Midsized Luxury In The Form of An All-New 2014 Cadillac CTS

The all new 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan will offer more interior space, power and technology with more than 20 new standard features compared with the current model. The third generation CTS sedan has grown both inside and out, with an all-new design that is longer, lower and leaner. It is five inches longer, with an expanded interior space and 244 pounds lighter than the previous model. “CTS has always been Cadillac’s centerpiece, and as our brand expands and elevates the car properly grows to its true place” said David Leone, CTS executive chief engineer. “With last year’s addition of the award-winning ATS compact luxury sedan, CTS will directly challenge the luxury midsize competition with uncompromised performance, luxury and technology.”

OneShift Editorial Team

18 Jun 2013

Three collections of option packages will be offered; these are Luxury, Performance and Premium. The CTS will be offered with a choice of three powertrains, including a 2.0 liter turbocharged four cylinder engine with 272hp and goes from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds which is 1.5 seconds faster than its predecessor. Standard 17-inch front Brembo brakes with ferritic-nitro carburizing, anti-corrosion rotors give CTS braking performance that Cadillac expects to be best in the segment. Magnetic Ride Control, the world’s fastest-reacting suspension and a hallmark of V-Series models, is now standard on base models with 18-inch wheels.

Selectable drive modes will allow drivers to adjust the vehicle’s performance dynamics for touring, ice and snow, or sport driving. The CTS Vsport model features the new Cadillac Twin-Turbo 3.6L V6 engine with an SAE-certified 420 horsepower and a 'track' drive mode with specific Magnetic Ride Control calibration and enhanced throttle progression for greater track performance.

The interior of all CTS models are equipped with CUE, Cadillac’s breakthrough system for connectivity and control featuring an eight-inch fully reconfigurable touch screen. CUE brings tablet-like functionality into the CTS with functions such as haptic feedback to confirm selections, proximity sensing to reveal hidden icons, gesture recognition and capacitive touch. A 5.7-inch display in the instrument cluster allows the driver to control radio, phone and navigation functions through steering wheel controls without having to take his eyes off the road.

CTS will come with an 11-speaker Bose premium audio system with HD radio capability. Users will have several options for streaming portable media devices with three USB ports and one auxiliary and SD card port.

Credits: Oneshift News Team