America’s premier domestic luxury brand, Cadillac is not your grandfather’s car anymore. Since the introduction of the Escalade and the CTS, Cadillac continues to step up to the plate with fresh designs, modern luxury and impressive performance that appeal to a younger group of car buyers. The CTS consistently earns rave reviews from the automotive press and an all-new Sport Wagon version is being introduced this year. The Escalade caught on like a California wildfire and remains popular with celebs and soccer moms to this day. From the personal two-passenger XLR Roadster and the more traditional STS to the SRX Crossover and Escalade EXT pickup truck, Cadillac offers a wide range of vehicles to choose from.
Page 22009 Cadillac CTS
Featuring edgy exterior design and performance to match, the CTS handles corners like every sport sedan should. It also offers a plush interior and a host of available luxury features and technologies.
MSRP: $36,560 – $58,905
Base engine: 3.6-liter V6 with 263 hp
Base EPA mpg: 18 city/26 hwy/21 cmb
Competition: Lincoln MKZ, Infiniti G37, Acura TL
Model Highlights
Rear-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive
Full MP3 and iPod connectivity
Available 40 GB hard drive media system
Available UltraView “double” sunroof
Page 22009 Cadillac CTS-V
Squeezing a Corvette ZR-1 engine into the CTS gives this luxury sport sedan stunning acceleration. Distinctive style, great handling, lavish comfort and obscene amounts of power, all for a price tag its competitors can’t touch.
MSRP: $59,875 – $68,515
Base engine: 6.2-liter supercharged V8 with 556 hp
Base EPA mpg: 16
Competition: BMW M5, Audi S6, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
Model Highlights
Rear-wheel drive with limited slip differential
0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds
6-speed manual transmission or optional 6-speed automatic
19-inch wheels over huge 6-piston front and 4-piston rear brakes
Page 22010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
Available at the end of summer 2009, the CTS Sport Wagon adds space and utility while maintaining the fuel efficiency and drivability of a sedan. A direct injection 3.0-liter V6 is tucked under the hood of its sleek new body, giving the Sport Wagon a few more horsepower than its CTS sedan sibling.
MSRP: $39,830
Base engine: 3.0-liter V6 with 270 hp
Base EPA mpg: 18 city/27 hwy/22 cmb
Competition: Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3 Series wagon, Volvo V70
Model Highlights
Rear-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive
Optional 3.6-liter V6 with 304 hp
58 cu. ft. of cargo space with rear seats folded
Power liftgate and integrated load management system
Page 22009 Cadillac DTS
This full-size sedan offers an exceptionally roomy interior and a soft, quiet ride. The DTS is offered in three trim levels with a variety of comfort and advanced features available, such as heated and cooled front seats, and lane departure and blind spot warning systems.
MSRP: $46,280 – $62,915
Base engine: 4.6-liter V8 with 275 hp
Base EPA mpg: 15 city/23 hwy/18 cmb
Competition: Chrysler 300 C, Lincoln MKS, Lincoln Town Car
Model Highlights
Optional 4.6-liter V8 with 292 hp
Electronic stability control with brake assist
HID low- and high-beam headlights
Remote start with push-button ignition
Page 22009 Cadillac Escalade
The perennial favorite of rappers and professional sports stars everywhere, the Escalade combines size and presence with luxury and prestige. This extremely capable full-size SUV can now run on E85, but remains thirsty. The Escalade is also available in an extended wheelbase version that is over 20 inches longer, the Escalade ESV.
MSRP: $62,205 – $87,460
Base engine: 6.2-liter V8 with 403 hp
Base EPA mpg: 12 city/19 hwy/15 cmb
Competition: Lincoln Navigator, Infiniti QX56, Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged
Model Highlights
High-quality materials throughout the cabin
Five-star government safety ratings for front and side impacts
DVD navigation system and surround sound audio system
Rearview camera and rear sonar parking aids
Page 22009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
All of the extravagance and competence of the standard Escalade, still with plenty of power and much-improved fuel efficiency around town thanks to a hybrid drivetrain.
