The Cadillac XT6 (three row crossover) was spotted hours after Nysschen was ousted. So looks like they'll have XT4, XT5, XT6, and Escalade for the time being. XT6 should be revealed around Fall of this year.

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I agree Nysschen wasn't necessarily an ideal chief, but he also seems to be getting blamed for things that weren't his doing, or his fault.

 

I don't think he did much for Cadillac or Infiniti. The whole name change thing is pretty ridiculous, for both brands.

 

If he's out, Cadillac had just better stick to his words that they won't abandon performance models like the ATS-V Coupe and CTS-V no matter how many more middling and boring cash-cow Super Cruise SUVs they add to their lineup.

Agreed on the silliness of his ideas for vehicle brand model families. Infiniti was easier to understand when they used multiple letters. Now everything is a "Q" at Infiniti. At Cadillac it's only so much better after he made similar changes.

 

I don't know all the politics and details, but imho as a GM owner, the co. needs to be shaken up....

Now here's something different, stating the reason is "reluctance to accelerate product plans in order to capitalize on current US market conditions." That is far different from simply saying he was abrasive. I'm sure we've all experienced accelerating plans in our own jobs--sometimes it works, sometimes it does not:

https://carbuzz.com/news/cadillac-bo...mediate-effect

https://www.forbes.com/sites/doronle.../#6db3c63e4230

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-g...-idUSKBN1HP2L5

 

 

Well Cadillac is supposed to consolidate their sedans. The ATS and CTS don't have longer before the CT5 is slated to replace both.

 

Just curious, has there been any evidence that all of the name changing he did at Cadillac and Infiniti actually helped in any discernible way? As far as I can tell, most people are still confused by the new model names at Infiniti.

 

That's what happens when you're the boss. It's part of the job--if Cadillac did gangbusters, it's not all because of him, but he'd get some yuge bonus. Don't do well, then don't let the door hit you on the rear on your way out.

 

I thought it was going to be CT# for all sedans, and XT# for all SUVs, other than Escalade (which is a name that is untouchable).

 

How come no one criticizes Mercedes with all their alphabet soup models? I am more confused by their lineup than any manufacturer.

 

^ that is correct. What Bit posted was a personal opinion.

 

ok, thanks. maybe the escalade will become the ET9 for gigantic vehicle

i don't find it confusing these days since they aligned things more clearly... A, B, C, E, S sedans, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLS (and niche G) utes (and 4 door 'coupes' basically fastback utes), SLC, SL 2 door coupes and a few other niche vehicles.

 

Perhaps because they build desirable cars.

Do you really care more about the letters and numbers stuck on the back, or how the car looks, the features and the driving/ownership experience?

 

Yep....the proof is in the pudding, not the name.