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PRICE :

MODEL MSRP RWD MSRP AWD

CTS Sedan 2.0T Standard $46,025 $48,025

CTS Sedan 2.0T Luxury $51,925 $53,925

CTS Sedan 2.0T Performance $58,325 $60,325

CTS Sedan 2.0T Premium $62,725 $64,725

CTS Sedan 3.6 Luxury $54,625 $56,625

CTS Sedan 3.6 Performance $61,025 $63,025

CTS Sedan 3.6 Premium $65,425 $67,425

CTS Sedan Vsport $59,995 N/A

CTS Sedan Vsport Premium $69,995 N/A

It's been a spell since Cadillac has genuinely been able to deliver on the hope of its "Standard of the World" tagline. The athletic ATS sedan comes unopen on the handling front, but it's the polished, well-rounded CTS that really has what it takes to tally - too sometimes top - what the best luxury cars from all corners of the the world tin lav offer...

It all begins with an exterior that's at 1 time elegant too assertive, sophisticated too sporty. Separate but aligned LED running lights inwards the swept-back headlights too lower forepart fascia supply a unique flake of flair, spell a broad grille too elongated hood hint at the sedan's handling capabilities, which were honed on the Germany's challenging Nurburgring course.
The cabin blends a modern pattern with high-quality furnishings, with trim choices including anodized aluminum, carbon fiber too numerous selections of wood. None postulate live qualified yesteryear an "imitation-" prefix - they're the existent deal...

Soft semi-analine leather is available, equally are a broad diversity of upholstery colors. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 conventional musical instrument cluster with a 5.7-inch information hide flanked yesteryear analog gauges is standard, too a 12.3-inch reconfigurable TFT gauge cluster tin lav live spec'd for a to a greater extent than high-tech too customizable experience...

As with all modern Cadillacs, the CTS is fitted with the controversial CUE infotainment system, which is operated through an eight-inch touchscreen interface inwards the view stack along with capacitive-touch controls. Similar to tablet devices, it lets users tap, flick too swipe to command Bluetooth connectivity, amusement too navigation functions spell also providing access to weather condition information, local fuel prices, Pandora network radio too more...

However, the organisation has faced criticism for delayed responses to command inputs, confusing pattern elements too a lack of conventional buttons for frequently-accessed functions. At to the lowest degree a natural vocalism recognition organisation provides an intuitive alternate agency of controlling CUE, allowing users to house hands-free calls, larn inwards navigation destinations too select songs without clunky too cumbersome memorized phrases...

The CTS provides stretch-out infinite for forepart occupants, though it should live noted that the nurture seats too 13.7-cubic-inch torso are slightly little for the class...

EXTERIOR

I found the outgoing CTS a petty discordant, but 2014 brings an elegant to a greater extent than aggressive refresh. GM’s Art too Science theme has matured from “cubism gone wrong” to shapes that period of time too jibe with a larger grille too softer creases. The 5-Series continues to go for elegant too restrained, I notice the XF too A6's pattern a mixture of plain-Jane too snazzy headlamps spell the Infiniti Q5o too Lexus GS are going for flowing elegance...

The demur side profile continues with a uncomplicated grapheme draw of piece of occupation to depict your oculus from forepart to rear. One matter you’ll notice during that eye-movement is the distinct RWD proportions that separate the CTS, E, 5, GS, XF too Q50 from the long-nosed Audi A6 too near-luxury FWD options. Out dorsum the CTS’ rump is a flake less exciting but employs all the latest luxury cues from hidden exhaust tops to lite piped tail lamps. I was hoping Caddy’s fins would live farther resurrected, but the “proto fins” on the XTS are absent. Pity. Obvious from every angle is an attending to construct character absent from before generations with perfect panel gaps too seams...

Structurally, the CTS has jumped send to a stretched version of the Alpha platform the smaller ATS rides on. Thanks to the automotive taffy-pull, the CTS is instantly 2.3 inches longer than a BMW 5-series. However, because of the Alpha roots, the CTS has really shrunk for 2014 yesteryear 3 inches inwards length spell getting 2 inches wider too a 2 inch roof summit reduction...

