2011 Cadillac STS Overviews

For 2011, the Cadillac STS loses its V8 option. Being the middle child can be pretty tough; just ask the 2011 Cadillac STS. Overall, the 2011 Cadillac STS remains a decent luxury sedan.



The 2011 Cadillac STS is a large luxury sedan available in three trim levels: V6 Luxury Sport, V6 Luxury and V6 Premium.



The V6 Luxury (yes, it's a step up from Luxury Sport) adds wood trim, power lumbar for the front seats, a CD changer, Bluetooth, driver memory settings and heated front seats. Options for the Luxury Sport are minimal, consisting of a performance brake package and all-wheel drive. The Premium trim offers a Performance Handling package (includes upgraded brakes, high-performance summer tires and chrome wheels) as well as a Premium Luxury Collection package (includes a sunroof, a blind-spot monitor, lane-departure warning and a head-up display).



All trims come standard with rear-wheel drive, and AWD is an option on the Luxury Sport and Luxury trims.



Antilock disc brakes (with brake assist), stability control and a full complement of airbags are standard on every 2011 Cadillac STS. The Cadillac STS has not been rated using the government's new, more strenuous 2011 crash testing procedures. In side-impact tests, the STS scored four stars for front passengers and five stars for rear passengers. Depending on trim level, the STS's cabin is fitted with aluminum accents and real wood trim as well.



Inside the STS works much better; Cadillac has paid attention to Germany, evidenced in the STS' sober, handsome cabin. The STS also has been a disappointing crash-safety performer. The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) is as mixed: it gives the STS "good" results in frontal-offset protection, "acceptable" results in side impact, and a "poor" grade for rear-impact tests. Safety options include a lane-departure warning system, adaptive cruise control, and a blind-spot warning system.



The latest STS still sports standard climate control; an AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system; a heated, wood-trimmed steering wheel; and metallic and wood trim on the dash.



The Cadillac STS carries over basically unchanged from last year. As a result, the STS do lose some features that were only available on V8 models. Three trim levels are available -- base, Luxury and Premium – all-wheel drive is available for about $2,300 on base and Luxury models, while Premium trimmed cars is rear-wheel drive only. A top-end STS Premium commands a $56,380 price tag and adds a rear-spoiler, auto-dimming xenon headlights, 18-inch wheels and a Bose surround sound audio system with navigation.



If you expect a fair amount of standard features from your luxury large car, the base STS might disappoint.

2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo Premium Review

Cadillac introduced the first generation Cadillac SRX way back in 2004, with a major interior update in 2007.



The Cadillac SRX features every major amenity that you would expect from a modern luxury vehicle while focusing on the needs of a modern SUV buyer. The shape of the 2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo maintains the classy form of the current Cadillac lineup while offering plenty of room inside – all without looking “clunky” like some other sport uses on the market. While some people might not care for the bold styling of the modern Cadillac, this is one sport utility vehicle that offers as much sport on the outside as it does utility inside.



BIG POWER FROM 300-HP TURBOCHARGED V6

The base engine is a 3.0-liter V6 that generates 265-hp and 223 ft-lbs of torque, and the upgraded power plant, which is only available in the all-wheel drive model, is a 2.8-liter turbo V6 that puts out 300-hp and 295 ft-lbs of torque at a very low and usable 2000 rpm, and remains flat until about 5000 rpm.



The interior is the new Cadillac SRX is beautiful, luxurious, and inviting. There’s an LCD info screen in the center of the Speedo for all the electronic trip computer, fuel mileage, cruise control settings, etc. Each gauge has a surround of bright work, which is carried over to the steering wheel insert, HVAC outlets and center stack.



The interior is covered in soft touch leather on the door armrests, and dual storage center console. A pop-up Navigation system dominates the top of the center stack. The test vehicle also was equipped with the reasonably priced rear seat entertainment system, which puts a dual TV screens behind each of the passenger seats, to keep the kids occupied with DVDs. The system comes with dual wireless headphones, and a remote control.



Rear seatbacks also fold flat to double the cargo space. The base Cadillac SRX Turbo in Performance trims starts at $49315, while the Premium trim goes for $51,860. Cadillac has hit another home run with the SRX Turbo.



Cadillac’s website lists the Lexus RX and Audi Q5 as its top competitors and the vehicle itself is built in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico alongside the Saab 9-4X.



To note, the entry-level SRX lacks today’s luxury necessities such as a GPS, heated leather seats, remote start, keyless access and ultrasonic parking assist. The engine powering our tester is a turbocharged 2.8L V6 engine that makes 300 hp and 295 pounds-feet of torque, which is a significant boost from the base model’s 3.oL LF1 V6 engine that pushes out a more docile 265 horsepower and 223 pounds-feet of torque. The SRX was also made an NHTSA Top Safety Pick.



There is no mistaking the Cadillac SRX for another crossover, as it rolls around with noticeably more swagger than the conservative design language of the Lexus RX — the sales leader of the segment.



Our tester also felt confident in the corners thanks to its sporty FE3 suspension system and its all-wheel-drive. These features give the Cadillac SRX Turbo a much more dramatic and dynamic driving feel than the naturally aspirated base model, which uses a more cushy FE2 suspension system and starts with just front-wheel-drive before charging a little extra for the AWD system. However, the overall handling and suspension subtracts from the ride comfort, but such is the world of sport luxury crossovers.



While the 2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo Turbo is leaps ahead of the base model in terms of a rewarding driving experience, it doesn’t fall in as a performance leader in this hyper-competitive segment. Compared to the Cadillac CTS, the SRX feels a little fancier, with subtle ice blue lighting illuminating the footwalls and striking through the dash. …It turns out that there is the lack of an electronic tilt/telescope option for the steering wheel across the board for the 2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo. If it sounds like I’m describing Audi’s MMI system, I am. From a sheer numbers standpoint, the SRX Turbo is all over the place. The SRX Turbo’s engine output was also nearly the same as the X5, being just under in the torque margin by 5 pounds-feet and even at 300 horsepower.



More vehicles for the money one might say, but with its poor fuel economy rating of 22 MPG on the highway and 15 MPG in the city, the Cadillac SRX Turbo sports nearly the same fuel economy numbers as the much more massive Audi Q7, a crossover that is over 200 inches long and weighs in at 5,192 pounds. It’s one thing if you’re shopping for a sport luxury crossover or SUV the size of a Q7, as lower fuel economy numbers are commonplace in such a segment. If you could never put a finger on why over 90 percent of all SRX crossovers sold last year cradled the more economical 3.0L LF1 V6 engine instead of the thirsty 2.8L turbo, you can now.

