enough behind the rear to clearly form a tail fin reminiscent of the iconic 60s Cadillacs.

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    This photo captures the entry to the driver’s seat illumination at night in the Platinum version, which is Cadillac terminology for over-the-top luxury models.

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    I think these are the best rear-view mirrors I have seen on recent cars — they are perfectly shaped and sized and provide a huge view ports.  This has been a pet peeve of mine on some recent models who favor small horizontal rectangles for mirrors at the cost of being able to see clearly.   These work very well.

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    The Platinum has the full driver assist options, including augmented reality backup camera, front and rear proximity warning systems, automatic headlight dim control, lane change warning, and multiple-color, adjustable, customizable heads-up display.

    What would I change about the XTS?

    • More advertising — Cadillac is doing a poor job of getting more info out about the XTS, and especially the new AWD XTS VSport and Platinum VSport Models.
    • The rear windows have roll-up shades, which makes the car cooler inside.  It also makes the windows a bit difficult to see through at night or in the evening.

    What is my favorite feature?

    • The power plant: Twin-Turbo 3.6L DOHC VVT DI V6 with 410 hp with AWD

    Tomorrow will start with an early breakfast run, then Church.  Stay Tuned for more real world impressions.