Track Tested: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

TuffG929 · 10-28-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Edmunds

Don't ask why the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon exists, just be glad that it does. Cadillac could have directed some funds into building the Escalade EAT, but instead it built this far more sensible, and better-looking, wagon instead.

Actually, Cadillac refers to this CTS as a sport wagon, which is typcially a euphemism for a wagon that's not actually useful. In this case, however, the CTS offers a solid 25 cubic feet of space behind the second-row seats. Not exactly huge, but more than your average trunk and it expands to over 53 cubic feet with the seats folded down.

More importantly, this wagon is actually sporty. It gets all the same equipment as the sedan so there's a 304-horsepower V6 under the hood and a well-tuned suspension holding it up. On our scales, the wagon adds about 200 pounds compared to the sedan, but the added weight in back actually evens out the wagon's weight distribution to nearly 50/50.

For 2010, Cadillac also introduced a new 19-inch wheel and tire package, so this CTS wore big 245/45ZR19 tires. Did it help? Can it outrun the sedan? Will anybody care?

Full article and track numbers @ LINK

Elvisuperman · 10-28-2009, 08:41 AM

The Wagon is nice, but the Coupe is the best of the three CTS variations in my opinion.

The CTS Coupe will be the new GM poster child when it arrives.

Wagons, whether they are Sport-Wagons or not, are still Wagons.

jzchev28 · 10-28-2009, 09:06 AM

i dunno this is the first wagon i wouldnt mind owning. i guess they are makeing a V series as well. i cant wait for lutz to bring out the wagon challenge too!

chevyman1973 · 10-28-2009, 09:39 AM

Yes this is a wagon I would like to own, it is a car for all people!

CamaroCrazy · 10-28-2009, 09:41 AM

A CTS-V wagon would be the family hauler to end all family haulers. Imagine dropping the kiddies off at school in that sucker while everyone else pulls up in faceless Camrys and Accords. Mmmm, nasty!

TuffG929 · 10-28-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by chevyman1973

Yes this is a wagon I would like to own, it is a car for all people!

I think you just coined a new term... WILO

EldoFan · 10-28-2009, 09:42 AM

All I can say is "cool"......

A V-Series wagon would be sick though!

killerrd2 · 10-28-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by EldoFan

All I can say is "cool"......

A V-Series wagon would be sick though!

Rumor has it that it's already in the works (CTS-V Wagon)!!

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/18/r...wagon-is-a-go/

http://www.autotropolis.com/auto-ind...n-the-way.html

OLDSCHOOLGMFAN · 10-28-2009, 05:23 PM

I wish Edmunds would just report and keep their damn opinions of other vehicles out of it.

bone · 10-28-2009, 05:28 PM

Best looking wagon on the market!

Buick61 · 10-28-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCrazy

A CTS-V wagon would be the family hauler to end all family haulers. Imagine dropping the kiddies off at school in that sucker while everyone else pulls up in faceless Camrys and Accords. Mmmm, nasty!

Mercedes-Benz has been building the AMG E-class for years.

And the Dodge Magnum R/T and SRT8 were just flatout awesome.

So, the CTS isn't the first wagon to pull off the sleeper performance car thing, but it sure is a tasty entry into the historical chronicles of this segment.

FenwickHockey65 · 10-28-2009, 05:43 PM

Wagons sure have come a long way since my dad's '93 SW2...*shudders*

megeebee · 10-28-2009, 06:10 PM

I had a little work done on my Ol' STS today. While at the dealer I finally saw one of these on the showroom floor.

I want one. It is beautiful.

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calgaryhhr · 10-28-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Buick61

Mercedes-Benz has been building the AMG E-class for years.

It is really a shame (in my opinion) that MB stopped offering the wagon versions of their vehicles in Canada a few years ago. With all these rumors of new wagons becoming availabe in North America again I'm sure MB will bring their offerings back.

megeebee · 10-28-2009, 06:21 PM

The "ESCALADE EAT"?????

A typo, I expect. But a damn funny one!

