2010 Cadillac CTS 3.0L Luxury

The 2010 Cadillac CTS 3.0L Luxury sedan offers a well-appointed cabin with an upscale feel, thanks to such luxury-oriented features as leather seating surfaces, 10-way power-adjustable heated front seats, memory presets for the driver's seat, Bluetooth wireless technology, and interior ambient lighting with LED spotlights. Other standard features include dual-zone climate control, remote keyless entry, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with controls for the audio, climate control, traction control, and available navigation systems. An 8-speaker Bose audio system with a 6-CD changer and OnStar with turn-by-turn navigation, roadside assistance, and emergency services also comes standard. Options include an upgraded 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system and a navigation system with a 40-gigabyte hard drive, an 8-inch pop-up screen, and real-time traffic and weather.

A newly updated 3.0-liter V6 drives the CTS 3.0L Luxury sedan. Designed for improved performance and lower emissions, the direct-injection V6 features variable valve timing and generates 270 hp and 223 lb-ft of torque. It links to an electronically controlled Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmission with Drive Shift Control, which enables manual shifting. The V6 runs on regular gasoline. GM estimates fuel economy for the 3.0-liter V6 at 18/27 mpg. Safety features for the CTS 3.0L Luxury trim include dual-stage front, front seat-mounted side-impact, and front and rear head curtain side-impact airbags, as well as traction control and the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system. Four-wheel antilock brakes with brake assist also come standard. Exterior features include automatic Rainsense wipers with moisture detection and 17-inch cast aluminum wheels with a bright finish. New exterior colors for 2010 include Tuscan Bronze ChromaFlair and Vanilla Latte.

By R. Feeman