INTERIOR

GM has proven they are able to create a auto that drives competitively too looks sexy on the outside, but interiors take away hold e'er been a mixed bag. The concluding gen CTS felt equally if it was built with a mixture of custom parts too Chevy hand-me downs. No more. Like the ATS, the Caddy shares petty with the repose of GM’s volume market-rabble. It is difficult to notice error inwards the CTS’s dashboard’s combination of injection molded soft touching on plastics, leather, fake suede, existent wood, carbon fiber too contrasting stitching. Cadillac continues their dedication to shiny touching on buttons on the dash too no luxury sedan would live consummate without a petty gimmicky drama. The CTS’s motorized cupholder lid ties with the XF’s automated air vents for the characteristic most clearly designed to brag about. I’m non certain how long that petty motor volition crank away, but it can’t live whatever less reliable than Jaguar’s theatrical air vents...

Because of the way Cadillac chose to stretch the CTS’ donor platform, cargo too interior infinite aren’t the primary beneficiaries. This agency that nurture legroom really shrinks for 2014 to the smallest entry inwards this segment yesteryear a hair. Trunk volume also drops from a competitive 13.6 cubes to 10.5 which is a 20% reduction compared to the Lexus too BMW too 30% smaller than the Mercedes. The CTS makes upward for some of this with comfortable thrones all the way around too when equipped with the optional 20-way forepart seats the CTS ranks #2 inwards the segment precisely behind BMW’s optional 24-way sport seats inwards comfort. Taller drivers too passengers beware, dropping the CTS’ roof summit made the profile sexier but cuts headroom to the lowest inwards the segment...

There is 1 glaring flaw. The decidedly dowdy base of operations musical instrument cluster is shared with the ATS (pictured above) too the XTS. Our Facebook followers were so put-off yesteryear Caddy’s base of operations dials, the fervor spawned a Vellum Venom Vignette. While the ATS is saddled with the four-dial layout, the CTS too XTS take away hold a savior: the most attractive LCD disco dash available. (My tester was so equipped.) Perhaps it is this dichotomy that is so vexing most the base of operations CTS models. If yous don’t fork over plenty cash, you’ll constantly live reminded that yous couldn’t afford the Cadillac of displays...

The 12.3-inch cluster offers the driver to a greater extent than customization than yous fill upward notice inwards whatever other full-LCD cluster. Unlike the Jaguar too Land Rover screens that precisely replicate analogue gauges, yous tin lav select from several unlike views depending on whether yous experience similar analogue dials or digital information too the amount of information overload yous prefer. (Check out the gallery.) My preferred layout contained a high res navigation map, digital speedo, fuel status, attain to empty, average fuel economy, good organisation information with album fine art too runway information too the speed-limit on the route I was traveling on...

SPECIFICATION

► Make:2014
► Model:Cadillac CTS
► price:$45100
► Engine:inline-4
► Horsepower @ RPM:272 @ 5500
► Torque @ RPM:295 @ 1700
► Displacement:2.0 L
► 0-60 time:6.1 sec.
► Top Speed:155 mph

PERFORMANCE

The novel Cadillac Twin-Turbo V-6 too eight-speed automatic transmission combination leads the CTS sedan’s powertrain lineup inwards the novel CTS Vsport. It is the root twin-turbocharged engine ever offered yesteryear Cadillac too is the brand’s root eight-speed automatic.

The CTS Vsport also features:

► 18-inch aluminum wheels with Pirelli summer-only performance tires (19-inch wheels with all-season tires are available)
► Sport-tuned time out with enhanced outflow rates too stabilizer bars
► One-inch-wider nurture wheels with P275/35R18 tires
► A quicker steering ratio with sport-tuned steering efforts too response
► Brembo disc brakes with aluminum calipers too available high-performance brake pads
► Heavy-duty runway cooling package
► Driver-selectable runway style with specific steering charge per unit of measurement too Magnetic Ride Control calibrations for greater runway performance
► Electronic limited-slip differential that enhances capability on the runway – including optimal acceleration out of turns.

The Cadillac Twin-Turbo is SAE-certified at 420 horsepower (313 kW) too 430 lb.-ft. of torque (583 Nm), making it the most power-dense six-cylinder engine inwards the segment. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 duet of smaller turbochargers helps supply to a greater extent than immediate powerfulness on demand, with precisely about xc per centum of peak torque available from 2,500 rpm to 5,500 rpm. That gives the engine a broad torque bend that customers volition experience equally strong, willing powerfulness inwards almost all driving conditions – too helps the CTS Vsport attain lx mph inwards an estimated 4.6 seconds...

The 2014 CTS is also available with a naturally aspirated 3.6L V-6 rated at an estimated 321 horsepower too also matched with the novel paddle-shift eight-speed automatic inwards rear-wheel-drive models (or six-speed automatic with all-wheel drive; too a 2.0L turbocharged engine rated at an estimated 272 horsepower too paired with a six-speed automatic...

