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<\/a>2nd Gen CTS-V Sedan<\/p><\/div>\n
When the 2nd Generation CTS-V arrived in 2009, the front grill looks like a stainless steel mesh, but is a molded plastic piece.\u00a0 Some Critics were quick to claim that this was done to save money, and was an inferior solution to the metal mesh of the first generation V.<\/p>\n
1st Gen CTS-V Mesh Grill on a CTS<\/p><\/div>\n
Actually, the Designers at Cadillac changed to the molded piece in order to attain a 3-dimensional grill for artistic purposes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The stainless steel mesh looked great from front on or at an angle, but in close up photos or direct light one could see right through the stainless mesh to the mechanical bits beneath.\u00a0 I like mechanical parts, as I am a function over form guy.\u00a0 But from an artistic point of view, one function of the grill is to have some depth to it to hide the internal mechanical bits.\u00a0 The new molded V-Series grill gives the same great mesh look, but also has some depth to it so that it looks great from a variety of angles, and doesn’t expose the mechanicals behind it.<\/p>\n
In terms of cost, the Wags assume that a molded “plastic” grill\u00a0 is less expensive than stainless steel mesh.\u00a0 In fact the new grill may be MORE expensive, but it also improves the appearance of the V-Series.\u00a0 That is what I like to see — continuous, thoughtful improvements in these great Cadillacs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The 1st generation CTS-V had a stainless steel mesh front grill.\u00a0 This became a hallmark of the V-Series.\u00a0 You can quickly and easily tell if a Cadillac is a V-Series by looking for the mesh upper grill and other highlights, … Continue reading