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Originally Posted by Stew
The XTS has a great interior and so does the E Class, EASILY on par with the XTS if not better, same with the refreshed 2014 Exterior. One thing about the XTS, while a good looking car, it comes off a bit thick around the middle. I think it is a great car, at least with the new drivetrain, any other way, I still think the Impala is a better bet, but that is just me. I think the price is right and they will have no problem selling these. I understand you love GM, but lets try and be a little subjective here. Interiors are and especially over the last few years, have been major Mercedes strong points, same with Audi, Jaguar, and Maserati, though BMW just seems to be rehashing the same interior they have been using for the last 20 years. Also, it is not really in the same size range anyways, the XTS is a bigger car. The CTS is the E Class/5series/A6 competitor and is a MUCH better one than the XTS at that. And realize one reason the XTS is able to sell cheap (comparabley) is because it is based on a more plebian platform than the Benz, or the ATS or CTS for that matter.
As for the XTS existance, yes they needed a larger car than the CTS to fill out the lineup. Another great thing about the XTS, and I am sure GM considered this and one would be foolish to think that they didn't, it that it does keep the older more traditional Caddy buyers in the dealership. The ones theat loved their DTS still have something to purchase. Getting ex towncar owners is also an added benefit. They, IMHO were very smart with this car.
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I agree with U on a great deal of what U said except the comparable interiors of the pre-2014 Eclass. I stand by the idea that the previous E-Class.. and even S-Class had interiors that were stark, boring, and overall cheap looking unless U went with an upgraded one. The dash in the 2013 EClass is a great example.. Even the knobs on the radio are made of cheap plastic..
I will certainly agree that Cadillac wanted to retain it's traditional buyers.. who wouldn't. They did so with a car that is hardly a compromise tho.. Cadillac has not settled for good enough.. and they continue to improve this car. I love that.. the Old GM would have let this car sit and rot.. They gave us a better XTS with more power as an option.. What's not to love? Some people will continue to bitch. It's like when the Camaro go 580HP.. as a option.. and was able to out track the GT500 with more... still.. people bitched