{"id":25262,"date":"2017-02-16T19:52:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T18:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/geneva-2017-european-debut-of-the-escala-concept-in-geneva\/"},"modified":"2021-08-25T14:49:19","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T12:49:19","slug":"geneva-2017-european-debut-of-the-escala-concept-in-geneva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/geneva-2017-european-debut-of-the-escala-concept-in-geneva\/","title":{"rendered":"Geneva 2017 &#8211; European debut of the Escala Concept"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">With the European debut of the Escala Concept Cadillac previews the design and technical ideas driving the next phase of Cadillac\u2019s ongoing expansion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"autoestrada-nel-contenuto autoestrada-entity-placement\" id=\"autoestrada-3596088647\" style=\"position: relative;padding: 30px;border: 2px solid red;margin: 25px auto 35px;text-align: center;width: fit-content;\"><div class=\"autoestrada-adlabel\">Advertising<\/div><div id=\"autoestrada-1707437399\"><!-- START ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nvar uri = 'https:\/\/impfr.tradedoubler.com\/imp?type(img)g(25401758)a(2263928)' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);\r\ndocument.write('<a href=\"https:\/\/clk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=320153&a=2263928&g=25401758\" target=\"_BLANK\"><img src=\"'+uri+'\" border=0><\\\/a>');\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- END ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u201cEscala is a concept with two clear objectives,\u201d said Johan de Nysschen, President of Global Cadillac. \u201cFirst, Escala is a statement of intent for the next iteration of the Cadillac design language, and also technical concepts in development for future Cadillac models. Secondly, Escala builds Cadillac\u2019s aspirational character, signaling the brand\u2019s return to the pinnacle of premium.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Cadillac has released a new slate of models bristling with expressive design and exhilarating performance, driver\u2019s cars taking Cadillac into a new chapter of its storied 115-year history.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u201cEscala is a concept car, but one based upon the unrelenting rise of our product substance,\u201d de Nysschen said. \u201cDepending on the development of market segment for large luxury sedans, Escala is a potential addition to our existing product plan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Escala \u2014 Spanish for \u201cscale\u201d\u2014 is a concept for a larger, more elite and expressive companion to the recently launched 2016 Cadillac CT6, the brand\u2019s remarkable new range-topping prestige sedan. Escala is also the third in a series of concepts Cadillac has debuted at Pebble Beach in recent years, following the Ciel convertible (2011) and Elmiraj coupe (2013.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Escala is designed to be both a driver\u2019s car and an indulgent flagship sedan. It features an expansive liftback design emphasizing the car\u2019s considerable scale and versatility. At 5347 mm in overall length, Escala is roughly 152 mm longer than today\u2019s CT6.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Escala features a new and evolved face of Cadillac design that will begin appearing on production models soon. This includes a new expression of Cadillac\u2019s vertical lighting, a brand signature since 1948.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u201cThis concept shares how Cadillac will bring forward a new experience that is uniquely American, and unmistakably Cadillac,\u201d says Andrew Smith, executive director of Cadillac Global Design. \u201cEscala is an expressive symbol of reward and an exhilarating driving experience. On the interior, we pushed further. It\u2019s about precision and ingenuity in craftsmanship, and the artistic integration of technology.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Escala features a \u201cdual personality\u201d interior crafted with distinctly different zones: The front is about intensely focused modern technology, while the rear delivers relaxation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">An array of three\u00a0curved OLED screens\u00a0is a prominent feature in the front of the cabin consolidating the traditional instrument cluster with the center stack into one integrated unit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Escala includes new designs for connectivity and control, providing a prototype for the user experience in development for future production models. The system features a central control module that enables the driver to execute tactile commands across the spectrum of connectivity functions, in addition to voice and gesture control technology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Like all Cadillac models today, the interior is assembled using hand cut-and-sewn techniques. However, Escala makes broad use of hand-tailored fabric on the door trim and seating areas. Inspired by suiting material used by Cadillac\u2019s partners in the fashion industry, the fabric provides a new level of hand-applied craftsmanship and color, unique in today\u2019s auto interior landscape.