Topic: 2008 Cadillac CTS (full pics)

[Snowman]

Just imagine if they offered a 300 HP version for $45k. 255HP is nice but lacking considering there are +/-270 HP Japanese mainstream family sedans running around out there.

"Real news comes in the way of a high-output version of the same 3.6-liter V6. It uses direct injection to help deliver 300 hp and 270 pound-feet of torque. Those may be V8-like numbers, but given that four of its competitors already offer at least 300 horses, the CTS is just keeping up."  we have a winner!

This is now near the top of my “if I were to get a new car it would be this one” list. Well done GM.

[The Mighty Duck]

Love it, love it, love it!  Very nice progression of the design, and as said, the interior is very fine.  Glad to see they've bumped power up to a round 300 (available) now.  With the G35 and IS350 already there, it needed the boost.

The big question: will they offer it in V trim with AWD?  And with the CTS now offering a 300hp mill, will they fit the Z06 engine in the V (as rumored?).  That would truly be a -worthy car!

[Benhaze]

Though I also applaud GM update of the CTS, the exterior is only ok for me. Don't like the front that doesn't flow with the rest of the car: too low with some awkward downward angle from the 1/4 front view. Nice interior at last!

I really wouldn't drool over the possibility of Z06 engine in the CTS. The current CTS-V has significant concerns reported by several magazine long-term tests and GM has allegedly not completely addressed the CTS-V drivelines issues. Fitting the Z06 engine would just make it worse.

[Bullet Blue]

I really wouldn't drool over the possibility of Z06 engine in the CTS. The current CTS-V has significant concerns reported by several magazine long-term tests and GM has allegedly not completely addressed the CTS-V drivelines issues. Fitting the Z06 engine would just make it worse.

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/29/video-cadillac-cts-v-in-throws-of-death-nsfw/

[Wolfe]

Though I also applaud GM update of the CTS, the exterior is only ok for me. Don't like the front that doesn't flow with the rest of the car: too low with some awkward downward angle from the 1/4 front view. Nice interior at last!

I really wouldn't drool over the possibility of Z06 engine in the CTS. The current CTS-V has significant concerns reported by several magazine long-term tests and GM has allegedly not completely addressed the CTS-V drivelines issues. Fitting the Z06 engine would just make it worse.

The hood seems to slope quite a bit from the A-pillar to the grille. That looks a bit too economy carish (at least in pictures) for me to cheer too much. The lower section of the grille accentuates this. I want to see this car "in the sheetmetal" before passing judgment. I like the interior and 300hp sounds great to me .

By driveline issues do you mean the failing differential, which I have also read about? IIRC I read that there were a couple of aftermarket companies that were selling parts to remedy this.

[DriverJeff]

Just imagine if they offered a 300 HP version for $45k. 255HP is nice but lacking considering there are +/-270 HP Japanese mainstream family sedans running around out there.

"Real news comes in the way of a high-output version of the same 3.6-liter V6. It uses direct injection to help deliver 300 hp and 270 pound-feet of torque. Those may be V8-like numbers, but given that four of its competitors already offer at least 300 horses, the CTS is just keeping up."  we have a winner!

This is now near the top of my “if I were to get a new car it would be this one” list. Well done GM.

Ah... but Snowpants, will that engine be available with anything other than a slushbox transmission?  The base model CTS now has the stickshift, but if I recall correctly, the bigger-engine one (V-model notwithstanding) does not. 

2 years from now, a CTS w/ 300, a stick shift and GM's massive discounts could make for a really good value. 

[safristi]

"2007 MINING DISASTER"........Snowballs deserts Subaru.........Company GOES UNDER.................ground

[Ex-airbalancer]

Just imagine if they offered a 300 HP version for $45k. 255HP is nice but lacking considering there are +/-270 HP Japanese mainstream family sedans running around out there.

"Real news comes in the way of a high-output version of the same 3.6-liter V6. It uses direct injection to help deliver 300 hp and 270 pound-feet of torque. Those may be V8-like numbers, but given that four of its competitors already offer at least 300 horses, the CTS is just keeping up."  we have a winner!

This is now near the top of my “if I were to get a new car it would be this one” list. Well done GM.

Ah... but Snowpants, will that engine be available with anything other than a slushbox transmission?  The base model CTS now has the stickshift, but if I recall correctly, the bigger-engine one (V-model notwithstanding) does not. 

2 years from now, a CTS w/ 300, a stick shift and GM's massive discounts could make for a really good value. 

On GM Canadian website it shows a 6 mt
Once thing about the Caddy improvements is it is alot easier to find a Caddy dealership in smaller towns
Port Hope has a Caddy dealer in a town of 15,000 which is only 10 km from Cobourg
Close BMW dealer is 80 km away

[safristi]

  PROXIMITY =PROPINQUITY.......................

[cozmos]

So when are they making the wagon Variant? It would look alot like the Saturn Aura, only the sad part is the Saturn looks BETTER!

[Benhaze]

By driveline issues do you mean the failing differential, which I have also read about? IIRC I read that there were a couple of aftermarket companies that were selling parts to remedy this.

Yes. I also read about a loud clunk issue under heavy acceleration that may be caused by the rear bushings.

[The Mighty Duck]

*twitches*

[safristi]

Hey I could see a CADDY _in _my _SHACK..............I could GOPHER ONE..c'mon 6/49....six holes score 49.....hey Spackler
 water those GREENS will ya....

[Leviathan]

Hey I could see a CADDY _in _my _SHACK..............I could GOPHER ONE..c'mon 6/49....six holes score 49.....hey Spackler
 water those GREENS will ya....

Cinderella story? 

[safristi]

HUH?? U nuckin' Futz BOY....

[Leviathan]

HUH?? U nuckin' Futz BOY....

Hmm, lemme check... You may be right, man, but on my death bed I will receive total consiousness. So I got that goin' for me, which is nice.   

[safristi]

your unconsciably polite....................fer a bed wetter.....let us know wot unfolds
on the CTS as U pass into the Cobo Hall of SHAME......

[auto_enthusiast]

I really wouldn't drool over the possibility of Z06 engine in the CTS. The current CTS-V has significant concerns reported by several magazine long-term tests and GM has allegedly not completely addressed the CTS-V drivelines issues. Fitting the Z06 engine would just make it worse.

They may not go the Z06 engine, they may go with a *supercharged* Z06 engine!

http://www.motortrend.com/av/future/112_0612_cadillac_cts_v

[bobby]

I love the way this car looks inside and out...  interior looks very Acura'ish... maybe it'll be time to replace the Elantra soon 

[Mitlov]

I'm confused about the complaints about the rear door.  I'm looking at the profile of rear doors on the 3-series and the new C-Class, and they don't appear to offer significantly more head clearance.  I think it just looks like more because of the curved line of the door (instead of the straight line.

http://www.netcarshow.com/cadillac/2008-cts/800x600/wallpaper_08.htm

http://www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/2008-c-class/800x600/wallpaper_45.htm

http://www.netcarshow.com/bmw/2006-330i/800x600/wallpaper_0e.htm

That metal V on the seat sure seems like a bad idea, though.  I think it would drive me nuts on a long drive.  Aren't Caddys supposed to be comfortable?