Showing posts with label Cadillac. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cadillac. Show all posts

Thursday, January 27, 2011

2011 Cadilac SRX Reviews


The 2011 Cadillac SRX enters the market without any major change in the market.
The 2011 Cadillac SRX comes in a single body style of a compact luxury crossover SUV and is obtainable in about six trim levels: Base, Performance, Luxury, Turbo Performance, Turbo Premium and Premium.

The Performance SRX trim brings adaptive suspension dampers, 20-inch wheels, a voice-activated navigation system offering real-time traffic, adaptive xenon headlights, a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound system having USB/iPod interface, foglamps and digital music storage.

The top-shelf Premium SRX trim gets ventilated front seats, tri-zone climate control, rear seat audio controls and heated rear seats. The 2011 Cadillac SRX has a 3.0-liter V6 engine as its standard engine, and gets 265 hp power and 223 pound-feet of torque from it--The 2011 Cadillac SRX gets front seat side airbags, antilock disc brakes, side curtain airbags, traction and stability control and OnStar as its standard safety equipments.
The Cadillac SRX carries over unchanged for 2011--For one, the SRX is fat. While legroom is generous, headroom is notably cramped for even average-height passengers because of the panoramic sunroof that's standard on all but the base SRX. In total, the 2011 Cadillac SRX is an appealing compact luxury crossover as long as you can live with its insufficient performance and compromised backseat. The 2011 "Cadillac SRX" is a compact luxury crossover SUV available in six trim levels: Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, Turbo Performance and Turbo Premium.

The SRX Luxury adds front and rear parking sensors, power-folding and driver-side-dimming mirrors, automatic wipers, keyless ignition/entry, a power tailgate with adjustable maximum height, a panoramic sunroof, remote engine start, driver memory functions, power-adjustable pedals, heated front seats with eight-way power passenger adjustment, leather upholstery, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a cargo management system, interior accent lighting, wood trim, Bluetooth and a rearview camera.

The top-shelf SRX Premium gains tri-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and rear seat audio controls--A rear-seat DVD entertainment system with dual seat-mounted screens is optional on all trims but the base SRX.
The 2011 Cadillac SRX comes standard with a 3.0-liter V6 that produces 265 hp and 223 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive optional on all but the base SRX. The 2011 Cadillac SRX comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and OnStar. In Edmunds brake testing, an SRX Luxury Collection with 18-inch wheels came to a stop from 60 mph in a longer-than-average 128 feet. An SRX Turbo with 20-inch wheels was essentially no different.

In government crash tests, the SRX scored a perfect five stars in front impact testing for driver protection and side protection. The SRX's interior is its single most appealing aspect--In other respects, the 2011 Cadillac SRX is a commendable luxury crossover.
The 2011 Cadillac SRX ranks 6 out of 8 Luxury Compact SUVs. Reviewers say the 2011 Cadillac SRX is a smooth-riding and stylish crossover that has plenty of amenities to keep buyers happy. Also, the SRX is big for a luxury small SUV. It has a lower starting price than the SRX and has better fuel economy. If you like the SRX’s room, go for the Volvo XC60.

The SRX comes in base, Luxury, Performance and Premium trims with a choice of two V6 engines. The SRX was all-new for 2010.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe race car Detroit Auto Show


While the key focus of the Detroit Auto Show I to show off current, upcoming and conceptual models, Cadillac used the opening day of the 2011 show to formally introduce the new CTS-V Coupe race car built by Pratt & Miller.

The new Cadillac CTS-V Coupe race car was unveiled to the Cobo Hall crowd on a rotating platform, surrounded by a collection of new Cadillac V-Series models from which is derives its styling. The return of the factory-backed Cadillac to the racing world should help to emphasize the performance capabilities of today’ CadillacCookeville Cadillac shoppers looking for a sporty fast car will love the Cadillac CTS Sports Sedan. The Cadillac CTS Sports Sedan comes with a 3.0-liter V6 engine with 270 horsepower or a more powerful 3.6-liter V6 engine with 304 horsepower.

Drivers and passengers will ride in style with the 2011 CTS Sports Sedan’s elegant interior.

Incredible Prices On The Cadillac CTS Line at Dave Kirk Automotive

Cookeville Cadillac enthusiasts can also choose the Cadillac CTS Coupe or the CTS-V Coupe. The CTS coupe comes standard with 18-inch wheels and a powerful 3.6-liter V6 engine with 304 horsepower.

Cookeville Cadillac looking for a reliable SUV with plenty of space will love the CTS Sport Wagon and CTS-V Wagon. The 2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon comes with a 3.0-liter V6 engine with 183 horsepower and a choice between 17-inch or 18-inch wheels. The CTS Sports Wagon also comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine with 304 horsepower.

Now comes the supercharged, 556-hp CTS-V Coupe, screaming with the kind of power and performance that lurks only in the deepest depths of your fantasies.

