That is one ugly car. Little children will cry when they see it.

dont go hating rotman obviously you are jealous you fanboy cars are not this nice.

Rotman obvisouly you got cheap taste. This car in person is amazing.

I prefer first-generation CTS as GM seems to have overdone it with the second-generation CTS versus a constant methodical refinement of model lineups like the Germans do.

CTS is stud.

it’s just too bad a kia would have a better interior than your first-gen cts, f451. the second-gen model is a huge improvement in all areas.

don’t think it’s ugly, but the old one looked better. this looks more like the sts.

I love it. When kids cry, I laugh. They should all be aborted anyway.

Why does LLN only test GM vehicles? No imports, no FoMoCo, no Chrysler, no NOTHING. Only GM. This seems very strange.

@Jordan, I like the first-generation interior as it is spartan and staid versus glitzy. The CTS saved Cadillac, and the second-generation, to me, shows a lack of confidence on GM’s part through overdoing it.

This is one incredible car. I’m glad GM has figured out how to create a very well made, well designed, and seemingly high quality vehicle, while at the same time pricing it in line with it’s competitors. Great job.

I believe GM invited LLN to test their vehicles at a GM facility. Maybe the other manufacturers haven’t seen fit to invite LLN to test their vehicles? I doubt they intend to be the folly of GMSALES.

What happened to the aggressiveness?? It looks like a freaking Buick now…

It’s a very tasteful car. I like it. Its too bad there is no CTS-V, at least for now.

F451,

The CTS kept getting poked and even slammed for, among other things, not having a Glitzy interior. Whether we like it or not, when an automaker actually listens to their customers, some things happen that the some of us will not like.

That said I think the dash and center stack at a bit overdone. Too many small objects and details. But then, most who drive the car will likely think it somehow bland as that text message and eat while driving at 85 to and from work or whatever.

First sentence of this article has an error in it.

This car seems good enough, but I’m not going to be buying a sedan anytime soon.

LamborghiniZ: “Why does LLN only test GM vehicles? No imports, no FoMoCo, no Chrysler, no NOTHING. Only GM. This seems very strange.”

i was thinking that myself.

loved the look’s of the last CTS although it dated quickly and was far from a class leader. this one now exceeds were the previous failed,but the interior looks cheap compared to german rivals, although I’d still have it over them as the exterior beats everything

@ Blakkarr, My wife and I own a first-generation CTS for when guests stay over, and to transport four to five people; we appreciate the automobile for many reasons. The second-generation CTS-V has the opportunity to get it right as it represents something very special in the Cadillac lineup. I’d like to see the next V a bit more understated with all the stealth makings of a super-sleeper. (And of course the next V had damn well better not chew-up its own rear differential! GM gets the ass-hat award for that shenanigans.)

I spent 5 days with an 08 CTS rental in Las Vegas, loaded out with everything but the 3.6L DI, and believe me when I say this car is a smash hit.

The exterior is flawlessly beautiful, unless marred with the ugly reverse sensors on the back bumper. The crystal red color is absolutely beautiful.The interior feels very compact for a car its size, but not in a bad way. It provides luxury comfort and content while still giving the driver a very tight ****pit feel. Fiberoptic highlights come on at night and the nighttime interior look is awe-inspiring.

The electronics are top-notch, with an excellent sound system and almost anything you would want at your fingertips. Nav? Yes. Satellite radio? Yes. Hard drive? Yes. Etc, etc…

The car was equipped with the original 255hp 3.6L V6 and a 5-speed automatic (6-speed comes with the DI engine), and the ride was very smooth with decent pickup for a base model. The soundproofing in the car is incredible. It’s almost dangerous in that you can be going 50mph and still feel like you are at a stop, there is no vibration or road noise whatsoever. Let me disclaim that by saying Las Vegas’ roads are extremely well-maintained.