After my time with the Cadillac SRX Turbo, it became evident that those involved in deciding what they wanted the crossover to be couldn’t make up their minds.



Though the" Cadillac SRX Turbo" is a fun and stylish crossover, I found too many things that kept me from really falling in love with it.

Cadillac Ciel Concept 2011 - Car News

Cadillac Now with new Concept in 2011, Cadillac tells us that this is not a direct preview of its rumored flagship, but we think it should be. The Ciel—pronounced “CL,” it’s the French word for “sky” and not, according to Cadillac, stolen from some German luxury brand—concept unveiled on the eve of this year’s Pebble Beach weekend has all the presence of any great halo car. The long, low, all-wheel-drive droptop has four doors (rear-hinged in the back), and the open-air cockpit just makes it easier to see the jaw-dropping interior.


The sheetmetal is a striking interpretation of current Germanic styling trends—the sharp fender crease flowing down into the front fascia, headlights stretching back into the fenders—executed within the accepted boundaries of Cadillac’s “Art & Science” design language. It does not adhere too strictly to either of these concepts, though, adding a bit of organic curvature where you might expect planes and angles. The huge, 22-inch wheels hide carbon-ceramic brake rotors, and the wheelbase is a long 125 inches.

Inside, there’s the usual concept-car pizzazz, with holographic instrumentation, touch-sensitive pads on each door handle for each individual passenger’s climate controls, and Snuggies (okay, maybe they’re just blankets) that deploys from the side of each passenger-seat headrest to offer chilled companions a warming swaddle when the driver refuses to raise the roof. Perhaps the coolest touch, though, is the wood trim in the recessed portions of the front seatbacks. Full sheets stretch from waist level to shoulder height, and look magnificent. They also look tremendously improbable for a production car.



The whole concept, in fact, seems improbable, but that’s because it is. Never mind the Ciel’s twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter V-6, hybrid system, and lithium-ion batteries. (Estimated output: 425 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque.) Cadillac spokespeople told us outright that this car is not a precursor to the yet-to-be-decided-upon flagship. However, a Ciel with a fixed roof—and, sadly, probably without the suicide rear doors—would make for a far-more-feasible and only slightly less entrancing ambassador for the brand than this version. That the critical dimensions very closely mirror those of the Mercedes-Benz S-class shows where the company is looking. And once the standard version of such a vehicle was launched, maybe Cadillac could then start thinking about a convertible. Source : Caranddriver.com

Cadillac Ciel Concept

The Cadillac Ciel Concept (pronounced Cee-El) is like nothing else in the company’s lineup, with this cutting edge 4-door convertible offering room for four adults with luxurious amenities even greater than what we have come to expect from the Cadillac brand. The Cadillac Ciel Concept wears a striking exterior design with sharply angular LED headlights flowing from the front face of the car up onto the top of the fenders, flanking an exaggerated take on the modern Cadillac grille design. Along the sides of the Cadillac Ciel Concept, the door handles are flush to the body with the front and rear door handles mounted side by side thanks to the “suicide” rear door motion. Speaking of the wheels, the Ciel wears a set of unique 22” aluminum wheels tucked cleanly into the wheel openings that barely flare away from the body.



The rear end of the Ciel is even more angular than the front with the chrome trim that runs the length of the vehicle dipping down across the rear face of the car, trimming the trunk opening.

Inside, the Cadillac Ciel Concept raises the bar for luxury car interiors with leather and wood trim looking more like something that you would expect in a Maybach or Rolls Royce. A wood trimmed center console runs from the dashboard all the way back to the rear of the passenger compartment, offering access to the Ciel’s advanced navigation system for all four passengers.

Cadillac is really shaking things up this week. With barely any time to digest that news, here comes the Cadillac Ciel concept.



The Ciel, pronounced “C-L,” is a four-door convertible that shows off Cadillac’s next iteration of its “Art & Science” design language made popular by the original 2002 CTS sedan. The concept packs a hybrid, twin-turbocharged V-6 powertrain, the same that was shown on the XTS concept.



Up front, there are large vertical LED headlights integrated into the front wheel arches, and a high-waisted shield-shaped grille.



Out back, Cadillac is getting a little more aggressive with its tailfin rear lamps (you can see nymph versions of this on the SRX and XTS concept). The Ciel is certainly unmistakable.

It must be concept season at Cadillac as the luxury car builder will show off the Ciel Concept at Pebble Beach along with the previously announced debut of the Converj Concept.



Large, expressive luxury is innate to Cadillac and the Ciel recalls that heritage, while suggesting where the brand can go in the future,” said Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac. The doors are French-style, with the rear doors hinged at the rear and there is no B-pillar.

Ciel’s exterior flows seamlessly into the cabin, with the body color rolling over on top of the interior door panels. Like the exterior, the passenger space is accented with sweeping nickel-plated trim. It divides the body-color upper sections from a complementing beige lower color. Italian Olive wood, machined aluminum and hand-tipped leather are elements that flow through the interior, complementing the primary colors with warm, rich tones.



The car rides on large finished wheels that feature brushed nickel plating over milled billet aluminum, matching the materials and appearance of other trim. Carbon ceramic brake rotors are visible behind the 22-inch rims, a visual clue to the Ciel’s foundation of performance. The headlamps and taillamps feature LED lighting elements – including a unique daytime running light graphic on the front of the vehicle that is generated with gradated LED lighting.



The Ciel’s instrument panel features a minimalist gauge cluster that doesn’t impede or distract from the outward view. The defining element of the Ciel’s cabin is the incorporation of Italian Olive wood on the doors, instrument panel, console and the front seatbacks. The rear seating area is detailed with elegant flourishes. The rear seat passengers can pull a leather tab, which reveals a cashmere blanket that stretches across the seating area to ward off a chill. The Ciel was developed at GM Design’s North Hollywood Design Center, which is managed by Frank Saucedo.

Cadillac Ciel Concept 2011

Driving the California Highway 1 in an open car when the sun goes down, Big Sur north of Monterey, is a mobile team Ciel type expected during design. Cadillac Concept Ciel - Translation pronounced "CL" French sky - is a four-seater convertible bonds, which will open a new chapter in Cadillac design and product increases, pushing the mark Art & Science of the philosophy of a new layer. Ciel is a further example of the historic dignity of the Cadillac and festive outdoor parking. The spacious and elegant Ciel Concept Cadillac is a great gesture, which examines the issues driving the Cadillac in the area shipments, surpassing the luxury flagship.

