Cadillac CTS - slightly refreshed

Cadillac CTS, offered with a 3-liter V6 with 270 horsepower or a 318-horse 3.6-liter V-six, received a new grille and new exterior colors. These are: blue metallic, silver metallic and gold metallic summer.

In case of acute CTS-V, which is the fastest time of his limousine in the world at the Nürburgring, introduced a new body color and modified braking system, which gives a better feeling now, and distinguished by a lower empty weight and greater durability.

To drive the CTS-V is still the same 6.2-liter V8 engine, known Corvette ZR-1. Unlike her, he has 556 horsepower and works with manual or automatic transmissions. Both have six gears forward.

Cadillac XTS

Cadillac has released a lot of new photos of its latest flagship model XTS, which in the next few days will go on sale in North America. In terms of design specified by the manufacturer of its most advanced car in the 110-year history of Cadillac.

The manufacturer shall ensure that its flagship sedan offers more space for passengers than the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class, and the boot has a larger capacity (509 liters) than even limousines like Mercedes S-class standard front wheels are driven, but in option is four-wheel drive with Haldex clutch.

Cadillac XTS will be heart-liter V6 with direct injection 3.6 liter developing 305 hp, which works with standard automatic transmission with six gears. The front suspension uses a fairly advanced system of hyper Strut, and behind - air suspension. Normally there is also the Magnetic Ride system and Brembo brand brakes.

Cadillac ATS

I must admit that, despite many setbacks, the Cadillac is still trying to achieve something in Europe. To this end, present a model Cadillac ATS, which is built on a completely new platform, and the power is transmitted to the rear axle only.

Cadillac ATS to compete with the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class will be under the hood 2.0-liter turbo unit with a capacity of 272 hp. In American counterparts will also be available engines 2.5 liters at 202 hp and 3.6 liter V6 with 322 hp.

What about diesels? Probably will be introduced for several years. GM reportedly leading the negotiations on this issue with BMW.

Cadillac ATS should be available in Europe at the end of 2012.