2005 Cadillac BLS Concept

The BLS proudly displays Cadillac's Art & Science styling theme, with prominent vertical lines on the car's nose and

The BLS proudly displays Cadillac's Art & Science styling theme, with prominent vertical lines on the car's nose and tail. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)

tail; there's no mistaking the identity of this one. Key design elements, such as the striking V-shaped form of the grille, strongly defined wheel arches and the upright LED tail lamps with deck-top display link this Caddy to those available in North American markets. Chrome 19-inch alloy wheels add to the eye-catching design.

Compared to newer Cadillacs, such as the STS or the new DTS sedan, the BLS falls more in line with the brand's first Art & Science vehicle, the CTS. Like that model, the vertically stacked bi-xenon headlamps flow over the car's hood, wrapping slightly around the upper front fenders, while the trunk features a V-shaped inset for the license plate. To ensure that the brand's sharp lines will go over well at the car's first showing in Geneva, the bold styling has been

On the inside, the link to Saab is much more obvious, though there's a surprising amount of new content. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)

"Europeanized", with wider swept back headlamps and a split front valance with conventional fog lamps.

On the inside, the link to Saab is much more obvious, though there's a surprising amount of new content. Any enthusiast can easily pick out the shared components, namely the mildly altered multi-function steering wheel, glovebox, pillar-mounted mirror controls, shifter gate, the lower dash fascia with its knobs, switches, and instrument panel. Minor detailing, such as a different font type and white illuminated gauges with red needles, takes the place of the traditional Saab fare. Importantly, the key slot on the BLS is not floor-mounted!