Cadillac Sportwagon’s supercharged V8 a possibility
September 16, 2008 by Karl Peskett
In news that we didn’t really want to hear, Cadillac’s new CTS Sportwagon is said to be considered for a supercharged version of the LSA 6.2-litre V8. That’s around 415kW, and apparently an easy transition from the Caddy CTS-V to the wagon.
Now, it’s not because we didn’t want to know about it. We always want to know about these sort of things. No, it’s that the CarAdvice office is now depressed because the Americans get something we’d very much like over here. Think E63 AMG Avant, or RS6 Avant, and you’ll get the picture.
First it was Vauxhall’s VXR500, a supercharged version of our very own Monaro. Vauxhall saw the potential and the VXRs sold out straight away. Now it’s the Caddy Sportwagon. Be that as it may, the engine’s relocation to the wagon is only supposition at the moment.
According to Inside Line, the V versions in the lineup wouldn’t be too hard to adapt to.
“A CTS-V Sport Wagon could be a relatively easy add,” said Cadillac spokesman David Caldwell. But at this stage “the V wagon is a maybe. Not a maybe with a wink and a giggle. It’s just a maybe. A V version of the coupe is obvious.”
But seeing as the Cadillac also has a direct injection version of our Alloytec 3.6-litre engine, which it’s surmised will appear in later versions of the Commodore, why doesn’t Holden offer a similar powerplant to the CTS-V in any variants?
Because it will take away from the W427? Or because Cadillac will bring the CTS-V here, eventually? Tell us what you think.
Pics courtesy Inside Line – Nick Wilcox
Tags: Cadillac Sportwagon
I’ve got a bad feeling that because GM is reintroducing the Caddy brand over here, in order to keep the premium brand Premium, Holden may get the 3.6 DI V6 later rather than sooner. I mean if Caddies and Commodores have the same 230kW V6, which would you pick? Worst thing is, Holden REALLY needs that engine to stay competitive, the reviews from the states are all very impressed with the DI derivative, and the various Alloytec’s haven’t been so popular among critics…. Plus it would really be the perfect counterpunch to the well revised 4.0 from Ford’s FG, a 30kW smack in the face, and quite an economy boost.
yes Devil 666 all true. but these things cost money that GM just doesn’t have..
And they have even less after the wall street collapse on monday.
Damn Americans will never design a good looking car.
it seems that they were intending to design a hatch (look at the side profile) before somebody said “oi! this is supposed to be a wagon”
Is’nt this car based on the Commodore platform?
Mutton dressed as lamb.
Hope Caddy dont come here. Hope they bring the Vette instead.
Thats FUGLY!! Give me the HSV Commodore wagon over that any day! (at least in the looks department)
Didn’t Bob Lutz of GM say that Holden will not be exporting a G8 wagon as there is no market for one in the US. Yet we (in Australia) are going to get, what looks like to me an ugly and smaller (body) version of the commodore sports wagon.
I heard that HSV may be getting a supercharge for the GTS, both sedan and wagons.
Why introduce more wagons? Most car manufactures have pulled out in favor of the cross over. Toyota, no Camry wagons or corolla wagons, Ford, Bf3 is the same as BF2, no changes. Why not make it an AWD and beef it up?
what a shocker!!!!!!!
for one i cant stand those rodeo headlights on all the caddys.
why would you buy this over the HSV Wagon???
if you want a hairdryer on it, then add one to the HSV wagon.
on that note, i still cant figure out why HSV hasnt offered the supercharger kit here like it offers on the models it exports. (or should i say GM offers because i know HSV doesnt fit them here)
Nah Salesman – here in Euroland folk are beginning to bin the crossovers& 4wd’s and return to Wagons. They handle better use less fuel.
This mothers a ugly bint that’ll sure go well. GM are pushing the Cadillac name hard all round the globe. Guess to compete with Lexus.
when caddy comes here it better be priced like USA, i mean CTS is 5 sereis sized 3 series price. Holden better not jack up the price to save it precious commodore
What’s the incentive for someone to purchase this car?
Cadillac CTS-V Sedan = Hottest american sedan pretty much.
Not my cup of tea
I’d rather have a Dodge Charger or even better a Dodge Challenger.
It looks like a cross between a carrot grater and a pencil case. A real shocker.
vacation “the family truckster”
With design like this no wonder American car industry is suffering big time….just wait for the news that Cadillac new CTS Sportwagon production is seized due to poor car sales numbers.
It could be worse, Daewoo could pick up the chassis and make it into a Hybrid that runs on Alkaline battery packs.
So GM steals one of Australia’s best designers (Mike Simcoe) and where do they stick him? Daewoo! Promote that man to Head of Caddy design right now! The man that thought up the SSX, the greatest thing to ever come out of Holden’s womb, is a pure designing genius! I’d love to see his take on that nasty piece of work.
Yep, my thoughts Capri too…….
…..so how is this different to Holden’s Sportwagon except being ugly, missing the ‘woodie’ panels and being driven straight off the set of the new ‘vacation’ sequel.
This car looks like it could actually be a Toyota Aurion wagon if they were to build such a monstrosity, similar lines and profile. Maybe Cadillac will come to Oz and win the next Government vehicle tender and we’ll see police pack CTS’s on our arses. Hmmm, now there’s a thought….
This blog is full of the dumbest people on the face of the planet.
The CTS IS NOT based on the Commodore platform (Zeta) it is Sigma based.
Mike Simcoe is no longer the Daewoo head designer, but infact now works in America and infact designed the CTS.
hi eddy, offence sustained.
Zeta, sigma, gamma, delta whatever platform, just not sure why GM, Holdens boss would go about designing a sport wagon albeit on the CTS when the VE’s zeta platform in a sportwagon guise may well have filled the need.
Goes some way to explaining why GM is in such a mess.
nice googling work eddy
Eddy The Expert Says:
wow tell me how you really feel… no really.
That is the stupidest thing you could ever possibly say..
well done for enlightening us to how insecure you are…
A true Renaissance man.. (look it up, i’ll wait)