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a name=\"Inteiror_Details\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The Escala Concept utilizes Cadillac\u2019s new RWD-centric large premium car architecture, featuring one of the world\u2019s most advanced body structures, which debuted on the new CT6. The weight-optimized mixed-material construction enables unprecedented agility and efficiency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Escala uses a new 4.2-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine, a prototype of a new powertrain in development for future Cadillac models. The advanced engine utilizes Active Fuel Management technology, enabling fuel-saving 4-cylinder operation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Cadillac Escala Concept Basic Specifications<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"477\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td bgcolor=\"#cccccc\" width=\"132\">\n<p>Model<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#f9f9f9\" width=\"344\">\n<p>Escala Concept<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td bgcolor=\"#f7f7f7\" width=\"132\">\n<p>Body Style<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" width=\"344\">\n<p>4-door expressive flagship sedan, with lift-back rear opening<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td bgcolor=\"#f7f7f7\" width=\"132\">\n<p>Height<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" width=\"344\">\n<p>1455 mm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td bgcolor=\"#f1f1f1\" width=\"132\">\n<p>Width<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#f9f9f9\" width=\"344\">\n<p>1948 mm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td bgcolor=\"#f7f7f7\" width=\"132\">\n<p>Length<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" width=\"344\">\n<p>5347 mm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td bgcolor=\"#f1f1f1\" width=\"132\">\n<p>Wheelbase<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#f9f9f9\" width=\"344\">\n<p>3228 mm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td bgcolor=\"#f1f1f1\" width=\"132\">\n<p>Engine<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#f9f9f9\" width=\"344\">\n<p>4.2-liter Twin Turbo V8 with cylinder deactivation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">CTS-V Carbon Black Edition \u2013 unrivaled performance gets a new look<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">At Geneva, Cadillac will also present an exclusive design-package available for the CTS-V: the Carbon Black Edition designed to complement Cadillac\u2019s aggressive design philosophy. Distinct exterior and interior features further enhance the spirit and design of Cadillac\u2019s performance vehicles.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The CTS-V Carbon Black Edition Package includes the following features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Black Chrome accented grille<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">19&#8243; x 9.5&#8243; front, 19&#8243; x 10.0&#8243; rear, V-forged, &#8216;After Midnight&#8217; dark premium painted aluminum wheels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Aero Downforce Package, includes: carbon-fiber hood vent, rear spoiler, front splitter and rear diffuser<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Jet Black Mulan leather Recaro seats with suede inserts, Jet Black dashboard accents and low-gloss carbon-fiber interior deco trim<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Recaro performance seats, 16-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats, includes 6-way power seats, 4-way power lumbar support and 2-way power bolster adjustment with fixed head restraints<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Available exterior colours are Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic*, Red Obsession Tintcoat* and Crystal White Tricoat*<br \/>* (available at extra costs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The Carbon Black Edition Package is now available for the 2017 model with a customer advantage of an approximate 30 % discount. As a result, the total price for the CTS-V Carbon Black Edition in Switzerland is CHF 121,150 \/ in Germany it is \u20ac 104,600.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The Carbon Black Edition Package is also available for the CTS Sedan plus the ATS Sedan \/ Coup\u00e9, each in the luxury version and includes \u2013 among others \u2013 interior and exterior carbon features, adjustable sport seats and &#8216;After Midnight&#8217; dark painted aluminum wheels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Impressive sales growth<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Around the globe, 308,692 buyers opted for a new Cadillac last year. This equates to 11.1 percent growth compared to 2015 and marks the best result since 1986. In Europe, sales in 2016 even increased by 34.7 percent to nearly 800 cars sold. As in the past, the strongest markets were Germany, up by roughly 43 percent, and Switzerland by nearly 68 percent. The top-selling models in Europe were the Escalade Full-Size Luxury SUV and the new XT5 Crossover that replaced the popular SRX.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the European debut of the Escala Concept Cadillac previews the design and technical ideas driving the next phase of Cadillac\u2019s ongoing expansion. \u00a0 \u201cEscala is a concept with two clear objectives,\u201d said Johan de Nysschen, President of Global Cadillac. \u201cFirst, Escala is a statement of intent for the next iteration of the Cadillac design [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4977,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[140],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25262","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25262","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25262"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25262\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28339,"href":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25262\/revisions\/28339"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25262"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25262"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25262"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}