In similar fashion to Audi’s S-Line package, Cadillac have announced that they will offer a $2,065+ “Touring” sport and luxury package to non V-series examples of their CTS sedan, coupe and wagon.

The Touring Package, which starts at $2,065, will get you high-intensity discharge headlamps (HIDs), sports suspension, performance wheels and a spoiler. The interior gets an upgrade as well. Additionally, Touring optioned 3.6 models will sport leather wrapped Recaro bucket seats, 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.

Both the 3.0 liter (270 bhp) and 3.6 liter (318 bhp) direct injection sixes remain unchanged, but should you order the Touring package with the 3.6, the grille will be blacked out, the wheels will be 18-19 inches and shod with your choice of high performance summer or all-season rubber.

For 2012 and separate from the Touring Package, all CTS models will come with Bluetooth connectivity as standard with a few new colors: Opulent Blue Metallic (brilliant color, but do they really have to use the word “opulent”?), Black Diamond Tri-coat (attractive, a nearly over the top and sparkly black) and Mocha Steel Metallic (a euphemism for brown). Optional starting this year will be rain sensing wipers and a blind spot monitoring system for those who can’t be bothered with turning their heads.

- By: Sawyer Sutton

These tuners have thrown on a matte black wrap, body kit and a stroker 7-liter V8 LSA belting out 1,001 bhp and 1,000 ft-lbs of torque for this year’s SEMA show. The car will be at the Toyo both and will be wearing Proxes T1R UHP tires: 275/30ZR20 at the front and 345/25ZR20 at the back. Naturally suspension and brakes have received upgrades too.

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The car is named Le Monstre, alluding to a ‘50 Caddy 61 series Coupe which Briggs Cunningham drove in the 1950 24 Hours of LeMans.

- By: Sawyer Sutton

Source: CarScoop

Welcome to our third ‘Let’s Talk Numbers’ where we take two or more vehicles and do a straight number battle and leave it up to our visitors to decide which is a better buy. Yesterday, it was the battle of large luxury sedan hybrids with the 2011 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid vs. the 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7.

Today we’re pinning the new 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe against the benchmark, the BMW M3 Coupe.

Let’s get started.

2011 BMW M3 Coupe:

• Style: Coupe.
• Drive Type: Rear-wheel-drive.
• Power: 4.0 liter V8 / 414-hp  at 8,300 rpm – 295 lb-ft of torque at 3,900 rpm.
• Transmission: 6-speed manual; 7-speed transmission Double Clutch Gearbox w/ steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.
• 0 to 60 mph: 4.7 seconds.
• Top Speed: 155 mph.
• Fuel-economy: 14/20 mpg (city/highway).
• Price: $58,900.

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe:

• Style: Coupe.
• Drive Type: Rear-wheel-drive.
• Power: 6.2 liter Supercharged V8 / 556-hp  at 6,100 rpm – 551 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm.
• Transmission: 6-speed manual w/ a dual-disc clutch; Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed automatic w/ paddle-shift control.
• 0 to 60 mph: 3.9 seconds.
• Top Speed: 189 mph.
• Fuel-economy: 14/19 mpg (city/highway).
• Price: $63,660.

Let us know which model you think wins this number comparison in the comments section.

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe:

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- By: Omar Rana

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe

Owners of the BMW 3-Series Coupe, Audi A5, Infiniti G37 Coupe, and Mercedes E-Class Coupe (including those planning on buying the new C-Class Coupe), have long been considered owners of the road when it comes to two-door mass production performance vehicles. They now have a new classmate, and she’s storming in mightily aggressive.

For 2011, GM has added a coupe to join the Cadillac CTS sedan and station wagon in the lineup. The “CTS Coupe is the new focal point of Cadillac, expressing both our design and technical capabilities,” said Don Butler, Vice President of Cadillac Marketing. “It is intended to appeal to a new generation of car enthusiasts.”

But can the Cadillac CTS Coupe steal some spotlight from its competitors? Let’s find out.

Hit the jump to read more and to view our high-res gallery (at the bottom of the article).

Review: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe:

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Specifications:

• Base Price: $38,165.
• Price as Tested: $48,395.
• Engine: 3.6L direct-injected V6 – 304-hp / 273 lb-ft.
• Transmission: 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic.
• Curb Weight: 3,924 lbs.
• 0 to 60 mph: 6 seconds.
• Top Speed: 144 mph.
• Fuel-economy (city/highway): 18/27 mpg.

All Photos Copyright © 2011 Omar Rana, Nikolina Kostrevski - egmCarTech.

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe - Exterior

Exterior:

When viewed head-on, the CTS Coupe shows heavy design influence from its sedan and station wagon brethren. When you pass the B-pillar however, the car takes on an identity all its own, with an amplified aggressive silhouette that features sharp details which cascade into a rear-end that stands overly broad, yet not overdone.

Other features that enhance the car’s styling and offer a clean profile include the touch-pad operated doors and trunk that remove the need for conventional door handles, sculpted lower-front fascia with unique vents that serve to cool the brakes, center-placed rear exhaust with twin dihedral-angled tips that pass right through the rear-fascia, and rear-spoiler that flows seamlessly with the integrated, signature center-mount brake lamp.

