Cadillac CTS 2006 $13,995

Exterior Styling themes for the CTS are rooted in Cadillac's Evoq concept car. Cadillac touted the CTS as the first 100 percent application of Cadillac's art and science approach to passenger-car design. Cadillac has described the CTS body as lean, bold and chiseled, incorporating sharp edges and crisp intersecting lines and a short front overhang. Measuring 190.1 inches long overall, the CTS rides a 113.4-inch wheelbase. Integrated, traditionally styled vertical headlights and taillights are installed. The large, shield-shaped, louvered eggcrate grille is reminiscent of Cadillacs dating back to the 1930s. Cadillac's wreath-and-crest symbol is incorporated into the grille. Cast-aluminum wheels hold 16-inch tires. An optional Sport Package includes Cadillac's StabiliTrak electronic stability system, a sport-tuned suspension, a load-leveling rear suspension and 17-inch wheels. The Sport Performance Package includes 18-inch wheels, revised suspension tuning, xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights, StabiliTrak and a tire-pressure monitor. Interior Five people fit inside the CTS sedan. Wood is used only in areas where it will come in contact with occupants: on the three-spoke steering wheel, gearshift knob and door pulls. The seats have leather seating surfaces, and heated front seats are optional. General Motors' OnStar communication system is standard. Trunk capacity measures 12.8 cubic feet. Under the Hood Cadillac's 3.6-liter V-6 produces 255 hp, and the 2.8-liter V-6 generates 210 hp. Both engines work with an Aisin six-speed-manual transmission or an optional five-speed automatic. A button for the automatic allows drivers to select Sport, Winter or Economy mode, and engine braking occurs in all five gears. Safety Six airbags are installed: dual-stage front airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags and roof-mounted side curtain-type airbags. Antilock brakes and all-speed traction control are standard. Driving Impressions Controversial CTS styling might be considered either alluring or alarming, but there's less to argue about when it comes to this car's excellent driving characteristics. An excellent, quick-shifting automatic transmission assists subtle yet bountiful performance. For the most part, drivers can expect the feel of a European sport sedan, but the CTS isn't quite as refined as an Audi or BMW. Still, the CTS is exceptionally stable on the road and easy to drive around town. Steering response is on the sporty side, too. The controls are somewhat unorthodox, but the driver's seat is especially comfortable and adequately supportive. Headroom, elbowroom and leg space are abundant up front.

• City 17/hwy 27 (2.8L engine/6-speed manual trans)
• City 18/hwy 27 (2.8L engine/5-speed auto trans)
• Headlamps halogen Tungsten windshield wiper activated includes Twilight Sentinel and flash-to-pass
• Fog lamps front integral in front fascia
• Daytime running lamps
• Mirrors outside rearview power heated body-color folding
• Glass Solar-Ray light tinted
• Wipers intermittent front includes washers
• Seats front bucket includes driver 8-position power adjuster and articulating head restraints
• Seat adjuster recliner manual passenger
• Seat rear pass-through
• Armrest center front
• Armrest center rear includes dual cupholders
• Console floor includes floor shifter integral armrest storage compartment and cupholders
• Floormats carpeted front and rear
• Steering column Tilt-Wheel adjustable
• Steering wheel leather-wrapped rim
• Steering wheel mounted controls includes controls for sound system HVAC system and programmable functions for fan traction control phone end and available navigation repeat
• Instrumentation analog includes speedometer tachometer fuel gauge and engine water temperature gauge
• Fuel gauge analog
• Door locks power programmable
• Windows power includes express-down all and express-up front and rear passenger lockout
• Cruise control electronic with set and resume speed includes telltale in instrument panel cluster
• OnStar one-year of Safe and Sound Service. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance Remote Door Unlock OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics Roadside Assistance Accident Assist and Remote Horn and Lights. Also featuring Hands-Free Calling. (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and new GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. visit onstar.com for system limitations and details.)
• Trunk release power
• Keyless entry remote
• Theft-deterrent system PASS-Key III
• Climate control dual-zone includes individual climate settings for driver and right front passenger automatic
• Defogger rear-window electric includes front and side window outlets driver and front passenger
• Sound system ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player includes Radio Data System and 7-speakers
• Sound system feature XM Satellite Radio features 67 channels of 100% commercial-free music included in its over 150 channels of the best in music news sports talk comedy XM Instant Traffic and Weather and more. Digital quality sound with coast-to-coast signal coverage. Three trial months - no obligation. (Subscription fees apply. Available only in the 48 contiguous U.S.)
• Antenna integral front and rear
• Mirror inside rearview electrochromic (light-sensitive auto dimming) includes OnStar controls (Included with (UAV) Sound system ETR AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer Bose DVD-based navigation.)
• Visors illuminated vanity mirrors driver and front passenger
• Engine 2.8L DOHC V6 (210 HP [156.6 kW] @ 6500 rpm 194 lb.-ft. [261.9 N-m] @ 3300 rpm)
• Transmission 6-speed manual Aisin (Dealer must specify.)
• Traction control all-speed brake and engine controlled
• Drivetrain rear-wheel drive
• Battery maintenance-free includes rundown protection
• Suspension 4-wheel independent
• Tires P225/55R16 H-rated all-season blackwall
• Wheels 16 x 8 (40.6 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum painted
• Steering power rack-and-pinion
• Brakes 4-wheel antilock 4-wheel disc
• Fuel capacity approximate 17 gallon (64 liters)
• Exhaust stainless-steel
• Air bags frontal and side-impact with head curtain driver and right front passenger (Head-curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and outboard rear seat occupants on the near-side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and proper child restraints even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when prope