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2009 Cadillac CTS Features Review

February 23, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

A system to heat and cool the front seats is available.
ForbesAutos.com

The music navigation interface is everything we would expect
CNET

the amenities are useful for real drivers, not just technophiles
Cars.com

Several reviewers note the availability of all-wheel drive in the 2009 Cadillac CTS, a feature that is almost a cost of entry in this class. ForbesAutos.com says that the option makes the CTS more competitive in its class, as AWD “is fast becoming a must-have in parts of the country that see snow.”

There are a few design-related feature questions. Taking a close look at interior features, the ForbesAutos.com reviewer asks, “Why are the door pockets so small? Why is the manual-mode shift gate for the automatic toward the passenger's thigh rather than the driver's? Why are there no shift paddles on the steering wheel?”

Two new features are mentioned by nearly all reviewers: the Advanced Navigation System, and the $3,145 optional Infotainment system with Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound. Adaptive forward lighting is another feature that garners the testers' attention. Edmunds singles out the 2009 Cadillac CTS’s integrated XM real-time traffic service as one of the most useful features, while also complimenting the hard-drive-based navigation system, with its three-dimensional renderings of buildings when closely zoomed.

Kelley Blue Book notes that the sound system “will download and store your CD collection and operate your iPod from the pop-up touch screen,” and CNET lauds the “tabbed structure” and improved screen resolution of the Infotainment system, commenting that the 40GB built-in hard drive is the largest they’d seen in a car to date. Edmunds is also wowed by the capabilities of the CTS’s optional ($3,145) surround sound system, which has a USB port, iPod integration, and MP3 playback capabilities. It can also record and replay 60 minutes of traditional or satellite radio, on a rolling basis, in case you want to rewind to a section of a show you missed. Several reviewers likened the standout feature to TiVo.

Conclusion

It is possible to equip the 2009 Cadillac CTS with leading-edge technology to integrate your personal entertainment and your own communication.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:A system to heat and cool the front seats is available.ForbesAutos.comThe music navigation interface is everything we would expectCNETthe amenities are useful for real drivers, not just technophilesCars.com Several reviewers note the availability of all-wheel drive in the 2009 Cadillac CTS, a feature that is almost a cost of entry in this class. ForbesAutos.com says that the option makes the CTS more competitive in its class, as AWD “is fast becoming a must-have in parts of the country that see snow.” There are a few design-related feature questions. Taking a close look at interior features, the ForbesAutos.com reviewer asks, “Why are the door pockets so small? Why is the manual-mode shift gate for the automatic toward the passenger's thigh rather than the driver's? Why are there no shift paddles on the steering wheel?” Two new features are mentioned by nearly all reviewers: the Advanced Navigation System, and the $3,145 optional Infotainment system with Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound. Adaptive forward lighting is another feature that garners the testers' attention. Edmunds singles out the 2009 Cadillac CTS’s integrated XM real-time traffic service as one of the most useful features, while also complimenting the hard-drive-based navigation system, with its three-dimensional renderings of buildings when closely zoomed. Kelley Blue Book notes that the sound system “will download and store your CD collection and operate your iPod from the pop-up touch screen,” and CNET lauds the “tabbed structure” and improved screen resolution of the Infotainment system, commenting that the 40GB built-in hard drive is the largest they’d seen in a car to date. Edmunds is also wowed by the capabilities of the CTS’s optional ($3,145) surround sound system, which has a USB port, iPod integration, and MP3 playback capabilities. It can also record and replay 60 minutes of traditional or satellite radio, on a rolling basis, in case you want to rewind to a section of a show you missed. Several reviewers likened the standout feature to TiVo. ConclusionIt is possible to equip the 2009 Cadillac CTS with leading-edge technology to integrate your personal entertainment and your own communication. 2009 CADILLAC CTS STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: “the front end can come off as a bit busy” CNET: “...headlights and taillights sport unique, vertical light pipes that will easily identify the car at night...” Edmunds: “…interiors from BMW and Mercedes seem cold and austere in ...

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Other Choices:

The CTS is offered with two different engines like the C-Class, 3 Series, and IS, and though the stronger of the two V-6s is the best choice, the difference isn’t so pronounced as for some rivals. The turbocharged 335i has much faster acceleration and the G37 has even crisper handling. Nearly all of its competition comes in a more traditional luxury shape, with the C-Class best matching the CTS on features. The CTS is larger and heavier than its competitive set, which hampers acceleration and handling, although the CTS has very well-balanced handling and an especially well-tuned Stabilitrak stability control system.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By DARLENE #1, Posted: 7/9/2009

    i bought my dream car which is a 2009 cadillac cts but it turns out im not so happy with it i have had many problems with it and keep taking it back to the dealer only to be made to feel like its my fault that things are wrong with the car.

  2. By  Kingoftheroad88 #2, Posted: 10/8/2009

    I drove the car several times. What can I say - pefect design, elegant cockpit, nice behavior on the road. Noticed no minuses.

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