Cadillac STS-V and Pontiac G6 GXP absent from 2010 GM lineup

Taking into account that the STS is going towards the end of it's lifecycle, and the CTS-V, which will be available eventually in both Coupe & Sedan form, leaves the STS-V in the dust as it is; 556hp vs. 469hp - go figure!

I also believe that the next-generation, according to reports, will grow larger and ultimately become the next STS, and be the flagship, and the upcoming (according to recent reeports) Epsilon-2 Cadillac sedan will be the DTS successor. RWD will justify for the (next) CTS to gain the flagship title.

The Pontiac G6 GXP being nixed for 2010 is a no-brainer; the G6 is a lame duck as it is, and Pontiac heads off to the sunset at the end of MY2010 as it is. The G6 GXP was essentially body-kit and possible chassis-tuning, but with a pedestrain, ordinary, and dated V6 under it's hood.

Taking into account that the STS is going towards the end of it's lifecycle, and the CTS-V, which will be available eventually in both Coupe & Sedan form, leaves the STS-V in the dust as it is; 556hp vs. 469hp - go figure!

I also believe that the next-generation, according to reports, will grow larger and ultimately become the next STS, and be the flagship, and the upcoming (according to recent reeports) Epsilon-2 Cadillac sedan will be the DTS successor. RWD will justify for the (next) CTS to gain the flagship title.

The Pontiac G6 GXP being nixed for 2010 is a no-brainer; the G6 is a lame duck as it is, and Pontiac heads off to the sunset at the end of MY2010 as it is. The G6 GXP was essentially body-kit and possible chassis-tuning, but with a pedestrain, ordinary, and dated V6 under it's hood.

the STS won't be growing any larger considering its a BMW 7-Series competitor. right now, the STS is right there with size on the 7'er, they're maybe centimeters off from each others' sizes.

the DTS won't be getting smaller in size either, considering its the flagship model. putting it on the Epsilon II platform means that they would have to make it as small as the Opel Insignia. i think you're thinking of the BLS, not the DTS. there will be a BLS successor that will be based on the Epsilon II platform.

the G6 GXP wasn't just a bodykit and chassis tuning. it had considerably more power than it did in base GT trim. it also handled acceptionally well compared to its competitors.

but seriously, how wasn't that obvious? Pontiac is coming to an end at the end of 2010. so why would the Pontiac G6 GXP, let alone any other model, be around for MY2010?

i don't know who is more foolish:

GM for selling a hopped up STS for 80k

or

the (few) customers who purchased a hopped up STS for 80k.

driving one we got on trade was a thoroughly unimpressive bore.

i don't know who is more foolish:

GM for selling a hopped up STS for 80k

or

the (few) customers who purchased a hopped up STS for 80k.

driving one we got on trade was a thoroughly unimpressive bore.

you must of driven a base STS then, and not the V. i drove a STS-V once, and it was an incredible experience in an almost 5,000lb big saloon. i never felt that in the E65 760i, it had 30 more hp than the 760i.

wow, nevermind, not almost 5,000lbs. it was only 4200lbs lol.

Not surprised. Let's get rid of anything that has any excitement other than a token Cadillac flagship, the Corvettes, and a Camaro (for a year or two). Let's not do anything about the styling of the Cobalt SS, let's just give up on the damn thing. Ditto the G6 GXP. Hell, let's just dump any and all excitement brands alltogether. Wait, this is what is actually happening.

Camaro, Corvette, CTS-V. Other than that GM has crap after 2009.

Who ever thought the STS V is not a great car doesn't have a clue about performance & handling in a large car. I bought one in 2006 & wouldn't trade for a CTS v no how. That car does not drive & or ride as well as the STS V. I also own a 2007 corvette Zo6 its awesome but don't use that car for work only play.