I compared it to my 2007 GTP I left at home. It has basically a FWD version of the same powertrain. The base CTS is slower than the GTP, you can somewhat feel the extra weight and lack of a gear (the gearshifts are so smooth, though, you barely notice shifting). The DI engine would provide a 6th gear and offset the added weight to bring it in line with the GTP in straightline speed. I could feel the difference in turning behavior though, and I can safely say a RWD DI CTS would absolutely spank the GTP on a circuit (as it should for almost twice the money). So not the fastest luxury sedan in a quarter-mile contest, but on a proper track the competition should watch out.

Anyway, this post has gotten long enough. Long story short, CTS gets a 9 out of 10 from me.

^^ Yep, I dont have any interest reading that review or any others from LLN, every car is GM. I got nothing against GM, it sure seems like they’re back on track. I think Motor Trend has a 10 page advertisement “article” about Chevy’s new, awesome, & spectacular lineup. Its ridiculous, what can these magazines REALLY say about these vehicles if they’re on almost every manufacturer’s payroll. And now we have LeftlaneNEWS doing it. I thought the NEWS was supposed to be subjective but then again this website has always given me the vibe that the people that run it are all about the General. Whatever I guess everyone is biased

Considering the hard anti-domestic slant of the posting public around here, I don’t think GM really has any other choice but to pay to try to turn around public opinion. The regular reviews don’t cut it, even when some place gives 5 stars to a domestic car the reaction from import humpers is “LOLOL AMERICAN CARZ SUX”

The reason they are doing all these GM cars is because LLN went to a GM sponsored event a few weeks ago and in an LLN article they said to expect driving impressions from the cars they tested.

Hey; where’s the stupid little “GM” badge that GM insists on putting on all of their models? I guess with the stupid looking fender vents it seemed to be a little too overdone to include the badge too. Other than the vents I like the new CTS.

Yes, a very valiant effort from the United States of America, Land of the Free, Ambassadors of Peace and Justice across the Universe.
It’s not quite sober and fast and executive as a BMW or Mercedes (although close), but it doesn’t have the character of an Alfa Romeo. A bit compromised, then.

a lame attempt to compete with rivals leaves this thing looking bland

COOKIE, CA36GTP, DRIVER54 AND MYSELF must have been the only people to open and read the article about lln being invited to the gm event to drive all of the cars, dont worry you blind illeterate moron haters, they said they will be driving other manufacturers cars too. jeeeez all this hating because you didnt read an article. here is some advice “a closed mouth gathers no foot”

ASTIN, that is as close as you have ever come to complimenting an american car, thank you.

It sounds like there are a bunch BMW or import loyalists on this site. So being a car lover period, let me bring you some truth. The new CTS is a huge step in the right direction for GM right next to the nex gen Camaro. The car is modernly beautiful inside and out. One of my biggest grips with American cars was and still is for the rest, is the interiors. They have been and some still are horrible in every segment. And whats worse most of America’s blind loyalty allowed and excepted this crap instead of demanding better! So I put most of the blame on Americans them selves for most of the crap cars we have today here in the states.

This CTS shows great forward thinking. Someone needs to take the reins and lead American some type of greatness where all the others have chosen to fail. Put this way if Ford would have just built a better 500 then the wouldn’t have had to rename it the Taurus which didn’t fix the problems. American’s are consumers and most of us want the best will pay a little more if we have to get it. But the funny thing is with most imports you can still get better then what most of America has to offer for the same or less…… Wake up America.

Most beautiful american car since the Stingray Coupe, I absolutely love it. I must Cadallic has come a long way in the last ten years.

Beautiful car. Cadillac’s “art and science” design is absolutely beautiful. It is a great departure from the common, computer generated designs that most cars use. I don’t know if I’d rate this above the Stingray Coupe or not. It is an interesting comparison though. There are similarities in the designs. Both have that edginess about them. I’d love to see this car with the old 500 V-8 fitted with modern electronics. That could be the next CTS-V. At least the CTS is a step in the right direction for GM.

I don’t think it’ll be a bad car… especially in V trim. I’m not too keen on the styling though. I prefer the look of the old one. This one looks a bit too soft.

Cadillac will slowly creep up on the unsuspecting BMW’s

Im waiting for some dip**** to write “CADILAK SUX EUROPEAN AND JAPANESE PWN3D YOU n00b

Romp, just wait til 1115 gets here. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.

