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MSRP: $36,560-58,575
Invoice: $34,360-54,475
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CTS & CTS-V: New for 2010
- Fuel-saving 3.0L direct injected V-6 is standard in all North American models- CTS Sport Wagon joins lineup
- Two exterior colors: Vanilla Latte and Tuscan Bronze ChromaFlair
- Available 19-inch polished aluminum wheels wîth P245/45ZR19 performance tires
- Air filtration system wîth automatic cabin odor filtration
- Suede-trimmed §teering wheel and shift knob; new wood trim package added to CTS-VSource - Cadillac
2010 CADILLAC CTS SPORT WAGON ELEVATES AND ADVANCES A CLASSIC BODY STYLE
Cadillac's first-ever North American wagon is a progressive take on the classic wagon body style that delivers significant functionality and fuel efficiency, including up to an estimated 28 mpg highway. It is a unique vehicle intended to connect wîth the changing priorities of luxury consumers. The CTS Sport Wagon is essentially the same size as the acclaimed CTS sport sedan on the outside. However, the new Sport Wagon nearly doubles carrying capacity, wîth 25 cubic feet (720 liters) of space behind the rear seats; and 53.4 cubic feet (1,523 liters) wîth the rear seat folded. Design highlights include:
• Signature V-shaped deck and tailgate motif
• Large, vertical taillamps wîth light-pipe technology
• Power-opening liftgate (via key fob or in-vehicle button)
• CHMSL-integrated roof spoiler
• Integrated roof load management system wîth cross bars for a seamless appearance
• Cargo management system wîth adjustable in-floor containment
• New 19-inch wheels
• Large available panoramic rear sunroof
Available features include those of the well-appointed CTS Sport Sedan, including all-wheel drive, a 40-gigabyte internal hard drive, pop-up navigation screen and a hand-cut-and-sewn cabin.
Design details
'It's a taut, sleek design,' said Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac. 'The drama of the sedan is amplified in the wagon, as the centerline cue that is part of the exterior and interior is more prominent and plays a stronger role in defining the design at the rear of the vehicle.'
One of the more interesting integrations of form and function is the seamless roof load management system. Rather than stylized stanchions, brackets and cross bars that protrude above the roof line, the CTS Sport Wagon's system blends wîth the roofline, maintaining an uninterrupted appearance. The center section of the roof panel angles downward inside the roof edges, allowing an unobtrusive placement of the cross bars – and creating a subtle fin effect at the trailing edges of the rear panels.
'They're not fins in the classic sense, but they work to help disguise the cargo load system and they acknowledge Cadillac's design heritage. Functionality was certainly a guiding factor during development, but so was our desire to inject emotion into the normally sedate wagon category,' said Dean.
The interior of the Sport Wagon is common wîth the sedan, including streamlined instrumentation, LED lighting and hand-cut-and-sewn accents wîth French stitching.
Powertrains
Direct injection (DI) technology is integral to the CTS Sport Wagon. It maintains fuel economy and lowers emissions, while improving power. DI delivers fuel more precisely to increase the efficiency of combustion. This means less fuel is consumed and lower emissions created; it also reduces cold-start emissions by up to 25 percent.
A 3.0L DI V-6 is the standard engine and it's rated at 270 horsepower (201 kW). Along wîth direct injection technology, the 3.0L engine employs variable valve timing to optimize power and fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Estimated highway fuel economy on 3.0L-equipped models is 28 mpg.
The CTS Sport Wagon also offers an optional 3.6L DI V-6 engine that produces 304 horsepower (227 kW). It is a larger-displacement member of the engine family that also includes the standard 3.0L engine. Both engines balance performance and efficiency while operating on regular unleaded gas – many competitors to the CTS require premium fuel. (concept carz)
GM Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmissions back both engines. The CTS Sport Wagon – like the CTS Sport Sedan – offers optional all-wheel drive.
Interior elements
On the inside, the CTS Sport Wagon takes the successful formula of its sedan predecessor and adds a level of storage capability, making it a compelling alternative to an SÚV or larger vehicle. The rear cargo area contains an integrated cargo management system that stows neatly under the floor when not in use. The standard power liftgate is operated by push-button and can be programmed to lift to a specific height.
The cockpit and rear seating areas of the Sport Wagon are shared wîth the award-winning CTS sedan. (concept carz) The CTS' interior emphasizes technical precision wîth elegant, hand-crafted details. An integrated center stack design, wîth either a satin metallic finish or genuine Sapele Pommele wood, blends into the lower instrument panel that sweeps forward and away from front-seat occupants. The hand-assembled center console leads seamlessly into the center stack, providing a sportier 'cockpit' feel for the driver and passenger without compromising space.
Available heated and ventilated seats incorporate 'thin-seat' technology for maximum occupant comfort and enhanced rear-seat leg, knee and foot room. French stitching is used throughout the interior, including the upper instrument panel, door inserts, seats and the shifter boot.
Driving dynamics
The CTS chassis enables a great balance of performance and luxury. The hardware includes structural enhancements via a tower-to-tower brace; large, four-wheel disc brakes and premium §teering. Three suspension tuning levels are available: FE1 (standard), FE2 (standard on 3.6L models and optional on 3.0L models) and the FE3 sport suspension wîth a summer-only tire (RWD only).
