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2005 cadillac cts review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New v6 engines improve the great american sports sedan. introductionthe 2005 cadillac cts could be called the great american sports sedan. It certainly fits that description with its sporty handling, exhilarating acceleration and powerful braking. Their names are like alphabet soup: cts, sts, xlr, srx. But driving one of them confirms cadillac now builds world-class automobiles. it was the cts that kicked off this renaissance. Introduced as a 2003 model, its edgy styling immediately grabbed the spotlight. Praise of its dynamic qualities quickly followed from the automotive press, which focused on its superb rear-wheel-drive chassis. Two years later the cts is improved and more refined. The 2005 cts comes with a choice of these new vvt v6 engines, a new 2. 8-liter v6 and a 3. 6-liter v6 introduced as an optional engine last year. Nor would it feel out of place on a race track. Cts-v is only available with a manual shifter. for 2005, a new six-speed manual gearbox is also available for the regular cts models. Both the 2. 8-liter and 3. 6-liter v6 engines are available with the six-speed manual or the more popular five-speed automatic. We'd march immediately to the responsive automatic if the manual wasn't so good. The 2005 cts also gets a new instrument cluster and a choice of new 16-inch wheels. Built on gm's acclaimed sigma rear-wheel-drive architecture, the cts was rigorously tested at the famed nurburgring racetrack in germany. lineupthe 2005 cts line starts with a new entry-level model that features a new 2. 8-liter v6. It's a sophisticated engine with variable valve timing rated at 210 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. Production of the 2. 8-liter model begins in october 2004 and pricing wasn't available at press time. a more powerful model comes with a 3. 6-liter v6 vvt 31,700), which develops 255 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 252 pound-feet of torque at 3200 rpm. Also standard are traction control and anti-lock brakes (abs) with brake proportioning, which balances the braking front and rear. Side-impact airbags and side air curtains come standard for front and rear passengers in addition to the standard dual frontal airbags. the sport package 1,875) takes the suspension tuning a step further with monotube shocks, brake pads with more anti-fade heat resistance, 17-inch alloy wheels with 255/50r17 tires, load-leveling rear suspension, speed-sensitive power steering, and stabilitrak electronic stability control. The luxury package 3,165) includes heater power front seats, memory presets for two drivers, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, homelink universal garage door transmitter, alarm system, and a wood-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob. the new cts-v 49,300) comes stuffed with the 5. 7-liter v8 ls6 engine from the high-performance corvette z06 rated at 400 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque. It comes mated to a tremec six-speed manual gearbox (an automatic is not available). To put this power to the ground, cts-v gets 18-inch wheels, grippy tires, big brembo brakes, and other high-performance tweaks. walkaroundthe cts was the first production car using cadillac's new art & science design vocabulary first shown on the evoq concept car. The design is a festival of wedges, sharp junctions and chiseled angles that can be seen throughout the latest generation of cadillacs. The edgy design is distinctive. There's no confusing a cadillac with anything else. the cts refines the cadillac tradition of vertical headlamps and taillamps that dates back to 1965. Viewed from the front, the cts is imposing, with its large louvered grille framed by sharp, vertical headlamps. The front air dam is all business, with simple rectangular foglights and a long narrow intake near the skirt. The cts has a short, high deck with tall, vertical taillamps. The view from the rear is broken up by the indentation cut widely around the license plate in a contrasting color. The cts-v looks a bit better here by using body colored plastic. interiorthe angular theme continues inside, although it was softened for 2004. The cts is sold in europe and the interior reflects that. It projects an idea that driving is serious business. Visually, it's an austere cabin, lacking the warmness of the new cadillac sts. The interior is a mix of high-tech textures, some of it dimpled like a golf ball. Many of the materials are soft and interesting to the touch. There's good support for the driver's right leg, and where the right shin touches it feels soft. There's a good support for the left leg as well, with a good dead pedal for the left foot. the three-spoke steering wheel contains buttons for the sound system and cruise control, and is deliciously padded in leather for all but the part of the rim between about 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock, which is trimmed in wood. changing the temperature, adjusting the stereo, and operating the navigation system are easy and convenient in the cts. The center stack juts out from the rest of the dash, with the elaborate gps navigation system at the top center location. Climate controls are at the bottom, controlled by amber-lighted pictograms. the stereo works well, allowing quick and easy switching from a news channel on xm satellite radio to music on fm to traffic on am to a cd. The small triangular speakers for the optional bose system are mounted on the a pillar, and look cool. Onstar is provided, allowing drivers to make hands-free, voice-activated calls. A tall driver or passenger will be comfortable in front and only slightly cramped in the rear. The rear seats are comfortable for two or three passengers, offering good leg room, though lacking in thigh support. There is a convenient pass-thru tunnel between the rear seats, to the trunk, if the split folding rear seats are ordered. driving impressionthe cts drives wonderfully around town. It cruises comfortably on the freeway and feels at home on winding roads. the new 3. 6-liter v6 is silky smooth when cruising, less so at full throttle. It's a thoroughly modern engine with a 60-degree aluminum block, double overhead cams, variable-valve timing, electronic throttle control, six coils and a structural oil pan. The 2. 8-liter v6 vvt is a modified version of the 3. 6-liter v6 with vvt. The 2. 8 and 3. 6-liter v6 earn the same epa-estimated mileage of 18/27 mpg city/highway and run on regular 87 octane. Choosing between them is a matter of power versus cost. The five-speed automatic transmission is superb. In normal mode, it seems to shift a lot, especially at a casual pace. Selecting the sport mode changes the transmission's attitude, giving it sharp and decisive response. The automatic is an excellent choice for the cts. Climate Control✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ Sport Package✔ Navigation System✔ Leather Seats✔ Alloy Wheels
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