And 'powered by a twin-turbo direct-injection version of the 3.6-liter V-6 engine, mated to a hybrid system that uses lithium battery. Cadillac Concept Ciel external flows seamlessly from the cab, body-colored panels of the door, it swings upwards. While the outer side of the passenger space is accented with nickel trim sweep. E 'divided into upper body-color from beige to complement a color smaller. Italian olive wood, handmade aluminum skin and toe are the elements that cross the interior, complete primary colors, warm colors and rich.

The four-door Cadillac Ciel cover the social aspects of the concept of free travel, with ample space for two couples. It evokes the spirit of the classics from a long, superficial part. The French-style doors are rear-hinged rear doors on the guarantees - no B-pillar - to reveal sweeping views of the interior drama. The difference between a fender lines running from nose to tail, and bright nickel accents of work products for body care, to improve the visual length of the car, and respect for the Cadillac Touring Cars from the past.

"Grand Luxury innate expressive Cadillac Sky and remember this heritage, while suggesting that the label can go in the future," said Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac. "Luxury is driven by the authentic experience, not only products, and Heaven on the travel experience. " "It is Heaven on the romance of the training," said Dean. "It emulates the grand tour cars seen on the greens of Pebble Beach, but with a modern twist that the draft vision for the future of Cadillac ".

CARS | Cadillac SRX 2012 | GALLERY

A new 3.6L V-6 - the most powerful production engine in the segment - Updates values ​​in the 2012 Cadillac SRX. Enhance a combination of performance, technology and sophistication that is resonating with more luxury crossover customers.

Cadillac SRX retail sales grew by 17.7 percent in the first half of 2011 based on record 2010 net sales increased by 150 percent.

The new 3.6L - known by its code "LFX" engine - is the only engine offered in the Cadillac SRX. It delivers a power of 16 percent plus (308 hp / 230 kW) than the previous V-6 provides an additional low-end torque. reactivity of the vehicle is greatly improved in all conditions - from rest, around town maneuverability in traffic, passing maneuvers and accelerations at full capacity. It is mated to a Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission that features an Eco mode selectable by the driver that changes the shift points and increase throttle to help maximize fuel economy.

Cadillac SRX also provides enhanced features for 2012, and updates that make it quieter and more refined - including the new absorbent material placed strategically throughout the vehicle. The basic suspension system and sport have been revised to improve ride quality.

"The improvements we've made to the 2012 SRX luxury crossover to the already great even better, to give our customers greater performance and functionality," said Don Butler, vice president of marketing for Cadillac. "Many changes are a direct response to feedback from consumers, demonstrating the commitment of Cadillac to total customer satisfaction."

2012 Cadillac ATS Compact Luxury sedan

The small Cadillac will begin production next summer at Lansing Grand River, the same Michigan assembly plant that builds the award-winning midsize Cadillac CTS sedan, coupe, and wagon.



"The car we codenamed ATS is being developed to be a driver’s car on an all-new Cadillac-specific RWD-AWD architecture," General Motors North America President Mark Reuse said. The Cadillac ATS Compact Luxury Sedan will be launched in 2012.

Following months of rumors and spy shots, General Motors has released the first teaser image of its upcoming Cadillac ATS sedan.



The ATS’ design is clearly inspired by the CTS sedan, highlighted by crisp lines and bulging wheel arches. XTS-like fog light opens also look to be a part of the ATS’s front-end treatment.

Like the larger CTS, the Cadillac ATS will be available in sedan; coupe and wagon body styles, although the Euro-rival will also be available as a convertible.



The entry-level Cadillac ATS is slated to come equipped with a 270 horsepower version of GM’s turbocharged 2.0L engine, backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission. Thanks to those eight cogs, the 2.0 ATS should return 22/32mpg.



All ATS models will be assembled at the automaker’s Lansing, Michigan, assembly plant.

Cadillac is moving forward with the often-teased ATS, a model slated for a 2012 debut and aimed straight at the Infiniti G37, Mercedes C-Class and other German and Japanese competitors in the entry-premium segment.



"We're finalizing the four-door show car of the ATS first," a well-placed source told Inside Line. The source said Cadillac is currently "not too sure about the compromises of a folding hardtop."

2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV Review

2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV comes standard with 18-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension, automatic xenon headlamps, power-folding and driver auto-dimming mirrors, rear parking sensors, fog lamps and a power tailgate.



Every Cadillac Escalade ESV is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 generating 403 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque.



The 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV is the largest model within the Escalade family of luxury SUVs, offering the most space for passengers and cargo. The Escalade ESV is indeed all these things.

Sharing much of its DNA with the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL, the Escalade ESV is 21 inches longer than a standard Escalade, seats up to eight and is able to haul up to 137 cubic feet of cargo with the second-row seats folded and the third row removed. Of course, the Cadillac Escalade ESV costs more than its brethren, too.



The 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV is an extended-length full-size SUV offered in four trim levels: base, Luxury, Premium and Platinum Edition.



The base-model ESV comes standard with 18-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension, automatic xenon headlamps, power-folding and driver auto-dimming mirrors, rear parking sensors, fog lamps and a power tailgate. Inside, it has leather upholstery, 10-way power front seats with heating, ventilation and driver memory settings, power-adjustable pedals, power tilt-only steering wheel, heated second-row seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, remote ignition, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, a navigation system, real-time traffic, On Star, and a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system with a CD/DVD changer, satellite radio and an iPod/USB audio interface.



The Luxury trim adds 22-inch wheels, the more advanced Magnetic Ride Control suspension (optional on base), automatic high beams, a blind-spot warning system, a sunroof, a heated steering wheel and power second-row seat release. Next up, the Premium trim adds power-retractable assist steps and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system with pull-down screens for the second and third rows (optional on Luxury). A second-row 60/40-split bench seat (eight-passenger seating) is available on all models except the Platinum Edition.



Every Cadillac Escalade ESV is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 generating 403 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque. When properly equipped, the ESV can tow 8,000 pounds.

The 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV includes standard antilock disc brakes, stability control, traction control, front side-impact airbags and full-length head curtain side-impact airbags with rollover protection. All Cadillac Escalade ESV trim levels except the base model also feature a blind-spot warning system.



The Cadillac Escalade ESV can accommodate seven or eight occupants, depending on the second-row configuration of either bucket seats or optional bench seating. A power fold-and-flip feature for the second-row seats eases access to the third row. With the rear seat sections folded and removed, the Cadillac Escalade ESV offers a cavernous, class-leading 137 cubic feet of maximum cargo space.



While the Cadillac Escalade is a traditional, body-on-frame truck, it's tough to beat for passenger space. Thanks to such a wide cabin, the Escalade has excellent interior space, with lots of elbow and shoulder room.



