Z-06

Trademarking name does not mean actual usage of name. GM trademarked 8 back in 2008, where is the actual product?

In someways the name is going to cause an issue. Cadillac dealer, "I have a ATS, CTS, and a CT6 in the showroom. And they are all sedans!" Buyer, "So is CT6 a higher variant of CTS?" Dealer, "It is a much bigger car, with luxury second to none. And 6 is better than S." The V version will be called CT6-V.

No matter how you cook it, CT6 cannot be justified in the current name of things or new nomenclature for the brand going forward. If CTS goes to CT5, 4, 4.5 or whatever, all the three generations of brand image the car has generated will just gone to the toilet. Look at Infinity, people have no clue the G is now a Q50.

So at least P1G will give it a clear identity than muddling nomenclature for the sake of being looked at as the brand trying to throw baggage. And Cadillac should be proud of the baggage it had in the 50s and 60s.

Is de Nysschen on de crack?

I think GM's executives who hired him should be fired.

For Infiniti naming, Ghosn was the culprit in chief than de Nysschen. I had heard rumors of Cadillac moving to NY before de Nysschen joined. But this reeks de Nysschen. At least he did not name it QT6, since Q is his favorite letter.

To SMK, when Mercedes (Audi, BMW) does it's a miracle, when GM does it's a rape. (It rhymes in Hindi)

Similarly loaded BMW 335i and 535i cost, $58,675 and $66,675, respectively. Lesser delta with the same engine. At least GM trucks boast different engines.

Personally, with rebates going on the Silverado I do not like those two vehicles so close in price range, GM may kill its own bird while strategizing to kill the Alum F-150.

Hondas do tend to have good sticks.  the last Fit had a good shifter.

 

In my recent experience on a rather limited batch or segment of the automobile population, believe it or not, the Chevy Cruze 1.4 six speed manual is absolutely among the best and most pleasurable.  Short shifter, falls to hand, short throws, smooth but definite and an easy clutch.

 

The Passat had definite snick snick slots.  Not buttery smooth, and makes some noise, but for the practice of shifting, is a good setup.

 

Yes, Cruze ECO indeed has a good shift action and so do Mazdas. I cannot say that about the ATS 2.0T or the Buick Regal GS.

Passat has that typical Germanic notchiness with that whine when you push it in second and third gear. It is as if the transmission thinks I am good, but will not obey you completely.

 

I've driven a 3-spd, 3-spd on the column, a 4-spd and a 5-spd, but it's been over 15 years since I've been 'sticking it'. Without putting my skill to the test, I'd say I very well may have 'lost it'. I prefer an automatic, anyway. But if I'm going to drive my truck this fall, I'm going to need to require the skill cold, esp with a non-synchro 4-spd.

 

You'll pick it back up again after no more than 3 stalls.  The only manuals I ever have difficulty with are Honda 4-cylinders... I'm just not used to the lack of torque.

Also... the Jetta TDI was probably a good car to learn on because of the huge amounts of low end torque and therefor less propensity to stall...  I also feel that the GM 6-speed manual paired with the 1.4T in the Sonic and Cruze are excellent units as well.

 

LOL. This is true about Hondas. I still stall my TSX once a while. But by God, the Honda stick actions are the best in business. Nothing comes close. After driving the new Accord Sport, I feel the action is better than what Porsche currently makes.

Kudos buddy. Now a wild world of fun awaits for you.

I learned to drive stick shift, rather drive, on a diesel also. Diesels are easy to learn on, as they have such a huge torque. You can start by just removing your foot of the clutch pedal before even synchronizing to push the gas pedal. The vehicle will run on idle. That is how I drive the Z06 in traffic. If the traffic ahead stops, all I do is depress the clutch pedal or push it in neutral and cruise. Sticks are no more pain in BTBT (Bumper to Bumber Traffic) than people claim.

Manual transmission is not about being fast, or being more fuel miserly, or being more pleasing, it is about control. Once you have control all the three come in your hands. That is why I love manual transmissions. Too bad young drivers are not even giving it a willing shot like you did.

MB has nothing to do with it. They recalled under 1,000 cars in 2013 and don't have an image problem.

GM has recalled 25 million cars this year, if all of them were 2004-2009 pre bankruptcy cars that would be one thing. But when The Cruze, ATS, CTS, C7 are getting hit with stop sales and recalls that is a problem. Those cars are from the new GM that is supposed to fix the old mess, but it looks like more of the same old GM.

If it was old GM, the stop sales would have been never even issued. Come on, don't contradict yourself in one post. The good thing is they are being caught before reaching the public and even more before having an accident.

Mistakes happen, on one is perfect. Oh nevermind, Mercedes S-Class is more perfect than GOD.

HB. May you get a love child of a GTI and MX-5 for your birthday.

Competition rules.

Cadillac has been ambitious with pricing, but it is the perception that needs to be built. GM has to do a hard work there.

There is nothing wrong as a sum of whole for ATS and CTS compared to their competitors. But it is the magnitude hate of the weaknesses that is making people balk.

Hi from USA.

Was in Singapore for the past few days. Saw a bunch of Sciroccos. I'll be honest that the pictures do not do justice for the car, it is better looking in person. A good number of Alfa Rs. Also saw a BMW M550D sedan. A boat-load of Minis.

Saw a bunch of RHD Chrysler 300 along with MB E220 CDI as the "premium taxis". Also we traveled in Mercedes Viano taxis, which cost the same to rent as the Ssangyong boats. So much for being a premium car manufacturer.

The cars are so expensive there, partly because of exorbitant taxes, partly because of being a tiny, crowded island state, and partly because of encouraging the public transportation. A VW Golf costs $100,000 USD equivalent!!!

May be pictures do not do justice, but kinda underwhelming. However, the powertrain is encouraging. Cadillac, I hope you are taking notes on that one and getting ready to replace the N/A 3.6.

Now seeing Mazda and Mercedes Benz in the rear view mirror after letting Subaru pass with ease.

VW needs to rethink hard here.

If it wasn't for the Accord, the entire Honda would have been a chaos.

VW beaten by a less comprehensive, yet stellar lineup again. BRZ needs some help there.

Good to see the small car company do well. 

Now bring a more powerful 6, replace the 5, and get a good sports car slotting in the ~$35k bracket.

Volvo is becoming borderline Lincoln. There is some flair left, but mostly vanilla. Safety is not selling anymore because other manufacturers are taking over that baton.

FWD Ford Explorer Exterior, Ford 500 Interior.

Not bad. Decent exterior, however looks a little too tall and narrow - may be angle of the picture.

Interior is clean. Kinda hard to reach those buttons by the shifter.

Thank you guys. It was a fun one at Singapore.

The car feels more purposeful than small wheelwheel base ATS. GM should have built this one.

Do a nose job and bring it over here as a GMC Jeep competitor .

I understand the Elantra coupe is not coming back for the 2015 model year.  Those of us who support any maker with an affordable coupe are outnumbered.

You would have bought it then to extend the support.