2010 Cadillac CTS 3.0L Performance AWD

A 3.0-liter V6 engine, coupled with GM's all-wheel-drive system, powers the 2010 Cadillac CTS 3.0L Performance AWD sedan. The AWD system ensures optimal traction and control on all types of road surfaces, while the newly updated V6 offers improved performance and lower emissions compared to the previous year's engine. The direct-injection engine, which features variable valve timing, produces 270 hp and 223 lb-ft of torque. It links to an electronically controlled Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmission with the manual-shift Drive Shift Control feature. The V6 engine runs on regular unleaded gasoline and posts fuel economy numbers of 18/27 mpg, according to GM estimates. The 2010 CTS 3.0L Performance AWD sedan rides on a sport-tuned performance-oriented suspension and comes equipped with a limited-slip differential, which helps improve driving dynamics. The StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, traction control, and antilock brakes with brake assist all come standard.

Interior features for the 2010 CTS 3.0L Performance AWD sedan include leather seating surfaces, 10-way power-adjustable heated front seats, memory settings for the driver's seat, and Bluetooth wireless technology for mobile devices. Dual-zone climate control, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, 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 OnStar keeps drivers connected with turn-by-turn navigation, roadside assistance, and emergency services, among other features. Options include an upgraded 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system with a 6-CD changer, and a navigation system with a 40-gigabyte hard drive, an 8-inch pop-up screen, and real-time traffic and weather. A full range of airbags, including front and rear head curtain side-impact airbags, also come standard. Exterior features include HID headlights with washers and front foglights. The CTS 3.0L Performance AWD 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