Also waiting patiently for Impulsive’s SUPER DUPER OBJECTIVE FACT OPINIONS on this car.

Since you asked without being a jackass … this is a very good vehicle. I like the fact that its aggressive lines make it a standout. It’s different without being Subaru different. The G35 has become too soft like the IS. BMWs do nothing for me. Mercedes is marginally better with the ‘08 over the ‘07.

Really like the interior here. The lines follow the exterior’s features which makes the entire car’s design unified.

If I had to buy in this class tomorrow, it’d definitely be on the list.

Looks WAY better than the previous generation which was too narrow. The fender flares were a great addition to make the stance more muscular.

I, personally, think it looks alot better than the last generation. The last generation had much less character, much fewer square surfaces, more bold angles and less aggressive- without looking timid. This is very much so an improvement over the last model, and an evolution indeed- not just a new model, for all of you saying the Germans “slowly evolve”.

Shhh…..if you listen closely, you can hear the sounds of the LLN staffers sucking the GM management’s ****

rly nice car to come out of GM in a while.

My friendly neighborhood Cadillac dealer let me drive an ‘08 CTS last weekend. It had the D.I. engine in it, and I was REALLY impressed! It was very solid, and had plenty of power, and the transmission shifted exactly like I think an automatic ought to shift; quickly, with authority—up and down. The fit and finish were absolutely first-rate, the interior was gorgeous, and the seats were comfortable.

Any of you who are in the market for this class of car really should take a look at it.

LOl I have people waiting. I actually like this CTS. I saw one on the road and it looked bland as **** but the interior is nice. Its good for a GM just needs to prove itself with reliability and resale and build quality and in 10 years they will be worthy of consideration until then its just a GM
Visit just a GM .com lol

To all that say it’s too soft or too STS or not as good as something-
Have you actually SEEN them in person. I have seen Black, Black, Silver, Red.
There is nothing SOFT about this vehicle. It has an awesome presence. It is a home run. Even the frigging press is impressed. What the hell market do some of you live in? Go see one for real before you belly-ache all over the place.

Aston, I would like to remind you, that although Alfa is a nice driving car on a short European trips it was withdrawn from American market by Fiat because its inability to compete with any cars here. The major problems were reliability (typical for Alfa electrical nightmare just like across the pond).
Personally I am not crazy about CTS looks. I test drove it with “weaker” engine and with slush box it was OK. It can not and should not be compared with M3. Those cars are in different class: CTS for left foot challenge and BMW is for enthusiasts who do know how to drive.

I don’t think I’ll ever be old enough to like shiny wood trim interior pieces.

Autonut, who’s comparing this to the M3? The 3.6L and 3.6L DI are clearly aimed at the 328i and 335i respectively.

I expect CR to rate this car a 65 out of 100. While the rest of the media may be impressed they will no doubt remember its a GM model and be totally unimpressed with the car.

1115 thinks this looks bland and Accords are attractive. ‘Nuf said.

Torquemonster – I agree about wood trim in cars. I simply don’t see the attraction of wood over some form of brushed metal. Nice metal always has a great machined appearance whereas shiny wood (no matter how real and how rare) always looks like crappy plastic – no matter what car it is in.

Nuf Said lol

Oh it’s no wheres near the stingray coupe, and not even remotely close to the Sting Ray, if u know what the differences are, but is the best since in my opinion.

I’d personally have a 1969 Corvette Hardtop with a 427 Tripower than this CTS but yes, L-88, I do know the differences. the Sting Ray Coupe is nice but nowhere close to the Sting Ray. That has to be one of the most (if not the most) amazing looking cars ever produced in any decade by any company. BTW RicardoHead, most of that shiny “wood” is crappy plastic. Unless you get something like my XJ-S, you won’t get real wood.

Darkhorse, what are you smoking? In luxury and exotics, the Europeans rule (generally) In common-man’s cars, there’s no fading the General.

XJ-S: I’d rather have a ‘70 chevelle SS

Its just a Cimaron