The 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV is about 20 inches longer than the standard-length Escalade models, with most of its 14-inch-longer wheelbase going to legroom for the second and third rows, along with slightly easier access to the third row. There's a bit more cargo space behind that third row, too.

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

As with the CTS-V Coupe, everything forward of the A-pillars was lifted straight from the CTS-V Sedan and mated to the Cadillac Sport Wagon's body. The CTS-V Sport Wagon is endowed as expected with Cadillac's wicked 556-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 that makes 551 pound-feet of torque.

An independent front and rear suspension keep the CTS-V Sport Wagon in tune with the tarmac, in concert with Cadillac's Magnetorheological adjustable shocks. Black trim and power Recaro sport seats pump up the interior of the CTS-V Sport Wagon the same way they amp up the other CTS-V variants.

Pricing hasn't been announced, but the standard CTS Sport Wagon commands a $3,100 premium over the CTS Sedan, so a similar premium is expected over the CTS-V Sedan's $64,145 starting price.

The Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is a new addition to the CTS line. The Sport Wagon is now the third CTS body style to receive the V treatment following the sedan and this year’s new CTS-V coupe.

The 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is a high-performance sport wagon that’s offered in a single well-equipped trim level. The CTS-V Sport Wagon’s estimated fuel economy is 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined with the manual transmission, and 12/18/14 mpg with the automatic.

The 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability control and traction control, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags. The 2011 CTS-V’s interior isn’t much different from that of the regular CTS model The Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is a new addition to the CTS line.

Who in their right mind would want a wagon with the performance of a sports car?
If you need to ask these questions, then there's just no way you'll ever understand the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon. The Sport Wagon is now the third CTS body style to receive the V treatment following the sedan and this year's new CTS-V coupe. Like the other CTS-V models, the Sport Wagon is not without its foibles -- its standard seats leave much to be desired in terms of comfort and support -- but for car enthusiasts who get it, the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon could be the only car they ever really need.

The 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is a high-performance sport wagon that's offered in a single well-equipped trim level.

The CTS-V Sport Wagon's estimated fuel economy is 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined with the manual transmission, and 12/18/14 mpg with the automatic.

The 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability control and traction control, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags. The 2011 CTS-V's interior isn't much different from that of the regular CTS model. The faux suede seat inserts and steering wheel/shift knob trim are an especially nice touch.

Cargo capacity is obviously important with a wagon (even one with 556 horses), and the CTS-V Sport Wagon provides a generous 25 cubic feet with the rear seats raised and 53.4 cubic feet with them lowered.

The CTS-V's standard Magnetic Ride Control suspension offers a good balance between ride quality and handling via driver-selectable Tour or Sport modes.

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon - CAR REVIEW AND ROAD TEST

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door wagon

PRICE AS TESTED: $68,640 (base price: $64,340)

ENGINE TYPE: supercharged and intercooled pushrod 16-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 376 cu in, 6162 cc
Power (SAE net): 556 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 551 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 113.4 in Length: 191.3 in
Width: 72.5 in Height: 59.1 in
Curb weight: 4393 lb

PERFORMANCE: NEW
Zero to 60 mph: 4.1 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.1 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 15.1 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 21.3 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 4.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.3 sec @ 119 mph
Top speed (drag limited, C/D est): 190 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 158 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.89 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 14/19 mpg
C/D observed: 15 mpg
Unscheduled oil additions: 0 qt

WARRANTY:
4 years/50,000 miles bumper to bumper;
5 years/100,000 miles powertrain;
6 years/unlimited miles corrosion protection;
5 years/100,000 miles roadside assistance;
4 years/50,000 miles free routine maintenance

Date: June 2011
Months in Fleet: 6 months
Current Mileage: 18,334 miles
Average Fuel Economy: 15 mpg
Average Range: 270 miles
Service: $0
Normal Wear: $0
Repair: $120
Damage and Destruction: $566

It’s no surprise that we constantly fight over who gets to drive our long-term CTS-V. After all, a 556-horse punch is incredibly intoxicating, especially when it’s stabled in a station wagon and gallops through a satisfying manual gearbox.
That said, the V’s limited range has continued to be an issue, with only a couple of staffers expanding the car’s sphere of influence beyond state lines. (We’ve nursed a tank to 342 miles on the highway, but when a Lingenfelter-tuned CTS-V coupe showed up on our doorstep, one staffer cracked, “The only modification that car really needs is a bigger gas tank.”) Beyond the frequent stops for fuel, the long-haul reports were glowing. The big supercharged eight lives at the low end of the tach on the highway, which helps prevent aural fatigue, and there’s enough torque on hand that downshifts are optional, even while passing. The optional Recaro seats are firm, but four-way lumbar and adjustable bolsters mean even Inspector Clouseau could find a suitable position. Constant cruising means no annoyance at the chairs rocking in their mounts under braking and acceleration.

So, how is it that with only two out-of-state trips, we’re on pace to cover 40,000 miles in 12 months? The answer lies in how rewarding and easy the CTS-V is to drive, even in everyday situations. Grab a jug of milk? Don’t mind if we do. Picking up the mother-in-law? Glad to. Alterman left his phone at home? Let us go get that for him. Really, we find any excuse to slide behind the V’s sueded steering wheel.
Some Service, Some Damage, All Fun
At 7000 miles, we took the wagon to the dealer for its first service, which involved an oil change and a minor inspection. There is no maintenance schedule per se, because the car calculates when the oil needs to be changed based on factors such as the number of cold starts, engine speed, and time since the last service.
The service itself cost us nothing—routine maintenance is covered for the first four years or 50,000 miles—but it was then we learned that at least one vengeful pothole had deformed the right front wheel. It was bent, big time, and the dealer couldn’t balance it. We ordered a new wheel for $566, a smokin’ deal compared with the almost $1600 we spent to replace one roller on our Infiniti M56S.
A short time later, we availed ourselves of a mobile wheel-repair shop, Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists, to see what it could do for the bent rim. As long as the wheel isn’t carrying a tire, Alloy Wheel will come to you and do its best to set it right. Because the dent was so massive, the technician wasn’t sure he could repair the out-of-round shoe, but he managed to get the wheel to within 0.02 inch of round. This service ran us $120; depending on the damage, it can cost a little more or a little less. Now we have a spare wheel if Michigan’s roads claim another victim.
Rear Window, but This Time without Jimmy Stewart
There has been one issue. Just past the 10,000-mile mark, after a carwash, the right rear window decided it liked being rolled down and that it would handle the task itself. Of course, this was on one of the long trips—to San Antonio, Texas, no less, during which technical editor Michael Austin was on a mission to find the basement of the Alamo. A Cadillac dealership got the window rolled up and disconnected the wiring to the switch; Austin returned to Michigan sans breeze. Once back home, our local dealer diagnosed the problem as some pinched wiring going to the window regulator. Techs futzed with it a little, relieving the pinch, and charged us nothing. It seemed to be fixed.
We say “seemed” because the problem appeared again some 8000 miles later for associate online editor Jon Yanca. This time, we got wet: The window dropped itself during a drive-through carwash’s rinse cycle. Yanca got the window rolled up and disconnected the wiring himself, and our dealer has ordered a new regulator. We hope its installation will exorcise this demon.

