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cadillac cts sport sedan for leasects sport sedan The Cadillac CTS will be a top-luxury sedans. But to fight against a German competition (to name it) formidable and well established in people's minds, it must offer a different view of the sedan "premium". While at the SEMA Show, and pending any Cadillac CTS-V, General Motors introduced the concept of "CTS Sport". If the engine is the same V6 developing 304 horsepower that is available on production models, the Cadillac CTS Sport plays against the map of the sporty look and offbeat. So the menu, there are front and back lined with carbon fiber and a changing kit hood, trunk, headlights and exhaust. Brakes "high performance" and 20-inch wheels complete the look out. The interior meanwhile offers storm doors and carbon seats have been swapped for Recaro bucket.
Now that Cadillac has found its new signature style, do not disrupt the work of designers. The new CTS is evolving so subtly, without her slender figure in the manner of a cut is fully reviewed. We thus find the futuristic look of the CTS and the first concept Evoq, whose athletic style is enhanced by more harmonious lines: More than a hint of sweetness, everything is now rough-hewn, the optical vertical (directional) to shield , to the huge grille and mirrors cut fries profiles. The new CTS is aggressive at will, it was daring. Closer to a Japanese as a European, the silhouette of the CTS offers a perfect compromise between strength and finesse: the slim waistline and broad wings are betting in value over the side windows and a sloping roofline lowered (without compromising livability). The aerodynamic advantage of the latest technology: the roof panels are associated with high precision laser, the windshield has no visible joints and trunk panels and door joints benefit from optimized for better control of sources of noise. Ersatz Germano-Nippon What about the interior of the Cadillac? The proper term is: amazing! Finished materials of low quality the first CTS, the interior is the best and now combines the quintessence models "V-Series" in the new Cadillac style. The first words that come to mind are: "comfort, elegance, sport and technology", as good as we had really come to associate so far in Cadillac, let alone US past productions, the latest import of which was the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger. Luxury is everywhere in the cockpit, it feels like a Lexus, a BMW or a Mercedes, both in terms of precision adjustments, quality finishes, at the level of sophistication of the materials. We are surprised by the impression of modernity that emerges, especially with carbon inserts (coupled with a bright border) around the cabin, or GPS retractable screen that sits atop the center console color aluminum. The dashboard covered with a new texture foamed plastic exudes quality and shows at least as pleasant to the touch than leather (Ms. Bardot is going to be happy). Evidenced by the apparent stitching, the top section, just as the door trim, were cut and sewn by hand by skilled craftsmen. At the front, the driver benefits from the excellent seating comfort and good interior space (except for the right knee), but the ergonomics is marred by the large number of controls in the center console. At the rear, if passengers are taking advantage of the widening of lanes (shoulder width increases to 1427 mm) and double sunroof from the SRX, they are still a little less leg room and height than the competition. The trunk is also among the smallest with a capacity of 373 dm3. Engine / transmission The changes are also found under the hood, the old 3.2-liter six-cylinder of the old CTS is replaced by more modern engines with direct injection gasoline: a V6 - 2.8 liter 211 bhp that we have not had the opportunity to learn and a V6 - 3.6 liter that we had already tried on the STS, but now sees its power increased to 311 hp with direct injection. A revolution on this side of the Atlantic, allowing Cadillac to reduce the gap with the EU, more flexible but less intensive and polluting. Indeed, the new V6 - 3.6 liter 15% more power, more torque 8%, 3% more fuel efficient and 25% more green in cold hydrocarbon emissions than its predecessor. Concretely, this means offering a more sporty than the competition. The metallic sound is quite quiet but is very pleasant as you climb the towers, and the performances are first rate, despite the heavy weight of the car (1798 kg). 0 to 100 km / h is done in 6.3 seconds and top speed is limited to 249 km / h. Fuel consumption is in the standard with 12 liters / 100 km combined cycle. Impressions aside, we regret the lack of progressivity of the accelerator and the slight latency of the gearbox six-speed automatic. The flexibility is great but the competition is much better in terms of dynamism: DSG, 7G-tronic, Multitronic. A 6-speed manual transmission is also available. On the road It is in the behavior we expect this new CTS to turn. Well, it's still a surprise, even in the absence of the adaptive damping "Magnetic Ride Control", the car is well suspended. The suspensions are optimized for our roads distill a satisfactory comfort without compromising the dynamic qualities, close to our European references. The CTS gets directly to his advantage the crossbar superior team model high-performance CTS-V. The rigidity of the front suspension and strengthened, reduced body roll and increase steering precision. If our test model emphasizes sportiness with its propulsion mode, it does not mean ignore the safety and includes an automatic level control that limits the movement of cash. For added security, you can opt for the optional all-wheel drive version, which will eliminate the slight tendency to oversteer by transferring if necessary up to 100% torque to the front wheels. A limited slip differential is also standard. While we are in safety, CTS integrates Brake Assist helpful to stop the 1798 kg of the vehicle, and a device for pedestrian protection similar to that used by the Citroen C6, which raises the hood of some centimeters to absorb shock and reduce contact with the rigid elements such as the engine, in a collision with a vehicle traveling between 27 and 45 km / h. Conclusion After a difficult period, Cadillac begins to regain his laurels. The CTS 2002 has finally signed the return of the big American sedan both distinguished and sporty. Today, the manufacturer maintains its exoticism, but adapts its vehicles to our roads. The new CTS combines an extraordinary look at a plush interior, the powertrains modern and versatile platform. At 321auto, we were unanimously impressed. In this large sedan segment, the proportion of petrol engines in Europe does not exceed 25%. Fortunately, a Diesel will arrive in 2009 to enable the American manufacturer to return finally to the world elite. To convince you, know that the new CTS was named "Car of the Year" by our colleagues at Motor Trend. The competitive rates are the icing on the cake. Available from ˆ 46 990, the Cadillac CTS is the family sedan that makes you want to be old. Competition: Volvo S80, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Mercedes E-Class, Lexus GS would review its interest rates down. |
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