Hendrick Cadillac opens a new chapter in luxury motoring!

All that you have known about automobile sophistication is now passé. 2009 will be a landmark year, when in spring, Hendrick Cadillac presents the new benchmark in automobile luxury, the 2010 Sport Wagon!

Pebble Beach, California has the honor of hosting the world premiere of Cadillac’s latest production-car design. The 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon was unveiled at the Monterey Peninsula inviting, naturally, awed looks and total amazement.

This model sets the new paradigm for wagon design, cutting outer space dramatically, while offering lots inside. This will be a sensible alternative to bigger utility vehicles.

The uniqueness of this vehicle is that it is a new body type, a smaller SUV, just what the discerning consumer in you were looking out for –a vehicle with all the amenities, power and utility of an SUV, but with a more convenient body!

The 2010 CTS Sport Wagon is a tribute to Cadillac’s designers, who have added a host of innovative and strikingly attractive design elements:

• New 19-inch wheels


• CHMSL integrated in subtle roof spoiler


• Power-opening liftgate (via key fob or in-vehicle button)


• Signature V-shaped deck and tailgate motif


• Integrated roof load management system with cross bars for a seamless appearance


• Large, vertical taillamps with light-pipe technology


• Larger available panoramic rear sunroof


• Cargo management system with adjustable in-floor containment, and lots more.

All these sit merrily on a powerful 3.6-liter, V6 engine that spits out 263 and 304 horsepower.

It carries the unique seal of Cadillac all along. Its neatly chiseled rear profile gives the wagon a touch of contemporary design. This model is based on the extremely popular CTS Sport sedan, and is a sibling of another illustrious member of the Cadillac family, the CTS Coupe Concept.

Like all great things in life, the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon is best experienced, not described. To take a look at the distance automobile luxury has traveled, hold your breaths till spring next year!

2008 Cadillac CTS - First Hand Reviews

Here's a collection of comments from media members, after experiencing the appeal of the 2008 Cadillac CTS first-hand:

"Wow! Is this really a Cadillac? It's not just the best-handling Caddy in history, but probably the best-handling American sedan ever." (Angus MacKenzie - "MotorTrend")

"The big story under hood comes from Cadillac's new direct-injection V6. Injecting gasoline straight into the combustion chamber results in a more thorough combustion process, cleaner emissions, better economy and an increase in output - in this case, to the tune of 304 hp at 6300 rpm.... and on regular fuel to boot." (Natalie Neff - "AutoWeek")

"Cadillac's new engine outmuscles most six-cylinder powerplants from Acura, Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus, Lincoln and others...." (Richard Truett - "Automotive News")

"Boiled down to what matters most....2008 Cadillac CTS - with its excellent powertrain, great handling, substantially improved interior and dramatic new styling - succeeds on all levels." (Andrew Bornhop - "Road & Track")

"The tall and distinctive [projector headlamps] look more like a glass-cut chandelier than a pair of automotive lighting devices." (Scott Burgess - "The Detroit News")

"The Cadillac CTS comes closer than any other car I've seen to date in providing the kind of entertainment features and telematics tools the driver and passengers want." (Bill Howard - "Technoride.com")

"The optional navigation system has a screen that retracts into the dash, but the top inch of the screen always remains visible as the primary display for audio and climate control, a real breakthrough in function for nav systems." (Dan Edmunds - "Edmunds Inside Line")

2006 Cadillac CTS at Hendrick Cadillac

The 2006 Cadillac CTS is available with two engines: a 210-horsepower, variable valve timing 2.8-liter V6 ($30,515) and a 255-horsepower 3.8-liter VVT V6 ($33,160). Both are available with a five-speed automatic transmission ($1,200) or a six-speed manual.

Standard equipment includes leather-trimmed upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, power driver's seat, driver information center, a seven-speaker sound system, 16-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires and a one-year subscription to the OnStar road assistance service.

Options include the popular Luxury Package ($2,100), which includes heated front seats with power operation for the passenger, memory presets for two drivers, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, HomeLink universal garage door transmitter, alarm system, and a wood-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob.

The Sport Performance Package ($2,285), which has been realigned for 2006, adds a sport-tuned suspension tuning, high-performance brake pads, 18-inch alloy wheels with V-rated tires, load-leveling rear suspension, speed-sensitive power steering and StabiliTrak electronic stability control. The package also includes xenon high-intensity discharge headlights. A new Sport Appearance Package includes all the performance gear in Performance Package and lots of appearance tweaks: unique 18-inch wheels, restyled rocker moldings, dual exhaust tips, wire mesh grille work and a rear spoiler. In short, it's the look of the crazy-fast CTS-V for less money.

The DVD Navigation System ($2,995) includes XM Satellite Radio with a three-month subscription and a Bose stereo upgrade with six-CD changer and eight speakers, plus the new XM Nav Traffic system, which delivers real-time traffic flow information straight to the nav screen. Popular stand-alone options include a power glass sunroof with one-touch operation ($1,200), the Bose stereo and CD changer ($1,000), and a split-folding rear seat ($400).

The limited-production CTS-V ($50,675) comes stuffed with the 5.7-liter LS6 V8 engine developed for the Chevrolet Corvette, generating 400 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque. This monster engine comes mated to a Tremec six-speed manual gearbox (sorry, no automatic option here). The package includes big Brembo brakes and other high-performance tweaks.

Safety features on all CTS models include active features such as traction control and anti-lock brakes (ABS) with brake proportioning, which balances the braking front and rear. There are eight airbags: front, side-impact airbags for front and rear passengers, and curtain-style head protections airbags on each side. In short, the CTS comes with the full complement of safety features expected in a modern luxury car.