Cadillac Adds New Touring Package to 2012 CTS Lineup

Components typically reserved for Cadillac’s exclusive and expensive V club are now a bit more accessible to 2012 CTS buyers. Features usually found in V-trim Cadillacs are newly available on 2012 CTS models through a Touring Package.

Available on coupes, sedans and wagons, the CTS Touring Package includes equipment like Recaro seats, suede seat and steering-wheel inserts, high-intensity-discharge headlamps and specific V-themed spoiler and wheels.

Cars.com Reviews the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon

The high-performance Cadillac CTS-V Wagon is virtually in a class of its own — there isn’t a performance station wagon of this caliber in the U.S. Despite the rear hatchback, the CTS-V  Wagon still has the chops to give the venerable BMW M3 a run for its money, according to Cars.com senior editor Joe Wiesenfelder. Its blistering speeds are well-controlled by a dynamic chassis and solid bakes. The V-Series designation also gets you more comfortable seat options and a more precise six-speed manual transmission not found on the regular V-6 model.

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Cars.com Podcast: 2011 Audi A4, Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

Short and very sweet is how we’d describe this week’s podcast. Editors Joe Wiesenfelder, David Thomas and Mike Hanley talk about a luxury sedan they all admire and a supercharged V-8 station wagon they simply lust after.

Why are these two cars so good? Download the podcast to find out.

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Cadillac Launches Black Diamond Edition CTS-V

We’ve seen White Diamond Edition models from General Motors before on the Chevrolet Suburban, but we haven’t seen anything featuring the color black. In spring, we will get a black tri-coat-painted CTS-V sedan, coupe and wagon, which Cadillac is calling the Black Diamond Edition trim.

Like the Suburban, the trim is mainly an appearance package. The black paint is the biggest deal here: there are small aluminum flakes in it that give the car a sparkly look.

In addition to the paint, there are special 19-inch wheels with Brembo brake calipers that are painted yellow.

Cars.com Reviews the 2011 Cadillac CTS, CTS-V Coupe

It’s two, two, two car reviews in one.

Cars.com editor Mike Hanley took on not just the all-new two-door version of Cadillac’s CTS, he also wrangled its more powerful brother, the CTS-V coupe with its 556-horsepower, supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine.

Is it a beast or too refined? You may be surprised at the answer.

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2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon: First Drive

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There’s no logical reason for the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon to exist. It’s a 556-horsepower, supercharged eight-cylinder rear-wheel-drive station wagon with a six-speed manual transmission (optional) for $64,000. Dozens of minivans and crossovers can shuttle you, your family and your groceries around town for significantly less money, but not a single one is anywhere near as heart-pumping as this sports car cleverly disguised as a “practical” family hauler.

The CTS-V Sport Wagon is the third high-performance variant of Cadillac’s well-received midsize car, following the handsome sedan and lust-worthy coupe. This is the stealthy one. Your kids and neighbors don’t expect a wagon to go from zero to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds.

Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Priced at $62,165

As GM prepares the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V wagon for dealer orders, the car finally has a price: $62,165. That’s before an $825 destination fee and a $1,300 gas tax, bringing the starting cost up to $64,290, the same price of the 2011 CTS-V coupe and sedan. So really, it’s just a matter of personal preference at this point.

The CTS-V wagon gets the same 556-horsepower, supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine in the CTS-V sedan and coupe. The wagon is powered by the rear wheels through either a standard six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. It rides on 19-inch aluminum wheels and packs magnetic ride control and Brembo brakes.

Inside, the car comes with heated leather seats, in-dash navigation system with a 40-gigabyte hard drive and a Bose audio system standard. Sapele wood trim, Recaro seats and a suede steering wheel and shifter are optional.

The unique body style is all we can say about what distinguishes the wagon from either of the other two high-performance variants. The hatch gives the CTS-V wagon up to 58 cubic feet of cargo space. That means you can take your dogs to the park in no time.

The CTS-V Wagon is available now for ordering from Cadillac dealerships and should be available for delivery sometime in 2011.

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2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Video

For the 2011 model year, Cadillac’s lineup expands again with the addition of the CTS coupe and 556-horsepower supercharged CTS-V coupe, which we faithfully tested for this video. According to Cars.com editor Mike Hanley, the CTS-V coupe is an impressive car, with a surprisingly quiet powertrain and luxurious cabin. However, the optional automatic transmission robs the car of some power, Hanley says. Overall, Hanley thinks the coupe is a good fit for most high-performance luxury coupe shoppers. Watch the video to find out why.

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Recall Alert: 2009-2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan

General Motors is recalling 20,224 Cadillac CTS and CTS-V sedans from the 2009-2010 model years for failing to conform to federal safety standards, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

In a frontal crash, an unbelted small adult, who is less than 5 feet tall and weighs 110 pounds, in the front passenger seat could be at risk for a leg injury. Obviously, all passengers should always wear their seat belts.

GM will modify or replace the sedan’s glove box and, in some vehicles, the automaker will modify the instrument panel’s magnesium beam. The modifications will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before Oct. 20.

For more information, owners may call Cadillac at 866-982-2339 or NHTSA's vehicle safety hot line at 888-327-4236.

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2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Hits Dealerships Ahead of Schedule

The newest member of the Cadillac family, the 2011 CTS coupe, makes its way to dealerships today. Hundreds of coupes are being shipped across the country nearly a month ahead of schedule.

The CTS coupe is produced at the same factory that makes the CTS sedan and Sport Wagon and the long-in-the-tooth STS sedan.

The coupe has a starting price of $38,165, not including an $825 destination charge. A high-powered V-Series coupe will top out at $62,165. The CTS-V coupe won’t be available for at least a few more weeks until reviews of the car are made available, said Cadillac spokesman Nick Twork.

Besides the long-anticipated CTS-V coupe, Cadillac fans will have to wait till the end of this year for the CTS-V Sport Wagon, which is the brand’s only other scheduled new model.

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