Future models - Cadillac - CTSFirst look: CTS expected to lead Caddy chargeGeneral Motors will push Cadillac on to the world stage11 Jan 2007 By TERRY MARTIN THE CTS is Cadillac's second attempt at a BMW 3 Series rival since 2002 and when the GM brand reaches Australia the CTS is likely to lead the charge. Like before, the rear-wheel drive four-door sedan carries the extreme angular design themes of its predecessor, but this time the General has greatly improved the CTS's proportions and detailing, for a more contemporary and dynamic appearance. Reversing slow European sales is a priority for the once archly American luxury brand, so Cadillac has concentrated on making it a better driving experience. To that end, the track is wider, all-wheel drive is an option, there are bigger brakes and there have been substantial suspension and steering alterations. Another necessity has been to make the CTS's interior a far more inviting place, so higher-grade materials and improved ergonomics have been implemented, while a great deal of the cabin has been handcrafted. Direct injection has been introduced to the top-line 3.6-litre variable-valve V6, resulting in V8-like power and torque outputs of 223kW and 366Nm respectively. Transmission choices are either the GM 6L50 six-speed automatic or Aisin six-speed manual familiar to up-spec VE Commodore buyers. The lesser 3.6-litre V6 delivers 192kW and 342Nm, while a 2.8-litre version produces 156kW and 263Nm. All future modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hummer HSV Infiniti Hyundai Jaguar Isuzu Kia Jeep Land Rover Lamborghini Lexus LDV Mahindra Lotus Mazda Maserati Mercedes-AMG McLaren MG Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Mini Opel Nissan Peugeot Pagani Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Motor industry news |
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