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- coupe 27,979 gasoline automatic
2011 cadillac cts review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Sport wagon joins lineup of sports sedans and coupes. introductionthe cadillac cts is loaded with style, performance and technology, and it delivers the essential attributes of a true sports sedan. It's as refined as its import-brand competitors, and easier to live with than some. By size and function, however, the cts is closer to midsize competitors such as the bmw 5 series, mercedes e-class, and audi a6. The base cts sedan is a great value at about $36,000. the cts uses rear-wheel drive, the baseline for a true sports sedan. The standard 3. 0-liter v6 generates 274 horsepower and revs freely, complementing the available 6-speed manual transmission. The upgrade 3. 6-liter v6 increases output to 304 hp, with substantially more torque, and it's rated at the same 27 mpg highway as the smaller v6. The larger v6 works great with the optional 6-speed automatic, which is one of the best in this class. Both engines feature the latest technology, with variable valve timing and high-pressure direct fuel injection for the current optimum in power, fuel economy, and low emissions. all-wheel drive is available, and it's a valuable addition in the snowbelt. The awd system uses an active transfer case that normally sends 40 percent of the power to the front wheels, 60 percent to the rear, maintaining a more rear-wheel-drive feel. But in slippery conditions the system can apply all of the torque to either axle, maximizing the cts's ability to find traction. the cts and cts-v feature sophisticated suspension systems developed, among other places, at the famous nurburgring race track in germany. Even the standard suspension delivers a good balance of handling response and ride comfort. The ride is always comfortable, but always well damped and never mushy. Steering is as fluid, as accurate and as nicely weighted as that in any sedan in the world. The cts feels solidly put together, and it's quiet underway. The cabin is attractive, comfortable and space efficient, and everything is easy to operate. The bose 5. 1 cabin surround audio upgrade sounds fantabulous. the cadillac cts-v has a supercharged 6. 2-liter v8 that makes 556 horsepower and 551 pound-feet of torque, offered only with rear drive. Cadillac reports a top speed of 179 mph, and when we tested the cts-v at sinewy infineon raceway in sonoma, california, its lap times were nearly as quick as the nascar sprint cup racecars that compete there. Then we drove it away, coddled in quiet civility and superb audio. The v series is tip of the cts line-up, starting just under $63,000. It's a luxury-class value that's hard to overlook. lineupthe 2011 cadillac cts sedan and sport wagon offer two v6 engines or a supercharged v8, with either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. All-wheel drive 1,900) is available with the v6 engines on both body styles, though it requires the 6-speed automatic 1,300). the cts 3. 0 sedan 35,165) and wagon 38,265) are powered by a 3. 0-liter direct-injection v6 that delivers 273 horsepower and 223 pound-feet of torque. The 6-speed manual comes standard, with 17-inch alloy wheels. The wagon increases cargo capacity to 53. 4 cubic feet. Standard features include leather seating, dual-zone automatic climate control, eight-speaker bose audio with cd, satellite radio and auxiliary inputs, programmable central locking, a power driver's seat and onstar with turn-by-turn navigation. Options include navigation system with audio upgrade 3,145). The luxury package 3,055) adds a 6cd changer, heated 10-way power driver and front passenger seats with memory, sapele wood trim and a wood-leather steering wheel, rearview camera, bluetooth connectivity, accent lighting and a cargo convenience net. The performance package 4,600) includes the luxury package, plus foglamps, hid headlamps, a limited-slip differential, v-rated 18-inch tires and sports suspension. the cts 3. 6 sedan 41,565) and 3. 6 wagon 43,365) get a larger 3. 6-liter v6, increasing output to 304 hp and 273 pound-feet of torque. The cts 3. 6 models offer either the manual or automatic transmission for the price, and come standard with 18-inch wheels. The premium package 6,055) includes navigation system with bose 5. 1 cabin surround sound, 10 speakers, a programmable hard-drive and xm navtraffic/real time weather, as well as cabin air filtration, heated and ventilated seats, keyless access proximity key, remote start, rear park assist, power tilt and telescope steering and a power sunroof. The performance package with manual transmission 1,840) or automatic 2,090) includes performance suspension, limited-slip differential, performance brakes, 19-inch polished wheels, performance tires, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (with the automatic transmission), fog lights and hid headlights. options include recaro sport seats 2,800), sunroof 1,150) and many other features. the cts-v 62,165) models are powered by a supercharged 6. 2-liter v8, essentially the same as the engine in the corvette zr-1 sports car, delivering 556 hp and 551 pound-feet of torque. A suite of technical and performance enhancements complement the engine, including magnetic ride control variable suspension, extra-large brembo brakes and michelin pilot sport z-rated tires on 19-inch forged aluminum wheels. Distinctive details, such as a wire mesh grille and interior badging, separate the cts-v from the v6-powered models. safety features standard on all cts models include dual-stage front airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags, full cabin head-protection curtains with roll-over deployment and active head restraints for front occupants. Active safety features that come standard include advanced abs, traction control, stabilitrak electronic stability control and onstar automatic crash response. Rear park assist and a rearview camera are available on all cts models (with navigation), which can help the driver spot children and objects behind the car when backing up. Optional all-wheel drive improves safety in slippery conditions. walkaroundthe cadillac cts might be the most appealing evolution of cadillac's chiseled, art & science styling theme. It's more adventurous, perhaps less cookie-cutter inspired, than its organically shaped import-brand competition. Yet the cts looks both classy and handsome. the cts line is often compared to compact luxury sedans like the mercedes c-class or bmw 3 series, and that may be a function of similar pricing. By exterior dimensions, the cts is actually as large or slightly larger than mid-size models like the bmw 5 series or mercedes e-class. The cadillac's impression of a more compact size probably speaks well of its overall design. the cts sedan and the new sport wagon are identical from the front bumper to about the middle roof pillar. The egg-crate grille design for v6 models is common across cadillac's lineup. Vertically stacked headlight clusters make heavy use of led (light-emitting diode) technology, which delivers lots of light and allows lots of style with little electrical load. The air vents or extractors near the trailing edge of the front fenders have been re-designed with a more open appearance for 2011. the cts wagon might be more handsome than the sedan, if only because its proportions are almost perfectly balanced. The integrated spoiler at the rear edge of the wagon's roof serves as both an aerodynamic device and the center high-mount brake light. The standard power liftgate can be operated with either the key fob or a switch at the rear of the car. A simple dial inside the gate allows its opening range to be adjusted, from just-above-roof height for short folks or tight garages to nearly vertical upward extension. the high-performance cts-v models get unique, functional styling features, starting with larger wire-mesh grille work above and below the front bumper. This doubles the amount of air flowing into the engine bay, increasing cooling capacity for the engine, transmission and front brakes. An aluminum power-dome hood provides a slight bulge to accommodate the supercharged v8 underneath. Huge brembo brakes, wedged into thin-spoke, 19-inch forged wheels and extra-wide tires, comprise one of the most engaging visual elements on the car. the big wheels aren't reserved for the cts-v models, however. Wheel options range from 17 to 19 inches, and from painted to highly polished. interioras cadillac has steadily improved its cts line-up, the interior has definitely kept pace. There are several small but welcome enhancements for 2011, including an update for gm's onstar telematics system. With introduction of its ninth-generation control software, onstar's voice. Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Climate Control✔ Remote Start✔ Navigation System✔ Aluminum Wheels✔ Bluetooth✔ Alloy Wheels
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