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| 2013 Cadillac CTS Wagon |
Introduction
In true cadillac fashion, the 2013 cadillac CTS sport Chariot is a larger and more vivid presentation of the wagon concept. Just like the CTS automobile upon which it is centered, the CTS sport Chariot has plenty of style, plenty of energy and plenty of character. Unfortunately, it also has the faults of a automobile thats not meant to please everyone.
On the plus part, the 2013 cadillac CTS sport Chariot is larger than other luxury-based wagons. With these larger external dimensions comes more internal space for both travelers and freight. And while it might feel a bit bigger to generate, the cadillac remains amazingly put on twisting streets. Throughout the cottage, the CTS also ratings points for its numerous functions, modern design and extensive components.
At one time, there are adverse reactions to the Cadillacs sporting character. Impressive cornering ability also means a less than magnificent drive, especially when the optionally available sport revocation is part of the program. Other faults consist of an far too company and unusually placed car owner seat, plus inadequate rearward exposure.
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| 2013 Cadillac CTS Wagon |
Body Styles and Options
The 2013 cadillac CTS sport Chariot is a five-passenger midsize wagon available in four trim levels: 3.0 platform, 3.0 High-class, 3.6 Efficiency and 3.6 Top quality. The high-performance CTS-V Chariot is analyzed independently, as are the CTS automobile and vehicle.
The 3.0 platform comes conventional with 17-inch tires, automated front side lights, a energy liftgate, warmed decorative mirrors, keyless access, distant key, cruise management, dual-zone automated heating and cooling, an eight-way energy car owner seat, leatherette premium vinyl furniture, a tilt-and-telescoping leader, an auto-dimming rearview reflection, Wireless phone connection, OnStar urgent emails and a seven-speaker Bose audio program with a CD player, reliable audio jack and satellite tv stereo.
The 3.0 High-class contributes additional acoustic insulating material, warmed eight-way energy front side seat (with flexible lumbar), set furniture, car owner memory functions, a wood-trimmed leader, a six-CD filter and the High-class Stage One program, such as a rearview camera, automated wipers, a pet net, a freight cover and internal feature lighting.
The CTS Traveling program incorporates a different grill, a leather/faux-suede leader and move handle, other unique internal trim and a Efficiency program that contains 18-inch tires, a sport-tuned revocation (dubbed FE2), xenon front side lights and foglights. Improved braking system and a limited-slip differential are included with this program on cars with all-wheel generate.
The 3.6 Efficiency trim is essentially equipped like a 3.0 High-class with the Efficiency program. It goes without the High-class Stage One products, but contributes a more highly effective motor and a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound speakers with digital music storage and an iPod/USB audio interface.
The Efficiency High-class program incorporates the High-class Stage One products as well as back parking receptors, keyless ignition/entry, warmed and vented front side seat, a split-folding back seat, a power-adjustable leader and a cottage deodorizer.
The 3.6 Top quality contains all the above devices, but contributes a spectacular sunroof (optional on all other trims), a warmed leader and a routing program (optional on all but the platform model) with a pop-up touchscreen display interface, and real-time traffic and weather.
As its name suggests, the 19-inch Summer time Wheel Efficiency program available on both 3.6 designs contains 19-inch tires, summer tires, xenon front side lights, a performance air conditioning, a sportier revocation (dubbed FE3), upgraded braking system, a limited-slip differential, foglights and move paddles on the leader. This devices is the same regardless of whether the car is rear- or all-wheel generate.
The 3.6 Top quality is eligible for its own CTS Traveling program that contains the Summer time Wheel Efficiency program, Recaro sport seat and the 3.0 versions grill and faux-suede trim.
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| 2013 Cadillac CTS Wagon |
Performance
Every 2013 Rolls royce CTS sport Chariot comes conventional with a six-speed automated and rear-wheel generate, but all-wheel generate is optionally available. The 3.0 designs come with a 3.0-liter V6 which makes 270 horse power and 223 pound-feet of twisting. EPA-estimated gas mileage is 18 mpg city/26 mpg road and 21 mpg combined regardless of whether the car is rear- or all-wheel generate.
The 3.6 designs get a 3.6-liter V6 which makes 318 hp and 275 lb-ft of twisting. EPA-estimated gas mileage is identical to the 3.0-liter V6.
Safety
The CTSs conventional precautionary functions consist of antilock disc braking system, traction and balance management, front side effective head constraints, front-seat part safety bags and full-length part layer safety bags. Also conventional is OnStar, such as automated accident alert, on-demand curbside assistance, an urgent button, thieved automobile locator and effective involvement, and distant door discover.
In government accident assessments, the cadillac CTS automobile upon which the sport Chariot is centered received the best possible ranking of five stars in the overall, front and part accident groups. In Insurance Institution for Highway Protection testing, the automobile was granted the best ranking of "Good" in the frontal-offset, part and ceiling strength assessments.
The Interior Design and Special Features
Inside the cottage, the 2013 cadillac CTS Chariot functions a pleasing angular theme to match its external nervousness. Soft-touch components are numerous, and theyre adorned by classy wooden trim. The optionally available routing program comes out from the top of the sprint and creases almost fully, leaving a small section visible as a touchscreen display display screen for the speakers -- its a smart and elegant alternative solution to having a separate cpanel. We also appreciate that cadillac provides a repetitive management handle for scrolling through iPod or satellite tv stereo choices.
Unfortunately, the internal also comes with its fair proportion of faults. Many get the generating position uncomfortable because of slightly balanced out pedals, a low-mounted seat and affected joint space due to the capturing center collection. Overall comfort is also affected by flat and firm seatbacks. Overall internal space, however, is quite excellent and better than most competitive designs, but rear-seat access can be a bit tricky due to a low ceiling line. Outward exposure to the back is inadequate.
Cargo capacity is obviously important with a wagon, and the CTS provides a nice 25 cubic legs with the back seat raised and 58 cubic legs with them reduced. This is more than the cadillac Allroad and only a little less than most compact luxury crossovers.
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| 2013 Cadillac CTS Wagon |
Driving Impressions
The 2013 cadillac CTS sport Chariot paths through sides with greater athleticism than you might expect. The guiding is accurate and well-weighted, although the vehicles overall weight ultimately makes it less nimble than most competitors. Its road-holding performance also comes at the expense of quality of drive, and those expecting the magnificent drive will surely get the revocation on the Efficiency trim designs too company for their tastes. The even tougher optionally available sport revocation will likely be far too severe and unforgiving.
Though the 3.0-liter V6 is a competent base-level motor, keep in mind that its gas mileage is no better than that of the 318-hp 3.6-liter V6. Since the CTS is more than competitive sport wagons, the more highly effective motor is a deserving update if you can swing the higher payment.