One thing certain to draw design controversy is the rear-fascia, though we think it rounds out the aggressive profile, and does a fantastic job of distinguishing the CTS Coupe from other cars on the road.

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe - Interior

Interior:

Though upon entering the cabin one will notice that many of the components are shared with the sedan and wagon, the coupe retains a decidedly more sporty feel, welcoming to even the most discerning enthusiast. The low-mounted seats sink you a full inch lower into the dash, and provide for a cockpit feel, which empowers the driver, making him feel as though he is driving a truly purposeful car. Given the performance orientation, particularly with regard to the seating, we found the CTS Coupe to provide for an extremely comfortable driving experience.

Our test model was trimmed at the Premium level, and came fully-loaded with features that included; integrated iPod/MP3 capability, 40-gig hard drive, which provides the ability to store music, or record and playback live radio, pop-up navigation system, adaptive forward lighting, bluetooth connectivity, rearview camera, and a badass Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround audio system.

The top doubt on the minds of fans of this segment when it comes to the interior is sure to be material and build quality, which BMW, Audi, Infiniti, and Mercedes are world-renowned for. To the doubters, we say this: There are certainly some materials that need improvement, but the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe is a great start in the right direction for a company that has struggled in the past with quality. That being said, the cabin of the CTS Coupe is a pleasure to be inside of, and is well-equipped enough to keep the most tech-savvy person satisfied, and hardworking individual comfortable.

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe - Engine

Performance:

Given the segment in which it competes, performance is sure to be the primary concern of those awaiting this vehicle. The rear-wheel-drive CTS Coupe certainly does not fall short of expectations in this category. For the coupe, Cadillac decided to do away with the 270-hp 3.0L V6 offered as the entry-level motor on the sedan and wagon. As such, the coupe carries with it only one engine option; the 3.6L V6.

Drivers who live in snow and ice-logged areas needn’t despair about the rear-wheel-drive configuration however, as an all-wheel-drive option is available for an extra $1,900.

All things considered, the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe provides for a very refined drive with solid handling and a smooth ride that can easily take on any sleek maneuvering. The competition offers arguably better options with regard to handling and a sporty driving dynamics, but the CTS Coupe offers tremendous bang-for-the-buck in performance driving.

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe - Rear

Overall:

The 2011 CTS Coupe stands as solid competition against the comparative offerings from Audi, BMW, Infiniti, and Mercedes. The question remains however, will the consumer market see it as such? We think it will.

There’s no question that this car will help Cadillac appeal on a broader level to a younger generation of car-buyers than it has in the past, but we think that the more passionate enthusiasts will need some extra convincing from GM to acknowledge the fact that much of the German competition is offering less power, performance, and technology, for a higher price.

If you’re still not convinced that the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe offers tremendous power and performance for its price, I encourage you to check back in a few days for our review of the 2011 CTS-V Coupe, and be reminded that the sedan remains the fastest sedan in production today, having bested the much celebrated BMW M5 around the Nurburgring.

Review: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe:

- By: Stephen Calogera

All Photos Copyright © 2011 – Omar Rana, Nikolina Kostrevski - egmCarTech.

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

It has been long reported that the next-generation Cadillac CTS will be based on General Motors’ new Alfa rear-wheel-drive platform, which will also underpin the next-generation Chevrolet Camaro and the Cadillac BMW 3-Series fighter, internally known as the ATS. It was also reported that the next CTS will come as a sedan only and will grow in size. The thinking behind that is that the Cadillac ATS better fits within the size of the BMW-Series, Mercedes C-Class and Audi A4 category than the CTS and is more able to accommodate a coupe and convertible version.

However, since the launch of the Cadillac CTS and the Cadillac CTS Coupe, both models have become a huge success and play a major role in rebuilding Cadillac’s brand image. With that being said, executives have decided not to kill the CTS Coupe even if the next model gets larger with the Alpha platform.

Word has it that GM’s design department has come up with some stunning design proposals for the new CTS Coupe and are also working on a convertible variant of the car. The next-generation CTS Coupe will be larger in size and will give Cadillac some time to finish up a low-volume model that will see a six-digit price tag.

The next-generation Cadillac CTS Coupe is expected to debut sometime in 2014.

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe:

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Motor Trend

Cadillac CTS Coupe AWD

There is no doubt (especially if you live in the Northeast) that snow fall this year was a huge pain in the – you know what. The move has probably forced many citizens that live in cold weather areas to purchase all-wheel-drive vehicles.

According to General Motors, more luxury buyers are turning to Cadillac for its AWD models.

“Cadillac retail sales of AWD versions of the SRX, CTS and Escalade have increased a combined 38 percent in the past two years,” Cadillac said in a statement. “AWD models now account for one-third of SRX, almost half of CTS and three-quarters of Escalade retail sales.”

