The CTS is a mid size entry level luxury car made by General Motors for the Cadillac brand. It was introduced as the replacement for the Cadillac Catera in 2003. Designed by Wayne Cherry, the CTS uses edgy styling that Cadillac calls "Art and Science", which was first seen on the Evoq concept car. The CTS is credited with rejuvenating the Cadillac brand, and possibly saving it from extinction, as Cadillac sales fell in favor of imported luxury brands such as Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. Although Cadillac tried to capture a younger buyer base in the 1990s, the CTS was the first of these new models that was successful as Cadillac's other attempts at luring in younger buyers, such as the Catera and Allante, were unsuccessful.
Mechanical Features
Transmission
- 6-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive
Steering
- Power Rack and Pinion Steering
- Tilt Steering Column
- Telescopic Steering Column
Suspension
- Independent Front Suspension With Coil Springs, and Shock Absorbers
- Independent Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
- Front Stabilizer Bar
Electrical
- Rear Seat Power Outlet
- Battery
- Battery Saver
- Delayed Power Retention
- Front Power Outlet
Comfort & Convenience
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
- Equalizer
- Radio Data System
- AM/FM Radio With Bose(R) Sound Systems and 8 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; XM(R) Satellite Radio
- In-Glass Radio Antenna
- OnStar(R) Telematics System With 12 Months Directions and Connections Plan Includes Navigation, Automatic Collision Notification, Concierge Services, Emergency Response, Personal Calling, Remote Unlocking, Roadside Assistance, Security System Notification, Stolen Vehicle Tracking and Vehicle Diagnostics
- OnStar(R) Personal Calling Hands-Free Telephone
- Telephone Antenna
- Subwoofer
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Automatic Climate Control
- Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
- Interior Pollen Filter
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
- Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Cargo Area
- Rear Carpeted Floor Mats
- Front Carpeted Floor Mats
- Leather Steering Wheel
Braking & Traction
Braking & Traction
- 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
- Front Power Disc and Rear Power Disc Brakes
- All-Speed Traction Control Controlled By ABS and Engine Management
- StabiliTrak(R) Vehicle Stability Control System
Seating & Storage
Seats
- Rear Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest
- Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests
- Rear Seat Pass Through
- Leatherette Seats
- Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total
Storage
- Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
- Cargo Area Tiedown Hooks
- 2 Front and 2 Rear; 4 Cupholders Total
- Front Door Mounted Storage
- Lockable Glovebox
- Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets
- Cargo Net
Instrumentation & Lighting
Instrumentation
- Analog Clock
- Cruise Control
- Oil Pressure Gauge
- Voice Activated Controls For Phone
- Exterior Temperature Gauge
- Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For HVAC, Audio and Cruise Control
- Tachometer
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Trip Computer
- Service Interval Indicator
- Interior Temperature Gauge
Interior Lighting
- Illuminated Entry
- Trunk Light
- Delayed Courtesy Light
- Front Dual Reading Lights
Exterior Lighting
- Halogen Headlights
- Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights
- Daytime Running Lights
- Automatic Headlights With Automatic On and Dusk Sensor
- Perimeter Lighting
Instrumentation & Lighting
Instrumentation
- Analog Clock
- Cruise Control
- Oil Pressure Gauge
- Voice Activated Controls For Phone
- Exterior Temperature Gauge
- Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For HVAC, Audio and Cruise Control
- Tachometer
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Trip Computer
- Service Interval Indicator
- Interior Temperature Gauge
Interior Lighting
- Illuminated Entry
- Trunk Light
- Delayed Courtesy Light
- Front Dual Reading Lights
Exterior Lighting
- Halogen Headlights
- Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights
- Daytime Running Lights
- Automatic Headlights With Automatic On and Dusk Sensor
- Perimeter Lighting
Exterior Features
Wheels & Tires
- Inflatable Spare Tire Kit
- SBRP235/55HR17 BSW All-Season Tires
- Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 8-In.
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
- Solar-Ray(R) Tinted Glass
- Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors
- Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
- Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
- Power Window Lockout
- Power Windows With Front One-Touch Up, One-Touch Down and Rear One-Touch Down
- Rear Window Defroster
- Front Dual Sunvisors
- Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
- Front and Rear Bumpers
- Rear Air Dam
- Front Air Dam
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