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I have been a Cadillac fan, and follow developments and plans closely.\u00a0 I know some people don’t — they gave up on American made cars years ago and never returned, or simply don’t focus <\/em>on automobiles.\u00a0 Now that Cadillac IS making some very intriguing, exciting Automobiles, you may not be familiar with the current Cadillac line-up.<\/p>\n

Cadillac has a good consumer site here<\/a>, among other sites, but it may be too MUCH information.\u00a0 This blog entry is intended as a primer on what Cadillac is up to these days in one easy page.\u00a0 I have included links from each model to the portion of the Cadillac site with more info on that model.\u00a0 To look in depth at each model there, choose “build your own”; that lets you see it in the various colors available, and select option sets.<\/p>\n

The CTS is the best selling Cadillac through Oct 2009<\/a>, followed by the Escalade Family.\u00a0 With no further adieu, let’s meet the current Cadillac Line-up:<\/p>\n

Cadillac CTS Family<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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Cadillac CTS Sedan (4 door)<\/p><\/div>\n

CTS Sedan<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0 a fullsize luxury performance sedan available either as a Base model with 3L, 270 hp V6 or as a Performance or Premium model with a 3.6L, 304 hp V6.\u00a0 Available in rear wheel drive or all-wheel drive (good for cold climates).\u00a0 Current platform released in 2008 as an update to the 2003-2007 model.\u00a0 Starts at US$36,730.<\/p>\n

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CTS Sport Wagon (Stationwagon)<\/p><\/div>\n

CTS Sport wagon<\/strong>:<\/a> the goodness of the CTS Sedan, but in Sport Wagon format for those who need a bit more room and utility.\u00a0 Drives like a luxury performance sedan, hauls like a Wagon.\u00a0 New for 2010.\u00a0 Starts at US$39,830.<\/p>\n

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Cadillac CTS-V<\/p><\/div>\n

CTS-V Sedan<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0 a Cadillac Supercar.\u00a0 A CTS with a Supercharged, 556 hp 6.2L V8 engine, Brembo performance brakes, Magnetic Suspension, and other go-fast options\/touches.\u00a0 One of the fastest sedans in the world.\u00a0 Great riding, excellent comfort, faster than fast.\u00a0 The best car in the world for its price (around US$65K).\u00a0 Available only in rear-wheel drive, with manual or automatic transmission.\u00a0 Drive to the track, race, drive home — the definition of a Sports Car.\u00a0 Cadillac will release a CTS-V Coupe, and may even release a CTS-V Sport Wagon.\u00a0 If you have the means, this is the best luxury performance sedan bargain in the world.\u00a0 Starts at US$62,020.<\/p>\n

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2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe<\/p><\/div>\n

Coming Soon<\/strong>:\u00a0 CTS Coupe<\/a>: <\/em><\/strong> a highly stylized, updated 2-door model of the CTS Sedan.\u00a0 The CTS Coupe will be optioned and marketed as a personal luxury vehicle.
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Cadillac DTS<\/p><\/div>\n

DTS<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0 Traditional full-size luxury.\u00a0 Front wheel drive, for good all-weather handling.\u00a0 4.6L Northstar V8 engine.\u00a0\u00a0 Last major update in 2000, but year to year evolutionary changes.\u00a0 Due for replacement, along with the discontinued STS, by the expected new XTS.\u00a0 People keep buying them, and GM is happy to keep selling them.\u00a0 The DTS has more rear seat leg room, and has a more ‘traditional’ Cadillac look popular with some buyers.\u00a0 Perhaps the softest \/ smoothest riding Cadillac.\u00a0 Starts at US$46,280.<\/p>\n

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2010 Cadillac SRX<\/p><\/div>\n

SRX<\/strong><\/a>: Mid-size luxury SUV. Economic, efficient, and attractive.\u00a0 New for 2010.\u00a0 The previous SRX ran from 2004-2009, and was a ‘tall wagon’ based on the CTS Sigma architecture.\u00a0 This new model is on a new platform.\u00a0 Cadillac still refers to the new model as a cross-over. Available with 265 hp 3L V6 or 300 hp 2.8L V6 Turbo engines.\u00a0 Front wheel drive (FWD) or All wheel drive (AWD).\u00a0 Good all-weather, carry-all luxury SUV. Starts at US$33,330 (how cute is that?).<\/p>\n

Escalade Family<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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Cadillac Escalade<\/p><\/div>\n

Escalade , Escalade Hybrid,\u00a0 Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0 full-size SUV.\u00a0 The Escalade Hybrid has a 2-mode hybrid powerplant, and gets 50% better fuel economy.\u00a0 Escalade ESV is an extended length variant, with more storage space.\u00a0 Escalade EXT has a pick-up truck like rear section, with a 4-seat front section.\u00a0 Available with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).<\/p>\n

Discontinued after 2010<\/strong>:<\/p>\n