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For those who are passionate about fine cars, the letters “CTS” have come to signify something very special indeed. The excitement really started building in 2008 with the introduction of the second-generation Cadillac CTS Sedan, which the editors of Car and Driver Magazine immediately named to their prestigious 10Best list. For 2009, the big news was the launch of the remarkably refined ultra-high-performance CTS-V – nothing less than the most powerful, quickest-accelerating and outright fastest* production V8-engine sedan in the world. Car and Driver took notice again and for 2009 both CTS and CTS-V were honored with a place on their list of 10Best cars. Now in 2011, the new CTS Sport Wagon delivers a blend of style, performance, luxury and versatility that will forever change the way you think about what a wagon can be. Also new this year: a highly sophisticated 270-horsepower 3.0-litre double overhead cam V6 engine that employs technological innovations like Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing (VVT) to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency. CTS for 2011. No matter which model you choose, when you turn it on, you can count on it to return the favor.
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The culmination of a century of Cadillac design innovation, CTS Sedan is as bold and beautiful as sculpted metal gets. It hunkers down on a long 2880 mm wheelbase and wide front and rear tracks, with sculpted fenders arching close to its substantial Michelin® blackwall tires. At the front, the bold grille is flanked by Cadillac’s trademark vertical headlights, highlighted here with high-tech light pipes for an even more distinctive look. At the rear the vertical theme is echoed in the advanced LED tail lights, while bright dual exhaust tips speak of performance. It’s an exciting experience – and you haven’t yet turned the key.
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The all-new CTS Sport Wagon is an exciting new take on a great automotive idea. Visually it’s sleek, potent and elegant, with its extended roof line, dynamic, sloping rear roof pillars and roof-to-bumper LED tail lights. On the road it’s every bit as precise and rewarding to drive as its Sedan stablemate, thanks to its advanced body structure, abundant V6 power and track-tuned suspension. And with a spacious, intelligently designed cargo area behind the rear seats, CTS Sport Wagon offers a kind of versatility that rivals many SUVs. If you’re a discerning driver who lives life to the fullest, you may have just met your match.
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With CTS Sport Wagon, finding room for the dog, luggage, sports gear, shopping and other items is as easy as opening the standard power liftgate, which can be programmed to rise to your preferred height setting. Inside, you’ll find a full 720 liters of cargo space behind the rear seats – nearly twice the capacity of CTS Sedan. On those occasions when you need to transport oversize loads, the rear seatbacks fold out of the way to create even more room. Additional cargo can be carried on the roof, thanks to a class-exclusive* roof load management system with hidden roof rails and available cross bows. There’s even a conveniently integrated four-wire connector at the rear to facilitate hooking up a trailer.
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While the CTS cabin provides a high level of comfort and entertainment for every occupant, its real focus is on
you, the driver. For your convenience, the available Keyless Access System unlocks the doors automatically as you
approach the vehicle. Inside, the atmosphere is welcoming and design and technology are both single-mindedly
focused on the art of driving. The analogue gauges and electronic Driver Information Centre are more than stylish;
they’ve been positioned with care and designed to deliver the vital vehicle and driving information you need at
just a glance. Every switch and control provides satisfyingly positive feedback to your touch. You will find it’s
an environment that inspires confidence and enhances your control and enjoyment in every driving situation. |
In the CTS cabin, Cadillac’s talent for blending tradition and innovation is on full display. Among the traditional elements are supple leather seating surfaces and door, console and instrument panel trim that are cut, wrapped and sewn by master craftsmen. Then there are the interior’s many standard leading-edge amenities, including heated, eight-way power adjustable front bucket seats designed with “thin-seat” technology that maximizes both comfort and interior space. For an even higher level of comfort, heated and ventilated bucket seats are also available.
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Those who love technology will feel right at home in CTS, where drivers and passengers alike are surrounded by some of the most up-to-the-minute communications and entertainment systems available. With the touch of a button on the steering wheel and a simple voice command, standard Bluetooth® technology links to your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone for easy, convenient hands-free calling. An eight-speaker Bose® sound system is also standard, as is XM Satellite Radio™,* with its digital-quality sound and commercial-free music programming. Available options include a superb 10-speaker Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround® sound system and an advanced Navigation System complete with the largest telescoping touch screen in CTS’s class.**The Bose 5.1 sound system also includes a 40 gigabyte hard drive device that provides a host of functions, including pausing and rewinding live radio and importing songs from CDs. It’s also designed for full iPod® integration, enabling your iPod play lists to appear on the vehicle’s radio display and use of the steering-wheel-mounted controls.
