2016 Cadillac LTS (spy photo)

What It Really Is: Cadillac's long-awaited full size, rear-push sedan--not its full on main--seen here covered-up for secrecy. This bagged-up four door's visible links to the CTS share that it is maybe not the present-halting high-end flagship we have been expecting Cadillac would construct. But that is ok, since this ride's stretched wheel base, lengthier back doors, more vertical front finish, and noticeably longer hood all stage to Cadillac's new rivalry for the s class. Destined to change the front drive XTS, the large Caddy is likely to be named LTS, to keep with Cadillac's Europhilic alpha-numeric naming scheme. We'd expected it'd be called d e Ville, but we are possibly being a bit overly homesick.

2016 Cadillac LTS (spy photo)

Why It Issues: Presently, the XTS sits over the midsize CTS in dimension, although not just in cost and undoubtedly not in stature, offered its sub-CTS foundation cost and front drive design. Replacing the XTS--which will not be re designed when its merchandise cycle expires--with this back-drive LTS eventually gives Cadillac a real opponent for the Audi A8, BMW 7 series, and Mercedes Benz S-course.

Platform: As these pictures clearly reveal, the LTS can get a lengthier and much more royal hood, a larger passenger mobile with more of that all important back seat area, and a stacking of earth-embracing existence. Nonetheless, it seems as though the majority of the CTS's fundamental appearance carries over to the LTS prototype; that automobile's broad-place headlamps and LED fascia emphases are observable through the camo, as-is Cadillac's trademark grille layout. The roofline additionally is just like the CTS's and also the buttocks does not seem like it breaks much new earth. These CTS organizations are great by us, provided the mid-sizer's chiseled visual appearance.

Powertrain: We question Cadillac will whip-up a fresh powertrain simply for this particular sedan, particularly when the trade name has self-confidence its main can get done earlier as opposed to afterwards. Figure in the CTS Vsport's double-turbo charged 3.6-liter V 6 making the cut as the LTS's foundation engine (or even the CTS's midrange, naturally-aspirated 3.6-liter V 6), while a variant of the newest, fifth-era GM small block V8 could be produced the elective engine. All-wheel-drive will soon be an alternative too, ensuring revenue in northern marketplaces. In the end, look for 8-speed automatic transmissions throughout.

Estimated Entrance and Cost: Taking in to account how much along in the improvement stage this LTS seems to be, we had wager that Cadillac will show its new variety-topper inside the twelvemonth.