2010 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Performance

Drivers who require a luxury sedan with plenty of power can opt for the 2010 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Performance, which comes equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine generating 304 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. The engine features direct injection, which ensures good performance, and variable valve timing, which helps improve fuel efficiency. The V6 links to an electronically controlled Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmission with Drive Shift Control, which enables manual shifting. The 2010 CTS 3.6L Performance sedan rides on a sport-tuned suspension with a limited-slip differential, which ensures aggressive driving dynamics. Other performance- and safety-related features include all-speed traction control, antilock brakes with brake assist, and the StabiliTrak computer-controlled electronic stability control system.

Inside, the 2010 CTS 3.6L Performance sedan comes standard with such features as leather seating surfaces, 10-way power-adjustable heated front seats, and memory settings for the driver's seat. Bluetooth wireless technology, a multifunction leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, and a cargo net in the trunk also come standard. The 8-speaker Bose audio system includes a CD player, XM satellite radio, and an MP3 input jack, while standard OnStar offers turn-by-turn navigation, roadside assistance, and emergency services, among other features. Options include Sapele wood trim, an Ultraview tilt-and-slide sunroof, an upgraded 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system with a 6-CD changer, and a navigation system with a 40-gigabyte hard drive and an 8-inch pop-up screen. Outside, features such as HID headlights with washers and front foglights come standard. The CTS 3.6L Performance rides on 18-inch aluminum wheels with all-season tires. New exterior colors for 2010 include Tuscan Bronze ChromaFlair and Vanilla Latte.

By R. Feeman