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2008 Cadillac CTS Bottom Line

November 7, 2008

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, EditorBengt Halvorson

TheCarConnection.com’s car experts read all the competitive reviews on the new Cadillac CTS sedan to produce this conclusive review, and to give enthusiastic approval of the new CTS. TheCarConnection.com also drove the car to be able to give you an expert opinion on the car, and to help you figure out the truth where other car reviews might differ.

Likes:

  • World-class handling and braking
  • Against-the-grain exterior styling
  • High-quality materials and construction
  • Top-tech features

Dislikes:

  • No integrated Bluetooth hands-free interface
  • Cluttered interior design
  • Clunky manual transmission
  • Heavyweight status means it’s not quite as fast as the competition

Buying Tips:


Car and Driver points out that the available sunroof adds nearly 100 pounds to the CTS’s curb weight—enough to make a difference in a number of ways. Also, if you plan to take your CTS to the track but are disappointed with the lack of F1-style paddle shifters, they’re on the way for 2009.

The CTS sport sedan is Cadillac’s entry-level vehicle in the United States. It was introduced in the 2003 model year, and this year gets thoroughly revised exterior styling and an entirely new interior, along with a new direct-injected 3.6-liter V-6 hitting 304 horsepower. A 263-hp version of the engine remains an option, and all-wheel drive is newly available across the lineup.

As part of its completely revamped interior, which boasts high-quality upholstery and trim a step better than those usually found in this class, the CTS now offers an advanced Infotainment system with the ability to rip CDs or record and play back radio broadcasts, and its navigation system now incorporates the XM NavTraffic feature.

Other Choices:

If you like the 2008 Cadillac CTS, also consider:

Reason Why:

Overall, the CTS is slightly larger and heavier than its chief competitors. Like the 3-Series, IS, and C-Class, the CTS is offered with two different engines, as well as available all-wheel drive, as all of its primary competitors do. Nearly all of these come in a more traditional luxury shape, and the C-Class closely rivals the CTS for features, while the turbocharged 335i has much faster acceleration and the G35 has even crisper handling.

The Bottom Line:

The new CTS can keep up with Mercedes and BMW competitors without mimicking them, and boasts some of the top tech features in its class.

TheCarConnection.com’s car experts read all the competitive reviews on the new Cadillac CTS sedan to produce this conclusive review, and to give enthusiastic approval of the new CTS. TheCarConnection.com also drove the car to be able to give you an expert opinion on the car, and to help you figure out the truth where other car reviews might differ. Likes:World-class handling and brakingAgainst-the-grain exterior stylingHigh-quality materials and constructionTop-tech featuresDislikes:No integrated Bluetooth hands-free interfaceCluttered interior designClunky manual transmissionHeavyweight status means it’s not quite as fast as the competitionBuying Tips: Car and Driver points out that the available sunroof adds nearly 100 pounds to the CTS’s curb weight—enough to make a difference in a number of ways. Also, if you plan to take your CTS to the track but are disappointed with the lack of F1-style paddle shifters, they’re on the way for 2009. The CTS sport sedan is Cadillac’s entry-level vehicle in the United States. It was introduced in the 2003 model year, and this year gets thoroughly revised exterior styling and an entirely new interior, along with a new direct-injected 3.6-liter V-6 hitting 304 horsepower. A 263-hp version of the engine remains an option, and all-wheel drive is newly available across the lineup. As part of its completely revamped interior, which boasts high-quality upholstery and trim a step better than those usually found in this class, the CTS now offers an advanced Infotainment system with the ability to rip CDs or record and play back radio broadcasts, and its navigation system now incorporates the XM NavTraffic feature. Other Choices:If you like the 2008 Cadillac CTS, also consider:BMW 3-SeriesInfiniti G35Lexus ISMercedes-Benz C-ClassReason Why:Overall, the CTS is slightly larger and heavier than its chief competitors. Like the 3-Series, IS, and C-Class, the CTS is offered with two different engines, as well as available all-wheel drive, as all of its primary competitors do. Nearly all of these come in a more traditional luxury shape, and the C-Class closely rivals the CTS for features, while the turbocharged 335i has much faster acceleration and the G35 has even crisper handling. The Bottom Line:The new CTS can keep up with Mercedes and BMW competitors without mimicking them, and boasts some of the top tech features in its class. TheCarConnection.com’s car experts read all the competitive reviews on the new Cadillac CTS sedan to produce this conclusive review, and to give enthusiastic approval of the new CTS. TheCarConnection.com also drove the car to be able to give you an expert opinion on the car, and to help you ...

Other Choices:

Overall, the CTS is slightly larger and heavier than its chief competitors. Like the 3-Series, IS, and C-Class, the CTS is offered with two different engines, as well as available all-wheel drive, as all of its primary competitors do. Nearly all of these come in a more traditional luxury shape, and the C-Class closely rivals the CTS for features, while the turbocharged 335i has much faster acceleration and the G35 has even crisper handling.

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