Cadillac, has announced plans to introduce a small, RWD sedan with a four-cylinder engine for late 2010 as a 2011 model, but the company remains undecided about including a V-6 version. The move comes in response to the high price of gasoline, growing environmental concerns, and the advent of new fuel economy standards that will go into effect in 2011.

Cadillac General Manager Jim Taylor, speaking at a press event, said, "There is a big debate as to whether it is four only. I think that is a bridge too far," adding, "There is a piece of the team who is thinking, 'Well, with this whole fuel economy and gas thing, we ought to go all the way, say, to fours.' We are resisting that at this stage."

The as-yet-unnamed vehicle will be positioned under the CTS and may be similar to the European marketed BLS, offered as a front-drive sedan and wagon. The BLS shares a platform with the Saab 9-3 and uses a four-cylinder, turbo-charged engine offered in both gasoline and diesel variation. Unfortunately, the BLS has sold poorly and the company is reluctant to use the same name for the American four-cylinder.

The concern over a V-6 version stems mainly from Americans' preoccupation with power under the hood, said Taylor. "I don't think Americans are going to become un-American that fast. They still want power. We still have big open roads. People do not want to stop enjoying driving."