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Elvisuperman 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Drives: Pontiac G8 Posts: 360	Re: Track Tested: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon The Wagon is nice, but the Coupe is the best of the three CTS variations in my opinion. The CTS Coupe will be the new GM poster child when it arrives. Wagons, whether they are Sport-Wagons or not, are still Wagons. __________________ There are only two auto manufacturers; GM and everybody else...

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jzchev28 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toledo, OH Drives: 2000 Silverado Z71 1999 Cavi Z24 Posts: 793	Re: Track Tested: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon i dunno this is the first wagon i wouldnt mind owning. i guess they are makeing a V series as well. i cant wait for lutz to bring out the wagon challenge too! __________________ GM.... leaping forward. Toyoder sux

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chevyman1973 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix Drives: 1970 Chevy truck 383/700r4 Posts: 745	Re: Track Tested: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Yes this is a wagon I would like to own, it is a car for all people! __________________ Hey why do people insist on using caps on a blog like this? This is not a term paper! I do have a masters so I have written plenty of papers for class, I just dont see the point of using that type of wording in a blog form like this?Brian S Ritter

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CamaroCrazy 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cary, NC Drives: 1994 Camaro Z28 2000 Camaro Posts: 735	Re: Track Tested: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon A CTS-V wagon would be the family hauler to end all family haulers. Imagine dropping the kiddies off at school in that sucker while everyone else pulls up in faceless Camrys and Accords. Mmmm, nasty! __________________ Webshots: My Camaros, the Camaro Concepts, and the Sunoco Camaro in action at VIR The Typical Honda/Toyota driver: You are bland and boring and risk-averse. Not to mention you could care less about buying a foreign junk car. These are dependable cars, no doubt, but lack any substance or style. Crappy handling and worse styling. Screams "I have no style or class and live a boring, meager existence. Please let me get over into the exit lane." ~ Posted by Steve11115555 on Forbes.com

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OLDSCHOOLGMFAN 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Classic REAL GM ville. Drives: 2007 Monte Carlo SS. 2009 Buick Lucerne Super. Posts: 1,092	Re: Track Tested: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon I wish Edmunds would just report and keep their damn opinions of other vehicles out of it. __________________ I WANT GM TO GO BACK TO DOING WHAT THEY DO BEST. IF NOT, THEN THEY DESERVE TO FADE AWAY. PRESENT GM FLEET: '07 MONTE CARLO SS. 'O5 BONNEVILLE GXP '09 BUICK LUCERNE SUPER. PAST GM FLEET: '80 CAMARO Z28, '77 CAPRICE CLASSIC SEDAN, '78 MONTE CARLO, '81 PONTIAC TRANS AM, '83 OLDS TORONADO, '87 CAMARO IROC-Z, '87 PONTIAC TRANS AM GTA, '91 CHEVY CAPRICE SEDAN, '79 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, '87 MONTE CARLO SS, '97 BUICK REGAL, '95 CHEVY CAPRICE SEDAN, '81 BUICK RIVIERA, '85 CHEVY G20 CONVERSION VAN.

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bone 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,647	Re: Track Tested: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Best looking wagon on the market! __________________ 1966 Corvair Corsa

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FenwickHockey65 News Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 9,303	Re: Track Tested: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Wagons sure have come a long way since my dad's '93 SW2...shudders __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L SIDI High-Feature V6

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megeebee 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Drives: 2005 Cadillac STS 3.6L Posts: 5,294	Re: Track Tested: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon I had a little work done on my Ol' STS today. While at the dealer I finally saw one of these on the showroom floor. I want one. It is beautiful. . __________________ *Protect The Sanctity Of Marraige Once And For All.......Ban Divorce!*

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megeebee 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Drives: 2005 Cadillac STS 3.6L Posts: 5,294	Re: Track Tested: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon The "ESCALADE EAT"????? A typo, I expect. But a damn funny one! . __________________ *Protect The Sanctity Of Marraige Once And For All.......Ban Divorce!*

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