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Pricing for the Escalade Hybrid 2009
 Cadillac announced the pricing for the Escalade Hybrid 2009 which will be this month on sale. Pricing starts at 71,685 – 3,600 dollars over Escalade, which is comparably equipped.Powered by the 2-Mode Hybrid system of GM, which can run on the electric-only mode - low speeds. This Escalade Hybrid model will be delivering more than the reported improvement of 50 percent in the economy of fuel in city driving. You can find the Escalade Hybrid in 4WD and 2WD configurations. It produces 6,000 pounds (2,721 kg) usable towing capacity for the 2WD autos plus 5,700 pounds (2,585 kg) for the 4WD cars. All of Escalade ...
Tags: cadillac, escalade, hybrid, 2009, suv, pricing
Cadillac CTS-V 2009 rated at 556 hp
 GM made official the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V specifications. The V8 6.2-liter supercharged makes 556 HP at 6,100rpm plus 551 pound-feet torque - 3,800rpm.The CTS-V unit will make the 0-to-60mph sprint in only 3.9 seconds plus the quarter mile in 12 seconds. This si-speed automatic variant will hit a maximum speed of 175 mph, while the six-speed manual will be up to 191mph."CTS-V represents the full extension of our design, technology and performance capabilities," said Jim Taylor, the Cadillac general manager. "The V-Series takes the award-winning CTS sport sedan and elevates it to a position within the club of the world’s most exclusive and capable cars".
Tags: cadillac, cts-v, 2009, 556, gm, general motors
2009 Cadillac Escalade with FlexFuel capability
 GM announced that all units of the Cadillac Escalade 2009 will be able to run on ordinary gasoline or E85 ethanol, or any mix of the two. And buyers will have the fueling choice with no additional cost.“The success of E85 as an alternative fuel depends on having the fuel readily available and having a range of cars and trucks that can use it,” said Beth Lowery - General Motors Vice President of Environment, Energy and Safety Policy. “We will offer more than 15 flex-fuel capable models for 2009 compared with 11 this year.” “We continue to believe that ethanol used in high blends like ...
Tags: cadillac, escalade, flexfuel, gm, general motors
2009 Cadillac XLR Facelift Revealed
 Since its inception in 2004, Cadillac`s XLR has been a fresh face in the elite club of the world`s finest luxury roadsters. Today Cadillac revealed the new 2009 edition of the XLR Roadster, featuring styling and model enhancements providing more dramatic design and technology.Only the finest editions of Cadillac`s retractable hardtop roadster will be offered in 2009: The luxurious XLR Platinum and the high-performance XLR-V. The XLR Platinum is equipped with a 320-horsepower (239 kW) 4.6L Northstar V-8 engine. The XLR-V, part of Cadillac`s V-Series of high-performance models, is powered with a 443-horsepower (330 kW) 4.4L Supercharged Northstar V-8 engine.The 2009 XLR includes a new ...
Tags: luxury-roadsters, xlr, facelift
No CTS Coupe Convertible by Cadillac
 When Cadillac announced that the CTS Coupe concept unit at the Auto Show in Detroit, everyone expected the coupe-convertible really soon. But sources inside General Motors told Inside Line this action will never happen.This CTS coupe model was rumored to get a retractable hardtop, an engineering accomplishment offered already on the 3 Series plus Volvo C70, and thhe Infiniti and Lexus already have settled on retractable hardtop units for the G37 plus IS as well.When queried about the possibility of a CTS convertible, or its early demise, David Caldwell, Cadillac spokesman said "We’re pleased to be the subject of speculation. Maybe that’s a sign that ...
Tags: cadillac, cts, coupe, convertible
OnStar announcing Destination Download
 OnStar announced today the introduction of two brand new navigational services for complementing and enhance its already existing Turn-by-Turn service, which is the most widely navigation system available on the market. These features are solidifying GM`s leadership in the navigation with more autos on the road with some embedded navigation systems plus more options than other automaker."Through OnStar and onboard navigation systems, GM is transforming the category with the broadest range of options to suit customer preferences," said Chet Huber – the OnStar President. "With 3.1 million model year 2008 vehicles equipped with some form of factory-installed navigation, GM is delivering on our commitment to ...
Tags: onstar, destination, download, gm, nav, traffic
CTS-V Coupe by Cadillac is on the work
 After unveiling the CTS-V Sedan model and confirming the debut of the CTS Coupe, the obvious next step was the amazing CTS-V Coupe. The production variant of the CTS Coupe Concept will arrive in 2009 as a 2010 unit year. The production car won’t be too far away from the concept you saw in Detroit, but a little toned down meeting production standards. So, basically on the production vehicle, all the metal ahead of A-pillar will be quite identical to the one on the CTS sedan.Engine spec wise, we heard that Cadillac CT Coupe Concept was designed to be accommodating an area of engines including ...
Tags: cadillac, cts-v, coupe, sedan, 2010, ct, concept, cts
Glimpses of 2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe
 Spies caught the first glimpse of the Cadillac CTS Coupe production through the trees of the secret holding pen. Having these first-ever profile and front-3/4 shots of the real-world prototype CTS coupe, you can now assess all the changes Cadillac designers made translating the striking concept at Detroit into a production auto. Thankfully, it appears the majority of the concepts CTS Coupe lines have been duplicated faithfully on this production unit. Some feared the concept's radical, strong fastback design might be now watered down, unveiling the roots of the Coupe sedan, but our profile view it proves these fears doesn’t exist. It appears the production ...
Tags: cadillac, cts, coupe, 2010, prototype
GM Global input for upcoming Cadillacs
 GM says it will search global input for developing upcoming Cadillacs. General Motors will be taking a group of designers for tour China, Russia plus other developing countries. The next set of units will be developed for global buyers, not like its present autos that are made with Americans in mind.Clay Dean, the new global design director at Cadillac said What we see happening in China is profound in terms of how quickly and exponentially the growth is happening. The luxury market is going to be big in China. It isn`t big there yet, but it will be big in the first and second-tier cities.The ...
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Cadillac CTS ranked above BMW 328i and Mercedes C300
 In the last Consumer Reports` Tests of Sports Sedans, the Cadillac CTS 2008 was ranked right above the 328i by BMW and the redesigned C300 from Mercedes-Benz. The CTS reached an Excellent overall score and surpassing both 328i and C300, which has received Very Good overall scores. The CTS also is ranked above a few previously-tested sports sedan units including Lexus IS250, Acura TSX and Audi A4.The Cadillac CTS now competes toe-to-toe with some of the best German and Japanese sport sedans said David Champion, the senior director of automotive testing for the Consumer Reports. There are more safety features and interior amenities ...
Tags: cadillac, cts, bmw, 328i, mercedes, c300, 2008
- september 2008
Cadillac BLS
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 228 km/h- september 2008
Cadillac BLS Wagon
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 250 km/h- september 2008
Cadillac CTS
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 230 km/h- september 2008
Cadillac SRX
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 222 km/h- september 2008
Cadillac STS
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 235 km/h- september 2008
Cadillac XLR
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 250 km/h- february 2007
Cadillac Eldorado
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 175 km/h- february 2007
Cadillac Escalade
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 175 km/h- february 2007
Cadillac Seville
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 195 km/h
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