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title: "Cadillac Plans to Offer 10 Different Models by 2021"
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date: "2017-03-30"
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# Cadillac Plans to Offer 10 Different Models by 2021

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Johan de Nysschen is really making a name for himself as the "luxury car whisperer." After pulling Audi out of an imminent demise in the 1990s and 2000s, he played a crucial role in the recent rework of Infiniti. Now, he has his sights set on Cadillac. According to [*Automobile*](<https://www.automobilemag.com/news/cadillacs-future-involves-cars-lot-crossovers/>), this will come in the form of vastly improved design, quality, and ownership experience. By 2020, Cadillac intends to invest $800 million in its "U.S. retail organization"—presumably, that alludes to their recently unveiled [BOOK by Cadillac](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/7579/cadillac-book-is-a-concierge-service-that-will-disrupt-the-rental-car-dealer-industries>) subscription car service that grants members access to Cadillac's entire product line on-demand, all-inclusive, for $1,500 a month.

In terms of design, I predict future Caddies to be quite the lookers, if the [gorgeous Escala concept car](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/4917/this-is-cadillacs-design-future-the-escala-concept>) revealed last year is anything to go by. Lineup-wise, analysts predict a whopping ten distinct models to be available by 2021, following the alphanumeric naming system already set into place with the existing [CT6 full-size sedan](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/7485/the-2017-cadillac-ct6-platinum-awd-sets-a-new-benchmark-for-american-luxury>) and [XT5 crossover](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/4173/cadillacs-crossover-do-over-the-xt5-gets-it-mostly-right>). Following the practices of the German marques, the first and second sections of model names will denote body style and size, respectively. Notable exception here being the Escalade truck/blingmobile. According to analysts, a likely 2021 Cadillac lineup would consist of crossovers XT1, XT3, XT5, XT7, the Escalade full-size SUV, and sedans CT1, CT3, CT5, CT6, CT8.

Furthermore, de Nysschen plans on growing Cadillac in the Chinese market and eventually introducing electric-driven Caddies using GM's inroads with plug-in hybrid and EV technology. Speaking on plans to grow Cadillac in Europe, he had this to say: “I don’t expect big numbers. Instead, I see Cadillac as a profitable boutique luxury brand in Europe. We are consciously going down different avenues from Audi, BMW, and Mercedes.”

With de Nysschen's track record, a revolutionary subscription sales model, and a much stronger, broader lineup in the pipeline, Cadillac looks to become a much more prominent player in the luxury car space in the coming years.

## Author
Chris Tsui is *The Drive*'s former Reviews Editor and current freelance automotive journalist. He's based in Toronto.

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