The Cadillac Catera was a mid-sized automobile that was, essentially, a rebadged version of the 1994 model year Opel Omega MV6 made in Rüsselsheim, Germany. It was marketed in North America as an entry-level Cadillac, although it had softened suspension settings than the original Opel.

The Catera debuted for model year 1997, and ceased production after model year 2001. Power came from a 200 hp 54° L81 V6 to the rear wheels, unlike all other Cadillacs of its day.

The Catera was marketed to younger people with a "Caddy that zigs" tagline. The advertisements featured Cindy Crawford talking to an animated duck liberated from the Cadillac crest and shield logo. The car was smaller and had less power than other Cadillacs of the time and sales were poor. The duck's disappearance from the company logo altogether in 1999 may have been a reaction to this failure.