Jump to content
Create New...
  • 💬 Join the Conversation

    CnG Logo SQ 2023 RedBlue FavIcon300w.png
    Since 2001, Cheers & Gears has been the go-to hub for automotive enthusiasts. Join today to access our vibrant forums, upload your vehicle to the Garage, and connect with fellow gearheads around the world.

     

  • William Maley
    William Maley

    Possible Cadillac Coupe is Revealed in New Patent

      Its hinting at something, but we're not sure what

    The U.S. Patent and and Trademark Office (USPTO) sometimes provides some clues as to what automakers have possibly in the works. Case in point are a set of drawings depicting a new coupe for Cadillac.

    General Motors filed the patent for a “vehicle body exterior” on February 14th, 2017. The patent was approved by the USPTO earlier this week.

    The drawings reveal a fair amount of influence from the Escala. Up front resides a trapezoidal grille and a set of slim headlights. Along the side profile, the design shares the Escala's low-slung roof and creases. The back features a trunk lid with chiseling near the taillights.

    What could this patent be hinting at?

    1. Cadillac Society believes this could be the coupe variant for the upcoming CT5.
    2. CarScoops thinks it could be a concept of some sort, pointing out the side-view cameras.
    3. Possible electric/plug-in hybrid coupe

    We'll keep you posted if anything new comes to light on this possible new coupe.

    Source: Cadillac Society, CarScoops
    Thanks to @balthazar for the news tip

    Edited by William Maley

    User Feedback

    Recommended Comments

    Reviewing all the pictures, one thing is clear to me, this is an Ev\Hybrid concept at the worst, actual new auto at the best. 

    I have to say that while it does go away from the arts n science, I do like it very much.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites

    6 hours ago, regfootball said:

    i want my art and science back, how is this 'Cadillac'

     

    it might be a transformers camaro cadillac.  sheesh

    I agree, it looks like something out of a Hot Wheels set that you'd slingshot down a plastic track through a loop.  

    But it is just a patent drawing which could mean almost nothing, and who know if they will even build something like this.  Although I do think they need a halo product coupe, something that attracts people to the brand.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites

    Interesting... the stepped decklid area reminds me of the BMW 6 series from about 12 years ago..the roof shape is similar to the Mustang, with a Lexus RC-ish side window treatment.   What's up with the deep scoops in the taillight area?   

    • Like 1
    • Agree 1
    Link to comment
    Share on other sites

    9 hours ago, smk4565 said:

    I agree, it looks like something out of a Hot Wheels set that you'd slingshot down a plastic track through a loop.  

    But it is just a patent drawing which could mean almost nothing, and who know if they will even build something like this.  Although I do think they need a halo product coupe, something that attracts people to the brand.

    Halo product does NOT have to be a coupe. Coupe style has been overkill by the auto industry. 

    11 minutes ago, Cubical-aka-Moltar said:

    Interesting... the stepped decklid area reminds me of the BMW 6 series from about 12 years ago..the roof shape is similar to the Mustang, with a Lexus RC-ish side window treatment.   What's up with the deep scoops in the taillight area?   

    There are clearly airflow attributes to the front and back that would be done for a skateboard ev auto. Those could be specific air inlets for cooling / cabin fresh air.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites

    A halo car doesn't have to be a coupe, or hatch if that is what this is, but I don't think Cadillac is building this to replace the ATS.  So I am guessing they want something at the top of the range with this.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites

    3 hours ago, Cubical-aka-Moltar said:

    Is filing design patents for car styling a relatively new thing?  Wasn't really familiar w/ this going on..

    I know it's happened a few times with other cars. I also read elsewhere China has instigated this with some of their blatant copying.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites

    24 minutes ago, balthazar said:

    I know it's happened a few times with other cars. I also read elsewhere China has instigated this with some of their blatant copying.

    Makes sense to keep the Chinese at bay and not allow them to just rip off the US and other countries.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites

    9 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:

    It's a hatchback

    Holy crap, it is... but the loadin height looks pretty high I mean I don’t see the panel cut line for the trunk lid that is deep. Unless the whole hatch is clamshell...

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites



    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
    Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

    Guest
    Add a comment...

    ×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

      Only 75 emoji are allowed.

    ×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

    ×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

    ×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.




  • Support Real Automotive Journalism

    Cheers and Gears Logo

    Since 2001, Cheers & Gears has delivered real content and honest opinions — not emotionless AI output or manufacturer-filtered fluff.

