Performance elements from V-series offered for standard models from $2,065
DETROIT - Cadillac is offering some of the performance elements of its V-series product line on standard 2012 CTS models through the new Touring Package Sedan, Coupe and Wagon starting at $2,065.
A review of the Cadillac CTS V coupe has been posted over at Sport 360. 'The most striking thing about this car is its dramatic appearance. It looks like it has just driven off the set of a sci-fi movie. With respect to the sophisticated technology built into this machine, it is essentially an aerodynamic wedge on highly polished 19' wheels with an enormous engine. The front is all metal mesh grills, air intakes and headlights and from the side it looks like a bit like a bullet. The rear is particularly splendid, with a long, almost horizontal sweeping back window, a weird boomerang shaped brake light and two enormous chrome plated exhaust pipes which gives you a clue to the power that sits under the bonnet.'
A review of the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Premium has been posted over at Search Chicago. 'From a design standpoint, the CTS Sport Wagon has a lot to offer in both looks and functionality. It does not give the impression of a different back end being merely tacked onto the sedan. It's integrated nicely into the lines of the handsome CTS for a visually sharp and distinctive package. Cargo-carrying accoutrements are clearly thought out from the integrated roof rails to the interior tie-down points. Fold the rear seats down and there's copious cargo space. The one drawback is the rather thick rear pillars' affect on rearward and blind-spot visibility. A rearview camera was a welcome addition.'
CNET have published a review of the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe. 'From the B-pillar to the rear bumper, the CTS Coupe distinguishes itself from its four-door stablemate with swept roofline and rear glass so steeply raked that you'd be forgiven if you mistook the coupe for a liftback. The coupe's profile is so distinct with its thick C-pillars and aggressive angles created by the side windows that it is able to make due without superfluous creases and side strakes that you find on the sides of many modern cars. To emphasize the coupe's slab-sidedness, Cadillac's designers and engineers have even figured out how to go handle-free on the doors. Instead of the standard lift-and-pull door handles, the CTS Coupe has a finger-size opening where the door meets the body; behind it hides a button that activates the standard smart key entry system.'
Drive Arabia have published a review of the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V. 'The Cadillac CTS-V is an intentionally sharp-looking vehicle. The pointy design carries over from the regular CTS, although only enthusiasts will notice the mesh grille, different bumpers and special wheels unique to the V-Series. It is really hard to draw attention with a four-door sedan nowadays, but the CTS-V still managed that as the occasional bystander took a second glance at our chrome-laden tester. No one even bothers to notice BMWs and Mercs any more.'
Car and Driver have published their "Short Take Road Test" of the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe, 'The standard CTS coupe is propelled by GM's 3.6-liter, DOHC 24-valve aluminum V-6, making 304 horsepower at 6400 rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque at 5200. This is a thoroughly modern engine: direct fuel injection, an 11.3:1 compression ratio, and variable valve timing. But tethered to two tons of Cadillac, it generates acceleration that's on the edge of ho-hum: 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds and the quarter-mile in 15 seconds flat at 96 mph. An equivalent BMW 328i coupe (230 horsepower, 200 pound-feet of torque) can generate just as much performance, thanks to curb weights that start some 600 pounds lower; plus, there's the 300-hp 335i, which blows the Caddy out of the water. The CTS coupe is 221 pounds lighter than the CTS-V that competed in our September comparo, but it's the heavyweight of its class.'
Search Chicago have published a review of the 2010 Cadillac SRX. 'The Cadillac SRX has been redesigned for the 2010 model year, and it now features a much more attractive physique and a pleasing, luxurious cabin. Say goodbye to SRX's previous wagonlike looks and say hello to an all-new model that's quite good looking. The all-new SRX is a bit downsized from the previous version, but in a good way. Its nose reminds me of the Escalade, and the SRX also sports nicely chiseled lines. Swing around back and you will be mesmerized by the unique "finned" taillights. Slip inside and you'll be equally impressed. The cabin is luxurious, featuring excellent craftsmanship and plenty of attention to detail.'
Popular Mechanics have published their "test driven" review of the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V coupe. 'Since the CTS-V coupe is not a no-comprises sports car, Cadillac took measures to preserve the ride quality. That task falls to the adjustable magnetorheological (MR) shocks installed at all four corners. These dampers have small iron particles suspended in the oil that change the fluid's viscosity based on electrical signals from the car's ECU. These shocks first appeared on the Corvette but have now spread not only to other GM products but Audi and Ferrari as well.'
A review of the 2010 Cadillac CTS sedan has been posted over at SearchChicago. 'The 2010 CTS rolls into summer with crisp exterior lines that still polarize, but stylists have sharpened the creases and given the CTS family a taut, sheet-metal-stretched-over-steel look. The new coupe will be the ultimate expression of CTS style. Sedan improvements continue on the inside where a busy instrument panel with inexpensive-looking materials has been replaced with an attractive dual-position dash that gives both front passengers a cockpit feeling. Cadillac uses a pleasing mix of wood and alloy accents to create a stylish design and better build quality. I liked the center stack and instrument cluster; the soft ambient lighting in the dash and foot wells give the interior a warm, luxurious feel.'
A review of the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Premium Collection has been posted over at LeftLane. 'Instead, CTS Sport Wagon is a genuine passenger and cargo hauler based on the brilliant-performing, razor sharp-styled CTS sedan. Intended in part to usher Cadillac's strongest effort yet in Europe (which wouldn't take much), the CTS Sport Wagon isn't likely to make major inroads in North America. Enthusiasts have vociferously clamored for five-doors, but consumers have stayed away in droves. Sorry, car guys: It ain't working. The wagon market in North America is nearly extinct, but at least GM recognizes that the CTS Sport Wagon will be a small volume player here and an image builder abroad.'
