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  1. surreal1272
    No because the CT4 is RWD while the A Class is FWD, making it more of a mainstream brand competitor. Under the definition of the word “redundancy”, it says “see redundant”. A Class hatch=GLA but even less useful Oh and the A Class is just proof that the CLA is useless.
  2. surreal1272
    Not in the US they haven’t and they are on the same platform as the CLA so it is just as guilty of being a refresh here as you are trying to paint the CT4. In fact, it’s even worse because the A Class being sold here is really no different from the CLA on top of just being FWD (yes I know there is an AWD option but that is still a Buick like FWD platform). The CT4 is not even close to a refresh and honestly it’s just pure trolling on your part to even state that kind of nonsense. The only thing it has in common with the ATS is the platform, making it much more than a refresh. Maybe they should sell the CT4 next to the ATS like Mercedes does with the CLA and the A Class. Take a page from the “best or nothing” FWD compact luxury car.
  3. surreal1272
    Much like how the A Class is just a refreshed CLA? The CT4 literally has not one thing in common with the ATS outside of the Cadillac badge itself. He sure did because he didn’t see why it was worth it when everyone wanted CUVs.
  4. surreal1272
    That will make at least a little more sense as long as that means more HP and not just suspension and handling tweaks to make it a “track car”. I guess we will see eventually.
  5. surreal1272
    It’s like you didn’t read the article at all. The diluting of the brand and the mention of more power are in the article And I quote: “Badging them as V dilutes hardcore image that the past few models have brought forth.” ”But there are hardcore versions coming in the pipeline according to the rep.” Which means, aside from changing what the V series means (which I don’t agree with for the record), there will be more powerful versions. Not sure how you can actually read the article and then make the statement that you just did other than just to troll Cadillac. And if you’re going to reference something from five years ago, cite said reference because I’m curious as to which Benz you are talking about. The 355HP 2015 CLA AMG is not smaller. In fact, it has already been mentioned that the CT4 is a direct competitor for the CLA (and I’m assuming the A Class) and the Audi A3. Please cite this five year reference of yours.
  6. surreal1272
    It hasn’t been ratified and it won’t even come to a vote until the fall at the earliest. It’s also not even likely to get passed at this rate.
  7. surreal1272
    Honestly it’s just too easy to point the endless stupidity involved with these tariffs especially with a neighboring country with which we have a pending NAFTA 2.0 deal that eliminates said tariffs. Just beyond a stupid move from the king of stupid moves.
  8. surreal1272
    You have missed the point entirely. Fact. Mercedes nickel and dimes just like the rest of them. And while the V series is being mislabeled here, it has already been stated that higher up models are coming with a different designation. Also, outside of the monotone color, the interior design of both Cadillacs looks more modern than their Mercedes counterpart. I’m sure you will disagree because you won’t see Benz any other way but that’s just what I think. Oh and how many attempts has Mercedes had at making Maybach relevant in this country? I’ve lost count to be honest. Oooh, a FWD based 406HP car (yes I know that model is AWD but those are FWD bones in there)! That should go over well. Yeah, that’s a hard pass.
  9. surreal1272
    Did I say anything about horsepower? Nope. Sure didn’t. There are plenty of other ways that Benz has nickel and dimes their cars just like everyone else has. Having said that, I think gave a great example of horsepower or lack thereof and I will add that a $41K starting price for a 255HP C Class is a bit of a ripoff. And before you try to throw in the Cadillac example know this. Only Benz is advertising their cars as the “best or nothing” while charging $41K for a 255HP car.
  10. surreal1272
    Cadillac is not the only company nickel and diming their cars but I’m betting you wouldn’t recognize that fact because it involves Mercedes. Almost all makes do it these days.
  11. surreal1272
    I agree. What has happened at Cadillac? The rear ends on their current sedans look worlds better.
  12. surreal1272
    The interior actually looks pretty good but I agree about the overuse of monotone. Show a little contrast and it would really set itself apart.
  13. surreal1272
    The third sentence in your post is exactly my point. It just seems unnecessarily confusing.
  14. surreal1272
    This makes no sense at all. A whole 20 more HP on the CT5 makes it a V? I agree with William on this. The setup on both sound more like V-Sport trims as opposed to actual V series models. Seriously, what is GM smoking right now? Even the auto log explanation doesn’t make sense when they already have V-Sport trims they could just as easily implement for that plan and save the V for the hardcore performance models. I just don’t get it.
  15. surreal1272
    GM is drunk and maybe that’s why they won’t go back to names for Cadillac. They can’t even get the Chevy names right. They would end up renaming the XT4 into the El Dorado or Fleetwood DeVille. It makes no sense.
  16. surreal1272
    As a former three year owner of a Tracker in the 90s, I can tell you that there was nothing “adventurous” about it unless you count fighting crosswinds on the interstate as an “adventure”. The name would have be better suited for this CUV than the name “Trailblazer” by a country mile.
  17. surreal1272
    My ONE cat weighed as much as those two dogs lol. The things we do for our animals.
  18. surreal1272
    That is a doozy of a drive. When I moved from NC to Arizona in ‘07, it was me, some clothes, and my two cats in a ‘95 Eagle Talon with the front passenger seat removed for extra space. To that was an adventure would be a vast understatement. Man, I miss that little car lol.
  19. surreal1272
    I am dying laughing right now because I know EXACTLY what you're talking about. I have done the I-40 drive five times (NC to Cali and back one time and Arizona to NC and back the other times) and yes, you definitely have to pick your spots in between Amarillo and OKC. Too bad cars can't run off of dead skunks and deer. Then you would have an endless supply of both in the panhandle! "yeah, let me get some of that venison 89 octane!"
  20. surreal1272
    Why do I know a lot of people who put gas in their car when they still have a half of a tank in it? Do they have gas range anxiety? The same folks you are seeing are probably the same folks who did that in their old gas powered cars. Nice of you to admit that you have provided no real substance to the discussion, as usual. Don’t worry though. Everyone here already knew your intent. The EVs are coming to get you. Better store up all your gasoline now lol. I would like to state that while I support EVs in general, I am and will always be a full blooded carnivore.
  21. surreal1272
    And you wonder why you catch so much grief for trolling EV articles.
  22. surreal1272
    Your blank reply (or sad attempt at humor) pretty much says it all.
  23. surreal1272
    Tracker would have been a far better name for this CUV but with the name “Trax” already taken, it may create some confusion for some folks. Still better than “Trailblazer”.
  24. surreal1272
    Really GM? Can’t save that name for a RWD SUV? At at least Ford had good sense to put the Explorer back on a RWD platform and will do the same with the Bronco. For the record, this is not a knock on the CUV itself. It’s just the wrong name for it. The profile does scream Nissan Kicks though. Not sure that’s a good thing.
  25. surreal1272
    Well your head was already in the sand regarding actual facts so your body might as well join the party.
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