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Original CTS and Lincoln LS were perfect size cars, but as you stated is correct. They were not as small as the 3 series and C of that time and thus the scorn. Funny you mentioned the ZDX. I parked next to a pristine one the other day and thought to myself it ended up being a bit ahead of its due time. Would be a good used vehicle to seek and find. The mistake on the ZDX was some things were proportioned a bit badly. If they had increased the wheelbase on that thing 6-8 inches and had a better balanced greenhouse , it may have come off a lot better.

Yep; she went out under the sky today. What a literal thrill for me. • Ground welds, wire wheeled & orbital sanded the trunk out- getting it ready for priming/painting inside there. Great progress.

The Excellence trim is not competition for AMG, it's not trying to be. It's competition for Designo. An S60 Polestar is most likely aimed at M3, S4 but will be the only awd plug-in hybrid option in the bunch. That makes it very interesting to me.

Beautiful day, after work went downtown to the 55th St pier to enjoy sun and Lake Erie..snapped this pic of sunlight on the water.

more so with the 'nox diesel. it'll be interesting if mazda puts the x engine in the CX-3 soon. 29 city / 34 highway now , but add ~25% makes it ~35/43 This will be why the small CUV/Crossovers(?) may continue to dominate even in $3.50+ gas prices

I like that big coupes are making a comeback, but can we get some real usable rear seat headroom? See my signature on an example of how to do it.

It's being downsized also to be a tweener car. There is nothing at all wrong with the CT6 interior aside from seats that might be a bit too firm. Plus, it drives itself, has 4 wheel steering, and a plug in hybrid capable of 40+ miles of EV range. Benz doesn't.

SIX MONTHS IN REPORT 10,000 miles + on odometer HIGHS -sharp styling, especially for a van -powertrain has nice power and great mpg for this type of vehicle (24-25 urban driving, 25-30 highway). Even though the Town and Country powertrain was good, this is much better in all aspects. Even the 9 speed behaves well. -Michelin Premier all seasons on ours provide good wet and snow traction while the tread is there. -Doesn't feel porky. A bit large at times, but for a van it feels more like a sedan. -Easy to see out of, airy cabin. Particularly with the big ass moonroof! We love it! Large usable mirrors too. -simple and attractive interior on all counts. Buttons and controls are nice in design, layout, use and location...and size. -sto and go, only used a few times but its amazing when you do! -U Connect screen works great, looks great, no issues. Sometimes too many menus to go through for some things. -climate control keeps up nicely, particularly since we have the BAMR. -kids like the video screens on the seatback. Like it there instead of up on the ceiling. -comfortable seats in front and third row. second row is fine for kids and teens. -Got used to the rotary gear knob! So effortless and easy to use, even though a small joystick I still might like more. -Electronic parking brake switch right next to the shifter is ridiculously convenient as well. -There is a button to turn off auto stop start! -Love the gauges. Lots of screen settings but the main thing is its a crisp display and much better than what i see on lower end GM stuff. -Cruise control on the T&C was worthless and terrible. The cruise on this is amazing. Tap up and tap down is so quick and precise. (Note I have not even used the distance pacing cruise control yet). -Surround view camera is amazing! Especially to point out to the spouse how the vehicle is misparked in the stall before even getting out of the vehicle.. seriously has improved the relationship in terms of confrontations. -Like on the T&C the auto high beams work great, but even better. Same thing with rainsense wipers. -I really thought the foot kick rear hatch was a waste of $$$ initially but honestly we use it a lot and is quite handy. -AT&T wifi works great now that it was finally available. -weather radar and warnings on your vehicle...again, did i need it? Sure is handy at times. -Apple CarPlay, which was new for 2018 on the Pacifica, works soooo much better than it does on my Malibu. Malibu is constant glitches (maybe an update is needed). It works really smooth so far on the Pac. -this vehicle chews up mileage effortlessly. LOWS -I would like a little improvement in the console design and the amount of storage available in front for cubbies within reach. Small glovebox is a step back from the two tier glovebox in the T&C. -If the console redesign could accommodate more and better cupholders and a real usable food tray surface to divvy up the chicken sammiches. -That 9th gear, it takes pigs flying and planets aligning to engage. -Interior plastics and design could be nicer and they seem like long term durability may be an issue...particularly on the upper door panels. The T&C had indestructible interior bits. the leather sure got way dirty quick and may not be super durable either. -the volume and gear shifter knobs are so close to each other and not that different in size; I am virtually certain that some drivers out there may be confusing the knobs and I am even suggesting that some folks who have claimed to have the stalling at speed problems may be reaching for and turning the shifter knob or something when they think its the volume knob. -2017 had -lots- of first year glitches. Knock on wood we've had nothing but I hope long term there are no issues on our 2018. -second row seats due their sto n go function are not amazing comfy for adults. -having to go through 2 or 3 screen on the touch screen to turn heated seats and steering wheel on and off is ridiculous. They need to add the switches for these on the main panel. -also, too many screens to go through for some audio controls. -there needs to be manual gear control and preferably with paddle shifters. We had more than a few instances especially on hills in Mt Rushmore area where manual control was really desired! -auto emergency braking is quite sensitive. Freaked out my wife, but she needs to back off people's bumpers. I had to turn off the auto braking for awhile due to the oversensitivity. -I wish spare tire wasn't extra cost option... because ours doesn't have it. -no AWD option. I like the better mpg as a tradeoff of course. But if they could keep sto n go and add AWD they would really clean house. SUMMARY -I gave this thing an A when i reviewed it before i ever got one. 10,000 miles in and I still give it an A and honestly wonder why this isn't what people buy instead of CUV's. Really is a great family ride. This is the nicest overall vehicle I think we have ever had. I can't think of another vehicle right at this time that has been better overall in all the time I've been driving. Knock on wood let's hope we remain without issues. Please go drive one if you are looking for a 3 row family hauler or other minivan. I wish GM had more vehicles this smooth to drive, this truly useful and accommodating, and lacking of flaws in the Barra era.