I drove a 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon from Crest Cadillac in Plano for a weekend test drive review last weekend.  This is a collection of final thoughts, notes, and comments that were not  included in my other review posts.

• The Sport Wagon is the same size as the Sedan.  I know this empirically, and it drives as the same size, but I think of a Wagon as being longer than the Sedan.  I suppose I am thinking of old, traditional station wagons and not this modern efficient equivalent.
• The test vehicle had a 20″ Vogue wheel & tire package, and still had a smooth ride, not stiff or harsh.  I like the stainless steel mesh grill from the 1st Generation V-Series as used on the Vogue grill on the test Sport Wagon.
• The Sport Wagon has all the appointments of the CTS Sedan, including iPod interface in the center console.
• There is an available backup camera option, although the test vehicle did not have this feature.  I had no problem seeing out of the back of the vehicle when backing, but I like backup cameras as gadgets.
• The wood trim in the current CTS family on the steering wheel, shift, and along the doors is almost perfect.  My Wife suggested another panel along the glove box would add some additional styling there.
• My opinion of the 3L+6speed auto power train combo continues to improve, although I would look for the 3.6L V6 or the V-Series variant of the Sport Wagon if price is not the driving factor.

My Host for this test drive was Crest Cadillac of Plano, Texas.  They are located at 2701 North Central Expressway, Plano, Texas.  You can contact them by phone Toll-free at 1-866-697-9144 or locally at (972)578-7511, or on Twitter or Facebook

I have a 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon from Crest Cadillac in Plano for a weekend test drive review.

2010 Cadillac Sport Wagon

Saturday evening I took the CTS Sport Wagon out for a nice drive by the lake and on some winding roads to really get a feel for it as a sport sedan in wagon form.  What I wanted to know is once I got into the corners, hunting for the apex, accelerating briskly through the turn, would I forget that this was a CTS Sport Wagon and not the CTS Sport Sedan?

The CTS Sport Wagon is the same overall length as the CTS Sedan –191.6 inches long.  The Sedan weighs 4,212 lbs, while the CTS Sedan weighs 3,861 lbs.  Add a bit more for the Ultraview sunroof.  The Sport Wagon weighs 350 lbs less than the CTS Sedan.  The Sedan and the Sport Wagon 3L Automatic are both rated 18 city/27 highway mpg.

However, the CTS Sport Wagon weighs 1,255 lbs LESS than the 5,467 lb Cadillac SRX, which is rated 18/25 mpg city/highway.

The Sport Wagon drives like the CTS Sedan.  It corners like the CTS Sedan.  It accelerates (except for the extra 350 lbs of weight) like a CTS Sedan.   That’s the ideal reason to get a CTS Sport Wagon — if you want the luxury performance of the CTS Sedan, but also need the utility that the Sport Wagon offers in terms of carrying capacity, ease of loading/unloading, and specialized load support.

Also, if you just love the thought of a wagon that can accelerate and corner, this is one.  Of course, the planned CTS-V Sport Wagon should arrive this summer and is on the list of a lot of people who want a real Hauler.  But if you want a win/win/win vehicle in terms of sporty performance / utility / mpg efficiency, the test model is the right Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon for you.

Let’s look at the rear cargo deck of the CTS Sport Wagon:

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Anchor System

This is a close-up image of the CTS Sport Wagon Cargo Anchoring system. This system is easy to use, and completely adjustable.  There is a rail like this on each side of the floor of the cargo area.   The oval anchor points slide back and forth along the slotted track.  So it is easy to perfectly position the anchor points where you need them to secure your cargo.  If on the other hand you need the back area to be perfectly flat, you simply slide the anchor points to the wide opening in the track and pull them off.   These could not be easier to use, and like the Pet Cargo Guard System are very thoughtful additions.

There is a handy storage area there to the side for a flashlight or emergency kit, and there is under-floor storage as well.

My Host for this test drive is Crest Cadillac of Plano, Texas.  They are located at 2701 North Central Expressway, Plano, Texas.  You can contact them by phone Toll-free at 1-866-697-9144 or locally at (972)578-7511, or on Twitter or Facebook

Today I picked up a 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon from Crest Cadillac in Plano for a weekend test drive review. Tony Griggs of Crest met me at the front of the Dealership with the CTS Sport Wagon ready to go.

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

This CTS Sport Wagon has a custom Vogue package with several upgrades:

• Custom Vogue VT-371 20 inch Wheels & Vogue Tires
• Vogue Front upper & lower mesh grill
• Vogue Chrome door handles
• Vogue Chrome fender slot with mesh grill

Here is the Crest Vogue Tyre Representative, Barry Rose:

Vogue Tyre Representative Barry Rose

Crest’s Delivery Expert Greg Vetrano was kind enough to describe the CTS Sport Wagon features to me. I especially like the thoughtful features in the cargo area with adjustable tie-downs, privacy screen, and the Pet Separator. More on these later.

This model is the CTS Sport Wagon Luxury Collection, with Navigation and Ultraview Sunroof as the main options.  It retails for $46,160.  The Vogue additions together are $6,673, bringing the as-reviewed total to $52,833.  This car has the efficient 3.0L Direct Injection V6 engine, for 270 hp.

I will be adding a number of articles about the Cadillac over the weekend, so stay tuned!

My Host for this test drive is Crest Cadillac of Plano, Texas.  They are located at 2701 North Central Expressway, Plano, Texas.  You can contact them by phone Toll-free at 1-866-697-9144 or locally at (972)578-7511, or on Twitter or Facebook