Cadillac CTS SW (2009 – 2010) Review
Cadillac CTS SW (2009 – 2010) Verdict
Find out more about the Cadillac CTS SW (2009 – 2010)
'2010' Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Launched in August 2008 at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, in Monterey, California.
Cadillac CTS SW (2009 – 2010) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4878 mm |
| Width | 1842 mm |
| Height | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2880 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1930–2040 kg |
| Boot Space | 412–1484 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 10000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £42,690–£69,880 |
| Insurance Groups | - |
| Road Tax Bands | L–M |
| Official MPG | 18.0–27.2 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
| Estate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 3.0 V6 Elegance Automatic 5dr | £42,690 | 26.1 mpg | 8.2 s |
| 3.0 V6 Sport Luxury Automatic 5dr | £44,700 | 26.1 mpg | 8.2 s |
| 3.6 V6 Sport Luxury AWD Automatic 5dr | £49,430 | 26.6 mpg | 6.7 s |
| 3.6 V6 Sport Luxury RWD Automatic 5dr | £47,380 | 27.2 mpg | 6.3 s |
| 6.2 V8 3dr | £69,880 | 18.0 mpg | 4.0 s |
| 6.2 V8 Automatic 3dr | £69,880 | 19.5 mpg | 4.0 s |
Model History
August 2008
The 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon made its world premiere at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, in Monterey, California.
4,859mm long x 1,942mm wide x 1,502mm high
From the rear three quarters it appears to bring back traditional Cadillac fins. Right-hand drive 2010 CTS Sport Wagon expected to arrive in UK Cadillac showrooms in autumn 2009. Rides on same wheelbase as the CTS sport saloon and is 7 mm shorter overall, yet still offers a generous luggage capacity of 720 litres behind the rear seats.
Design highlights include:
Signature V-shaped tailgate motif
Large, vertical taillamps with light-pipe technology
Power-opening tailgate (via key fob or in-vehicle button)
High-mounted rear brake light integrated in subtle roof spoiler
Integrated roof load management system with cross bars for a seamless appearance
Interior luggage management system with flexible in-floor space
New 19-inch alloy wheels
Optional panoramic rear sunroof
For the UK, the CTS Sport Wagon will include features such as a fully integrated infotainment system with 40-gigabyte internal hard drive and pop-up navigation screen, and a hand-cut-and-sewn leather interior.
UK engine and transmission options are yet to be finalised. US models will be available with 3.6-litre V6 engines, and an efficient 2.9-litre turbo-diesel engine is being developed for CTS models primarily for European and Asian markets. It is a compact, dual overhead cam, V6 engine from GM’s family of diesel engines that delivers optimal fuel economy as well as reduced emissions and noise. The engine is rated at 250PS.
CTS SPORT WAGON – PRELIMINARY UK TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Vehicle type: Five-door, five-passenger rear-wheel-drive estate
Wheelbase (mm): 2880
Length (mm): 4859
Width (mm): 1842
Height (mm): 1502
Track (mm): 1570 (front); 1575 (rear)
Four-wheel independent: MacPherson strut front;multilink rear, progressive rate coil springs,monotube shock absorbers
Steering: Variable-assist rack-and-pinion
Brakes: Four-wheel disc; dual-piston front callipers; single-piston
rear callipers
Wheels: 18-inch or 19-inch aluminium
Luggage capacity (litres): 720 (behind rear seats)