The V coupe has a stiffer body, is 3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower. Topping 100 mph, there is no evidence of any strain. In the rear are round dual exhausts, centered in an unusual design touch. It also has a high-mounted rear brake light that is integrated into the rear spoiler.

The optional, well-bolstered Recaro seats are comfortable and snug enough for the twisty roads. Rear seats are comfortable, but head room back there may be an issue for taller folks--Hand-stitched accents accent the center console.

Traction and stability control aid the rear-wheel-drive Coupe in gripping the road. It also has dual front air bags and side curtain bags in the front and rear. All-wheel-drive is optional.

Eighteen-inch wheels are standard, as is 8-speaker Bose audio system with MP3 capability. Sunroof, nav system with rear-vision camera and remote start are also available--Sure, there are a couple of sacrifices in trunk and rear-seat space. 2011 CADILLAC CTS-V COUPE:

Monday, November 8, 2010

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Sports performance


2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe.

This 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe, the first model in the brand’s new lineup, arrived in showrooms in August. Special note should be made of the exterior’s classic hardtop, angled windshield, sculpted lower front fascia and center outlet exhaust with twin dihedral-shaped tips and a rear spoiler. Yes, “bold as hell” sums it up.

It has an estimated fuel economy rating of 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway plus offers a 25 percent drop in cold-start hydrocarbon emissions.

We could tell you all of the high-tech engineering feats that make the car’s performance and ride crisp but not stiff, but suffice to say the engineers obviously put great care into the car’s engine and suspension systems. The bottom line is this is a responsive, road-hugging champ that includes standard “StabliTrak” — an advanced electronic chassis control system.

An integrated iPod/MP3 system, 40-gig hard drive, pop-up navigation system and adaptive lighting are just some of the high-tech systems included.
The "2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe" is not your parents’ Caddy.

The Sports/Performance category saw a renewal of the rivalry between General Motors (represented by its Cadillac CTS-V Coupe) and Ford (which entered its Shelby Mustang), with a ringer thrown in, in the form of Mercedes-Benz, championed by its E550 Cabriolet.
Cadillac’s CTS-V sedan was an establishment rocker when introduced for 2004 with a 400-hp V-8 under its hood and overall performance rivalling some of the world’s hottest road cars. Joining it for 2011 are the CTS-V Sport Wagon and the CTS-V Coupe.

All the new "Cadillac CTS Coupe" are rear-wheel drive and feature keyless access/remote start and keyless auto-touch doors as well as ultrasonic rear-parking assist and a Bose sound system too. The Cadillac CTS Coupe comes in standard, performance, and premium models for 2011.

The premium and performance Cadillac CTS Coupe come equipped with Bluetooth technology, an integrated hard-drive for media storage, and adaptive headlamps. The price of the CTS Coupe models ranges from $38,165 to $51,035. Qualified buyers can receive 1.9 percent financing for 36 months on all 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe models.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Cadillac ATS is Coming


General Motors announced yesterday that it will invest $190 million in its Lansing Grand River assembly plant for the production of a new Cadillac model that will fit below the Cadillac CTS and will compete with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3-Series.

Known as the Cadillac ATS, the model is expected to debut in a sedan variant in the fall of 2012 as a 2013 model year. GM doesn’t plan on stopping only with a sedan version of the Cadillac ATS.

reports suggested that General Motors was on the cusp of announcing a $190 million upgrade to its Lansing Grand River assembly plant in Lansing, Michigan. Earlier this morning, GM confirmed the investment, which is designed to allow the plant to build a new Cadillac model.

Although Ackerson didn't reveal the Cadillac model by name, mention of an all-new small luxury car points directly to the forthcoming Cadillac ATS model range. The model, which is designed to compete against the BMW's 3 Series, will allow the next iteration of the CTS to grow in size to target the BMW 5 Series. Both models are expected to share GM's next-generation Alpha rear-wheel-drive architecture, and as announced today, will be built within the same factory.

Hell, even Chrysler has really gotten its act together with cars like the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2011 Dodge Durango. But when you see what Ford and General Motors is putting together, you can really become astonished.

Keeping in mind that Cadillac has brought its "A" game lately -- with the Cadillac CTS, which has the nicest American interior probably ever -- it seems like Cadillac may have a huge opportunity to go head-to-head with entry-level premium cars like the BMW 3-Series, Lexus IS, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4.

Friday, October 29, 2010

2011 cadillac escalade review


The base Escalade comes standard with 18-inch wheels, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming exterior mirrors, a power liftgate, automatic xenon headlights, foglights and running boards. The Cadillac Escalade Luxury adds chromed 22-inch cast-aluminum wheels, automatic headlight high-beams, a blind-spot warning system, a suspension with an active damping system (optional on the base model), a sunroof, power-folding and tumbling second-row seats and a heated steering wheel.

The Cadillac Escalade Premium adds power-retractable running boards and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system with a single roof-mounted display (optional on Luxury). Rear-wheel drive is standard on the Cadillac Escalade, but all-wheel drive is optional.

