General Motors Exhibits 4 Models at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show

The all new 2008 Cadillac CTS makes Japan debut

2007-10-25 -- General Motors Corp. (GM) will exhibit the 2008 Cadillac CTS, slated to hit the showrooms in January 2008, the recently facelifted Saab New 9-3, the Corvette Convertible, and the right-hand-drive Hummer H3 at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show, scheduled to open from October 24 through November 11, 2007.

2008 Cadillac CTS

Cadillac

GM’s premium brand Cadillac will exhibit the new CTS that features outstanding driving performance and excellent exterior design at the show. The new CTS underwent a full redesign based on the “Pursuit” concept of the Cadillac Product Renaissance, Phase 2. Fitted with newly developed chassis and engine, its already well-established driving performance has been sophisticated further, while its comfort and safety levels have been significantly enhanced as well. Sporting all these features, the CTS will make a debut as the next-generation premium luxury sedan in Japan.

Price
CTS 2.8 ¥4,950,000
CTS 3.6 ¥6,200,000

Corvette

From the Chevrolet brand, GM will showcase the Corvette Convertible, touted as an American sports car icon. The 2008 Corvette carries a new V8 engine upgraded to 6.2 liters, featuring partial design changes to several parts, including the wheels. This model is guaranteed to make GM’s booth gorgeous and yet sporty and is definitely one of the models that should not be missed at this year’s show.

Price
Corvette Coupe (6MT) ¥7,130,000
Corvette Coupe (6AT) ¥7,550,000
Corvette Convertible ¥8,750,000
Corvette Z06 ¥9,850,000

Saab

From GM’s European premium brand Saab, the 2008 Saab 9-3 will be presented. In order to call attention to this model’s even more enhanced sport performance from the predecessor and design feature, a facelift was given to the car’s front, door panels and rear. Of particular note is its front view: The three-hole grille inspired by the Aero X, which won the Concept Car of the Year at the Geneva Motor Show in 2006, and Saab’s signature design feature “clamshell” hood highlight its individuality even further.

Price
Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan
Linear ¥3,680,000
Vector ¥4,500,000
Aero ¥5,560,000
Saab 9-3 Sport Estate
Linear ¥3,880,000
Vector ¥4,700,000
Aero ¥5,760,000
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet
Vector ¥6,540,000

Hummer

The Hummer is garnering growing popularity as a unique vehicle brand here in Japan as well. It is a model boasting of aggressive styling and amazing off-road driving performance. This time around, a long-awaited right-hand-drive model will be on display. In addition, please be informed that the Hummer H3 will be imported by General Motors Asia Pacific Japan starting with its 2008 models.

Price
HUMMER H3 (MT) ¥4,960,000
HUMMER H3 (AT) ¥5,210,000
H3 Luxury ¥5,994,000
H3 Adventure ¥6,224,000

* The prices include consumption taxes.

Source: General Motors Asia Pacific Japan

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