 |
2006 Cadillac CTS Review
 Written By: MyRide.com
Reprinted under license.
 More sport for the great American sports sedan.
The Cadillac CTS kicked off a renaissance at Cadillac and once and for all dispelled the idea that American luxury and sports sedan are mutually exclusive concepts. With sporty handling, exhilarating acceleration and powerful braking, the CTS is a sports sedan in the truest sense.
Introduced as a 2003 model, the CTS launched an edgy new styling theme at Cadillac and immediately grabbed the spotlight. The automotive press praised the dynamic qualities built into its superb rear-wheel-drive chassis. A torrent of new models has followed from Cadillac, all very good in their own right, but the CTS set the mold.
Since its launch, the CTS has been improved and refined. For 2006, a new sport performance option enhances its sporting character, while a sport appearance package can give every CTS the look of the mighty, Corvette-powered CTS-V. These options complement the new generation of V6 engines and transmissions introduced for 2005.
All of the CTS drivelines are smooth, quiet and powerful, with the latest technology and advanced electronic controls throughout. Most buyers opt for the automatic, which features a manual shift feature in all models for the first time. Yet the manual is remarkable for its smooth shifting and easygoing clutch. Those who want a true four-door sports car that will run with Porsche 911 can try the CTS-V, a hot rod that looks like a CTS but sounds and accelerates like a Corvette. The CTS-V is a great hot rod, but the other CTS models are far more pleasant for daily driving.
We love the CTS's balance of good ride quality and fine handling. We haven't been happy with its austere interior, but Cadillac has tried to soften it a bit and make it more inviting. The CTS is the first GM vehicle with XM NavTraffic, which can deliver continuous, real-time traffic information straight to the navigation screen.
The Cadillac CTS is a sophisticated car that belies its sporting potential until you mash down the gas and attack the corners. It has helped reacquaint the world with Cadillac's century-long tradition of technology and design innovation. In short, the CTS presents a real, uniquely American alternative to traditional class leaders like the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. Continue to "2006 Cadillac CTS Review" from MyRide.com © 2009 Autobytel Inc. All rights reserved.
Comment on "2006 Cadillac CTS Review"
|
Home
Site Map
Junior, new car garner praise
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A lot of questions were answered Friday night during the Subway Jalapeno 250 at the Daytona International Speedway.
The Depreciation Dilemma
Don't let anybody kid you -- buying a new car is not a "good investment." A good investment is something that should appreciate in value or in some other way make you money. Well, one thing is sure, the new car you buy today is not going to gain in value over the course of time, so you are much better off looking at a new vehicle as an expense. And good business sense suggests that you should do everything you can to minimize your auto expense. But, of course, most people don't even come close to doing that. They have been brainwashed to believe that a brand-new car is an important symbol of their status and success and, further, that they need to acquire one of these totems every two or three years or so. That's great for car manufac ...
Buying Used
Today it's relatively easy to get a second-hand rose
If you buy a used car, you're buying somebody else's troubles.
That tattered bit of automotive buying advice has been making the rounds since Jack Benny bought his first Maxwell. While it might have been true in the heyday of planned obsolescence, the fact is some of today's smartest vehicle shoppers are buying used. There is no doubt that there has never been a better time to buy a used car.
Cars Talking to Cars
As a driver, you have the responsibility to know and understand what the vehicles around you are doing and what threats they might pose to your safety. But in the future, your car might share that responsibility by sensing what other vehicles near yours are doing and giving you warnings that can help you respond to that information. And of course, beyond that, we might eventually see vehicles that assume the entire responsibility for dealing with other vehicles and the environment, while you sit back until you are delivered to your destination.
Car Buying 2001
Spring is upon us, and it is in spring that car lust comes into full flower. Ask any car dealer, and she or he will tell you that the spring is a great time to sell cars. Families are planning summer vacations and are worried about the reliability of their old clunkers. Others are just thankful their chariot has survived another hard winter. Still, others want a brand new vehicle to match the rebirth of spring. Face it: If you're going to show off a new car, spring and summer are the perfect months to do so.
Buy New or Fix Old?
"I'm going to buy a new car; I'm sick of paying for repairs."
You hear this rationale presented all the time by people preparing to buy a new vehicle. Many people claim they will actually save money by getting rid of their current vehicle and buying a new one. Repair costs are eating them up, so they truly believe shifting to a new vehicle will be a financial boon, but does their thinking make any sense? A new study by the Automobile Club of Southern California indicates that buying a new car to save money is just a pipedream.
Don't get us wrong; we think there are a lot of good reasons to buy a new vehicle -- additional safety, better efficiency, more carrying capacity are among them -- but thinking you're going to save money by purc ...
Feeling more secure, Iraqis with money ready to ride
BAGHDAD - Business, not bombs, is booming at Baghdad car dealerships, as well-heeled Iraqis are indulging in a passion long out of reach - spiffy, new cars.
Madison to buy cars, pay off leases
DANIELSVILLE - Madison County sheriff's deputies are scheduled to receive five new cars this year, and the county plans to pay off more than $230,000 in leases for older cruisers.
|