The pothole wasn’t the car’s fault, of course, and the window issue isn’t enough to dampen our enthusiasm for the mighty goodness that is our V wagon. As one (potentially jaded) staffer said, “One night in the CTS-V is worth a month of Nissan Leaf, Honda Insight, or Smart nonsense. Who doesn’t love driving this?” The only other gripes thus far involve a comment on the difficulty of casual heel-and-toe shifting and the too-quiet exhaust. Well, there is one more gripe: We have only 20,000 miles left with the CTS-V. Boo-hoo.
Source : Caranddriver.com

2011 Escalade Hybrid is a full-sized luxury SUV

2011 Escalade Hybrid Review
The 2011 Escalade Hybrid is a full-sized luxury SUV that seats eight and is offered in two trim levels.

The Escalade Hybrid has a classic "Cadillac interior" with leather upholstery, a navigation system, memory driver’s seat, and rear seat video entertainment. Front seats are heated, ventilated and power-adjusted. As would be expected, the hybrid scored well above others in its class in fuel economy.

On the pro side, the "2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid" has well-designed controls, and plenty of passenger room, both for the legs and head, along with ample cargo space. On the con side, the Escalade Hybrid is not very quiet, and the 22 inch wheels and high vehicle weight limit the ride quality.

The hybrid provides Cadillac luxury but with fuel economy and a respectable price tag. As a value within its class of large SUVs, the 2011 Escalade Hybrid was rated by Consumer Guide at 7 compared to a class average of 5.4.

So it's a little ironic that the Escalade Hybrid even exists.
It's also surprising that Cadillac has done little to distinguish (or tone down) the "2011 Escalade Hybrid"; other than the fist-sized chrome Hybrid badge on the fender vents, there's little to call this model out from a distance.

The "Escalade Hybrid drives", remarkably, much like the standard "Cadillac Escalade models". In the Hybrid, controls and displays are pretty much the same as those in the standard "2011 Escalade models"—except with different trip computer displays. Just as with the other Escalade models, the 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is offered in a top Platinum Edition model that includes items like heated and cooled cupholders, backseat DVD entertainment, and an upgraded interior, and even base models include tri-zone climate control, power-adjustable pedals, power running boards, and a powerful Bose sound system.

Not many of the green cars are truly deserved in SUV hybrids, but the Escalade Hybrid has actually tried hard to manage with great fuel economy. The "Escalade Hybrid" is strong application, if you are looking for commuter SUV that offers luxurious and comfortable rides.

The" price range for the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid starts with pricing of $ 61, 420 MSRP. All Escalade Hybrid" comes with warranty of 3 year for 36,000 miles.

The interiors of the 2011 Escalade Hybrid has classic look with leather upholstery, memory driver’s seat, video entertainment, power and ventilated adjusted, navigation system and heated front seats.

2011 Lingenfelter Cadillac CTS-V Coupe - Specialty File

Lingenfelter’s 700-hp Cadillac CTS-V is a study in physics and “holy crap!”