Cadillac’s new, paddle-shift eight-speed offers efficiency too performance advantages over a six-speed transmission, including 1.5-percent greater fuel economy...

Excellent power-to-weight ratios too racetrack-honed time out geometries established with the evolution of the ATS enabled engineers to advance CTS’s performance with greater feelings of feedback, command too response. The comparatively depression curb weight helps create the most of the driving experience yesteryear allowing the utilization of lighter-weight chassis components, which reduces unsprung weight to enable to a greater extent than precise handling without compromising ride quality...

The CTS sedan’s depression volume too optimal brake sizes are expected to give it braking performance that is with the best inwards the segment, with touchstone Brembo brakes...

Suspension too driver command highlights also include:

► Multi-link MacPherson strut forepart time out with a double-pivot design
► Five-link independent nurture suspension
► Available all-wheel-drive
► Premium electric, variable-assist powerfulness steering gear from ZF Steering Systems
► Available Magnetic Ride Control real-time damping system
► Choice of 17-, 18- too 19-inch aluminum wheels.

A number of aluminum components are used with the time out system, spell the nurture time out is generally steel. That helps offset the weight of the engine too transmission at the forepart of the vehicle, helping the CTS deliver its near-perfect weight residual too reducing dissonance too vibration.

ACCELERATION

The 2.0T is the 270 horsepower engine yous know too dear from the ATS, except instantly it has a considerable amount to a greater extent than torque, similar 50 pound feet. My Timex donkey timer gave me a 0-to-60 fourth dimension of most 5.5 seconds, but patch official numbers position that closer to half-dozen seconds...

For the Vsport, Cadillac throws inwards its all new, 3.6 liter, straight injection, twin-turbo V6 with 420 horsepower. This is a quick car. It's non CTS-V levels of fast, but it is BMW 550i levels of fast. It's a responsive engine, with swell punch inwards the mid-range too petty discernable turbo lag...

The powerfulness of the Vsport is mighty impressive, but my coin would go to the 2.0T. It's meliorate than you'd await too is definitely the hugger-mugger sauce inwards the CTS recipe. Though it is the base of operations engine, which I guess makes it less of a hugger-mugger sauce too to a greater extent than similar a tasty bottle of 3 cheese marinara...

HANDLING

Everything yous similar most the ATS is precisely equally expert or meliorate inwards the CTS. The handling hither is most the same, which is no little achievement since the ATS is a fun petty car. The CTS is a fun midsize car. Steering is also straight too nicely weighted, with plenty feedback to permit yous know that yous aren't navigating a yacht....

COMFORT & QUALITY

The 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan is much longer than the four-door it replaces, too for expert reason. The previous-gen CTS was a "tweener," a auto balanced betwixt compact too mid-size interior space. No more: the novel CTS is a head-on competitor for the likes of the 5-Series, E-Class, A6, too XF...

By the numbers, the 2014 CTS measures 4.1 inches longer this year, at 195.5 inches from grille to taillamps. Its wheelbase has soaked upward 1.1 of those inches, at 114.6 inches. The roofline's lower yesteryear an inch, to 57.2 inches...

The rearranged interior infinite doesn't alteration forepart rider room yesteryear much. The CTS has comfortable knee articulation too caput room--at least, without the sunroof that's certain to live a pop option. We've driven examples with Cadillac's fantastic novel 20-way adjustable seats; similar the buckets inwards the ATS, too fifty-fifty the Chevy Malibu, they're formed with existent attention to upper-back back upward without giving inwards to the firm-is-best philosophy...

The dorsum spot is meliorate than it was, but it's non palatial similar the nurture bench inwards an E-Class. The cushion's mounted low--and so is the repose of the car. Climbing inwards too out isn't simple, fifty-fifty though the door cuts are larger than the puny ones inwards the previous CTS sedan. The depression roofline requires a duck, too 1 time you're in, the cushion summit volition go out most adults with less under-leg support, too less knee articulation too caput room, than inwards the Benz or BMW. It's real Jaguar-like, inwards fact--a witting alternative to split upward the deviation betwixt a sleek roofline too a genuinely large dorsum seat...

While you're planning a long golf game weekend, know equally good that the trunk's on the slim side, too. It's 13.7 cubic feet, adequate inwards the luxury realm, but nowhere close the cubes offered upward yesteryear a Passat or a Taurus...

