Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept

Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept front side view

Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept side view

Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept interior view

Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept seating view

Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept dashboard view

Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept rear side view

A new study Re-Imagining the luxury sedan, the presentation of the progression of Cadillac art andphilosophy of science.Designed from the inside out with a new concept for the interface between driver and car electronic splug-in hybrid system is connected to a 3.6 L V-6 and four-wheel-drive for a dynamic and efficient performance.DETROIT – Cadillac introduces the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept  at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, due to a new paradigm for the luxury sedan of the future. The concept presents the Cadillac new top-of-the-line Platinum series, focusing new expression of luxury and technological features, including a plug-in hybrid drive system.The XTS Platinum Concept was developed from the inside out, Re-Imagining the luxury sedan as a personal head quarters built for efficiency, luxury and connectivity. The concept represents a new approach for improving in-car electronics, and the shape of the function of car entertainment, navigation and information systems.reflects “The Platinum XTS-concept is the following expression of Cadillac’s Art and Science Philosophy ofour commitment to implement the latest innovations in the artistic way to deliver,” said Bryan Nesbitt,general manager of Cadillac. “We introduced this concept as a personal automobile headquarters, using advanced technology to new levels of connectivity and luxury.”The concept uses XTS Platinum Cadillac 3.6L V-6 engine with direct injection of gas, combined with a plug-in hybrid system. The plug-in technology makes it possible to fully charge the battery from a standard outlet, so that the pure electric drive, in many driving situations, was particularly commuters, the city the fuel efficiency of a conventional hybrid double.Traditional luxury cars were elegant decor and a Cadillac XTS Platinum concept that drives the formula defined in the future. It offers new approaches for luxury in a design, craftsmanship, combined with customer-oriented innovations. As the current products like the Platinum Edition Escalade Platinum and STS and DTS sedans Platinum the inside of the hand is cut and sewn materials. The XTS Platinum Concept injects contemporary forms and themes into the interior, including the use of Organic Light-Emitting Diode (LED-R)instead of the traditional teachings and screens.The concept of integration of a new philosophy, which previews the development of future models with regard to the in-car electronics. The idea is intuitive progress Cadillac car electronic systems by providing touch-screen navigation system, the highly regarded brand in the CTS and SRX product is characterized. TheXTS Platinum Concept previews of this strategy by minimizing the traditional buttons and switches.Designers blended the screens in a flowing instrument panel. They call it a “dead front” design, because the black bars appear until the car is on and light up the screens. The instrument panel reflects the different priorities XTS Platinum – luxury and uncompromising attention to detail in the interior.”The distinction means Cadillac Platinum in the widest degree of luxury and technology, and we have tried to reach further with this concept,” said Clay Dean, Cadillac design director. “As the technological limits of what could offer a Cadillac pushes forward to the details that the XTS Platinum Concept to make an uncompromising experience.”The interior is inspired by nature, especially the complex layers of petals that form the shape of an orchid. Cadillac, a designer in a complex and detailed interior translated. Light cream is the cabin of the primary colors, with dark elements, such as the steering wheel and an overhead console design contrasts,which runs the length of the roof interior. The console is made from a richly painted wooden houses and lighting functions.Premium leather seats with a new style of car-suede with a laser-etched patterns. The pattern material adorns the center parts of the seats and door trim accents. Thoughtfully detailed stitching is available in the entire interior, including use of the seats, dashboard and door panels. Passengers in the spacious rear compartment of the XTS Platinum Concept also have access to the connectivity of the auto-function, combined with a range of infotainment options.”We have never lost sight of the fact that a large luxury sedan and the large collection of lost,” said Dean. “The passengers will find generous headroom, legroom and knee room, along with the technology elements that make the drive even more productive.”A new part:The XTS Platinum Concept has transcended a typical part of the traditional aesthetics of luxury limousines carrying the name of art and science design in a progressive manner. The unique relationship supports the”Inside Out” design priority when creating a sleek profile, the car’s advanced technology and aerodynamic components are necessary complements.”The XTS Platinum Concept design are artfully exudes focus on functionality through technology,” says Dean.”It is the antithesis of the conventional three-box sedan, due to the active development of Cadillac design language.”A comprehensive profile culminates in a short, high trunk lid, that the needs of the aerodynamic XTS Platinum Concept – including a rear spoiler mounted on the fuselage, mounted in the center high-mounted stop lamp. A high belt line characters preceding vehicle, suggests movement, while the fenders on closely by 20-inch wheels and tires wrap Flare. The wheel-to-body part is carefully designed to visually communicate with the car all-wheel-drive chassis.Like the interior, exterior elements are aligned precisely and elegantly detailed. Brushed Aluminum Billet Trim is used selectively and the 20-inch, 11-spoke wheels have a brushed aluminum accents come face with bright inserts in the spokes. The wheels are wrapped in special Bridgestone tires specially made for the XTS Platinum design.Signature elements of Cadillac’s Art and Science design language, is required and include vertical tail lamps with integrated fluorescent lighting and highly detailed components. The headlights light-emitting diode technology for bright lighting that uses less energy, and Cadillac’s Adaptive Forward Lighting technology, the headlights with the direction of the front wheels for greater visibility in turns.Determined and effective implementation:The XTS Platinum concept plug-in hybrid electric drive system (PHEV) builds on the experience from Cadillac Escalade Hybrid and Escalade Hybrid Platinum flagship models. The plug-in capacity of only driving electric power increases, additional battery capacity and energy that makes the loading of an external outlet. The main advantage of external plug-in loaded that in many situations – as in the night – the battery can be fully charged in about five hours while the car is not in use. The plug-in system considered operates with maximum efficiency in the use of the battery is out of the net. In some cases, such as urban commutes,drivers might experience, doubling the efficiency of conventional hybrids.At higher speeds or when circumstances so require, such as rapid acceleration, a combination of engine and electric power or engine power alone drives the vehicle. The combination of Direct Injection V-6 engine and provides the complete PHEV with variable electric drive a spirited driving experience. The system provides an estimated 350 hp (260 kW) and 295 lb.-ft. Torque (400 Nm).Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) is possible XTS Platinum Concept superior ride quality and the same calm luxury car in “normal” driving conditions. It shocks by using magneto-rheological advanced technology rather than mechanical valves, greatly accelerating response time and accuracy.MRC uses electronic sensors on all four wheels literally “read the road” every millisecond, so creating constant adjustments to the dampers, virtually instantaneous and extremely precise control of movements.An advanced, all-wheel-drive system provides specially calibrated for optimal traction on wet and slippery conditions and helps provide maximum cornering traction. Four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel ABS,StabiliTrak stability control and traction control with full information for the entire drive train.”The XTS Platinum Concept developed in order to provide a mandatory driving are delivered, without prejudice to win the functional properties, space and convenience for customers in a luxury car,” saidNesbitt. “It is a new vision of luxury, to deliver advanced technology, functionality and rewardingly.”

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