All models feature an independent short/long arm (SLA) front suspension system, wîth performance characteristics optimized wîth the use of low-mass aluminum for the upper and lower control arms, as well as the knuckles. Hydraulic control arm front bushings are used for motion control and help minimize high-speed road vibration by damping energy transmitted through the vehicle structure. Also, hollow front stabilizer bars bring weight savings and are sized specifically to each of the three available suspension levels.
A multi-link rear suspension, wîth a fully isolated subframe that delivers excellent kinematics, contributes to a superior ride wîth excellent handling. The CTS Sport Wagon also features advanced chassis technology in the form of Cadillac's StabiliTrak electronic chassis control system. It integrates the car's standard four-channel ABS wîth the full-function traction control, hydraulic brake assist and engine drag control systems.
Infotainment and vehicle technology
The CTS Sport Wagon incorporates the 's best attributes, advanced technologies and electronics, including:
• Integrated iPod/MP3 capability
• Hard drive audio system
• Navigation system
• Adaptive forward lighting system
• Available Bluetooth connectivity
• Keyless Access and Smart Remote Start
• Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround™ audio system
• Últrasonic park assist and more
Safety features
The 2010 CTS Sport Wagon is designed to enhance Cadillac's reputation for providing safe occupant environments in luxury vehicles. Details include:
• Dual-stage driver front air bag
• Segment-first dual depth front passenger air bag
• Driver and front passenger side seat-mounted pelvic/thorax side air bags
• Roof-rail side curtain air bags that cover front and rear seating rows
• Front safety belt pretensioners
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Body structure wîth strategically placed high-strength steel
As wîth other Cadillac models, the 2010 CTS Sport Wagon comes standard wîth a full year of OnStar, featuring Turn-by-Turn Navigation, a factory-installed, fully integrated GPS navigation system.
Cadillac CTS Wins Car And Driver Magazine's Highest Award For The 3rd Consecutive Year
Cadillac's CTS product line, the centerpiece of the brand's revised lineup, has been selected by Car and Driver magazine for its annual '10Best' list for the third consecutive year.'10Best winners are those vehicles that crack the greatness code, offering that elusive combination of driving enjoyment, mission fulfillment, and value,' said Eddie Alterman, Car and Driver editor-in-chief. 'That the CTS has made the list for a third consecutive year is a tribute to the Cadillac's fundamental integrity and staying power'
Cadillac's CTS Sport Sedan is the core of the brand, and initially was selected to Car and Driver's 10Best in 2008. The high-performance 556-horsepower (415 kW) CTS-V model drove CTS back on to the 10Best list for 2009. And the new CTS Sport Wagon model that went on sale in September helped the CTS achieve the '3-Peat' this year.
The 2011 CTS Coupe and CTS-V Coupe join the lineup next year.Car and Driver's twenty-eight annual 10Best Award is the magazine's highest honor, reserved for entirely new or substantially updated cars, and previous winners. Fifty-eight of the 's top new vehicles competed this year in the magazine's extensive test. The entire 10Best award report appears in the January 2010 edition of the magazine, on newsstands now.Source - Cadillac
Cadillac CTS-V Takes Top Honors In Texas
The Cadillac CTS-V has been named the 2010 Car of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association after topping the competition this week at the group's Spring Challenge.The event pitted the newest models in the Ú.S. market against each other in a series of test drives at Texas Motor Speedway. About 40 auto writers participated in this year's event and voted on their favorite cars in a variety of categories.
The CTS-V earned the highest honor wîth its selection as 'Writers' Choice – The Car of Texas.' It was the second time CTS-V received the award. The CTS-V also won the Car of Texas distinction in 2004.
'The Cadillac CTS-V is the car that most epitomizes the state of Texas,' said Michael Herzing, president of the Texas Auto Writers Association and publisher of LetsTalkWheels.com. 'The CTS-V has power, style, luxury and handling. It has everything.'CTS-V, a high-performance version of the CTS Sedan, has pushed the Cadillac experience to a new level since its introduction in 2004. The most recent model has a 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine rated at 556 horsepower.
 | Vital Stats |
| Engine : 3.0 L., 6-cylinder Power: 270 hp Torque: 223 ft-lbs Engine : 3.6 L., 6-cylinder Power: 304 hp Torque: 273 ft-lbs Engine : 6.2 L., 8-cylinder Power: 556 hp Torque: 551 ft-lbs | |
6-speed Manual, 6-speed Automatic, 6-speed Automatic | |
Texas car buyers are strong supporters of the Cadillac brand. Last year, Texas accounted for about 11 percent of total Cadillac sales, ranking it behind only California and Michigan. Dallas and Houston ranked 7th and 13th, respectively, among Ú.S. metro areas in terms of sales volume. Dallas and Houston car buyers also have shown strong demand for V-Series. The V-Series accounted for 9.5 percent of all CTS Sedan's sold in Houston and 7.6 percent of CTS Sedans sold in Dallas, both higher than the national average of 6.6 percent.
'Cadillac is honored to have the CTS-V chosen as this year's Texas Car of the Year,' said Don Butler, Ú.S. vice president of Cadillac marketing. 'Texas is a key market for high-end autos. We're confident the CTS-V delivers the amenities that luxury buyers demand along wîth the power and agility sought by sports car enthusiasts.'Source - Cadillac
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