Rendering of new Alpha-based Cadillac

The Hollywood Extra automotive blog has snagged this rendering of what we might expect the rear-drive, BLS' replacement to look like. Again, this car would be, unlike the current BLS, rear-drive and based on GM's new smaller-sized rear drive chassis - the Alpha. This platform will be shared with the new, rear-drive replacement for Pontiac's mid-sized sedan/coupe (the G6). Given that the Pontiac that Alpha will replace is currently available in sedan, coupe, and convertible - it is likely that an Alpha-based Cadillac could see a similar range of body styles (the better to compete against the BMW's and Mercedes in this segement that are available in at least sedan, coupe, convertible, and wagons. THE: New small Cadillac for 2011