GM Will Unveil All Angles of the New STS at the New York Auto Show in April
The Seville nameplate, that has been part of the North American luxury auto scene since 1956, is being phased out for 2005. That will be bad news for automotive historians and American iron enthusiasts alike, but the new car that replaces it should be a boost for Cadillac nonetheless.
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| General Motors released the first image of the 2005 Cadillac STS today. The STS, the seventh new vehicle in the Cadillac portfolio since 2001, will allow Cadillac to compete directly with top European and Asian marques. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
The 2005 STS, pulling its name from the sportiest variant of previous Seville models, is a new-age Cadillac through and through. One glance at its "art and science" bodywork speaks volumes about the new attitude driving GM's top brand to its greatest success in decades.
It's bold, no doubt, but the new model's edges are softened compared to the edgy CTS that slots in just below the STS in Cadillac's lineup. The GM division states the car's designer, Kip Wasenko, "began with the angular and edgy design inspiration then translated it into a more segment-appropriate language."
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| Say goodbye to the Seville nameplate, which has been been part of the North American luxury auto scene since 1956. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
The headlights maintain the new vertical layout, mind you, and the grille is still blacked out and racy. As for its rear end styling, only GM insiders truly know as it will remain under wraps until its official debut at the New York Auto Show in April.
Inside, the STS is also much improved. Genuine materials such as eucalyptus wood, Nuance leather and real aluminum accents grace interior surfaces, resulting in a cabin that GM states will stand "apart from its competitors in both luxury and style."