The Cadillac Catera was a luxury sedan offered by Cadillac in the United States and Canada from 1996 to 2001. It featured a four-door design with seating for up to five passengers and was equipped with rear-wheel drive. The Catera was based on the Opel Omega B platform and manufactured by Opel in Germany. It belonged to the V-body platform family from General Motors.
Originally showcased as the Cadillac LSE concept at the 1994 Detroit Auto Show, the Catera aimed to enter the market as an entry-level luxury sedan, positioned to compete with models from various premium brands like Acura, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus, Jaguar, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz. The production version of the Catera was first displayed
