2008 Cadillac CTS: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $33,675 - $35,975
- Invoice: $31,486 - $33,637
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2008 Cadillac CTS. See if the 2008 Cadillac CTS is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2008 Cadillac CTS |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Direct Injection |
| Arrival Date: | 10/23/2007 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 34,545 |
| Price as Tested: | 43,720 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 4188 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 4752 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 564 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 36.012 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 18.22 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Performance Collection: 18 in. All Season Tire Performance Package (High Intensity Headlamps, Headlamp Washer, 18 in. Painted Aluminum Wheels, All Season Tires, Limited Slip Differential, Sport Suspension System, Performance Cooling System, Fog Lamps), Seating Package (Leather Surface Seats, Power Adjustable Front Seats, Memory Seat Adjuster, Heated Front Seats, Heated Windshield Washer Fluid), 18 in. Summer Tire Performance Package (Polished Aluminum Wheels, Summer Only Tires, Sport Suspension System, Antilock Brake System), AM/FM Stereo, CD/DVD Player, MP3 Format, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10 Speaker System, 40GB Hard Drive Device, Navigation System with XM Nav Traffic - 3 months included - Sapele Wood Trim, Compact Spare Tire)
From the Back Seat
Chuck Giametta
Compared to the Euro-suave BMW 3-Series and Audi A4 and Japan's overachieving Infiniti G sedan, the CTS is a muscled-up adolescent in a sharkskin suit. Yes, its DI V6 powertrain is world-class, the structure is rock-solid, and it's quiet and roomy enough. And yes, cars in this class are a lot about projecting an image. But that's not all they're about. Even if you don't find the CTS's styling too calculated and self-conscious, you may find a CTS like the $43,000 Direct Injection summer tire/sport suspension model we tested lacking that degree of polished steering and handling that rewards the demanding driver, no matter what image is being projected.
Damon Bell
The redesigned CTS feels like a car that has something to prove. The emphatic overall design and almost obsessive attention to styling details is impressive... almost too much so, like the car might be trying a little too hard. CTS¿s aggressive, angular ostentatiousness may be a turn-off for some conservative shoppers who are looking for less design gee-whizzery. Overall, though, the new CTS is a remarkable step up from the previous generation and a very serious contender in this class. I'd steer clear of the overly stiff Summer Tire Performance Package, though.
Jennifer Geiger
CTS is not the most understated of premium midsize cars and says luxury in an in-your-face way. A classy, lavish interior coupled with bling-y exterior styling make this new CTS hard to miss.
Sikora Don
CTS is the real deal. The Direct Injection engine is smooth and powerful, the automatic transmission is responsive, interior accommodations are first rate, and the car has what it takes to compete with the best in this class. Watch out for the FE3 sport suspension and summer-only performance tires though, they degrade ride quality on less than glass-smooth roads with little real world handling improvement.
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