Quality is a subjective term, but we've been impressed yesteryear the fit too complete on Cadillac's ATS too now, inwards this CTS sedan, too. The cars we've driven so far take away hold been pre-production prototypes, with production-ready finish. Cadillac's treatments are to a greater extent than glamorous than the woods too metals inwards an E-Class or a 5-Series; the combination of those big, brilliant screens too glossy forest finishes contrast sharply with the softer tones inwards a BMW or a Benz, inwards the correct way...

Managing dissonance within the CTS has go a science. GM actively modifies the noises that larn inwards the CTS' cabin, piping inwards the exact opposite frequency of those it wants to eliminate, cancelling them out. It helps the four-cylinder the most; it's non equally purely happy at high engine speeds equally BMW's turbo four. On the CTS' twin-turbo six, some engine noises from ahead of the firewall are piped into the cabin, doubling the intensity of expert sounds. Before yous start a complaint letter, know that BMW does the same play a joke on inwards some models. If yous attention most authenticity, it's an issue; if yous attention to a greater extent than most cutting weight too boosting performance equally a result, dissonance cancellation is a cool solution made possible yesteryear quickly advancing technology...

SUSPENSION & BRAKE

The CTS’ time out organisation is far to a greater extent than advanced than nosotros had expected. The chief goal of GM engineers was to maintain the suspension’s weight equally depression equally possible via the utilization of aluminum on the forepart too steel ion the rear...

Up front, the CTS receives a multi-link MacPherson Strut organisation that has a double-pivot design. Out back, the CTS has a five-link independent setup. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 ZF Steering Systems-built electric, variable-assist steering gear helps maintain the luxury sedan equally agile equally possible. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 laid of 17-inch rims are standard, spell 18- too 19-inch rims are available equally options. Also optional on the CTS is a Magnetic Ride Control with real-time damping organisation too all-wheel drive...

If yous opt for the CTS Vsport, yous larn eighteen inch wheels with pasty high-performance Pirelli tires, quick-ratio steering, Brembo disc brakes with aluminum calipers, “Track Mode” with steering charge per unit of measurement too Magnetic Ride Control calibrations too an electronic limited-slip differential..

DRIVETRAIN

Unfortunately, the root matter you’ll notice out on the route is the coarse good from nether the hood. GM’s 2.0L engine is no less refined than BMW or Mercedes’ four-bangers, but the deviation is yous tin lav hear the engine inwards the CTS. In fact, based on the overall quietness of the cabin (a competitive 67 dB at 50 MPH), I tin lav alone conclude that Cadillac designed the engine to live heard. I don’t hear hearing the 3.6L V6, but most luxury shoppers would prefer non to live reminded they chose the rational engine every fourth dimension they larn on the freeway. On the brilliant side, because GM does non offering start/stop tech, shoppers are spared the inelegant starts too stops that characterize 528i urban center driving...

While I’m picking nits, the 6-speed found inwards the 2.0T too most 3.6 models lacks the ratio spread too shift smoothness of the ZF 8-speed automatic found inwards most of the competition. While I prefer GMs 6-speed to the somewhat lazy 7-speed automatic inwards the Mercedes E-Class, the rumored 8-speed can’t come upward before long enough. The 8-speed used inwards the V-Sport (optional on the 3.6L) solves the ratio too marketing issue, but the Aisin unit of measurement feels precisely equally up-shift happy too down-shift reluctant equally it does inwards the Lexus LS 460. As a outcome when yous utilization the shift paddles, your actions experience to a greater extent than similar suggestions than commands...

ENGINE

The touchstone engine inwards the 2.0T model (base cost $46,025 including $925 destination) is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (pictured above). The powerplant is shared with the smaller ATS sedan, but for duty inwards the slightly heavier CTS, it has been tuned to supply an additional 35 pound-feet of torque, bringing its rating to 272 horsepower at 5,500 rpm too 295 pound-feet from 1,700-5,000 rpm. Consumers volition live offered the 2.0T with either rear- or all-wheel drive, but both drivelines volition live mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Thanks to potent torque off the line, this touchstone model volition run 0-60 inwards precisely over half-dozen seconds...

Those seeking a flake to a greater extent than powerfulness volition probable opt for the 3.6 model, a badge that hints at its naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 (pictured below), The half-dozen is also offered inwards the ATS, where it develops an identical 321 horsepower at 6,800 rpm too 275 pound-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm. Cadillac mates the engine to an eight-speed automatic inwards the rear-wheel-drive model, but the all-wheel-drive version retains the six-speed automatic similar the 2.0-liter. The V6 volition hitting the 60-mph benchmark inwards most half-dozen seconds flat...