UAC.com - Like Red Bull–quaffing preteens laying waste to digital innocents by the dozens in Grand Theft Auto, we’re being desensitized. It isn’t graphic violence we’re being hardened against, though; it’s gratuitous horsepower. Outputs that once stopped us in our tracks and slackened our jaws now merit an entitled shrug. Well, good. A Cadillac needs 556 hp to, you know, feel like a Cadillac. But 700 is one of those numbers that still widens our eyes and brings a silent “wow” to our lips. Seven hundred hp is a reality check.
Reality Checks and Real Checks
For a surprisingly small sum, the laboratories at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering will amplify the 6.2-liter LSA V-8 under the hood of the Cadillac CTS-V from the stock 556 hp to a reality-check 700. Just $11,470 gets you an increase in maximum supercharger boost from 9.0 psi to 14.5, a new camshaft, new fuel injectors, and overhauled heads. Included in the reconstructive surgery are a port and polish and new valves, springs, and retainers. Cadillac is unlikely to honor the warranty on cars that emerge from Lingenfelter’s shop in Decatur, Indiana, which is why the tuner covers the engine and its upgrades with a two-year/24,000-mile guarantee. (We want to be the guy putting 12,000 miles a year on his 700-hp Caddy.)
Although Lingenfelter lists the $1400 Corsa exhaust that was fitted to this siege engine as a separate option, go ahead and consider that a necessary expense. It’s so good we can’t share with you how good it is. Its assault on our audio equipment was so fierce that we couldn’t get a reasonable recording to share. Imagine the sound of a demon with a pair of V-8s for lungs sucking your eardrums through one of those large-volume straws you get at Burger King. (Easy, right?) At idle, you can practically hear individual combustion events, and the rollicking blub-blubblub-blub-blub will already have the faint of heart reconsidering their decision to strap in. The way the LSA rocks the car at stoplights isn’t a T-Rex-walking-by, muscle-car shimmy, but it’s still a pleasant throwback.
Hold On to Something, We’re Going Hypersonic
But no worthy pilot drives a 700-hp car for its idle. That output isn’t merely a reality check, it’s a gut check. With the stock six-speed manual slotted into first gear, throttle inputs of more than 70 or so percent get earmarked for tire smoke, but once this raging machine gets traction, it reels in the horizon like few other cars on the road. The test results might be a bit misleading. The Lingenfelter’s 3.9-second 0-to-60 time is no better than the best we recorded from a stock CTS-V coupe (with the six-speed automatic), and the 11.8-second quarter-mile bests that car by only 0.4 second. But the 7-mph increase in trap speed is telling. From 60 mph to 140, the Lingenfelter CTS-V virtually mirrors the 10-mph increment times of one of the industry’s reigning accelerative champions, the Porsche 911 Turbo. A 700-hp tuned car matching Porsche’s factory effort might not seem like a big deal, but the CTS-V is heavier by about 700 pounds. Besides, the Porsche costs a lot more, and it doesn’t sound at all like a demon.
From the driver’s seat, pushing the Lingenfelter feels abusive. The modified LSA makes so much power at 4000 rpm that the driver feels as if a shift should be imminent (it betters the stock CTS-V’s 556-hp peak from 4300 rpm on), but Lingenfelter’s changes to the engine raise its redline from the stock 6200 rpm to 6800. What the company hasn’t done is change the programming of the shift lights surrounding the tach—engineers tell us they’re looking into it—that start blinking as the normal car’s redline nears. So after being crushed, wide-eyed, into the seat for a mind-altering pull through each gear, you have to ignore the shift light for a prolonged period. (Compulsive feints toward the shifter at first blink are forgivable.)
Again, there are incredible numbers behind these awe-inspiring feats. From 2000 rpm until about 6600, this car puts out more torque than the stock V does at its peak of 551 lb-ft at 3800 rpm. Lingenfelter’s LSA makes more than 600 lb-ft from about 2200 rpm to 5900 or so. And from about 2400 rpm all the way to 5000, it’s generating more than 650 lb-ft of grunt. This engine doesn’t so much have a torque curve as it has a straight line across the dyno chart—a very high, straight line.
Six Gears, Most of Them Extraneous
At highway speeds, downshifting will get you to higher speeds in a hurry, but it is entirely optional. Notice how the car is actually 1.4 seconds faster from 50 to 70 mph than it is from 30 to 50 (this test is performed with the car in top gear). The engine is just hitting its stride at 70. We don’t formally record results for higher speeds in the top-gear test, but the 70-to-90 and 90-to-110 times follow a similar pattern. Even in sixth, the pull of this engine is addictive. You don’t need cruise control for comfort; you need it because a lazy flex of the ankle could land you in the back seat of a police cruiser. It’s another reason to go with the Corsa exhaust. No change in engine load goes unnoticed.
As Hennessey did with the 707-hp CTS-V sedan we recently tested, Lingenfelter left the chassis unmodified. Although the thought of throwing a 700-hp car into a sharp bend might seem imposing, the Lingenfelter CTS-V is incredibly tractable. (We even drove it in the rain and didn’t die.) Cranking on the wheel while stomping on the accelerator at corner entry is not recommended unless you have an EMT fetish, but once the car settles in a curve, you can feed it surprising amounts of throttle alarmingly early without its getting out of sorts. On the skidpad, this car bested the stock V coupe by 0.02 g, with a 0.92 performance. And the repeatability of the 156-foot stop from 70 to 0 mph is welcome, as the next corner will be coming up in a hurry.
The CTS-V coupe’s base price of $64,535 and the cost of entry for the Lingenfelter bits mean you could be sitting behind the wheel of your own 700-hp Cadillac for $76,005. With a couple of extras installed at the factory, the car tested here sported a few of Lingenfelter’s add-ons, including the mean black anodized aluminum pedals and aforementioned exhaust system that represent an additional $1570 and shouldn’t be considered optional. Big-ticket items included a Lingenfelter carbon-fiber engine cover for $1195 and a laser-etched shock-tower brace for $350. Add in a carbon-fiber intake tube ($90), chrome Lingenfelter fender badges ($44) and license-plate frame ($35), and Brembo brake fluid ($36), and you’re looking at $80,915.
Horsepower: A Better Investment Than a Hyundai
That price could put you in a BMW 6-series, Porsche 911 (without turbos), or Jaguar XK, none of which is half as frightening or awe-inspiring as the Lingenfelter CTS-V. Or if you already have a CTS-V, the $11,470 cost of the Lingenfelter package could buy the kids a nice used car. But if it were our family, we’d get the kids a Huffy and spend that money on horsepower. Come to think of it, we’re starting to take our 556-hp long-term CTS-V wagon for granted. We could probably use a reality check.

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe

PRICE AS TESTED: $80,915 (base price: $76,005)

ENGINE TYPE: supercharged and intercooled pushrod 16-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 376 cu in, 6162 cc
Power (SAE net): 700 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 690 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 113.4 in Length: 188.5 in
Width: 74.1 in Height: 56.0 in
Curb weight: 4212 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 3.9 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 7.9 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 12.6 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 4.2 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.8 sec @ 126 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 156 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.92 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
C/D observed: 12 mpg
Source :  caranddriver.com

2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

The 2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon balances the sporty dynamics of the CTS sedan with the utility of a luxury station wagon. In terms of performance, the CTS Sport Wagon reigns supreme among luxury wagons. The CTS Sport Wagon features two powerful engine options, a 270-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 and 304-horsepower 3.6-liter V6. Equipped with loads of performance and safety-enhancing technology, like traction control and a StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System, test drivers report that the 2011 CTS Sport Wagon handles like a dream.

The 2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon carries over essentially unchanged. The new high-performance CTS-V wagon is reviewed separately.
Among the upsides are the 2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon's commendable performance, handsome cabin, user-friendly high-tech features and manageable size.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon is a five-passenger wagon available in five trim levels: 3.0 base, 3.0 Luxury, 3.0 Performance, 3.6 Performance and 3.6 Premium.
The CTS 3.0 Performance has the Luxury's equipment plus 18-inch wheels, performance brakes, upgraded "FE2" sport-tuned suspension and adaptive HID headlamps. The Luxury Level Two package can be added to the Performance trims and includes rear parking sensors, a split-folding rear seat, heated and cooled front seats, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, keyless ignition/entry and remote engine start.

The navigation system is optional on all but the base CTS. The 19-inch Summer Tire Performance package available on 3.6 models adds 19-inch wheels, summer tires, the FE3 performance suspension and enhanced power steering.

Powertrains and Performance
The 2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon is available with one of two V6 engines. Rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual are standard with both, while a six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive are available separately. In performance testing, a 3.6 rear-drive Sport Wagon went from zero to 60 mph in 7.0 seconds.

Safety
The CTS's standard safety features include antilock disc brakes, traction control, stability control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and GM's OnStar emergency communications system.
In government crash testing, the 2011 Cadillac CTS was awarded a perfect five stars for side protection.

Interior Design and Special Features
Cargo capacity is obviously important with a wagon, and the CTS provides a generous 25 cubic feet with the rear seats raised and 53.4 cubic feet with them lowered.

Driving Impressions
On the road, the 2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon is very stable and copes well with quick directional changes. That said, the CTS lacks the dexterity of smaller cars like the Audi A4 Avant and BMW 3 Series.

Because of the wagon's sedan roots, it actually rides on the same 113.4-inch wheelbase as the sedan. However, despite having a larger rear cargo area, the wagon actually measures in 0.3 inches shorter than the CTS sedan.

