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Shall we laugh, cry or celebrate. A few weeks ago someone mentioned the styling of current models were somewhat disappointing. How does this one grab you?

money.cnn.com/galleries/2011/autos/1108/ ... ry.cadillac_ciel_concept/index.html

in case you needed it after the XLR and CTS coupe, further proof that Cadillac stylists have no sense of proportion

CNN (Continually Negative News) says it's huge-tastic Its 125" wheelbase is 2" shorter than a 40-56 senior car which all look in proportion.

Teh color scheme is sublime. At Amelia Island aboout 5 years ago the Nethercut Collection of Sylmar Calif dispalyed a samll Bugatti coupe in deep plum with plum/saddle interior.. I liked it so much I restored my 57 Dual Ghia in those colors. Seems that the GM Design Studio in LA where the Ciel was designed liked it too. We both copied it.

You can find btht cars on google

personally i love the cadillacs. especially the V versions. saw a xlr on the way to work and notice how cool it was but at the same time how dated it looked since they haven't made it in awhile.

i would love a CTS-V wagon, but if single...CTS V coupe would be in my driveway over an M3 or 5. talk about American Power.

we did have one for short time as a loan car....normal CTS sedan...i was not impressed with the interior quality...it was on par with my brand new KIA Sorento. that says something for KIA.

Hank

I like the front but it falls apart at the rear for me.

Styling is a bit gimmicky but the rear wheel drive handling and proportions are welcome, much better than the upcoming FWD XTS sedan. Personally I think the sales potential is in taller vehicles that offer more utility than a regular sedan. Lots of baby boomers are retiring and no longer need a kid hauler and want something stylish and personal but have gotten use to the utility, room and visibility of their SUV or minivan. I created this car a few years back on a shoestring, showed it at an auto show and folks loved the idea. Spoke to GM but couldn't drum up interest. Defined decklid is the way to go as opposed to the bubble back BMW GT, Honda Crosstour and Acura ZDX.

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