The range-topping Vsport (base cost $59,995 including destination) receives Cadillac's all-new twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter V6 that pumps out 420 horsepower at 5,750 rpm too 430 pound-feet of torque at 3,500 rpm. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic too is alone sold equally a rear-wheel-drive model. The Vsport is exceptionally quick; await a 0-60 fourth dimension of most 4.5 seconds...

So the novel CTS volition offering 3 engines, ii transmissions too ii drivelines that tin lav live mixed too matched to create half-dozen powertrain combinations that tin lav grip all weather condition conditions too maintain enthusiasts beaming - Cadillac has covered the bases mechanically...

TECHNOLOGY & SAFETY

The CTS sedan seamlessly blends comfort, convenience too security technologies with the interior’s hand-crafted appointments too flowing design. Active security features supply alerts too intervene when necessary to assist avoid crashes...

At the center of the car’s intuitive technologies is CUE, Cadillac’s infotainment organisation that uses smartphone- too tablet-influenced controls too commands to access information too amusement data. An eight-inch, high-resolution color touching on hide with haptic feedback allows users to swipe too drag preferences. Bluetooth connectivity with natural vocalism recognition is touchstone with CUE, along with USB too SD card ports...

An available 12.3-inch high-resolution, configurable LCD musical instrument cluster display complements the CUE display too supports the active security features. It offers drivers iv layouts – from basic to performance-oriented – each delivering bold, crisp graphics tailored to the degree of vehicle information desired. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 full-color, configurable head-up display is also available...

CTS technologies also include:

► Cadillac’s root 20-way adjustable forepart seats

► Motorized loving cup holder lid inwards the view console

► Heated too ventilated forepart seats too heated steering wheel

► Electronically locking glove box

► Electronic commons brake

► Adaptive remote start characteristic that also activates the climate command system

► Standard Bose eleven-speaker good organisation too available Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound organisation with thirteen speakers.

The novel CTS sedan offers Automatic Parking Assist, which enables the auto to commons itself inwards parallel spaces. It uses ultrasonic sensors to locate a suitable infinite too maneuver the auto into the space, with the driver alone required to engage contrary too apply the accelerator too brake pedals. Ultrasonic nurture commons assist is standard...

Ultrasonic sensors, equally good equally radar too cameras, back upward the CTS’s advanced security features to assist forestall crashes. Among the most sophisticated is Fr ont too Rear Automatic Braking , which relies on short-range radar engineering too ultrasonic sensors to assist the driver forestall forepart too nurture low-speed collisions via a progression of alerts that extend to consummate braking, if necessary...

A Driver Awareness Package includes Cadillac’s patented Safety Alert Seat technology. It uses vibrating pulses inwards the driver’s spot to alarm the driver to an imminent collision or to vehicles inwards the car’s blind spot. The spot vibrates on the left or correct side, or both sides simultaneously, depending on the direction of the risk...

GM’s root application of automatic security belt tightening is offered inwards the novel CTS. It automatically takes slack out of the security belts when buckled too offers real-time, active adjustments during driving to ensure optimal tension too comfort. Additional available security features include:

► Full Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control

► Panic Brake Assist

► Forward Collision Alert

► Automatic Collision Preparation (with brake prefill)

► Lane Departure Warning

► Side Blind Zone Alert

► Rear Cross Traffic Alert

► Rear Vision Camera With Dynamic Guidelines

► Adaptive Forward Lighting

► Active pedestrian protection organisation (in global regions where required).

The novel CTS sedan also features 10 touchstone air bags, including front-passenger dual-stage low-risk deployment, which makes the most of the air handbag trajectory too inflation charge per unit of measurement based on the occupant’s size, spot too severity of the crash...

Additionally, OnStar is touchstone for 1 year. It tin lav utilization GPS too cellular telephone engineering to automatically telephone telephone for assist inwards the lawsuit of a crash. OnStar service also includes myCadillac too OnStar myCadillac mobile apps, whichoffer vehicle information, controls too OnStar services via the customer’s iPhone or Android smart phone...

Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto create since 1902. In recent years, Cadillac has engineered a historic renaissance led yesteryear artful engineering scientific discipline too advanced technology.

