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INTRO - Cadillac BLS

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The Cadillac BLS is a compact executive car designed specifically for the European market by Cadillac .

The car is based on GM's Epsilon architecture and is built in the same plant in Trollhättan, Sweden that builds the Saab 9-3 and the Saab 9-5.

Sales began on March 2006, with a station wagon joining the line for 2007. The BLS starts at approximately € 19,000 (roughly US$25,000).

Though originally designed for the European market, the BLS was introduced to the Arabian, Mexican, South African, and South Korean markets for the 2007 model year.

Features A range of engines are available in the BLS, including two diesel engines, a 1.9L turbocharged four-cylinder and a 2.8L turbocharged V6. At 184.3 inches in overall length, the BLS is almost six inches shorter than the CTS, the smallest Cadillac available in the United States.

Engines: [ul][*]1.9L Fiat turbodiesel I4 8v, 120hp (88kW)[*]1.9L Fiat turbodiesel I4 16v, 150hp (110kW)[*]2.0L Ecotec I4, high-output turbo, 210hp (154kW)[*]2.8L HFV6 V6, turbo, 250hp (184kW)[/ul]
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RE: INTRO - Cadillac BLS

This one got a real rise out of my 17 year old son. That is one fine looking automobile I must say. :)

RE: INTRO - Cadillac BLS

Rear lights match the new 08 CTS - same architecture?

RE: INTRO - Cadillac BLS

Hmm well i have some stuff to say about thatBLS.

Idont see it as a cadiillac. Its a hyped saab with smother handling and more comfort.
They do have a problem . It is to get the car sold .
Was aiming at 20 000 then half 10 000 . end i guess it have been sold in 6000 something.
Problem is the brand vs the car.
Cadillac in scandinavia is BIG powerfull landboats in many eyes.
(I have even have a dude that jumped on me called my 92 STS for a lousyrebuild saab.) Did toke a while to explain that it wasent.

But for me its nice becuse i like the old cadillacs in FULL SIZE mode most of all :)

Well the BLS is a reworked saab 9-3.

And some rumors i have heard is US customers like these car very much. But trade rules make it impossible to sell in US. I guess it was both GM and US trade stuff that made it halt to import.
Not made in USA etc etc cant sold here wrong market . Made in wrong country , and so on.