New optional 19 inch wheels round out the CTS Sport Wagon's exterior appearance.
Inside, the Sport Wagon's interior mirrors the CTS sedan's, save for the extra cargo room aft of the rear seats. With the rear seats up, the wagon provides 25 cubic feet of cargo space, with that number expanding to 121.9 cubic feet when the rear seats folded away.

2013 Cadillac SRX Plug-In Hybrid new spyshots

Cadillac benefit of the vintage 2013 to adjust for its SRX (active dampers, the center console screen bigger, etc ...) but the brand will also benefit the market for plug-in version of this model. The system will be an evolution that ought to have known the Saturn Vue in 2008, the disappearance of this mark that sealed the fate of it at the time. However, the 3.6-liter V6 that was provided on the Saturn will be replaced by a smaller V6 or even a 4 cylinder. How do we know about these spyshots that this is the plugin version? the second (and fake) tank cap to the left rear of the vehicle and inside Dell badged with the logo of the hybrids from GM.

Via Car and Driver

2012 Cadillac CTS : Optics and 3.6-liter V6 revised, new luxury option coming in 2012

Cadillac CTS offers the Model 2012 optical and lifted with a revised V6 engine. In addition, there will be a new luxury version of the model. All CTS coupe will be equipped as standard with a blind spot monitoring.


The optical retouching relates to the radiator. Instead of two, he now wears three horizontal struts, which the design is slightly delicate. A new surface treatment is to let the grill shine stronger. The brand logo wandered a bit up its fall colors from the new model contrast.


The revision of the 3.6-liter V6 introduced larger intake valves and improved intake geometry with it. The refurbished unit generates compared to the old 322 instead of 311 hp. The torque rises by two to a total of 372 Newton meters. At the same time weight is saved. Compared with the old design an integrated solution brings to the cylinder head and exhaust manifold six kilograms less on the scale. Composite materials instead of aluminum for intake manifold expressed the weight by 2.5 kilograms. Slight drop from the power box cover and the connecting rods. Overall, the weight savings add up, according to Cadillac to 9.3 kilograms. The consumption and CO2 emissions of the engine brought back to Cadillac will announce at a later date

2011 Cadillac DTS Reviews

Not much has changed in Cadillac’s new 2011 DTS sedan. This vehicle offers modern comforts commonly associated with this price range. It has a fantastically plush ride, and an extremely quiet cabin. The car even carries a big V8 standard with a four-speed automatic transmission.

The 2011 Cadillac DTS comes with four trim levels. These are Basic, Luxury, Premium, and Platinum. The standard model comes from the factory with 17-inch wheels, front foglights, sepearte climate control for passenger and driver, Bluetooth, an eight-speaker stereo system, OnStar free for 12 months, remote engine start, and xenon headlights.

The Platinum model yields the driver a more powerful engine, Magnetic Ride Control, 18-inch wheels, and a leather accented dash, and a faux-suede headliner, blind spot warning systems, and lane-departure systems.

The transmission is tweaked for higher performance in the Platinum model. Front-wheel drive is the method in which the transmission transfers power in all models. The 2011 Cadillac DTS comes standard with electronic stability control, side-impact front airbags, and side curtain airbags for both rows of seats. The available front bench seat makes this car one of the only luxury sedans that seats six. The ride quality in the 2011 DTS is up to par with any luxury sedan ever driven.

The DTS, formerly the DeVille, is a front-wheel-drive alternative in Cadillac's luxury sedan lineup. It competes with the Lincoln MKS, Volvo S80 and Chrysler 300C. The DTS can seat five or six.
New for 2011

The 2011 DTS gets free scheduled oil changes, tire rotations, replacement of engine and cabin air filters, and multipoint vehicle inspection for four years or 50,000 miles through Cadillac's Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance program. Otherwise, there are no significant changes.


Exterior
The DTS' styling is linear and straightforward. It's 207.6 inches long (the roomier DTS-L is 215.6 inches long) making it larger and longer than the MKS, S80 and 300C. The model's styling is similar to Cadillac's STS sedan. Exterior features include:
• Eggcrate grille
• Central wreath-and-crest badging and fresh front-end sheet metal
• Standard xenon headlights
• Vanilla Latte and Tuscan Bronze ChromaFlair exterior colors
• 17-inch wheels standard
• Available 18-inch wheels and sunroof
Interior
The DTS can hold five or six occupants, with a choice of front bucket seats or a front bench. Interior features include:
• Burl wood trim available
• XM Satellite Radio, NavTraffic and OnStar available
• Standard dual-zone automatic climate control (three-zone system with a zone for rear passengers is optional)
• Optional heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats and heated steering wheel
• Standard remote start system
• Optional power folding mirrors, rain-sensing wipers and heated windshield-washer fluid
Under the Hood
The DTS is available with a choice of Northstar 4.6-liter V-8 engines, both mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Mechanical features include:
• Base V-8 produces 275 horsepower and 295 pounds-feet of torque
• Optional quicker-revving version makes 292 hp and 288 pounds-feet of torque
• Optional Magnetic Ride Control

Safety
Safety features include:
• Optional lane departure warning system uses a camera between the rearview mirror and windshield to warn drivers when they've strayed from their lane
• Optional blind spot warning system senses when objects are in the driver's blind spot
• Six standard airbags: side-impact, side curtain and dual front
• Standard all-disc antilock brakes
• Standard electronic stability system with brake assist
• Standard traction control

A gentle, floating ride and spacious interior make the 2011 Cadillac DTS remind buyers of classic models. The DTS is a huge, front-wheel drive sedan that doesn’t have much in common with most luxury large cars. In the luxury large car class the Audi A6, Lincoln MKS and Volvo S80 are the only other front-wheel drive options available. These competitors all have their attributes, but the MKS best matches the DTS in terms of interior space and price.

2011 Cadillac Escalade Overview

The 2011 Cadillac Escalade is not for shrinking violets. The Cadillac Escalade is a perennial car reviewer favorite among luxury large SUVs for its powerful V8, flamboyant styling and luxurious passenger cabin. "There are luxury SUVs and then there's the 2011 Cadillac Escalade. There are full-size SUVs and then there's the Escalade,” says Edmunds. The 2011 Cadillac Escalade features seating for up to eight in a roomy and luxurious cabin. Pricewise, the Escalade falls in the middle of its class. While cramped third rows are typical for the class, if you need a comfortable third row that can handle adults, check out the Lincoln Navigator.

The Escalade can seat up to eight people and comes in four models: the Escalade, Escalade ESV (an extended wheelbase version), the Escalade EXT (which trades the third row seat and enclosed cargo area for a short truck bed) and the Escalade Hybrid. We review the Escalade EXT and the Escalade Hybrid separately.

