Cadillac teases first electric SUV
Posted by Zaran Tarapore on Jan 15, 2019
Hype or revolution, American manufacturer Cadillac has joined the Electric Vehicle bandwagon by teasing us with a first glimpse of its upcoming SUV. The Electric SUV, which is yet to be named, is the brand’s first EV and the first to be derived from General Motor’s future EV platform.
“Cadillac’s EV will hit the heart of the crossover market and meet the needs of customers around the world,” said Steve Carlisle, president of Cadillac. “It will represent the height of luxury and innovation while positioning Cadillac as the pinnacle of mobility.”
More details about the electric SUV will be revealed closer to the launch, part of which makes up the brand’s strategy of introducing a new model every six months through 2021. The announcement of the electric SUV comes hot on the heels of the reveal of the all-new XT6 crossover.
GM’s future EV platform, which Cadillac will be the first to use, will be flexible, allowing the company to respond quickly to customer preferences with a relatively short design and development lead time. The Cadillac portfolio will eventually benefit from a variety of body styles that can be spun off a single architecture.
The most advanced components within this platform are the drive units and battery cells, both of which are being designed for maximum usability throughout GM vehicle lineups in different countries. The EVs can be configured in front-, rear- or all-wheel drive, and the output of their battery systems will be adjustable based on vehicle and customer needs.
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