Cadillac introduced the all-new 2014 CTS sedan at the New York Auto Show this week.
The third-generation CTS sedan is based on the rear-drive architecture of ATS sport sedan, moving Cadillac into the midsize luxury sedans segment. Cadillac says it will be the segment’s lightest car.
While stretched in overall length and wheelbase, the new CTS has a lower curb weight than its predecessor and weighs about 90 kg less than the BMW 528i. Lightweight features, including Cadillac’s first aluminum door structures, contribute to the lower weight and a nearly 50/50 weight balance.
The new 3.6-litre twin-turbo V6, developing 420 hp and 583 Nm of torque, in addition to the eight-speed automatic transmission leads the CTS sedan’s powertrain lineup in the new CTS Vsport. It is the first twin-turbocharged engine ever offered by Cadillac and is the brand’s first eight-speed automatic.
The 2014 CTS is also available with a naturally aspirated 3.6-litre V6 rated at 321 horsepower and a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 272 horsepower.
In the tech department, the CTS is the first Cadillac to offer Automatic Parking Assist which enables the car to parallel park itself. The model also offers Automatic Braking, a Safety Alert Seat and automatic safety belt tightening.
