Comments on: 2009 (?) Converj (a.k.a. Cadivolt)

By: psarhjinian

psarhjinian — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:30:42 +0000

So much better than Lexus’ adaptation of the Prius.

Lexus adaptation of the Prius will probably be on sale in a year or so,and will look exactly like the concept. This is at least three or four years away, and won’t look like the image above at all.

This is GM, where flashy concepts and bluster substitute for real cars and actual strategy.

By: Rix

Rix — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:31:12 +0000

Looks like an XLR and will probably sell in about the same volume.

Call it the Cadillac Cadaver.

By: don1967

don1967 — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:40:32 +0000

An electric Chevy-based Cadillac, just as the gas price bubble is slipping into the history books. It’s like the Cimarron all over again, except without the brilliant sense of timing.

Nice looks though. It proves that GM does have some talent hidden away somewhere.

By: npbheights

npbheights — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:19:24 +0000

This looks a lot like the upcoming two door Cadillac CTS. With everyone belly aching that they should make this car with a conventional drivetrain, it turns out that they are.

By: phil

phil — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:35:10 +0000

Only an American company can design cars as exciting and gorgeous as this one; maybe there’s hope.

By: JeremyR

JeremyR — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:23:42 +0000

The interior is a bit “out there,” but it could work. The exterior styling is just beautiful.

By: billc83

billc83 — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:54:57 +0000

This styling is a LOT better than the current (not sold in the states) BLS or the photos I’ve seen of the upcoming 3-Series fighter. Seriously.

By: Greg Locock

Greg Locock — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:20:45 +0000

Before reading TTAC I’d never thought anyone took these little fantasy exercises seriously.

I think you could do quite a funny article on the differences between the styling studies, the show car and the final production car. Once upon a time you could see a direct link, nowadays it just seems a cheap way of getting column inches (or miles in the case of the Volt).

By: PeteMoran

PeteMoran — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:21:38 +0000

CTS-style everything looks great, I have to admit.

It makes sense to try and get some ROI on Volt “tech” via Cadillac.

By: Porsche986

Porsche986 — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:11:42 +0000

Umm, has GM learned nothing?

The Cimmarron was based on the Cavalier.

Umm, the Volt is based on the Chevrolet Cruze (still hate the name)… which makes the Caddy based on the Chevy again…

Need I say more?

By: ProfessorSlow

ProfessorSlow — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:21:04 +0000

Honestly these look great, I can’t wait to not see one on the road when they’re not produced by ex-GM. Where was this 5 years ago?

By: Hank

Hank — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:09:31 +0000

So much better than Lexus’ adaptation of the Prius. Very sharp. Build it, but build it just like that.

By: James2

James2 — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:49:57 +0000

Forget the vaporware Volt drivetrain…get that out with the 3.6 v6. Make the interior really nice, and build quality up to what a Caddy should be…
and sell a ton of them.

Amen! This thing, done right, could be a true BMW 335i/Infiniti G37 fighter.

By: thetopdog

thetopdog — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:02:17 +0000

This looks great, does anybody else see a resemblance to the Gallardo?

By: porschespeed

porschespeed — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:22:19 +0000

GM has proven this with vehicles like the Chevrolet Malibu,Cadillac CTS and Lamda based crossovers like the Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia,Buick Enclave and Saturn Outlook. These are segement leaders!

Maybe in DET, In the rest of the world, not so much.

By: Mark MacInnis

Mark MacInnis — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:14:50 +0000

Oh. Caddy wants to badge-engineer a version of the Eclipse now?

By: mcs

mcs — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:52:16 +0000

Put in a forced induction ICE, RWD, and keep the weight under 3200 lbs and I’d be really interested.

By: Redwing25

Redwing25 — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:30:28 +0000

This car has a homerun design. Just one more example of the newest GM designs being segement leading entries! If GM decides to go forward with this design and does not alter it when going to production, they will sell the heck out of them !
GM has proven this with vehicles like the Chevrolet Malibu,Cadillac CTS and Lamda based crossovers like the Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia,Buick Enclave and Saturn Outlook. These are segement leaders!

By: KalapanaBlack

KalapanaBlack — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:28:22 +0000

I suppose I see a bit of G6 Coupe in the car’s overall proportions. However, I believe the resemblance is a coincidence. Keep in mind, the low-front, high-rear shape is aerodynamically efficient. I have absolutely no clue why the G6 models have such high rear ends (especially the convertible), but on this it’s mostly form following function.

By: porschespeed

porschespeed — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:19:07 +0000

When I first saw this, I liked it.

Still do, but the more I stare at the pics, the more it looks derived from the G6.

We’ll see if it ever gets built. I’d like to see it in metal.

By: whatsanobeen

whatsanobeen — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:30:40 +0000

If GM had this design for the Caddy Volt variant, then why bother with the Volt in the first place?
Green creds, great looks. Hell, it would sell on looks alone.
I’ll take mine in black.

By: KalapanaBlack

KalapanaBlack — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:29:44 +0000

Seems the styling’s an absolute hit. I agree totally.

However, the two-door coupe market isn’t where I’d position anything, especially during an economic downturn.

Cadillac’s first production hybrid should be a one-upper to the big players in the form of a 400-hp DTS/STS replacement with fantastic styling and the ability to go even 20 miles without gas and get 30 or more in combined driving. I wouldn’t hurt to make it fun to drive (if possible, with the limitations necessary for fuel economy) and features-compeitive with conventional E-Class/5-Series/A6/M35/M45

By: golf4me

golf4me — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:20:13 +0000

Make this an RWD gasoline-powered chassis and they’ll have my money. Otherwise, no.

By: seanx37

seanx37 — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:15:18 +0000

Forget the vaporware Volt drivetrain…get that out with the 3.6 v6. Make the interior really nice, and build quality up to what a Caddy should be…and sell a ton of them.

By: enderw88

enderw88 — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:11:32 +0000

Beautiful, but as aerodynamic as the Volt prototype…so guess what it will look like in production