MSRP: $72,135 – $87,510
Base engine: 6.0-liter V8 with 332 hp; electric motor
Base EPA mpg: 20 city/21 hwy/20 cmb
Competition: Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTEC, 2010 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid (unreleased)
Model Highlights
Premium-appointed interior and SUV capability
Two-mode hybrid technology
50% better city fuel economy than traditional Escalade
Page 22009 Cadillac Escalade EXT
Want luxury, but need a truck? The Escalade EXT fits the bill. Basically a plush SUV on the inside, the truck bed out back makes it distinctively versatile.
MSRP: $61,130 – $69,700
Base engine: 6.2-liter V8 with 403 hp
Base EPA mpg: N/A
Competition: Toyota Tundra CrewMax, Ford F-150 King Ranch, GMC Sierra Denali
Model Highlights
Full-time all-wheel drive
Converts from a 5-passenger SUV to a 2-passenger truck
Standard DVD navigation system
Bluetooth phone system
Page 22010 Cadillac SRX Crossover
All-new for 2010, the SRX luxury crossover wears chic duds and actually got smaller than its predecessor, losing an optional third row. Choose between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive with the 3.0-liter V6, or get the all-wheel-drive SRX with a 2.8-liter turbo V6 engine.
MSRP: $33,330 – $50,270
Base engine: 3.0-liter V6 with 265 hp
Base EPA mpg: 18 city/25 hwy/21 cmb
Competition: Infiniti FX35, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Acura MDX
Model Highlights
6-speed automatic transmission with performance shifting
Modular under-floor storage
Power rear liftgate with height memory
Front and rear sonar systems for help with parking
Page 22009 Cadillac STS
Larger than the CTS, the Cadillac STS shares full-size premium sedan duty with the DTS, which is just barely bigger. There are both V6 and V8 engine options, and all-wheel drive is available with either. Exotic interior accents and materials come on the Platinum trim level.
MSRP: $46,845 – $78,425
Base engine: 3.6-liter V6 with 302 hp
Base EPA mpg: 18 city/27 hwy/21 cmb
Competition: Mercedes-Benz E550, Volvo S80, Jaguar XF
Model Highlights
Keyless entry with remote start and push-button ignition
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Available surround sound audio system and navigation
Available computer-controlled adjustable suspension
Page 22009 Cadillac STS-V
The high-performance version of the STS, the STS-V features a muscular supercharged V8 and a bunch of other sporty goodies. High tech features and luxurious appointments are still found throughout the interior.
MSRP: $83,495 – $84,540
Base engine: 4.4-liter supercharged V8 with 469 hp
Base EPA mpg: 13 city/19 hwy/15 cmb
Competition: Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Audi S6, BMW M5
Model Highlights
Sport-tuned suspension and a limited slip differential
Big Brembo brakes, 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels
Unique wire mesh grille and rear spoiler
Surround sound audio and navigation system
Page 22009 Cadillac XLR Roadster
Cadillac’s only two-door, two-seat vehicle, the sexy XLR transforms from a coupe to a roadster via its retractable hardtop in 30 seconds. It offers quick acceleration, a comfortable ride and many advanced technologies.
MSRP: $86,215 – $91,805
Base engine: 4.6-liter V8 with 320 hp
Base EPA mpg: 15 city/24 hwy/18 cmb
Competition: Mercedes-Benz SL550 Roadster, Jaguar XK Convertible, Lexus SC 430
Model Highlights
0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds
Computer-controlled adjustable suspension
Programmable head-up display
Adaptive cruise control
Page 22009 Cadillac XLR-V
Dramatic speed and style come together in Cadillac’s supercharged XLR-V Roadster. Those seeking ridiculously rapid increases in velocity, wind in their hair and an indulgent cockpit will want to check this one out.
MSRP: $105,215 – $107,410
Base engine: 4.4-liter supercharged V8 with 443 hp
Base EPA mpg: 14 city/23 hwy/17 cmb
Competition: Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, Jaguar XKR Convertible, BMW M6 Convertible
Model Highlights
0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds
Sport-tuned computer-controlled adjustable suspension
Hand-wrapped leather trim
Heated and cooled seats