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Saffron CTS-V Coupe Interior #Cadillac

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One feature the CTS-V Coupe will have the Sedan does not offer (so far) is a two-tone Saffron colored interior.

Nick Twork, head of Cadillac PR shared this pic last night from the Detroit Auto Show:

The 2011 CTS-V Coupe begins production in the summer of 2010 as Cadillac’s most dramatic statement of design and performance.

Interior amenities

Recaro performance driving seats are optional in the CTS-V Coupe and provide excellent support for spirited driving. These 14-way adjustable performance seats include pneumatic bolster controls in the seat cushions and backrests.

The CTS-V Coupe also includes an exclusive new Saffron color option for the interior, providing a contrasting color accent carried on the seat inserts, door trim, as well as the stitching, which highlights the craftsmanship of the instrument panel, center console, door trim and seats.

The steering wheel, seat inserts and shifter are covered in microfiber, providing the luxurious character of suede without suede’s inherent drawbacks of difficult care and moisture sensitivity. These accents are elegant to the touch and help support high-performance driving.

The car’s integrated center stack is trimmed in Obsidian black material that is also applied to the center console and door trim. Just like every CTS, the V-Series includes a hand-stitched instrument panel, door trim and center console. Leading-edge infotainment features extend to the V-Series. They include a 40-gigabyte hard drive, advanced navigation system with a deployable screen and Bose digital surround audio, as well as factory-installed Bluetooth phone integration, all standard features on the V-Series.

Click on the pic to enlarge; the color of the stitching along the dash matches the saffron inserts.

New Cadillac CTS-V Detail Photos

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Cadillac has new CTS-V photography up.

Interior

Interior

Standard CTS interior appearance; only notable is no wood trim — looks like the V series is sticking with the high tech look.  When the STS-V came along, the wood trim steering wheel was skipped because it is a bit slick for use on the track.  I’m guessing that the same rule was used here.

CTS-V Front Brake Calipers

CTS-V Front Brake Calipers

The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V employs Brembo’s dual- Cast 14.5-in (370mm) rotor for the first time in North America, with six-piston monoblock front calipers. Unlike traditional cast iron discs, dual-cast discs are made of two materials – cast iron and aluminium – and offer many advantages, including a 15-20 per cent reduction in weight, greater driving comfort, less corrosion, wear and resistance to fade, and better braking performance.

Brembo discs

Brembo discs

Mesh Grill

Mesh Grill

Standard mesh grill is a brand feature of the Cadillac V-Series performance vehicles.

Supercharger Beauty Cover

Supercharger Beauty Cover

Beauty shot of the CTS-V’s LSA engine.  This engine is unique to the Cadillac CTS-V.  It is basically a Supercharged and Intercooled LS3 OHV V8, making 556 hp.  The engine in the new ZR1 Corvette is also a Supercharged 6.2L V8, but the LS9 engine is hand built and uses a larger, 2.3L supercharger where the CTS-V uses a 1.9L Supercharger.

Cadillac STS: Lexus smooth, BMW powerful, Mercedes Class … and All Alone on Saturday night

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The current Cadillac STS is the single most over-looked Cadillac model.  While the CTS has captured the lime light and popular focus as a Sales Star, the current generation STS has been the older, perhaps more elegant Sister who is still a bride’s maid, never a bride.

2009 Cadillac STS

2009 Cadillac STS

What are the differences between the 2009 Cadillac CTS and the 2009 Cadillac STS?

Powertrain: CTS offers the great 263hp 3.6L VVT V6 engine standard, with a 304hp 3.6L direct-injection variant of the same engine optional.  The STS offers the direct injection 3.6L engine as standard, with a 320hp 4.6L Northstar V8 engine as optional.  Both cars are front engine, RWD, and both cars are available in all wheel drive for northern climates.  Nod: STS.

2009 Cadillac CTS

2009 Cadillac CTS

Suspension: The CTS was redesigned in 2008, and rides on the Sigma II suspension.  The STS rides on the similar Sigma I suspension.  The STS is a bit larger than the CTS, riding on a 116.4″ wheel base vs the CTS’ 113.4 inch wheelbase, so the STS provides  2.5″ more rear leg room.   If you want a bit more room in your executive sedan, you want the STS.  Nod: CTS.

2008 STS interior

2008 STS interior

Interior Options: The STS has a higher level of standard features.  Not to jump ahead, but it also has a higer price.  There are however some features ONLY available on the STS, such as heads-up display and lane change warning.  Nod: STS

2009 CTS interior

2009 CTS interior

Price: The CTS starts at US$34K and quickly options up to over US$45K.  The STS starts at US$44.5K and quickly options up to over US$60K.  Nod: CTS

V-Series Choices: The V Series is Cadillac’s no holds-barred performance editions.   The CTS from 2004-2007 offered the CTS-V with a Corvette Z06 engine at over 400 hp.   Starting in 2006, the Cadillac STS-V bowed, sporting a 4.4L supercharged Northstar V8 making a rousing 469 hp.  Upping the ante, the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is arriving at showrooms now for around US$60K (price not set yet) making 556hp.  Will the STS-V be able to answer?  Stay tuned.

So why has the Cadillac CTS sold better than the in some ways superior Cadillac STS?

Looks: although the last refresh has given the STS a bit more style, the STS body does not have the curvaceous appeal of the CTS.  If you want everyone’s all-American beauty, you’d select the CTS.  Price: even though with options the CTS quickly climbs into the same stratosphere as the STS, buyers may be more comfortable inching up to it with individual option packages.

Conclusion: The Cadillac STS is probably one of the most overlooked elegant, excellent, performance and luxury executive sedans of our time.  Everyone will understand and agree with your choice if you bring home the new Cadillac CTS.  It is great looking and performs well.  Bring home a new Cadillac STS and the neighbors may not understand exactly what it is.  But you’ll know that you married the older but wiser sister whose beauty, if understated, may be more lasting.