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Summary
The Cadillac CTS delivers all the elements required of a good sports sedan, including rear-wheel drive, strong power, a first-rate automatic transmission with manual shift capability (or an excellent six-speed manual), and a superb ride-handling balance. Its styling is distinctive and its image is still fresh. This is the first smaller American luxury sedan in a long time that can play in the same league as BMW, Audi, Mercedes and Infiniti. For its part, the CTS-V can rip up chunks of poorly laid asphalt with its rear tires. It more than holds its own with the specialty cars from BMW's M division or AMG Mercedes.Reporting from Los Angeles is NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough, with Jeffrey P. Vettraino in Detroit.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Cadillac CTS 2.8 ($30,515); CTS 3.6 ($33,160); CTS-V ($50,675) |
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Engines:
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3.6-liter dohc 24v V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags, front-seat side-impact air bags, curtain-style head protection air bags; ABS, traction control, yaw control |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Stabilitrak electronic stability control |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Lansing, Michigan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Cadillac CTS 3.6L ($33,160) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning; sport front bucket seats with leather seating surfaces; power mirrors; power windows; power locks; tinted glass; passive anti-theft system; tilt wheel; cruise control; remote keyless entry; ABS; traction control; electric rear window defroster; fog lamps; one year OnStar subscription |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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5-speed automatic ($1,200) DVD Navigation System ($2,995) includes XM Satellite Radio with three-month subscription, AM/FM with in-dash 6-disc CD changer, DVD based navigation, RDS, digital signal processing, 8 Bose speakers; 17-inch Wheel Sport Package ($1,640) includes sports suspension, StabiliTrak, P225/50R17 tires, 17-inch machine-finished aluminum wheels, xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps, limited slip differential |
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Destination Charge:
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720 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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39715 |
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Layout:
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rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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255 @ 6200 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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252 @ 3100 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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18/27 |
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Wheelbase:
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113.4 |
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Length/width/height:
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190.1/70.6/56.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.0/60.0 |
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Turning circle:
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35.5 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.9/53.4/42.4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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36.9/53.8/37.0 |
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Cargo volume:
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12.8 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1000 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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independent |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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3694 |
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Tires:
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225/50VR18 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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17.5 |
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| 2006 Cadillac CTS consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |  | | value |  | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | The CAR drives great; looks great; what else would i say..! Navigation system is incredible, great audio and customization, smooth and unlimited power. | | posted by Bruce on Jul 04 2006 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | The comfort, handling, styling, color and improved fuel economy. The car fit for tall drivers and suits smaller drivers as well. Great sound system and it makes you feel good driving it. | | posted by Craig on Mar 21 2007 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Very roomy in the front, plenty of trunk space, handling is OK, very stylish and bold. Seat warmers and easy to handle music is a nice touch Overall a very nice car for the price. | | posted by Stan on Jul 09 2007 | | |
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