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<\/a><\/p>\nFirst, there is a choice between the V-Coupe and the V6 Coupe.\u00a0 The V-Coupe is the CTS-V Coupe, with the Supercharged 6.2L 556 hp V8, Brembo Brakes, Magnetic (MR) Suspension, and other supercar goodies.\u00a0 The V6 Coupe has the LLT Direct Injected 3.6L 304 hp V6 engine. \u00a0 Cadillac has not announced pricing yet for the CTS Coupe. \u00a0 The V-Coupe is likely to start at $65K, while the V6 Coupes might run from $45-55K.<\/p>\n
CTS-V Coupe:<\/strong> If you decide on the CTS-V Coupe you are almost done.\u00a0 The main options to decide on then are colors, and whether to get the Recaro Seats, and the Sapele wood trim options.\u00a0 Again, I recommend both of these options as relatively worth the money after testing a CTS-V Sedan with both.\u00a0 If you can’t afford them, then the “base” CTS-V Coupe is excellent out of the box, no worries.<\/p>\n RWD or AWD:<\/strong> For the V6 CTS Coupe, the next choices are between rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD).\u00a0 If you live in an area that has snow, I would want the AWD.\u00a0 The AWD does add some weight and so the RWD tends to be faster off the line and at the track.\u00a0 But if you need AWD, it is a great feature to have. For other options on either the RWD or AWD, the rest of the discussion applies to either.<\/p>\n V6 Base: <\/strong> The Base CTS Coupe is the least expensive way to buy and enjoy a CTS Coupe.\u00a0 It has the great looks, the great V6 engine, limited slip differential, and the FE2 Sport Suspension.\u00a0 What it does not offer is the luxury packages, wood trim, or performance package with maximum rubber \/ wheels \/ paddle shifters etc.\u00a0 This CTS Coupe still has all the core goodness included.<\/p>\n V6 CTS Performance Coupe : <\/strong>The CTS Performance Coupe adds electric, heated memory seats, bluetooth, garage door opener, an improved audio system, and high intensity discharge (HID) headlights.\u00a0 This is also the “I want it my way” option, because it opens up a lot of available option packages.\u00a0 If you don’t want everything that comes on the Premium Package, the Performance package lets you pick and choose the options that are important to you.<\/p>\n V6 CTS Premium Coupe: <\/strong> The CTS Premium Coupe is the maxed-out, fully equipped CTS Coupe.\u00a0 If you don’t need the max performance features of the CTS-V Coupe, but want everything AND the economy of the V6 Coupe, this is your Cadillac.\u00a0\u00a0 The Premium Coupe adds to the Performance Coupe: theft deterrent, rear view camera, accent lighting, heated\/vented front seats, power telescoping steering wheel, cabin air filtration, premium audio with navigation, sunroof with power sunshade, and Sapele wood trim.<\/p>\n The main decision available on the Premium Coupe is whether to get the Y43 Performance Package (Summer tire) option:<\/p>\n Y43 Performance Package: 19″ (48.3 cm) Summer Tire, includes (KB7) steering wheel mounted paddle shift controls, (P87) 19″ x 8.5″ polished wheels, (QIV) P245\/45ZR Y-rated performance summer tires, (V03) performance cooling system, (FE3) performance suspension and (J55) performance brake system<\/p><\/blockquote>\n This is an interesting option because it pushes the suspension to FE3, as well as adds performance brakes and additional engine cooling.\u00a0 Cadillac has also said that the Recaro sport seats will be available as an option.<\/p>\n Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n I like the way Cadillac has packaged the CTS Coupe.\u00a0 From the Base to the Design-your-own Performance model to the Fully Optioned Premium Model, I don’t see any bad choices here, and the options are laid out in a thoughtful manner to suit a variety of buyers.<\/p>\n Cadillac has said the CTS Coupes will arrive in showrooms this summer.\u00a0 Please contact your local Cadillac<\/a> Dealer for exact timing, or to pre-order.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The new 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe will be arriving in Cadillac showrooms this summer.\u00a0 So, let’s look at which one of these luxury performance sedans you want. First, there is a choice between the V-Coupe and the V6 Coupe.\u00a0 The … Continue reading