Especificaciones y análisis del Cadillac CTS
Power
181HP
Torque
232Nm
Consumption
10.7l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
9.7s
Top Speed
206km/h
Weight
1725kg
Price
41,965€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 5v
RWD
5 / 4 doors
420 L
64 L
133 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Cadillac CTS 2.6 Sport Luxury Aut. · 181 CV (2004-2005)
General description
The 2003 Cadillac CTS was much more than a sedan; it was a bold statement of intent. With it, Cadillac not only sought to compete but to seduce the demanding European market, standing up to the German titans with an unmistakable weapon: a genuinely American character wrapped in an avant-garde suit.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the CTS is a transportive experience. The murmur of the 181 hp V6 engine, combined with the smoothness of its automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, creates a symphony of controlled power. It's not a radical sports car, but a refined grand tourer. Its chassis, tuned at the Nürburgring, offers a surprising balance between American comfort and European firmness, inviting you to devour kilometers with a sense of poise and security that is captivating.
Design and aesthetics
The 'Art & Science' design of the CTS is its soul. Sharp, angular lines that cut through the wind and monotony, with vertical headlights and taillights that scream 'Cadillac'. It is a sculpture in motion, a polarizing work of art that leaves no one indifferent. Inside, the space is generous and the atmosphere is one of American luxury, a sanctuary of comfort that isolates you from the outside world, although with finishes that did not always reach the perfection of its rivals.
Technology and features
For its time, the CTS was well-equipped. It featured elements such as variable-assist power steering, comprehensive comfort and safety equipment, and a quality sound system. However, its focus was not to be a technological showcase, but to offer a robust and reliable mechanical base, centered on the driving experience. Technology was at the service of comfort and power, without the complications that its competitors sometimes presented.
Competition
Its battlefield was the toughest of all, directly facing the German triumvirate: the BMW 3 Series, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and the Audi A4. While the Germans focused on technical perfection and sobriety, the Cadillac CTS played the card of distinction. It offered more space, a groundbreaking design, and an overwhelming personality, becoming the choice for those looking for something different and not wanting to be just another one.
Conclusion
The Cadillac CTS was a brave and charismatic car. It masterfully fused American luxury and comfort with European-inspired dynamism. It may not have surpassed its rivals in every aspect, but it offered an irresistibly different alternative, a car chosen with the heart. Today, it is a youngtimer with enormous potential, a rolling testament to an era when Cadillac dared to dream big.