Cadillac CTS 2010
The 2010 release of the Cadillac CTS is more improved in style and engine. The CTS is produced to be a complete luxury. New option package include the Sports Wagon. The CTS sedan has a horsepower of 270 with a 3 litre V6 engine which had replaced the previous model that had a horsepower of 263 with a 3.6 litre six cylinder engine. Six- speed manual transmission is typical in 3.0 CTS sedans. Six- speed automatic transmission is typical in the Sports Wagon and 3.6 CTS sedan. All the models have an option to be purchased for an all wheel drive or rear wheel drive. The CTS- V or Sports Wagon is exemplary in performance. It has horsepower of 556 with a 6.2 litre turbocharged V8 engine. You can opt for an automatic or manual transmission in the sports package. The special feature of the CTS-V is the Magnetic Control Car suspension that handles a capacity to automatically control the car suspension during speed and resistance. Another quality characteristic is the presence of the Performance Traction Management that helps boost performance level in driving.
Safety is assured with features such as airbags in the front, side, and curtain part, anti-lock brake system, antiskid system, tire pressure monitor, wiper activated headlights, and daytime running lights. The CTS sedan also achieved a five-star rating in the crash note with its great percentage to protect passengers during a side impact.
Added convenience of the vehicle includes an automatic climate control, dual front air conditioning, keyless entry, and power operated windows and door. The CTS also perform some disadvantages. The rear is not visible enough and the suspension of the Sports Wagon might be too rigid for some drivers.
The 3.0 CTS sedan runs an average mpg of 18 when driven in the city and a mpg of 27 in the highway. Premium gas should be used for the CTS-V while regular gas is standard in the other CTS models. It was developed to be more economical in fuel consumption.
The CTS sedan has minor irregularities when driven in the road but the CTS- V is solid when it comes to rough roads. Acceleration in all CTS sedan models are average while it is intense in the CTS-V. In overall performance, CTS functions stability and precision in different driving situations especially during the change of direction.
The interior design of the CTS is classy. There is adequate space for passengers to fit in. The seats promote support and are comfortable for long distance travel. The cabin is spacious that can contain long packages or items. The interior condition of CTS-V is outstanding with Recaro branded seats that can be adjusted. The steering wheel is also covered with the finest quality of microfiber. Cadillac CTS is one of the best sellers in the market. It is an alternative sedan chosen by most consumers compared to expensive cars of BMW and Jaguar.