    If you value independent voices and authentic reviews, consider subscribing. Plans start at just $2.25/month, and paid members enjoy an ad-light experience.*

    You can view subscription options here.

    *a very limited number of ads contain special coupon deals for our members and will show

  • Similar Content

  • Posts

    • R.I.P. I really liked this actor and especially in the Mortal Kombat series of Movies. Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor in ‘Mortal Kombat’ and ‘The Man in the High Castle,’ dies at 75
    • With all the chat here on this socalled good looking guy, I decided to look it up, I barely remember this as it was in and out of the news. Luigi Mangione is the individual accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024. Thompson was shot from behind as he was leaving an investor conference in Manhattan. Mangione faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder in state court and federal murder charges, which could potentially lead to the death penalty if convicted. Live updates: Luigi Mangione faces court year after CEO killing – NBC New York Seems the meeting was canceled about 45 minutes after the folks inside learned that the CEO was murdered. FACT CHECK: Did UnitedHealthcare Continue It’s Meeting After Learning Their CEO Was Killed? UnitedHealth Cancels Investor Day After CEO Is Fatally Shot | Kiplinger While there are many stories about the CEO being a good guy like this: UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Investor day attendees shocked after Brian Thompson death | Fortune While in the same neighborhood, the wife and son lived separate from the Husband and father and there does seem to be questionable things about the CEO life. UnitedHealthcare CEO Was Separated from Wife at Time of Killing: Report Interesting read on this murderer. The Decline, Fall, and Unexpected Veneration of Luigi Mangione
    • I don't think indifference is right here.  It was a calculated crime and a murder. When we first saw the video and didn't know a UPenn graduate with top grades pulled this off, it was shocking.  Thompson got gunned down at 6:45 am in Midtown Manhattan.  That's creepy. Personally, I don't think the CEO was a good guy.  You can read some Machiavellian vibes from looking at him.  You don't get to the top in such a big outfit without doing some bad things along the way. It's like the 23 y.o. blonde UK law student in Dubai who got busted for drugs.  They are overly harsh over there.  But, because of how she looks, people feel for her more - a 23 y.o. blonde in prison in Dubai ... that can't be.  Now that they've put Luigi's face to this and it's all over the news, people have softened on what he did. The reports say that he was changing quickly and getting weirder ... Santa Monica to San Francisco to Hawaii ... and writing radical diatribes similar to the Unabomber from years ago.  His mom was getting concerned before this happened.  He had back issues and was in pain but I don't think he had his surgical claim denied ... nor would that justify it. Unchecked vigilante stuff can be dangerous.
    • I never understood the matte paint job on a car.  It kinda looks okay on a certain type of restored classic hot rod/muscle car of some sort representing some sort of theme. I could buy into that.  But on a brand new sports car, exotic hyper car, it looks stupid. These kinds of cars NEED to be presented with pride because these types of cars SCREAM look at me.  And metallic bright shiny paint jobs is the ONLY way.   I could accept a matte paint job on sedan luxury barges. It might present itself gracefully if low key is the message. But really...how can a matte paint job on a $300 000 Bentley or Rolls Royce be a low key and humble message?  A luxury barge costing that much is not humble nor is it low key...   And doing a matte paint job on an entry level vehicle just looks even more cheap and pathetic for your image.... I dont get matte paint jobs...   
    • Interesting observation is that this seems to be a partial matte paint job and I have plenty of coworkers who thought the matte paint jobs were cool and only after they bought the auto and read on it, discovered that you cannot run a matte paint job through a touch or touchless auto wash. They have to be hand washed. Paint jobs are terrible when you do not like to do things like hand wash your auto and cannot just run it through a auto wash. One coworker found a place that does hand wash detail jobs for matte paint and so he has resolved himself to pay $200 a month to have his matte painted auto washed and vacuumed. Crazy.
  • Who's Online (See full list)

    • There are no registered users currently online
  • My Clubs

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Hey there, we noticed you're using an ad-blocker. We're a small site that is supported by ads or subscriptions. We rely on these to pay for server costs and vehicle reviews.  Please consider whitelisting us in your ad-blocker, or if you really like what you see, you can pick up one of our subscriptions for just $1.75 a month or $15 a year. It may not seem like a lot, but it goes a long way to help support real, honest content, that isn't generated by an AI bot.

See you out there.

Drew
Editor-in-Chief

Write what you are looking for and press enter or click the search icon to begin your search