If you want to say who among the luxury car brands is most willing to start a "price war", it must be Cadillac . From CT6 to CT4 to XT6, Cadillac has produced many new-generation models in the mainstream luxury market in different periods. China has lowered the threshold, especially the mid-to-large SUV Cadillac XT6, which has directly brought BBA's import price to 700,000 level, lowering it to the domestic threshold of 400,000 level. This has also forced the launch of products such as the BMW X5L from the side. . Now, Cadillac has extended its "magic grip" to the mid-size car market, and this product is the Cadillac CT4.
When the Cadillac CT4 entered the market with a threshold of less than 280,000 yuan, it attracted many media endorsements. Although the car did not sell well, it also contributed to the sales volume of Cadillac's "fourth luxury brand" Must contribute. And now, Cadillac is preparing to sell it directly at the price of a compact car. We guess that the price may be more than 200,000 yuan.
What is the basis for our judgment? A 1.5T turbocharged engine .
In the latest completed Cadillac CT4 model information, we saw the LDF engine with a maximum rated power of 155kW (211 horsepower) and a displacement of 1498mL (1.5L). This is compared with the current 2.0T engine in terms of maximum power. It is only 19kW (26Ps) less. Compared with the Accord 260TURBO in the non-luxury market, it has a 12kW (17Ps) lead. Even compared with the Audi A4L 40TFSI, it still has a +15kW (21Ps) advantage. The strength in kinetic energy is still obvious. of.
In terms of exterior design, the vehicle continues to maintain the main design of the current model. The split headlights will be connected vertically through LED daytime running light strips with thick edges to achieve visual unity. At the same time, these air guide holes covering the daytime running lights will also penetrate the lower grille, showing a tooth-like shape. Although the Cadillac CT4 does not have any extensions on the shield grille, this shape will still give it a visually sporty personality.
In the model optional assembly, we see the same sports appearance kit as the current model. They will appear in the bumper , side skirts and other areas. At the rear of the car, we also see the top edge of the trunk lid that fits The spoiler rear wing can optimize the aerodynamic structure of the vehicle to a certain extent.
If we objectively discuss the positioning of the Cadillac CT4 based on size, it is indeed not on the same level as the Audi A4L. Compared with the Honda Accord, the length, width and height of 4760/1815/1428mm are 146mm different, and the wheelbase of 2775mm is also 55mm. Lost the gap. But objectively speaking, its cabin height is still relatively suitable for families, but there is a gap of nearly 4 fingers between the legs and the Accord. This is indeed a drawback of the Cadillac CT4.
Judging from the current situation, we still don’t know what configurations the Cadillac CT4 1.5T model will get, but we believe that the LCD touch screen that supports functions such as CarPlay/CarLife, basic voice control, and car networking system will not be absent, but If you want to remain competitive or "luxury", things such as reversing cameras and leather seats are definitely indispensable, but this also means that after the addition of the 1.5T model, while not reducing the configuration, you must also complete the increase. Yes, would such a requirement be too harsh for Cadillac?
Finally, let’s go back to the mechanical structure. The Cadillac CT4’s chassis has obvious advantages over non-luxury mid-size cars such as the Accord. It uses front MacPherson + rear multi-link independent suspension combination in this Levels are common. But in terms of details, the Cadillac CT4's front axle is equipped with double ball joint spring shock absorber struts, which can optimize vibration filtering feedback at the first time; while the rear axle is actually a five-link, and more link supports will naturally bring more The sporty lateral support effect not only stabilizes the rear of the car, but also optimizes the stability of body control.
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SAIC-GM Cadillac CT4 came to the Chinese market to grab the BBA share. Although this first shot was not a big hit, with the 1.5T high-power engine entering the engine compartment, if the vehicle It is really possible to reduce the price threshold to less than 200,000 yuan while maintaining the configuration. It is hard to say whether it can snatch food from the mouths of tigers like BBA, but there will definitely be people who buy Accord and other non-luxury cars for Cadillac. The luxury car status changes your decision.
Some of the real photos in this article come from "2022 Cadillac CT4 28T Fashion"