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For 2011, CTS Sedan and Sport Wagon feature a standard 3.0-litre V6 that’s bristling with advanced features, including
Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing (VVT). These technologies result in a robust 270 horsepower, excellent
fuel efficiency and all the refinement you associate with the Cadillac name. That’s more standard horsepower than the
BMW 3 Series and 5 Series, the Mercedes C-Class and E-Class and the Audi A4 and A6.* And for CTS, it’s just the
beginning. There’s also an available 3.6-litre V6 that shares the standard engine’s cutting-edge engineering and pumps
out a lusty 304 horsepower. As you would expect in a true driver’s car, either of these sophisticated engines can be
paired with your choice of a six-speed manual transmission** or six-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control. |
In the depths of our Canadian winters, poor visibility and slippery surfaces are frequent facts of life. CTS can help
see you through with confidence and style. To help you find your way, there are available Xenon High-Intensity
Discharge (HID) headlights that produce significantly more light than conventional bulbs. It’s combined with an
adaptive forward lighting system that turns the headlight beams as you steer through curves and corners, for even
better visibility. CTS also offers a highly advanced All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system, when on low-traction surfaces, it
automatically redistributes torque to the wheels with grip to help keep you moving safely towards your destination. |
The latest in Cadillac’s renowned V-series, CTS-V doesn’t just push the envelope, it tears it to shreds. This is not just the fastest, most powerful Cadillac in history, it’s the quickest-accelerating, most powerful V8-production sedan in the world. It’s also the first V8-powered production sedan ever to lap the merciless 22.8-kilometre Nürburgring Nordschleife racetrack in under eight minutes, a performance turned in, remarkably enough, by a car fitted with the available automatic transmission and regular production street tires. CTS-V also outperforms on the luxury front, with an elegant yet purposeful interior equipped with a full complement of intelligent amenities. Put it all together, with CTS-V you’ve got a car that prompted the experts at Car and Driver Magazine to write, “Get one while it lasts.”
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Ease into CTS-V’s luxurious cockpit and you find yourself in a very serious driving environment indeed. The steering wheel and shifter can be trimmed in microfibre to help ensure a firm, secure grip, and there are standard sueded inserts in the seating areas to help keep you in place in performance driving. For an even higher level of comfort and support, 14-way power Recaro® heated and ventilated performance seats are available in a package that also includes track-inspired aluminum pedals. Add in luxurious amenities like full-leather seats and a Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround sound system and you have a car that sets new standards for sophistication and excitement alike.
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"...WHERE IT REALLY MATTERS, AS A PERFORMANCE SEDAN, THE CTS-V SOUNDLY SPANKS THE M5. IT'S QUICKER IN A STRAIGHT LINE, HANDLES BETTER, STEERS BETTER, EVEN RIDES BETTER..."
-motortrend.com, may 2009 |
When it comes to numbers, CTS-V simply boggles the mind. Think 556 horsepower. 551 pounds-feet of torque. Zero to 96 km/h in a mere 3.9 seconds. And a Nürburgring lap time of 7 minutes and 59.32 seconds on regular production street tires. Making these impressive statistics possible are some of the most advanced engineering technologies in the automotive industry, like the race-inspired Performance Traction Management system that tailors torque delivery to ensure it matches the available grip, for optimal performance. Also noteworthy: CTS-V’s Magnetic Ride Control®, the world’s fastest-reacting suspension system. It adjusts shock absorber damping up to 1000 times per second so you enjoy razor-sharp handling with a controlled and surprisingly comfortable ride.
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AIR BAGS
CTS is equipped with six air bags, including roof-mounted head curtain side-impact air bags that protect both front and rear occupants. The frontal air bags are dual-depth units that automatically adjust their deployment based on crash severity, seat position and other factors.
CTS has been carefully engineered and equipped to help you stay out of harm’s way. With its logical controls, agile handling and excellent stopping power, CTS helps you avoid dangerous situations whenever possible. Every CTS also comes with an electronic stability control system – known as StabiliTrak – that’s been proven to reduce your risk of a fatal single-vehicle crash by a remarkable 36 percent.* Should a collision be unavoidable, front and rear crush zones and a solid steel safety cage help to direct dangerous energy away from the passenger compartment. CTS also features six standard air bags, along with front-seat safety belt pre-tensioners that pull the belts snug the instant a crash is detected, for improved protection. Your CTS even continues looking after you when the collision is over. If the air bags have deployed, a message is automatically sent to OnStar personnel** who can dispatch emergency services as required.
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