The New Cadillac BLS: European Model Only?
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The New Cadillac BLS: European Model Only?
Built on GM’s Epsilon platform, Cadillac’s European entry-level challenger represents an important first for the brand: diesel power. In addition to three turbocharged gasoline engines—two 2.0-liter fours and a 2.8-liter six-cylinder—the BLS will be available with a 1.9-liter direct-injection diesel engine. Every engine will be available with either a manual or an automatic transmission routing power to the front wheels. McPherson struts up front and a four-link rear suspension keep the 19-inch tires from rubbing the wheel wells during spirited driving. Inside, the driver and passengers are entertained by a Bose audio system, as well as a DVD navigation system and a Bluetooth-capable telephone with steering wheel-mounted buttons.
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RE: The New Cadillac BLS: European Model Only?
Still beats the crap out of the fugly piece of junk on the same platform (Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx). It would be a nice car for the states... however it would wreck the upscale image of Cadillac. Besides, who wants one of these when you can go buy an Escalade ESV for $68,000... what a joke!
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