Cadillac Sets CTS-V Pricing
The CTS-V is back, the hottest Cadillac ever. Priced from $59,995, the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will be available beginning on November 1st, ready for you to blow the doors off of your neighbor's BMW M5 sedan.
Cadillac’s CTS-V is coming back, the sportiest and most powerful model ever to wear the Cadillac emblem. Production has already started for the 2009 model with the first CTS-Vs being made available for sale on November 1st.
All Hail The New Champion!
Pricing for the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V begins at $59,995 and with that package owners will get to drive the fastest production sedan in the world. The sedan’s supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine produces 556 h.p. and 551 lb.-ft. of torque at 3800 rpm. Featuring Magnetic Ride Control — what Cadillac says is the world’s fastest reacting suspension — the CTS has successfully made the rounds of Nürburgring, the ultimate test track for cars of its class.
“The launch of the new CTS-V presents a compelling proposition for luxury and performance enthusiasts,” says Mark McNabb, North America vice president, Cadillac/Premium Channel. “The CTS-V is a strong statement about Cadillac design and technology and a new member in the club of the highest performing luxury cars.”
Well Equipped With A Handful Of Tasty Options Available
Standard equipment for the CTS-V includes all the toys, gizmos, and luxury accouterments that owners expect in their sport sedan. A hand-crafted cabin, 6-speed manual transmission, and Bose surround sound system with a 40-gigabyte hard drive with a USB port are just some of the included amenities.
Among the handful of options available is a new 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted shift buttons, 14-way adjustable Recaro performance seats, microfiber interior accents and a large “Ultra-View” sunroof. Personally, I’d stick with the manny tranny to fully enjoy the sedan’s capabilities.
Additional Cadillac Models To Follow
“Along with the new Escalade Hybrid, the CTS-V is a key aspect in Cadillac’s ongoing renaissance, with dramatic designs and very sophisticated technologies for luxury consumers,” McNabb said. “These two new high-tech Cadillac models pave the way for a series of new Cadillac models coming in 2009, including the upcoming CTS Sport Wagon and SRX Crossover.”
So, what might be the best feature of the all-new CTS-V? Why that would be the rear view mirror and the view of the V10-powered BMW M5 that simply cannot keep up with you!
Expect to see the CTS-V on display at major auto shows going forward, beginning with next month’s Los Angeles Auto Show.
(Source: General Motors)
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October 26th, 2008 at 9:36 am
I am eagerly awaiting to see the CTS sports wagon. Actually I am waiting to see how many people will actually buy one. I think making the CTS into a family vehicle is the biggest mistake that Cadillac has made in recent years. The CTS is a sports car not a wagon, it would not surprise me if regular CTS sales go down also. I know I would not buy a sports car that also has a wagon in the line up. Hopefully others will not feel the same as me.
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October 26th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Thank you for your comment, Vinny.
The CTS wagon will be available in the US, but it’s primary market is Europe, where luxury wagons are commonplace.
I agree that the CTS wagon probably won’t be a hot seller here — we already have the SRX — but it GM may sell just enough units to keep in Cadillac showrooms.
I am excited about the expansion of the CTS brand though. With the standard sedan, CTS-V, wagon, and coupe, the CTS will be a complete offering, allowing Cadillac to compete against the likes of Audi, BMW, and Mercedes — a generation ago this would not have been possible.
October 26th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Is the CTS even in need of an expansion though. I think Cadillac and GM in general should be making little 4 cylinder SRX models instead of a luxury wagon. Very little of the population will be looking to buy a luxury station wagon.
I saw the Provoq at the New York auto show and can’t believe that Cadillac is not using that body with a modified 4 cylinder engine. Just my opinion of course.
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