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First look: CTS expected to lead Caddy charge

Contemporary look: The CTS gains more handsome proportions.

General Motors will push Cadillac on to the world stage

11 Jan 2007

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.

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