DETROIT – Cadillac will add a new option to its XTS luxury sedan: More power and torque. Starting in August, the all-new Cadillac Twin Turbo V6 will go into production as an optional engine for the 2014 XTS.
The new Cadillac Twin Turbo V6 is also a signature feature of the upcoming all-new 2014 CTS luxury performance sedan. In the XTS, the twin turbo will produce an SAE-certified 410 horsepower (306 kW) and 369 lb-ft of torque (500 Nm), making it one of the most power-dense six-cylinder engines among luxury cars. The engine delivers 105 lb-ft more torque over the standard V-6 from1900 to 5600 rpm, providing seemingly endless torque for vehicle responsiveness.
“The addition of the new Cadillac Twin Turbo expands and elevates the XTS luxury sedan,” said Bob Ferguson, vice president Global Cadillac. “This is a compelling enhancement to what is already one of the most technically advanced sedans in our history.”
In both the CTS and XTS product lines, the twin turbo will be the centerpiece of a new model offering called Vsport. The new Vsport is inspired by and slotted “underneath” Cadillac’s elite high-performance V-Series models. Vsport includes the best-performing technical elements inside the “regular” car line in a single model, headlined by Twin Turbo engine.
The new Cadillac Twin Turbo is a comprehensive upgrade to the 3.6L dual overhead cam V6 that is standard in the XTS in the U.S. market. Almost every component is unique, including:
All-new cylinder block casting
Strengthened connecting rods
Machined, domed aluminum pistons with top steel ring carrier for greater strength
10.2:1 compression ratio
Patented, integrated charge air cooler system with low-volume air ducts
Two turbochargers producing more than 12 pounds of boost (80 kPa)
Vacuum-actuated wastegates with electronic control valves
All-new direct injection fuel system
Tuned air inlet and outlet resonators, aluminum cam covers and other features that contribute to quietness and smoothness.
The cylinder heads are also unique. They feature a high-tumble intake port design that enhances the motion of the air charge for a more-efficient burn when it is mixed with the direct-injected fuel and ignited in the combustion chamber.
Pricing for the 2014 XTS starts at $45,525, including destination fees, unchanged from 2013, with standard equipment including the 3.6L V6 engine that makes 306 hp, CUE, intelligent brake assist and Magnetic Ride Control. Three option packages are available: Luxury, Premium and Platinum Collections. The XTS Vsport model will be offered only in the up-level Premium and Platinum Collections as all-wheel drive.
SEATTLE –
Chevrolet and the United States Soccer Federation announced a three-year
sponsorship deal today that makes Chevrolet the Official Partner of
U.S. Soccer and helps the brand leverage the sport’s surging popularity
in the U.S., where a soccer player lives in 30 percent of households.
“As
fans well know, soccer is much more than the world’s favorite sport;
it’s a communal experience and way of life,” said Molly Peck, director
of Chevrolet Advertising and Sales Promotions.
“Our new U.S.
Soccer partnership complements Chevrolet’s Global Soccer footprint that
includes Manchester United and One World Futbol Project sponsorships. By
bringing our customers closer to these initiatives, we’ll share the
love of soccer all over the world, whether it’s parents driving
youngsters to a Chevy Youth Soccer team practice, transforming the lives
of children around the world through the power of play, to cheering on
favorite teams at the FIFA World Cup next year in Brazil.”
U.S.
Soccer, which is celebrating its first 100 years throughout 2013, is the
governing body of all forms of soccer in the country and manages
numerous teams that compete globally and regionally year-round,
including the U.S. National Men’s and Women’s Teams, Youth National
Teams, Men’s and Women’s Olympic teams and the Development Academy with
80 elite youth clubs throughout the U.S. Its sanctioning authority
strengthens the grassroots Chevy Youth Soccer program, which involves
nearly 1,000 dealers and 850,000 youth throughout the U.S.
“Chevrolet
has an impressive history as a global brand and we’re excited to begin
this partnership,’ said U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati. “We are
looking forward to working closely with such a committed and supportive
company across all of our National Teams, especially our Youth National
Teams and Development Academy.”
The U.S. Soccer partnership was developed and finalized between Chevrolet and Soccer United Marketing.
Through
the Founding Sponsorship of One World Futbol Project, Chevrolet is
donating 1.5 million virtually indestructible One World Futbols to youth
in war-stricken zones, refugee camps, disaster areas, and
underprivileged communities around the world. The One World Futbol
never goes flat and never needs a pump, even when punctured, providing
endless play to children who need it most.
Already the No. 1
sport in the world, soccer’s popularity in the U.S. is growing,
especially among coveted millennial consumers – those aged 12-24 –
ranking second only to the NFL. Many of these 80 million Americans grew
up playing youth soccer. The expansion of social and digital media also
has allowed American soccer fans to stay abreast of overseas leagues,
teams and players and be part of global communities.
Last year,
Chevrolet announced a deal that made it the Official Automotive Partner
of Manchester United – one of the most widely supported football teams
in the world. Beginning in 2014, the Chevrolet bowtie will appear on
Manchester United jerseys for seven years.
Chevrolet
just took the wraps off the new 2014 Malibu, which is now roomier and
more fuel efficient in a bid to try to push its way back to the top of
the auto industry's biggest sales segment, midsize sedans.
The
Malibu, which had seen sales droop in recent months against even tougher
competition, will get more knee room in the back seat and a new version
of the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, with new fuel-saving
technologies.
With updated styling, General Motors hopes Malibu
will sell on looks again as well. Buyers will note the change right away
from its new front end. The appearance now is closer to its big sister,
the redesigned 2014 Impala full-size sedan. The changes are a very
quick refresh of the Malibu that was redesigned for 2013.
"The
2014 Chevrolet Malibu builds on the strengths established by the all-new
2013 Malibu to make it a stronger choice for customers," said Mark
Reuss, GM's president for North America. "The midsize sedan segment is
the most contested in the industry and we're not sitting still with the
2014 Chevrolet Malibu."
The new Malibu goes on sale in the fall.
One
of its biggest draws will be the new engine. Chevy says that with
variable valve lift and the ability to shut off at stop lights, it will
have estimated gas mileage of 23 miles per gallon in the city and 35 mpg
on the highway. That's a 5% improvement in the city and 3% more on the
highway.
More back seat space was achieved my making the front
seat backs slightly thinner. It is becoming a common practice in the
auto industry.
The new Malibu faces Ford's redone Fusion, which
comes in hybrid and plug-in versions as well, a new Mazda6, an aging
Hyundai Sonata and perennial top sellers Toyota Camry (redone for 2012),
Honda Accord (new for 2013) and Nissan Altima (also new for 2013). The
segment accounts for roughly one in four new vehicles sold in the U.S.
so success in it is essential for mainstream brands.
