2014 Cadillac CTS – Finally Catches Up To Competition, Now a True Contender

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The all new 2014 design and styling has evolved finally into something more desirable that now competes with the look of the serious luxury German automakers. It is longer, lower, and lighter than previous CTS models and measures up to the size of the Audi A6, BMW 5-series, and even Mercedes-Benz E-class.

The wheelbase is 1.2 inches longer, and the car has grown 5.0 inches in length. In additional Cadillac has upped the headroom and legroom which accommodates taller drivers and is now in line with other German brands.

Base powerplant is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo and the optional more powerful engine is a 3.6-liter V-6. Customer that want even more sportiness and power can go for the top of the line 420-hp, 3.6-liter twin-turbo V-6 that’s in the new CTS Vsport.

As for the transmission an eight-speed automatic comes with rear-wheel-drive on all V-6 models. Rear-and all-wheel drive are part of the CTS program, although the Vsport is rear-wheel drive only.

2014 Cadillac CTS Sedan at a glance:

Body Style: mid-size luxury sedan
Drive Method: front-engine, rear drive or all wheel drive
Engine:

• 2.0 liter turbocharged inline four (272 hp/295 lb/ft torque)
• 3.6 liter DOHC V6 (321 hp/275 lb/ft torque)
• Twin turbo 3.6 liter V6 with DI & VVT (420 hp/430 lb/ft torque)

Fuel economy:

• 2.0 liter turbo (city: 10.5/hwy:6.6,8.7 comb) liter/100km
• 3.6 liter V6 (city:11.4/hwy:6.9/9.4 comb)
• 3.6 liter Twin Turbo ( N/A)

Curb Weight: 1640 kg/3616 lb Distribution(front/rear): 49.7/50.3

Price:
Base: $50,895
3.6 liter V6: $53,520
3.6 liter Twin Turbo: N/A

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Editor @ October 27, 2013