Cadillac, the luxury arm of General Motors, has confirmed it is developing new sedans, and these future models will likely be electric. This news comes despite the dominance of SUVs in the market and Cadillac’s previous announcement of an all-electric lineup by 2030.
The confirmation came from Mike Simcoe, GM’s Vice President of Global Design. “We will certainly have a sedan in the portfolio at some point in the future,” Simcoe said. While Cadillac currently offers the CT4 and CT5 sedans with gasoline engines, these new electric sedans would target a different market segment. The Celestiq, Cadillac’s existing electric offering, falls into the ultra-luxury category with a price tag exceeding $340,000.
Simcoe acknowledges the prevalence of SUVs, calling them “a necessary evil” that dominates the market due to their practicality. However, he believes there’s still a place for sedans, particularly for those who prefer a car over an SUV. “Sedans aren’t dead,” he emphasized.
This news aligns with Cadillac’s recent announcement that it will continue to manufacture gasoline-powered vehicles alongside electric models in the coming years. This shift towards a mixed lineup reflects a potential course correction considering their initial all-electric commitment by 2030.
Cadillac’s return to the Australian market in late 2024 is another interesting wrinkle. Notably, the brand will exclusively offer electric vehicles in that market, suggesting a potential regional variation in their electric vehicle rollout strategy. The arrival of these new electric Cadillac sedans remains unconfirmed, but their development signifies the brand’s commitment to cater to a wider range of electric car buyers. Whether these future models will recapture the attention of sedan enthusiasts or carve a new niche in the electric vehicle landscape remains to be seen.