FEATURES

Cadillac has positioned the novel 2014 CTS sedan equally to a greater extent than of a straight competitor to the mid-size High German luxury sedans, too it's equipping the four-door with features that outpoint most of that transatlantic crowd. The novel CTS volition start from $46,025 including the $925 destination fee; the 420-horsepower, twin-turbo V-6 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport volition start from $59,995...

By way of comparison, the CTS' $46,025 base of operations cost is $1,800 lower than the 2013 5-Series Sedan's; $5,875 lower than the 2013 E-Class Sedan's; too $3,825 to a greater extent than than the 2013 A6 Sedan's starting price...

All CTS sedans volition live sold inwards 1 of 3 trim levels--Luxury, Performance, too Premium--and each 1 volition come upward with touchstone automatic climate control; AM/FM/XM/CD audio; Bluetooth with good streaming; too powerfulness windows, locks, too mirrors...

At the view of the CTS' infotainment organisation volition live the most recent version of CUE, the touchscreen-enabled infotainment organisation that uses haptic feedback too proximity sensors to assist users cruise through its menus too functionality. It's a dazzling-looking organisation with some of the common downfalls mutual to MyLincoln Touch too other touchscreen too voice-activated systems: it looks quite dramatic but vocalism recognition tin lav live spotty, too it tin lav live cumbersome to swipe too tap through functions that formerly lived inwards a unmarried button. CUE's beautiful 8.0-inch view hide is paired with a smaller hide inset betwixt the gauges; on some CTS sedans, the entire gauge display is swapped out for a 12.3-inch hide that morphs its aspect equally it cycles through driving modes, from comfort to sport...

A navigation organisation that integrates with CUE is an alternative on base of operations CTS sedans. Other fundamental features include a head-up display; parking assist, which steers the auto into parallel spots spell the driver keeps a human foot on the pedals; ambient LED lighting; Bose Centerpoint audio; heated too ventilated forepart seats with upward to 20-way adjustment; remote start; too a cupholder with a power-operated cover. Forget what the GPS says--that's the signal you've arrived. ..

PRICE SPECS

Like its midsize sport-luxury rivals, pricing for the 2014 Cadillac CTS lineup spans a fairly broad but real competitive attain that yet starts around $40,000 for the carryover Coupe too Sport Wagon too runs to roughly $65,000 for the CTS-V Coupe/Sedan/Wagon powerfulness trio. With its novel emphasis on raising image, the redesigned CTS Sedan moves the window upward a small-scale notch...

The standard-spec 2.0-liter Turbo variant opens precisely over $46,000 too the CTS Vsport Premium commences a few dollars shy of $70K – although the touchstone Vsport brings the same performance for $10,000 less. Historically, the baseline CTS models take away hold retained slightly less value over fourth dimension than their BMW 5 Series too Mercedes-Benz E-Class rivals, but the novel CTS Sedan could contrary that trend. CTS-V models are expected to maintain residuals slightly below those of the BMW M5 too Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG but slightly higher upward those of the Audi S6....

FUEL CONSUMPTION

The novel Cadillac CTS sedan volition larn meliorate gas mileage this year, cheers to a newly adopted eight-speed automatic too cheers to the improver of a novel turbocharged four-cylinder engine...

That base of operations four-cylinder is shared with Cadillac's ATS, too here, it's rated at 272 horsepower--what a top-flight CTS made precisely a few years ago. In the rear-wheel-drive version of the 2014 CTS sedan, the 2.0-liter turbo iv earns EPA ratings of twenty miles per gallon city, xxx miles per gallon highway, too 23 mpg combined. Adding optional all-wheel drive drops those numbers to 19/28 mpg, or 22 mpg combined. Both of these versions are outfitted with the six-speed automatic...

GM's workhorse, its 3.6-liter V-6, has a house inwards the mid-line CTS sedan. Rated at 321 horsepower too 275 pound-feet of torque, it earns an estimated 19/28 mpg with rear-wheel drive too the eight-speed automatic, or 18/26 mpg, or 21 mpg combined, with all-wheel drive too the six-speed automatic...

At the pinnacle of the CTS lineup--for now, at least--there's the Vsport, fitted with GM's novel twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6, too expert for 420 horsepower too 430 pound-feet of torque. It's rear-drive only, paddle-shifted eight-speed automatic only, too rates 17/25 mpg inwards preliminary gas-mileage tests...

Active grille shutters are 1 of the many gas-saving technologies that take away hold made their way into the CTS sedan, but there's no hybrid version inwards the works--though Cadillac has said it's mulling a diesel fuel powertrain for some models it sells abroad..

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