Angel Sergeev is a seasoned automotive journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the automotive industry. Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, he began his writing career in 2010 while pursuing a degree in Transportation Engineering.
His early work included contributions to the local edition of F1 Racing magazine (now GP Racing magazine) and roles at various automotive websites and magazines.
In 2013, Angel joined Motor1.com (formerly WorldCarFans), where he dedicated over a decade to delivering daily news and feature articles. His expertise spans a wide range of topics, including electric vehicles, classic cars, and industry topics. Angel’s commitment to automotive journalism is further demonstrated by his membership in the Bulgarian Car of the Year jury since 2013.
Sedans aren’t dead yet. Sources say General Motors has at least two fresh passenger cars in the pipeline for the U.S., built around an evolved rear-drive Alpha 2-2 platform. One of them is already in the open – the next Cadillac CT5. The other one is still under wraps, but the tea leaves point to something enthusiasts will care about.
As we reported recently, the next CT5 will ride on the Alpha 2-2 bones and roll out of Lansing Grand River Assembly in Michigan. Cadillac leadership already told owners a new, internal-combustion CT5 is coming to North America, which locks in the sedan’s future and the plant’s next act. For fans of big power and rear-drive balance, that’s a win.
What is Alpha 2-2? Think of it as a sharpened version of GM’s Alpha architecture – the same basic layout that made the sixth-gen Camaro, CT4, and current CT5 feel light on their feet. It’s designed for longitudinal engines, rear- or all-wheel drive, and the kind of proportions that make gearheads grin. It’s the right foundation for cars that steer, stop, and launch the way we like.
Now the fun part – guessing the mystery model. GM Authority reports “multiple variants” off Alpha 2-2, which hints at a shared toolkit – sedan, coupe, maybe even a droptop – to keep Lansing humming. The safe bet is a Chevy-badged four-door to give the plant volume and give dealers something sporty that isn’t an SUV. A revived Malibu with rear-drive attitude? An Impala that leans into performance instead of rental duty? Both badges carry history, and both could fit the Alpha playbook.
But there’s a louder whisper in the halls – Camaro. A fresh Camaro coupe and convertible on Alpha 2-2 would make perfect sense for a company that already knows how to wring magic from that layout. A four-door Camaro also sits on the table. Why? Ford keeps flirting with the idea of a four-door Mustang later this decade. If Ford takes that swing, Chevy won’t want to watch from the dugout.
Cadillac could claim that second slot, too. Designers quietly showed off the stunning Expressive Coupe concept last year – a long-nose, short-deck two-door that looked ready for a V badge. GM said it wasn’t destined for showrooms, but ideas like that don’t just vanish. If Cadillac wants a halo to sit above CT5, an Alpha-based coupe with real muscle would do the trick.
Powertrains? Expect gas engines to stick around, with room for electrified help. After sprinting toward an all-EV future, GM now plans to re-enter the U.S. with plug-in hybrids starting in 2027. That timing lines up with Alpha 2-2’s life cycle and gives GM an easy way to add torque, range, and efficiency without losing the sound and feel that enthusiasts love. A mild-hybrid or PHEV setup could sharpen throttle response and keep the lights on for big-output trims.
All the ingredients scream driver’s car. Rear-drive proportions, a platform proven to deliver crisp turn-in and rock-solid body control, and space for proper brakes, staggered rubber, and the go-fast hardware already in GM’s parts bin – think MagneRide, eLSDs, short-throw shifters, and strong automatic gearboxes. The current CT5-V Blackwing set a high bar. A new CT5 on an updated Alpha can push it even higher, even if Cadillac keeps the wildest stuff exclusive. And if a Camaro returns on the same bones, expect a sweet-handling, track-day-ready toy right out of the box.
Zoom out and the strategy clicks. Crossovers pay the bills, but cars build brands. Alpha 2-2 lets GM share expensive bits across luxury and mainstream nameplates, keep Lansing Grand River busy, and give Chevy and Cadillac something for the faithful. It also buys time while the company tunes its EV cadence and seeds plug-in tech where it makes sense. That’s smart business and good news for drivers who still want to sit low and row gears – or at least feel like it.
Source: GM Authority
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