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Cadillac CTS Coupe options mirror how I would market the CTS Sedan

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I like the way Cadillac plans to equip and market the new Cadillac CTS Coupe and CTS-V Couple.  The two will arrive in Cadillac show rooms this summer.

Where the CTS Sedan is offered with 3L V6 as the base model, and 3.6L V6 in the Premium or Performance models, the CTS Coupe comes only with the 3.6L in Performance or Premium, and then the CTS-V model.  One can select rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive in either Performance or Premium.

I appreciate that Cadillac wants a range for the CTS, but the 3.0L offers NO appreciable fuel economy difference, and must cost Cadillac the same amount to manufacture as the 3.6L.  I would prefer to see the CTS drop the 3L altogether, and offer the 3.6L throughout the range.  This would simplify the CTS Sedan order book to match the CTS Coupe selections.

For suspension options the CTS coupe offers the FE2 “Suspension, Sport”, with 18″ wheels, or the FE3 “Suspension, Performance” suspension tune, with 19″ wheels.  Both are good selections.  The CTS-V Coupe of course will get the FE4 “Suspension, Performance, with MR”, with 19″ wheels.  The MR suspension of course is a world-class magnetic suspension that is ideal in almost any application.

I wondered if we might see a bit more hp from Powertrain for the CTS Coupe.  But the engine outputs showing so far are identical to previous models:

  • CTS Coupe Engine, 3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 DI Direct Injection (304 hp [226.7 kW] @ 6400 rpm, 273 lb-ft of torque [368.6 N-m] @ 5200 rpm)
  • CTS-V Coupe Engine, 6.2L supercharged V8 (556 hp [414.6 kW] @ 6100 rpm, 551 lb-ft of torque [734.9 N-m] @ 3800 rpm)

All CTS Coupe models will come with limited slip differential.  The CTS Coupe will receive a slightly more aggressive final drive ratio, which should improve acceleration.

Cadillac has not yet announced the CTS Coupe pricing, but one can expect it to be above the CTS Sedan 3.6L Performance Model at $43K and CTS Sedan Permium Model  at $49K.  I of course recommend that Cadillac re-price the entire line, dropping the 3L option for the Sedan and holding prices across the Sedan to $35K-45K.  I would also price the Coupe in the $40K-45K range, but I suspect that Cadillac will price it in the $48K-55K range, filling the gap between the CTS 3.6L Premium Sedan at $49K and the CTS-V Sedan at $62K.

2011 Changes at Cadillac

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The new Order Books are here!  The new Order Books are here!

The GM Dealer Order Books now have the 2011 Models added.  Here are the major changes:

DTS:  Retired (!)

So far the DTS does not appear in the 2011 Order Book.

STS: V8 Retired, New Colors

Deletions
V8 Model 6DC29
Exterior color (GBO) Blue Diamond Tricoat
Exterior color (GIP) Black Cherry
(K59) Adaptive Cruise Control
(PDU) V8 Premium Luxury Collection
(PDV) V8 Performance Luxury Collection
(Q9Y) 18″ x 8″ polished cast aluminum wheels
(F55) Continuously Variable Real Time Damping
(LH2) Northstar 4.6L VVT SFI V8 Engine
(JL7) Enhanced 4-channel StabiliTrak with Active Steering
(FE3) 4-wheel independent suspension with Magnetic Ride Control
New Features
Exterior color (GAR) Black Ice. Available at extra charge.
Exterior color (GGU) Evolution Green Metallic. Available at extra charge.

Cadillac CTS Sedan: Add 2 Colors, Delete 2 Colors, Rear View Camera added to Lux 1

Deletions
Exterior color (GBO) Blue Diamond Tricoat
Exterior color (GIP) Black Cherry
New Features
Exterior color (GAR) Black Ice Metallic. Available at extra charge.
Exterior color (GGU) Evolution Green Metallic. Available at extra charge.
(UVC) Rearview camera now part of (Y40) Level One Luxury Package.

Looks like they forgot to add the new availability of the Recaro seats on the non-V CTS.

CTS Coupe , CTS-V Coupe Premiere

New Features
CTS Coupe (Model 6DP47 and 6DH47) CTS-V Coupe (Model 6DN47)
Exterior color (GAR) Black Ice Metallic. Available at extra charge. Not available on CTS-V.
Exterior color (GGU) Evolution Green Metallic. Available at extra charge. Not available with interior (AFK) Ebony with Saffron seat inserts.
New interior color (AFK) Ebony seats with Saffron sueded fabric inserts. Available on CTS-V Coupe only. Not available with exterior color (GGU) Evolution Green Metallic.
(UVC) Rearview camera now part of (Y40) Level One Luxury Package.
(CBF) Power sunroof, single glass pane/tilt only on Coupe.
(QIV) P245/45ZR19 Y-rated summer performance tires. Included and only available in (Y43) 19″ Summer Tire Performance Package. Coupe only.
(QYO) P235/50R18 V-rated all-season blackwall tires. Coupe only.
(P86) 18″ x 8″ premium multi-coat painted finish wheels. Coupe only.
(P87) 19″ x 8.5″ polished wheels. Included and only available in (Y43) 19″ Summer Tire Performance Package. Coupe only.
(P88) 19″ x 9″ front and 19″ x 9.5″ rear, high polished wheels. Available on CTS Coupe-V.
(P89) 19″ x 9″ front and 19″ x 10″ rear, premium multi-coat painted finish wheels. Standard on CTS Coupe-V.

Saffron interior only available on the Coupe.

Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon: Add 2 colors, Delete 2 colors, Rearview Camera added to Lux 1

Deletions
Exterior color (GBO) Blue Diamond Tricoat
Exterior color (GIP) Black Cherry
New Features
Exterior color (GAR) Black Ice Metallic. Available at extra charge.
Exterior color (GGU) Evolution Green Metallic. Available at extra charge.
(UVC) Rearview camera now part of (Y40) Level One Luxury Package.

Re: Next-Gen CTS to Join #Cadillac ATS on Alpha RWD platform – @motor_trend

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Motor Trend has an interesting Cadillac ATS article up: Next-Gen Camaro, CTS to Join Small Cadillac ATS on New Rear-Drive Platform – Wide Open Throttle – Motor Trend Magazine

Fun Cadillac ATS Details from the article:

  1. ATS is in fact on a new RWD Alpha platform
  2. ATS is due in calendar year 2014 (as a 2015 model?)
  3. Next Generation CTS will also move to the Alpha platform and grow 6 inches in 2013 as a 2014 model
  4. CTS Coupe and CTS Wagon will be discontinued in favor of ATS Coupe and ATS Wagon
  5. Platform will be lighter than the current Cadillac CTS Sigma platform
  6. Next generation Chevrolet Camaro will share the same Alpha platform
  7. Supercharged or turbocharged version of the gas direct-injection 3.6-liter V-6 should be available (!)
  8. Cars will be more fuel efficient than the current models

See our other Cadillac ATS coverage

All good news except for the 2014 arrival date; I was hoping for 2012 as a 2013 model.  Love that Cadillac recognizes they need to get some weight out, and bring a bit more power to the sport sedan mix.  Putting the CTS on Alpha makes a lot of sense if it is flexible enough to support the range of wheelbases needed.