Cadillac Cimarron
The Cadillac Cimarron, introduced in 1982, was an ambitious attempt to infuse luxury touches into a compact frame, aiming to please both economy car buyers and Cadillac loyalists. (caranddriver.com) Based on General Motors’ J platform, which also underpinned the Chevrolet Cavalier, the Cimarron featured standard leather upholstery, air conditioning, and aluminum wheels. (caranddriver.com) However, its 1.8-liter inline-four engine, shared with the Cavalier, offered only 85 horsepower, leading to criticism that it lacked the performance expected from a luxury brand. (caranddriver.com) Despite these efforts, the Cimarron failed to meet sales expectations and was discontinued after the 1988 model year. (caranddriver.com)