Cadillac Flagship Model More Likely Now.

Cadillac is coming out with a new real wheel drive flagship model that is based on the upcoming XTS. The V-16 concept car that is pictured above was demonstrated at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show and since then there has been on and off buzz about a flagship model. Cadillac's addition of a flagship model would help it compete with overseas manufacturers and the model itself could help brand Cadillac with more visual recognition in the world.

GM's luxury Cadillac line, which can be purchased at a Staten Island Chevrolet dealer, has several new or revamped luxury models being released in 2010 and 2011. Previous year Cadillac models can be browsed at a Missouri used cars dealer. Several of the new models are highly anticipated and will likely make Ford a strong competitor to GM for the domestic luxury vehicle market.

The release of a low volume flagship model could help to define Cadillac's brand and offer a high end model for a select market. GM's problems with bankruptcy are starting to be overcome although there is still a long way to go. GM has paid off some of its initial loans from the federal government but still owes on a $52 billion loan that was offered by the government in exchange for 60.8 percent of the company, rendering GM a mostly public owned company theoretically.

However, with the Chevy Volt anticipated to increase future sales, and new models such as the 2010 and 2011 Camaro doing well in sales, Chevy has more time and resources to spend on higher end models such as a flagship model.

Several major luxury automakers have flagship models such as the Lexus LS, Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-Series, and Audi A8. However, Cadillac has historically relied on higher volume luxury models such as the Escalade, DTS, and CTS for their luxury market sales.