PRESS RELEASE Zurich, April 6, 2018
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PRESS RELEASE Zurich, April 6, 2018 Cadillac Sales Rise 9.3 Percent in Europe and 22.5 Percent Globally in First Quarter of 2018 Cadillac Europe § 22 consecutive months of global sales growth Boulevard Lilienthal 6, CH-8152 Glattpark (Opfikon), § Cadillac delivers 96,331 vehicles worldwide Switzerland § XT5 Premium Crossover is the most popular model with 36,807 new cars sold Cadillac recorded significant sales growth in March in Europe (+27.4 percent) and globally (+25.6 percent). In the first full quarter of the current year, sales, up 9.3 percent in Europe and 22.5 percent worldwide, have seen a positive development as well. In the first three months of 2018, Cadillac delivered 96,331 models globally. “Both in Europe and worldwide, March was an excellent sales month for Cadillac, ending the first quarter of 2018 on a very positive note,” says Felix Weller, Vice President Cadillac Europe. “Demand for our XT5 premium crossover and our luxury Escalade SUV in particular remains high and we are excited to start attracting prospective customers who have never driven a Cadillac before with unique customer programs such as the premium car subscription service BOOK by Cadillac, which is soon to be launched in Munich.” Globally, the XT5 crossover remains the brand’s top-selling product in the first quarter of 2018 with a total of 36,907 units delivered during this period of time. In Europe, the large luxury SUV Escalade and long-wheelbase version Escalade ESV continue to be the best-selling Cadillac model lines, closely followed by the XT5. Cadillac sales in key regions appear in the table below. Sales by region Q1 2018 Q1 2017 % Change United States 36,727 33,982 8.1 China 55,079 39,414 39.7 Europe 258 236 9.3 Rest of World 4,267 4,990 -15.5 Total 96,331 78,622 22.5 ### FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT René Kreis Head of Public Relations Cadillac & Chevrolet Performance Cars Europe Phone: +41 44828 2781 Mobile/cell: +41 79 888 1448 [email protected] Gordon Müller Public Relations Manager Cadillac & Chevrolet Performance Cars Europe Phone: +41 44828 2764 Mobile/cell: +41 79 888 5047 [email protected] ABOUT CADILLAC Cadillac has been a leading premium auto brand since 1902. Today Cadillac is growing globally, driven by an expanding product portfolio featuring distinctive design and technology. Its European line-up includes the ATS sedan and coupe, the CTS upper mid-size sedan, the ATS-V and CTS-V high performance versions, the CT6 full-size premium sedan, the XT5 premium crossover and in addition the Escalade, a full-size premium SUV. More information on Cadillac appears at www.cadillaceurope.com. Cadillac's media website with information, images and video can be found at www.media.cadillaceurope.com .