Cadillac BLS wagon: First Caddy wagon ever

We’ve reported before that Cadillac getting serious in Europe and is expanding its new CTS line with a wagon and coupe variant. Well just before they went ahead and did that, Cadillac decided to have a little test-run with its European BLS model, offering a new Cadillac BLS wagon.

Based on the Saab 9-3 wagon, the Cadillac BLS wagon will come in 3 petrol variants including a 2.0 liter producing 173 horsepower, another 2.0 liter producing 207 horsepower and a 2.8 V6 producing 252 horsepower. A diesel variant will also be available with a 1.9 liter diesel producing 148 horsepower.

The small estate will arrive in autumn 2007 costing around £21,500.
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tecnopolis - 3/12/2007 9:39:57 AM

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Cadillac is wise to continue to develope vehicles in the premium compact market. As US fuel prices rise, the models they initialy developed for Europe could eventualy be necessary in the US. This time Cadillac will have a nice portfolio of varients to fill the new market.
-Alex

Mazman - 3/12/2007 10:43:31 AM

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I am usually a huge fan of wagons, but this one looks like a herse! The only thing holding this car back from being a herse is the fact it is not black. I think Cadillac needs to pull this model from their line for a few reasons. Aside from the DTS all current North American Caddies use RWD platforms. The BLS is counter evolutionary by comparison to the rest of the Cadillac model line up. Secondly, models like this in a luxury line hurt brand image. Finally, if it is a flop in Europe then they have no business bringing it here.

louisvuittondon - 3/12/2007 11:31:52 AM

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Not a bad looking car, but I do see the hurst look on the side profile.

cdoke - 3/12/2007 1:38:52 PM

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Let me guess: a Saab sourced chassis?

cdoke - 3/12/2007 2:54:59 PM

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Hmm...I skimmed it, and looked for the word "Saab" didn't see it. You can tell its a Saab underneath.

AMGC55 - 3/12/2007 2:09:29 PM

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God.. why... GM wasting money to try to compete with what... the A4 and 328....

Rupert - 3/12/2007 5:53:27 PM

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Exactly.
Cadillac has been going downhill since 1959.

S4cabriofoxone - 3/12/2007 6:30:49 PM

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Looks nice.

Too bad I'd MUCH rather have a CTS.

EvoAudi - 3/12/2007 8:39:07 PM

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take out the L and then the name says it all.

RefuG - 3/13/2007 6:16:03 PM

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What kind of name is BLS? Everytime I hear that name I jus wanna scream out BuLlShit=BLS


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Caddyman - 3/15/2007 2:01:59 AM

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Evoaudi, LOL! I really thought the name was kinda off too when I first heard it. "BTS" wouldve fit better with the rest of the lineup and sounded better as well. I really hope the next generation BLS leaps forward from this model like the new CTS did from its previous version...

Type707 - 3/16/2007 11:49:49 PM

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I wouldn't mind having this as a family car...floor it to and from the supermarket. Sweet...