2009 Cadillac CTS–V Review

Cadillac CTS –V Introduction :

The 2009 Cadillac CTS –V priced at MSRP: $58,575 – $58,575 is the best sport sedan from General Motors Company. This model is designed exclusively for all those car aficionados who prefer exclusivity, motor sports and top performance in analogous quantities.  This uniquely styled car offers a combination of exotic sports car with comforts of a luxury sedan.

Cadillac CTS –V Body Style :

The 2009 Cadillac CTS- V is designed to offer a boxy, angular appearance. The front of the car is styled with jewel like headlamps, mesh like upper and lower grilles, a well-sculpted front fascia, and integrated fog lamps. The side of the car has a high beltline that rises to a high decklid in back. The stylish vertical tail lamps that flank the corners offer an appealing look to the car. This 2009 model is also designated on the outside by several small badges, as well as chromed side air vent at the back of the front fender. The flashy 19 inch wheels that are polished or painted add to the external appearance of the car.The interiors of the car are also very delightfully defined with a V shape centre console stack that puts most buttons like audio, climate controls and navigation display in the small area in the dash board which makes it easy to see, find and operate. The interiors are well styled and offers a premium and luxury ambience. Piped in LED lighting and top notch materials that are used enhances the interior styling.

Cadillac CTS –V Features :

The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V includes an array of standard and high tech features. The standard features that are included are xenon HID headlamps, Adaptive Forward Lighting, dual-zone climate control, rain-sensing wipers, heated power front seats, ultrasonic rear parking assist, 19-inch alloy wheels, Brembo brakes, leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped power tilt-telescoping steering wheel, 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system with a CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, USB port, an iPod-ready auxiliary audio jack, DVD compatibility, OnStar and a Bluetooth interface.This model is pretty well loaded with all the basic features that one would desire. They have optional features for all those who are glitz crazy like a hard-drive-based navigation system with real-time traffic and weather reporting and 14-way power-adjustable Recaro sport seats with heating and ventilation. The automotivecraze team found the Recaro sports seat high in overall quality and true value for every dollar spent.

Cadillac CTS –V Performance :

The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is loaded with a new engine, upgraded suspensions and aerodynamics that provide good performance of this car. This model is available in a single trim and is powered by a 6.2 liter V8 supercharged engine which generates 556 horsepower and 551 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels.  The automotivecraze team found that this model offers six speed manual transmission as standard and a six-speed automatic transmission with teering-wheel-mounted shift buttons is optional .We found that this model offers a smooth ride from zero to 60mph in 3.9 seconds with either manual or automatic transmissions which is faster than any other sports car. The brakes also performed exemplary function of stopping the car with all smoothness even from high speeds. The suspensions are also phenomenal and offered smooth movements even on cracked pavements or potholes. The Z-rated Michelin PS2 summer performance tires keeps the car firmly placed on the grounds. With all the good performance with the heavy engine it is hard to believe that it is very economical at the gas pumps also. This model offers the fuel economy of 13 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway. Overall the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is one of the best performing vehicle that is available in recent times.

Cadillac CTS –V Quality :

The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V boasts of comfortably seating five passengers even in the standard spots seats. However the automotivecraze team found that well-bolstered leather sport seats with supportive headrests are offered in front; they provide good support for most drivers whereas, the rear seats can comfortably seat two normal-sized adults, as the middle position is not as comfortable. Taller persons could feel crowded in the cabin as the headroom is further reduced by the available sunroofs. However the optional Recaro sports seats are comfortable for longer journeys. The rear seats do not fold to make storage space. The trunk offers 13.6feet of cargo space which is very minimal. The interior storage is also restricted to an average-sized center console and glove box. We found that overall the car did not make much noise in comparison to other cars of its class.The interiors of the CTS-V have been designed using best quality products that can give a tough competition to its rivals.  The interiors are well styled with good quality and upgraded trim like micro-fiber inserts in the seats and around the steering wheel that not only feel rich to the touch but also looks great.

Cadillac CTS –V Safety :

The 2009 Cadillac offers true competition to its rival in every feature. They are packed with best safety features to offer full protection to the driver as well as other passengers. They offer similar safety features like those available in Cadillac CTS model. The CTS- V is well equipped with standard features like front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, traction control, stability control, and the most recognized GMs OnStar emergency communications system. During the various tests that were conducted to check the efficiency of these safety features the caddy model scored a five out of five stars for side-impact protection of front and rear passengers and scored a four out of five stars for driver protection in head-on collisions.

Conclusion :
The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is a true luxury sports sedan car that manages to emphasize both sports and luxury. The main highlights of this car are that they have distinctive looks, they offer excellent handling and a smooth ride even at high speeds, the brakes and suspensions are phenomenal, the interiors are pleasing and made up of stunningly good quality and overall they are reasonably priced. The only drawback that we noted were  standard seats were not very comfortable.

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