Put winter-beating all-wheel drive in the trim-topping 2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium and behold the CTS Coupe Premium AWD. This sharp-looking, 5-passenger Caddy 2-door looks good, handles well and goes through any kind of weather. Standard exterior equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels and heated power-adjustable mirrors. Inside, look for 10.5 cubic feet of trunk space and split-folding rear seatbacks, leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, a heated steering wheel, plenty of leather and wood dash and door inserts, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and leather shift knob. A hard-drive-based navigation system represents the premier added convenience amenity in this high-end coupe, while further convenience features include remote keyless entry and ignition, power windows and door locks, cruise control, power telescoping tilt-wheel steering, rear parking sensors and rear-view camera, a universal remote garage door opener and upgraded memory settings for two drivers. Dual-zone climate control, meantime, is bolstered by Sun Sensor auto climate control and lighting adjustment, while OnStar Directions and Connections service is also standard. Finally, a 300-watt audio system boasts a single-CD player with 10 Bose premium speakers, complemented by NavTraffic-equipped satellite radio and a USB connection. The sole options for the CTS Premium AWD are a power-tilting sunroof and a rear deck-lid spoiler.
Powering the flagship 2012 CTS Coupe Premium AWD is the standard direct-injected 3.6-liter V6 engine. The six-banger melds with the standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission for 318 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque, while mileage is estimated at 18 mpg city/27 highway. The Premium AWD system is set up for rear-wheel drive (RWD) when cruising sun-splashed roads, but in nasty weather, a mechanical center differential and limited-slip center and rear differentials automatically shift torque from the wheels that slip to those that grip.
Standard safety features aboard the 2012 CTS Coupe Premier AWD include 4-wheel antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front active headrests and front side-mounted airbags. Daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights and a post-collision safety system also come standard, as does OnStar Emergency Service, Airbag Deployment Notification and Stolen Vehicle Tracking. A remote antitheft alarm, meantime, is optional.
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