Cadillac CTS: The American answer to the German

- Cadillac CTS Sedan will become a formidable rival of the BMW 5-Series, Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class ...
If there is a U.S. car retain style design, the features unmistakable difficult in a decade has passed, it must be the Cadillac. Proof is the new generation Cadillac CTS, followed by the previous generation CTS was introduced in 2002. It is confirmed by Carscoop.
The third generation of the CTS has officially revealed no less than once before the official New York International Auto Show 2013 takes place. And after these unwanted exposed, Cadillac has officially introduced its new-generation CTS Sedan, a car that will compete in the midsize luxury sedan segment in the future, a formidable opponent of the sedan mid-size luxury from Germany - at least in the North American market.
The notable new features on the CTS Sedan new generation with new designs, body weight lighter than its predecessor, stylish modern design, high-tech equipment, in addition, customers add a lot of options in the interior of this sedan. But most mentioned in the CTS Sedan is the addition of the new engine version.
According to Cadillac, the first time since the birth of the first CTS, the CTS Sedan was able to "resist" the well-known names such as the BMW 5-Series, Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E -Class or Jaguar XF.
New-generation Cadillac CTS Sedan is 127 mm longer than its predecessor, the car has an overall length of 4966 mm, wheelbase distance greater than 30 mm. Lower vehicle height, take to look firmer, more athletic.
Pair of headlights of the car is probably the first attraction in the new-generation Cadillac CTS Sedan, this is the biggest difference in the car compared to its predecessor. However, to confirm the design of the car from front to back has been changed a lot. Pair of taillights on CTS Sedan virtually no change.
Inside the cabin, you'll find much in common design language of the CTS Sedan to other vehicles such as ATS Cadillac SRX. Detroit-based carmaker has combined the high-grade materials to craft processing technology, with the convenience and the latest safety technology, such as CUE entertainment system, with a screen 8 inch standard or 12.3-inch touch screen options.
Some technology on new Cadillac CTS Sedan, including:
Front seat adjustment 20 positions
Motor control from the central control panel
The system heated / cold front seat and the steering wheel
Electronic lock box
Electronic braking system when the bus in the parking lot
Adaptive climate control system can be activated remotely
Bose audio system with 11 speakers satellite or Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound audio system with 13 satellites.
Cadillac offers eight different interior options, with high quality materials such as wood, carbon fiber, aluminum, besides the leather seats are stitched entirely by hand.
Safety equipment, the car is equipped with 10 standard airbags, the car brakes automatically based on short-range radar technology and ultrasonic sensors, awareness driver with a package new safety technology developed by Cadillac.
The new Cadillac CTS Sedan larger than ever before, but thanks to the use of lighter materials, structural chassis, car doors, aluminum bodywork and suspension, so that the vehicle weight low earlier than his predecessor. And to compare with a specific competitor, Cadillac chose the BMW 528i, and says its car is 90 kg lighter than the 528i. The car weight distribution ratio before / after 50/50.
For the first time on CTS cars, Cadillac fitted to the vehicle suspension system variability in real time, available on standard models. Also new Cadillac CTS Sedan will have a variant with active grille shutters to improve aerodynamics and enhance fuel efficiency on the highway.
Initially, the Cadillac CTS Sedan version will include three engines, including two new engines for the first time on this luxury sedan.
The first is a Supercharged 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine has 272 horsepower and is equipped with six-speed automatic transmission and rear wheel drive system.
Next is the 3.6-liter V6 engine with 321 horsepower and comes with eight-speed automatic transmission and rear wheel drive system. Customers also have the option of six-speed automatic gearbox and four-wheel drive system.
Highest levels of the CTS Sedan is the new generation version Twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter V6 engine, with maximum power of 420 hp and maximum torque 583 Nm. This power is transmitted through the eight-speed automatic transmission with lever under the steering wheel, the car can accelerate from 0-96 km / h in 4.6 seconds.
New-generation Cadillac CTS Sedan will be available in the fall of this year in North America. There is no information about the price of this mid-size luxury sedan.