General Motors redesigned the popular Cadillac CTS for 2008. An all-new version of its popular midsize sedan, the 2008 CTS was on display at the 2007 Detroit auto show. The car has earned many awards and remains the sole Cadillac model that can be had with a traditional manual transmission. The new model is wider and longer than its predecessor, with its 113-inch wheelbase the only unchanged ...

Following the successful launch of its redesigned CTS sedan, Cadillac launched a Wagon variant of the luxury car in 2009. Created as an alternative to larger utility vehicles, the CTS Sport Wagon promises the same stylish good looks and competent handling as its sedan counterpart, but with the added utility and cargo space of a wagon. Because of the wagon's sedan roots, it actually rides on ...

Cadillac launched its all-new CTS-V for 2009, based on its recently-redesigned CTS sedan. Power comes from GM's new 6.2-liter supercharged LSA motor. A rating of 556 horsepower and 551 pound-feet of torque should satisfy Cadillac's most demanding customers, giving the BMW M5 and Mercedes E63 some serious competition. "The CTS-V represents the full extension of our design, technology and ...

The only remaining front-wheel drive vehicle in the Cadillac lineup, the DTS serves as the luxury marque's -- and General Motors' -- largest sedan. The DTS sedan is available in five package / trim levels: 1SA, 1SB, 1SC, 1SD and Performance. All five models come standard with all-speed traction control, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, cruise control, leather seating and at least dual-zone front ...

The Cadillac Escalade has become a favorite of the hip hop set and high profile individuals everywhere since the full size luxury SUV first debuted in 1999, essentially as an up-level GMC Yukon. Now in its third generation, the Escalade still shares underpinnings with the Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe, but it features unique exterior styling, a more luxurious interior, and a more powerful engine ...

The ESV is an extended wheelbase version of the popular Escalade full size luxury SUV for those hip-hop moguls who simply need more space. Riding on a 14-inch longer wheelbase than the standard Escalade, the ESV is roughly 22 inches longer in length for a total of 221.4 inches; all of the increased space is passed on to the cargo compartment and third row, which is transformed into a livable ...

The EXT is a five passenger pickup truck version of the Cadillac Escalade that, along with the Lincoln Mark LT, competes in the highly illogical luxury pickup niche segment. Like the conceptually similar Chevrolet Avalanche, the EXT’s ace in the hole is a folding partition between the pickup bed and interior called the “Midgate” that, with the rear seats folded, can be opened to extend the ...

General Motors launched its two-mode hybrid system on its Chevrolet and GMC full-size SUVs in early 2007, and later that year it launched the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. In Escalade guise, the hybrid system bumps city fuel economy by 50 percent, resulting in an increase in city mileage from 12 mpg to 18. Like GM’s other full-size hybrid SUVs, the Escalade uses a 6.0-liter V8 with Active Fuel ...

The SRX is Cadillac's entry in the competitive mid-size luxury SUV market that includes competitors such as the Lexus RX350, BMW X5 and Mercedes ML-Class. First introduced in 2004, the SRX was completely redesigned for the 2010 model year onward. The SRX is based on GM's Theta Premium platform -- an enhanced version of the regular Theta architecture, which forms the basis for the

The Cadillac STS was first introduced in 2005 as a successor to the Seville full-size luxury sedan. In fact, its name stands for Seville Touring Sedan. GM have the STS a major overhaul for 2008, including exterior, interior, and performance improvements. In terms of size, the STS is positioned between the CTS and DTS sedans. However, when it comes to price, the STS is the most expensive of the ...

Designed to attract the attention of customers normally drawn to Teutonic speed machines, the STS-V is a high performance version of Cadillac’s full-size STS luxury sedan. Modifications to the STS-V to make it competitive with the likes of the BMW M5 and Mercedes Benz E63 AMG include faster steering, a stiffer suspension, bigger brakes and larger wheels compared to the standard STS. The ...