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Old 08-15-2008, 07:14 AM   #1
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Default Pebble Beach 2008: Cadillac unveils 2010 CTS Sport Wagon

full press release: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/15/e...010-cts-v-spo/

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Please note the spelling, this a Cadillac and not a VW, therefore it's "Sport Wagon" rather than "SportWagen". What we have here is the result of a fission reaction on the Cadillac SRX. Seeing that the current "neither fish nor fowl" SRX crossover wasn't cutting it in the marketplace, General Motors' "Art and Science" brand has split its only CUV into two distinct vehicles. The old SRX was based on the CTS' Sigma platform but looked too car-like to be considered an SUV. At the same time it rode too high to be a car. Buyers who might have liked the wagon utility of the old SRX but are enamored with the style of the new CTS can now opt for the CTS Sport Wagon.

The Sport Wagon takes the largely acclaimed styling of the CTS and adds a rear hatch allowing much more stuff to be carried. The design team led by Clay Dean has done more than just graft a longer roof onto the sedan. They extended the roof-line back and the tail-lights up to the roof, as well as adding hidden rails in the roof line. The V shape of the grille is also replicated in the contours of the tailgate. The wagon ends up with 25 cu. ft. of cargo space behind the seats. Cadillac expects about 60 percent of CTS sales in Europe will be the wagon while only 20 percent of Americans will opt for the new body style when it goes on sale in the spring of 2009.
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CTS SPORT WAGON: CADILLAC'S RENAISSANCE TAKES A NEW FORM

Dramatically Designed Alternative to Larger Vehicles Makes Debut at Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH , Calif. – Amidst the beauty and history of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Cadillac treats car enthusiasts to a world premiere of its latest production-car design. The 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon makes its debut this weekend on the Monterey Peninsula, showcasing a dramatic design that elevates and updates the classic wagon body style.

Not unlike many historic Cadillac designs, the new CTS Sport Wagon is an unmistakable and dynamic presence. The car's intricately cut rear profile injects fashion-forward design into the formerly utilitarian world of wagons. Cadillac's upcoming wagon offers ample interior space and includes a range of six-cylinder engine choices, making it a compelling alternative to larger utility vehicles.

Based on the hot-selling CTS sport sedan, and a sister vehicle to the CTS Coupe Concept, the Sport Wagon extends the design-driven renaissance of Cadillac. Following this special premiere at Pebble Beach, the CTS Sport Wagon moves to the worldwide auto show circuit this fall – and into to Cadillac dealerships in spring 2009.

"The addition of this dramatically-designed Sport Wagon is well synchronized with today's changing consumer tastes as a compelling alternative to SUVs or other larger vehicles," says Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager. "This is an important step in Cadillac's ongoing global expansion, and of course in international markets like Europe, wagons have been and continue to be very significant."

A striking profile is created with the CTS wagon, with a silhouette that suggests speed and aerodynamic efficiency. It rides on the same 113.4-inch (2,880-mm) wheelbase as the CTS sport sedan and is 0.3-inch (7 mm) shorter. However, it offers a generous cargo area of 25 cubic feet (720 liters) behind the rear seats. Design highlights include:

* Signature V-shaped deck and tailgate motif
* Large, vertical taillamps with light-pipe technology
* Power-opening liftgate (via key fob or in-vehicle button)
* CHMSL integrated in subtle roof spoiler
* Integrated roof load management system with cross bars for a seamless appearance
* Cargo management system with adjustable in-floor containment
* New 19-inch wheels
* Larger available panoramic rear sunroof

The CTS Sport Wagon, like its sedan predecessor, includes available features such as all-wheel drive, a 40-gigabyte internal hard drive, pop-up navigation screen and a hand-cut-and-sewn interior with Sapele wood accents.

"The CTS Sport Wagon is an important expansion to the Cadillac lineup worldwide," said Taylor.

Design details

Dramatic planes highlight the CTS wagon's design, including a V-shaped motif carried throughout the vehicle and carefully integrated intersections of exterior surfaces. The elements coalesce in a dramatic fashion, creating tension that emphasizes the vehicle's performance.

"It's a taut design that not only suggests sleekness, but delivers it," said Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac. "Indeed, the drama of the sedan is amplified in the CTS Sport Wagon, as the centerline cue that is part of the exterior and interior is more prominent and plays a stronger role in defining the design at the rear of the vehicle."

The emotion of the CTS Sport Wagon's design is carried by a number of nuanced details. The liftgate area, for example, is a confluence of angles and planes that typifies the vehicle's design tension. Cadillac's "V" motif is most prominent here, culminating in a spine at the center of the liftgate that is accented with a subtle spoiler at the top of the backlight. The rear quarter panels extend slightly beyond the inward-angled planes of the V, creating a distinctive W shape at the rear of the vehicle. Large, prominent vertical taillamps – with Cadillac's signature light pipe technology – are the final, dramatic touches to the rear-end styling.

"The more you study the rear of the CTS Sport Wagon, the more you see," said Dean. "Functionality was certainly a guiding factor during development, but so was the idea to inject emotion into the normally sedate wagon category."

One of the more interesting integrations of form and function is found in the seamless roof load management system. Rather than stylized stanchions, brackets and cross bars that protrude above the roof line, the CTS Sport Wagon's system blends with the roofline, maintaining an uninterrupted appearance. The center section of the roof panel angles downward inside the roof edges, allowing an unobtrusive placement of the cross bars – and creating a subtle fin effect at the trailing edges of the rear panels.

"They're not fins in the classic sense, but they work to help disguise the cargo load system and, yes, they acknowledge Cadillac's design heritage," said Dean.

The interior of the Sport Wagon is common with the much-acclaimed sport sedan, including streamlined instrumentation, LED lighting and hand-cut-and-sewn accents with French stitching.

