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Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen has confirmed plans to eliminate a number of sedans as the company tries to accommodate customers who can't get enough crossovers. Speaking with Reuters, de Nysschen confirmed "We have to rebalance our sedan portfolio" and this will spell the end for the ATS, CTS, and XTS. The models won't be phased out overnight but the company doesn't plan to replace them once their lifecycles end in 2019. Instead, the company will launch an all-new CT5 which is designed to appeal customers looking for a sedan that costs between $35,000 and $45,000. For comparison, the ATS starts $34,595 while the CTS and XTS both start around $45,500. The CT5 will eventually be joined by a new entry-level sedan that will compete with models such as the Audi A3 and Mercedes CLA. Despite previous reports, the CT6 will continue to be a mainstay of Cadillac's lineup and will serve as the brand's flagship sedan. Cadillac needs more crossovers...

By upgrading their styling, technology and even their trim levels, Cadillac are hoping to further emphasize that both the ATS and CTS belong in the same conversation as their all-new CT6 sedan and XT5 crossover. Starting with the trim levels, customers will now be able to choose between ATS, Luxury, Premium Luxury and Premium Performance models when it comes to either the ATS sedan or the coupe. As for CTS buyers, they'll be looking at CTS, Luxury, Premium Luxury, V-Sport and V-Sport Premium trims, which is more in line with the previously mentioned CT6 and XT5 models. After revealing the  Black Chrome packages  for both models back in March, now Cadillac is introducing the Carbon Black sport package, featuring two new exterior colors, new wheels plus additional enhancements for the CUE infotainment system. Speaking of which, Cadillac CUE (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4G LTE Wi-Fi) is now standard for 2017 ATS Sedans and Coupe models, as the 2017 ATS Turbo Sedan becomes the...

A new Black Chrome package can now be optioned for customers looking into Cadillac’s 2016  ATS Coupe and Sedan  and CTS Sedan models. As the name suggests, the new optional package replaces the bright chromework on the body with a darker one, adding gloss black side window moldings and ‘After Midnight’ grey paint finish for the wheels. The Black Chrome Package is only available for the ATS Coupe and Sedan  models with the 275hp 2.0T and 333hp 3.6 V6  Luxury and Performance Collection trim levels, either with RWD or AWD. Customers will be able to choose the new option only in conjunction with the Black Raven, Phantom Grey Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat and Chrystal White Tricoat colours.  If  you want your CTS  with the Black Chrome pack, the same engine/powertrain restrictions apply, with Cadillac only letting you decide between three paint options: Black Raven, Phantom Grey Metallic and Chrystal White Tricoat. Cadillac asks for extra $595 for the...