Cadillac Introduces the 2011 CTS V6 Sport Wagon

If you’re not only interested in the sleek looks and stout power that Cadillac is predominately known for, but also a spacious interior, capable of carrying whatever sensible cargo you may have, then look no farther than the 2011 Cadillac CTS V-6 Sport Wagon.

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If you are looking for a car to take the kids to Yellowstone Park or six friends to a tag team wrestling match, then the CTS Sport Wagon is not your car. However, if you want a high-performance vehicle that is sleek in design with a luminous interior that defines quality and elegance, the Cadillac Sport Wagon should be your choice.

Vertical taillamps extend along the tailgate; integrated roof rails maintain a seamless profile. Rear seats fold down flat, increasing cargo space to 58 cubic feet. Also included is an under-floor cargo storage compartment, while a useful power liftgate offers memory height positioning. My wife loved this feature as she filled the back and trunk with Christmas toys for the grandkids.

Altogether, the CTS Sport Wagon offers rear- or all-wheel sport handling, a luxurious interior, and versatile cargo capacity in one complete package. The Stabilitrak electronic stability control system and traction control enhance the suspension geometry of the CTS Sport Wagon.

Two engines are offered in this model: a 270-HP 3.0L direct-injection V6 or a 3.6L direct-injection V6 that delivers 304 HP. My test vehicle had the 304-HP engine.

The CTS interior is a wonder. You find motorcycle-inspired gauges with a Drive Information Center that displays vehicle-running data. Features include glide-up touch-screen navigation, Bluetooth phone connectivity, Bose 5.1 surround sound system, and a hard drive for music storage.

French-stitched leather seating surface, sapele wood trim, keyless start, ambient lighting, heated steering wheel, and rear-view camera system are additional interior features.

Passenger safety is a primary consideration throughout the engineering process. A strong unit body is structured around you, front and rear crash zones help absorb forces, and comprehensive use of high-strength steel help channel energy away from the passenger compartment in the event of an impact.

OnStar Automatic Crash Response is activated automatically in the event of an accident. The CTS has a total of six airbags for your safety. It has dual-stage frontal airbags and seat-mounted side airbags for the driver and front passenger. In addition, head-curtain, side-impact airbags mounted on the roof rail help protect both front and outboard rear passengers in the event of a side impact.

Inside the CTS Sport Wagon (Courtesy of General Motors Cadillac Division)

Cadillac offers one of the best luxury coverage policies in the industry with its 5-year/100,000-mile transferable powertrain limited warranty with no deductibles, plus roadside assistanceand courtesy transportation.

One of the features I liked best about the CTS V6 was the ability to use the rear-view mirror and not be blocked by the headrests atop the backseats. Somehow Cadillac engineers have managed to accomplish something I have not seen on another car: Provide head safety for rear passengers, but not at the expense of a blocked rear window.

The CTS V6 comes in nine exterior colors and six interior tones. My vehicle had radiant silver outside color and a light titanium interior.

The EPA fuel economy estimate was 18-city mpg and 26-mpg highway. Yet, I got much less than the 21-mpg average. I know the EPA varies on how you drive, but my average was less than 15 mpg.

Government safety ratings were all 4 or 5 Star.

I liked the fact that the car was assembled in the United States at Lansing, Michigan. Standard vehicle price was $48,665 while the improved package increased my vehicle’s cost to $51,790.

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