Powertrains

Direct injection technology helps the CTS offer more power while maintaining fuel economy and lowering emissions. It delivers fuel more precisely to increase the efficiency of combustion. This means less fuel is consumed and lower emissions created.

With the CTS Sport Wagon's 3.6L V-6, direct injection translates to 304 horsepower (227 kW)*, no loss of fuel efficiency and a 25-percent drop in cold-start hydrocarbon emissions. It also runs on less expensive regular unleaded gasoline. The Sport Wagon's fuel economy is expected to be similar to the peak rating of the existing sport sedan's 26 mpg highway rating. The standard 3.6L VVT engine that produces 263 horsepower (196 kW) and 253 lb.-ft. of torque (343 Nm) serves as the base engine in North America.

Just like the CTS sport sedan, the V-6 engines are matched with fuel-saving six-speed transmissions, including an Aisin six-speed manual or an electronically controlled Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic. As is the case on the sport sedan, CTS Sport Wagon includes AWD as an option.

An efficient 2.9L turbo-diesel engine is being developed for CTS models primarily in European and Asian markets. It is a compact, dual overhead cam, four-valve V-6 engine from GM's family of diesel engines that delivers optimal fuel economy as well as reduced emissions and noise. The engine is rated at 184 kW (250 hp).

Driving dynamics

The robust and dynamic CTS chassis infuses the new wagon with a great balance of performance and luxury. It uses an independent short/long arm ( SLA) front suspension system and a multi-link rear suspension.

The multi-link rear suspension features a fully isolated subframe that helps deliver excellent suspension kinematics, contributing to a superior ride and excellent handling.

Advanced chassis technology in the form of Cadillac's StabiliTrak electronic chassis control system integrates the car's standard four-channel ABS with the full-function traction control, hydraulic brake assist and engine drag control systems to deliver a safer, more confident driving experience. Additional chassis details include a structure-enhancing tower-to-tower brace under the hood; large, four-wheel disc brakes and premium steering.
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Old 08-15-2008, 07:15 AM   #2
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Old 08-15-2008, 08:55 AM   #3
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Why do I think it looks "nice" yet "so wrong" at the same time?
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Old 08-15-2008, 08:57 AM   #4
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Oh hell yes!

Give me a V!
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Old 08-15-2008, 09:03 AM   #5
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Old 08-15-2008, 09:29 AM   #6
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is it me or it looks like a hearse?
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Old 08-15-2008, 09:41 AM   #7
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Old 08-15-2008, 10:06 AM   #8
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AWD 300hp 6 speed manual sport wagon from Cadillac DAM!!

Not really liking the taillights, but the AWD & manual make up for that.
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Old 08-15-2008, 10:11 AM   #9
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This could seriously challenge the 5 series wagon.
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Old 08-15-2008, 10:49 AM   #10
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CTS-V wagon..... I'm waiting......
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Old 08-15-2008, 10:52 AM   #11
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Again Cadillac proves that not all American manufactures have their heads up their asses.

I'll take mine in V-trim and black paint.
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Old 08-15-2008, 10:57 AM   #12
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AWD 300hp 6 speed manual sport wagon from Cadillac DAM!!

Not really liking the taillights, but the AWD & manual make up for that.
Agreed, although I suspect you won't be able to get the DI motor, MT, and AWD all in the same car.
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It's you.
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Old 08-15-2008, 11:19 AM   #14
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I like it !
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Old 08-15-2008, 12:56 PM   #15
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its different.... in a good way.

Im actually very proud of GM. They seem to be on the right track with designs.... now they just need to focus on their other lines in producing cheap, small, fuel efficient cars that actually stack up against the competitors.
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WINNAR! With this thing on the road, the SRX will NOT be missed.
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Beats the hell out of the magnum. I like.

+1 to spenk's statement.
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Old 08-15-2008, 01:33 PM   #19
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Ohhhh heck yes. The only problem is with the D-pillar. It's going to seriously inhibit the view out the back (think FJ Cruiser or the second gen Scion xB).

Otherwise, it's crazy sexy.

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Yeah, I really like it save for the D-pillar back there. Why couldn't they just put a little more window and a little less sheet metal?
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Good move on GM's part to make the SRX two models. Can't say I love the styling but it is very distinctive and I think they will see more wagon buyers than they are estimating.
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It kinda looks like that Max 4dr sedan hatch thing they built a couple years back. Why can't GM make the front of their cars - look like cars vs an attempt to make their truck front end more areodynamic? They are fugly. The impalla minus the front end has a little something going for it then you see its face and think Oh Damn! What the hell?

Put a bag over its face and they start looking a little better. Just a tip to who ever is doing the front end of these cars - look at your competitors when was the last time a Infinity had a front end that looked like it came from the Nissan Titan and was just smoothed over a little?
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It kinda looks like that Max 4dr sedan hatch thing they built a couple years back. Why can't GM make the front of their cars - look like cars vs an attempt to make their truck front end more areodynamic? They are fugly. The impalla minus the front end has a little something going for it then you see its face and think Oh Damn! What the hell?

Put a bag over its face and they start looking a little better. Just a tip to who ever is doing the front end of these cars - look at your competitors when was the last time a Infinity had a front end that looked like it came from the Nissan Titan and was just smoothed over a little?
Pssst... not all of us want our cars to look like a mass of play-dough.
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Put a bag over its face and they start looking a little better. Just a tip to who ever is doing the front end of these cars - look at your competitors when was the last time a Infinity had a front end that looked like it came from the Nissan Titan and was just smoothed over a little?
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Hmmm. I think I like the Opel version better.




I wonder what it'll look like with Saab sheetmetal?
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