CARS GLOBALMAG September 2016 | Page 24

DUEL Cadillac Escala Concept “Escala builds Cadillac’s aspirational character, signaling the brand’s return to the pinnacle of premium.” said Johan de Nysschen, president of Global Cadillac “Escala is a concept car, but one based upon the unrelenting rise of our product substance. Depending on the development of market segment for large luxury sedans, Escala is a potential addition to our existing product plan.” Escala (Spanish for “scale”) is a concept for a larger, more elite and expressive companion to the recently launched “http://www.cadillac.com/sedans/ct6-sedan.html” 2016 Cadillac CT6, the brand’s remarkable new range-topping prestige sedan. Escala is designed to be both a driver’s car and an indulgent flagship sedan. The large 4-door sedan features an expansive liftback design emphasizing the car’s considerable scale and versatility. At 210.5 inches (5347 mm) in overall length, Escala is roughly 6 inches longer than today’s CT6. This concept features a new and evolved face of Cadillac design that will begin appearing on production models soon. This includes a new expression of Cadillac’s vertical lighting, a brand signature since 1948. Organic light emitting diode (OLED) lighting elements are thinner and set deep within the fascia, creating a sinister look, day and night. The concept’s details invite closer inspection, including a three-dimensional precision pattern in the grille design and 22-inch wheels with two layers of spokes.