The Cadillac Escalade features cylinder deactivation technology for improved fuel economy. Standard safety features on the Cadillac Escalade include stability control, antilock disc brakes, traction control, front side-impact airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera and OnStar emergency telematics. Adding the available second-row bench raises total seating capacity to eight. Fold those second-row seats down and the cargo capacity grows to an impressive 108.9 cubic feet.

The 2011 Cadillac Escalade ranks 2 out of 10 Luxury Large SUVs. The 2011 Cadillac Escalade is not for shrinking violets.

"There are luxury SUVs and then there's the 2011 Cadillac Escalade. The Escalade can seat up to eight people and comes in four models: the Escalade, Escalade ESV (an extended wheelbase version), the Escalade EXT (which trades the third row seat and enclosed cargo area for a short truck bed) and the Escalade Hybrid. We review the Escalade EXT and the Escalade Hybrid separately.

The 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid combined luxurious and chic design with a superior 2-Mode power train for significant fuel savings, and early predictions have the 2011 exceeding the high standards its predecessor set.

The head turning vehicle is impeccably appointed, as well as an extremely smooth ride.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Cadillac STS Review


The 2010 Cadillac STS defies the stereotype of a huge Caddy sedan that handles ponderously, where the back seat is the place to be. The STS offers handling that defies its huge size, athletic poise thanks to its magnetic ride control, and a bold look. The "Cadillac STS" is the driver's car.
But the Cadillac STS has suffered quality problems, with many reviewers citing questionable interior build quality.

The base Cadillac STS features a direct-injected 3.6-liter V6 rated at 302 horsepower and 272 pound-feet of torque. A full-size luxury sedan in its physical dimensions, the Cadillac STS is priced in line with other premium midsize sedans that offer V6 and V8 engines. There are five trim levels -- V6 Luxury Sport, V6 Luxury, V6 Premium, V8 Luxury and V8 Performance. The V6 Luxury adds perks such as Bluetooth, heated/ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and rain-sensing wipers. The V6 Premium highlights include 18-inch (versus 17-inch) wheels, upgraded braking/steering/cooling systems, auto-dimming xenon headlights, upgraded audio and a navigation system. In reviews and road tests, our editors have found the strengths of the Cadillac STS to be its nimble road manners, powerful engine options and high-quality audio system.

The Cadillac STS rear-wheel-drive luxury sport sedan officially debuted for the 2005 model year and offered in 255-hp V6 and 320-hp V8 versions. Prior to 2010, the current STS's trim levels were essentially option packages available on V6 and V8 trims.

The performance-oriented version of that car was known as the Cadillac STS and featured a more powerful V8 engine and more luxury features. The 1992-'97 Seville also featured a similar STS edition.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

2010 Cadillac SRX performed well


Cadillac is as american as automotive engineering gets the name has also been synonymous with luxury for almost 100 years part of the general motors family but always unique.

The 2010 SRX -- those built after May 2010 -- joins other IIHS-classified midsize SUVs like the Audi Q5, Lexus RX, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Volvo XC60, and Volvo XC90 as Top Safety Picks.

In safety crash testing performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, "the 2010 Cadillac SRX performed well", too. The frontal driver rating was five stars, frontal passenger rating four stars, driver and passenger side ratings were five stars while 2WD and 4WD rollover ratings were four stars

If you Must Have More on the safety of the Cadillac SRX, head to the NHTSA's SRX vehicle site to watch videos of the crossover's front and side tests

Friday, August 6, 2010

Cadillac Escalade luxury SUV




Cadillac Escalade Read customer car reviews and research before you buy - find out what others are saying about the car you are considering returning.

Although the" Cadillac Escalade luxury SUV"Was not the first sold in the U.S. market, it was the first light truck in the history of the Cadillac brand

Generously proportioned inside and out, this sport-utility vehicle has a bold and angular face, exaggerated Wreath-and-crest badging and chrome trim everywhere you look

There's no subtlety under the hood, either, as the current truck's 2.6-liter V8 delivers an imposing exhaust rumble

Current Cadillac Escalade
The current (third-generation) Cadillac Escalade is the most modern and Luxurious version of this full-size SUV to date. The transmission routes power to the rear wheels on two-wheel-drive models or all four on all-wheel-drive models. Inside, unlike previous generations, the "Escalade" no longer feels like a hastily reupholstered Chevy Tahoe. Blue-needled electroluminescent gauges are unique to the Escalade, and they want the match the graphics on the large center screen That handles the audio, navigation and rearview camera functions. A power-folding second-row seat option eases access to the third row. Used Cadillac Escalade Models

The latest (third) generation of the "Cadillac Escalade" debuted for the 2007 model year. The '10 Escalade Received cylinder-deactivation technology; Those Produced Earlier models achieve one fewer mpg. The second-generation Escalade was sold from 2002-'06. Aside from its Cadillac Badges, upgraded leather and Zebrano wood, there was nothing to distinguish "the original Escalade from GM's lower-line SUVs"
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