Cadillac is offering some of the performance elements of its V-series product
line on standard 2012 CTS models through the new Touring Package Sedan, Coupe
and Wagon starting at $2,065.
The new CTS Touring Packages include such luxury features as Recaro seats,
microfiber suede inserts on the seats and steering wheel, high-intensity
discharge (HID) headlamps, a performance-tuned suspension, a V-series
aerodynamic spoiler and performance wheel packages.
"One of the best aspects of high-performance machines like the V-Series is that
they bring new elements into the brand that enrich the rest of the breed," said
Cadillac Vice President of Marketing Don Butler. "The new Touring Packages give
CTS buyers access to some desirable V-Series elements, in a more-approachable
format."
CTS Sedan and Sport Wagon come with either a 3.0L or optional 3.6L engine, both
Direct Injection V-6 units, while CTS Coupe comes standard with the 3.6L engine.
Each engine now will have its own Touring Package available:
The 3.0L V-6 touring package option retails at $2,065 and includes 18-inch pearl
nickel finish wheels; dual exhaust; dark finish grille; HID headlamps and fog
lamps; V-Series aerodynamic center high mounted stop lamp (except Sport Wagon);
suede seat inserts, steering wheel and shifter; midnight Sapele wood trim and
metal pedals.
The 3.6L V-6 Touring Package option retails at $2,810 and features Recaro
performance seating, suede-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, midnight Sapele
wood trim and metal pedals. The 3.6L Touring Package also gets a dark finish
grille, V-Series aerodynamic center high mounted stop lamp (except Sport Wagon)
and the 19-inch polished wheels with either summer tire performance package or
all season tire package.
With 318 horsepower from the 3.6L direct injection V-6 engine, the CTS
accelerates from 0-60 in 6.3 seconds, and comes with optional all-wheel-drive
and FE3 performance suspension designed for agile cornering and braking.
Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters for the electronically controlled 6-speed
automatic transmission are also included in the FE3 performance package.
Other new CTS features for 2012 include standard Bluetooth connectivity,
optional RainSense Wipers and Side Blind Zone Alert (Coupe) along with new
colors: Opulent Blue Metallic; Black Diamond Tri-Coat and Mocha Steel Metallic.
Suggested retail prices including destination charges for the 2012 models start
at $36,790 for the CTS Sedan, $39,590 for the CTS Coupe and $39,890 for the CTS
Sport Wagon.
