2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6L SFI

The base trim of Cadillac’s 2009 CTS lineup, the CTS 3.6L SFI (Sequential Fuel Injection) luxury five-passenger sedan offers not only the Cadillac name, but rear-wheel drive and a 3.6-liter V6 SFI engine mated with a standard six-speed manual transmission, or optional six-speed automatic, that’ll put out 263 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque and get 18/26 mpg. Standard comfort, convenience, and appearance features across the entire CTS line include 17-inch painted alloy wheels, leather-trimmed upholstery, an eight-way power driver’s seat, cruise control, simulated wood and genuine leather trim accents, front and rear floor mats, dual-zone front climate control, and a single-CD player with eight speakers, and Sirius/XM satellite radio. Options for the CTS include Cadillac's Premium Luxury Collection, with an upgraded Bose premium audio system, Bluetooth hands-free communications technology, 18-inch aluminum wheels, a universal remote transmitter, and a sport tuned suspension, and the Performance Collection Package, with the available six-speed automatic tranny as well as such creature comforts as a DVD navigation system, double-size power sunroof, and rear parking sensors.

By Eric Tallberg