According to a new report by Germany's Auto News, the XTS may wind up as the basis for an Opel flagship vehicle. The XTS would reportedly be branded as the Omega, which has served as the nameplate for past Opel flagships.
Opel has apparently laid claim to the defunct 9-8 and is now reworking it to become the Omega. Like the XTS the Omega will come standard with front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive will be on offer. GM's 3.6L V6 is certainly one possible powerplant for the Omega, but the automaker could opt to use its 325 horsepower 2.8L V6 to differentiate the car from its Cadillac counterpart. A range of diesel engines are also on the table.
GM isn't commenting on the possibility of a range-topping Opel, but evidence suggests the car could be ready for a market launch as early as next year.
