Guide Note

The Cadillac CTS is a mid-sized sedan that was introduced in 2003. 2008 marked the second generation of the CTS, which was well received by critics and even won Motor Trend's Car of the Year award. Competitors include Lexus IS, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Audi A4. In 2004, the high performance CTS-V was introduced to compete with cars like the BMW M3 and Audi S4.

Fast Facts

1. Class: Mid-Size, Luxury
2. Engine: 3.6 Liter V6 VVT, 3.6 Liter Direct Injection V6
3. Transmission: 6-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Automatic
4. Fuel Efficiency: 17-26 mpg
5. Power: 263 HP (VVT), 304 HP (Direct Injection)
6. Torque: 253 lb-ft (VVT), 273 (Direct Injection)
7. Top Speed: 135 mph (limited)
8. 0-60: 6.4 seconds
9. MSRP: $33,490-$39,190

Motor Trend Car of the Year

1. Motor Trend named the CTS their car of the year for 2008. Highlights include a good base engine, available smart remote start system, optional 6-Speed manual transmission, available AWD and great overall value.

Car and Driver Review

1. The highs include a well-sorted chassis, bold exterior styling, high quality interior and roominess.
2. The lows include an unsatisfying manual transmission, heaviness and seating unfriendly to the sporting types.

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