There are luxury SUVs and then there's the "2011 Cadillac Escalade". There are full-size SUVs and then there's the Escalade. An adjustable suspension that's standard on all but the base Escalade optimizes ride and handling. Truly, the Escalade lives up to its Cadillac badge.

The 2011 Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV available in four trim levels: Base, Luxury, Premium and Platinum Edition. The base Escalade comes standard with 18-inch wheels, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming exterior mirrors, a power liftgate, automatic xenon headlights, foglights and running boards. Other standard amenities include tri-zone automatic climate control, a power tilt-only steering wheel, power-adjustable pedals, and heated and ventilated 10-way power front seats with adjustable lumbar and driver memory functions. The Escalade Luxury adds chromed 22-inch cast-aluminum wheels, automatic headlight high-beams, a blind-spot warning system, a suspension with an active damping system (optional on the base model), a sunroof, power-folding and tumbling second-row seats and a heated steering wheel.

The Escalade Premium adds power-retractable running boards and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system with a single roof-mounted display (optional on Luxury). The Escalade Platinum Edition adds different chromed 22-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, upgraded leather upholstery, leather-trimmed dash and door tops with contrast stitching, heated and cooled cupholders, and a headrest-mounted dual-screen DVD entertainment system.

The 2011 Cadillac Escalade is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 good for 403 hp and 417 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the Escalade, but all-wheel drive is optional.

The Escalade features cylinder deactivation technology for improved fuel economy. Note that we said "improved" and not "good," as the big Escalade manages just 14 mpg city/18 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive and 13/18/15 with all-wheel drive.

Standard safety features on the Escalade include stability control, antilock disc brakes, traction control, front side-impact airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera and OnStar emergency telematics. In Edmunds brake testing, the 2011 Cadillac Escalade came to a stop from 60 mph in a disappointing 144 feet. In government crash testing, the Escalade received a perfect five stars for frontal crash protection.

Adding the available second-row bench raises total seating capacity to eight. Fold those second-row seats down and the cargo capacity grows to an impressive 108.9 cubic feet.

For years, Cadillac has led the luxury SUV class with its classy and sport Escalade. Over the last decade, the vehicle has been on the cutting edge in its class, setting trends for on-road performance and outpacing the competition with interior amenities.

Special Cadillac : Cadillac CTS-V Black Diamond Edition Picture and details

Cadillac is in the spring of 2011, a special version of the model CTS-V called "Black Diamond Edition" on the market. From the factory, there is a sporting equipment and a special three-layer coating, which is also "Black Diamond"is named.

The special features will be there for both the sedan, the coupe and the wagon version of the CTS-V. According to Cadillac customers want today paints with special effects. The paint of the Black Diamond Edition models include so special silver-colored pigments and was developed by the U.S. company JDSU, which deals with optical solutions. In contrast to normal metallic paint, the aluminum flakes, are not simply mixed but also wrapped again in magnesium fluoride, which acts like glass. So shall the paint sparkle like a diamond, when viewed from different angles.

2011 Cadilac SRX Reviews

The 2011 Cadillac SRX enters the market without any major change in the market.
The 2011 Cadillac SRX comes in a single body style of a compact luxury crossover SUV and is obtainable in about six trim levels: Base, Performance, Luxury, Turbo Performance, Turbo Premium and Premium.

The Performance SRX trim brings adaptive suspension dampers, 20-inch wheels, a voice-activated navigation system offering real-time traffic, adaptive xenon headlights, a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound system having USB/iPod interface, foglamps and digital music storage.

The top-shelf Premium SRX trim gets ventilated front seats, tri-zone climate control, rear seat audio controls and heated rear seats. The 2011 Cadillac SRX has a 3.0-liter V6 engine as its standard engine, and gets 265 hp power and 223 pound-feet of torque from it--The 2011 Cadillac SRX gets front seat side airbags, antilock disc brakes, side curtain airbags, traction and stability control and OnStar as its standard safety equipments.
The Cadillac SRX carries over unchanged for 2011--For one, the SRX is fat. While legroom is generous, headroom is notably cramped for even average-height passengers because of the panoramic sunroof that's standard on all but the base SRX. In total, the 2011 Cadillac SRX is an appealing compact luxury crossover as long as you can live with its insufficient performance and compromised backseat. The 2011 "Cadillac SRX" is a compact luxury crossover SUV available in six trim levels: Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, Turbo Performance and Turbo Premium.

The SRX Luxury adds front and rear parking sensors, power-folding and driver-side-dimming mirrors, automatic wipers, keyless ignition/entry, a power tailgate with adjustable maximum height, a panoramic sunroof, remote engine start, driver memory functions, power-adjustable pedals, heated front seats with eight-way power passenger adjustment, leather upholstery, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a cargo management system, interior accent lighting, wood trim, Bluetooth and a rearview camera.

The top-shelf SRX Premium gains tri-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and rear seat audio controls--A rear-seat DVD entertainment system with dual seat-mounted screens is optional on all trims but the base SRX.
The 2011 Cadillac SRX comes standard with a 3.0-liter V6 that produces 265 hp and 223 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive optional on all but the base SRX. The 2011 Cadillac SRX comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and OnStar. In Edmunds brake testing, an SRX Luxury Collection with 18-inch wheels came to a stop from 60 mph in a longer-than-average 128 feet. An SRX Turbo with 20-inch wheels was essentially no different.

In government crash tests, the SRX scored a perfect five stars in front impact testing for driver protection and side protection. The SRX's interior is its single most appealing aspect--In other respects, the 2011 Cadillac SRX is a commendable luxury crossover.
The 2011 Cadillac SRX ranks 6 out of 8 Luxury Compact SUVs. Reviewers say the 2011 Cadillac SRX is a smooth-riding and stylish crossover that has plenty of amenities to keep buyers happy. Also, the SRX is big for a luxury small SUV. It has a lower starting price than the SRX and has better fuel economy. If you like the SRX’s room, go for the Volvo XC60.

The SRX comes in base, Luxury, Performance and Premium trims with a choice of two V6 engines. The SRX was all-new for 2010.

2012 Cadillac CTS-V Cup at Sebring in its race version

She retained an air of sage on the Detroit show but on the track at Sebring, the race declination of the CTS-V Coupe imposes some with skirts, spoiler cage and competition . The sedan will for the first time the race track on March 25th in the Championship Sports Car Club of America World Challenge (SCCA) still in Florida and the threefold ALMS champion Andy Pilgrim as Johnny O'Connell have tested the meteor on condition race. Presented on the Detroit auto show, the sport remains very mysterious, since the only technical data is confirmed V8 6.2 556ch.