“Cadillac’s investment in advanced AWD systems across the line-up is enhancing the brand’s reputation for performance,” said Don Butler, vice president of Cadillac marketing. “We’re able to offer luxury buyers exceptional ride, handling and control on a wide range of road conditions.”

- By: Omar Rana

Many are worried how much say the U.S. government will have in future General Motors’ products since it will be a major shareholder of the new restructured company. Speaking at the Automotive Press Association luncheon, Bob Lutz confirmed that GM will still be making vehicles like the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, Corvettes and full-size pickup trucks alongside the Chevy Volt and future hybrid models.

Lutz said that the new GM will ditch a lot of huge baggage and will emerge as a “smaller but leaner” company that will remain “a powerhouse” that is very profitable.

Lutz said that production of all the Chevrolet Volt-type vehicles, including the Opel Ampera, will take place in Michigan.

So hopefully, if GM files for bankruptcy on Monday, the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible and the Cadillac CTS Coupe will still make it to the market. Speaking of the CTS Coupe, Lutz said that the car had even impressed Obama’s auto task force. He said the auto task force members were asking when the CTS Coupe is going on sale and how much it would cost.

- By: Kap Shah

Source: Inside Line

According to Mark McNabb, vice president of Cadillac-Hummer-Saab sales channel, the new Cadillac CTS family shows what Cadillac wants to do with its car lineup – offer more derivatives of each model.

“Look at a CTS and I think you can start understanding where we are going. Look at a CTS [sedan], CTS wagon, CTS coupe “” obviously, derivatives off of a platform make a lot of sense from a financial perspective,” McNabb told Automotive News.

The 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon is on its way for this fall while the CTS Coupe is due out in the fall of 2010.

McNaab said that Cadillac will redesign the STS early next decade and will offer a small car positioned below the CTS. He said that the move of offering more derivatives will help Cadillac “compete in a greater portion of the marketplace.”

Cadillac CTS Coupe:

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Originally, the 2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe was scheduled to make its production debut at the 2008 LA Auto Show. However, General Motors decided to push back the launch and rumor had it that the production CTS Coupe will show face at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show – but the much anticipated Caddy was a no show in Detroit as well.

Well, our friend Donny at Fast Lane Daily was doing some hardcore reading of General Motors Viability Plan checking out all the detailed graphs and statistics when he came across a photo of the production 2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe.

In its viability plan that was submitted to the U.S. Treasury earlier today, GM said that the Cadillac CTS Coupe will start production in 2010 with sales to begin later that summer. Power will come from the same 3.6L V6 options found under the hood of the CTS sedan.

2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe (Production):

Source: GM (via Fast Lane Daily)

The 2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe was originally scheduled to makes its world premiere at the 2008 LA Auto Show. However, low on cash at the time General Motors decided to cancel the debut along with the world debut of the 2010 Buick LaCrosse.

Well, the General now has access to some government bailout money and will bring both cars to the 2009 Detroit Auto Show next month. Sources say that there will be little change from the CTS Coupe Concept we saw at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show earlier this year.

Insiders say that a CTS-V Coupe is under discussion. Power will come from the CTS-V Sedan’s 556-hp V8. However, we’re guessing executives may cancel or delay the model due to a shift in focus to smaller and fuel-efficient cars. We’ll try to find some details for you at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.

Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept:

While GM may be planning on cutting costs with job cuts and plant closings before it runs out of cash by mid-2009, it has no plans to stop introducing vehicles. The General said that it is still planning to reveal about 15 vehicles in the U.S. alone within the next two years – most notably the Chevrolet Volt.

Speaking of the Chevrolet Volt, GM said it will increase investment for the launch of the plug-in hybrid which will hit markets by Nov. 2010. Still on their way are the Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon, SRX crossover and the Cadillac CTS Coupe. The CTS Coupe and the 2010 Buick LaCrosse were supposed to make their debut at the 2008 LA Auto Show later this month but have been delayed. GM did not say whether the two will make their debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show in January.

The Chevrolet Camaro will still be available for delivery early 2009 followed by the Equinox crossover in late-2009 with the Cruze delayed until late 2010. Saab’s 9-4X crossover is also on its way in 2010.

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GM said today that it will be delaying the world premieres of the new Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac CTS Coupe. GM will now unveil the new Buick LaCrosse at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show but no confirmation has been made for the CTS Coupe.

The moves, according to GM, were made to reduce costs. We’ll let you believe that one if you want to but we’re pretty disappointed since we were looking forward to seeing the two models in LA.

Nonetheless, make sure you join us on Nov. 19th as we kick off live coverage of the 2008 LA Auto Show.

Click through for more high-res images of the CTS Coupe Concept.

Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept:

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Whoever is hanging out in Rocky Mountains for Fast Lane Daily should just stay there. Fast Lane Daily’s spy photographer recently caught the upcoming 2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe (could be even named the Cadillac CTC) undergoing some high-altitude testing.

A 2008 LA Auto Show reveal is scheduled in November with sales to begin in early 2009.

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2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe Spotted by Fast Lane Daily:

Source: Fast Lane Daily

While GM is trying to come up with $15 billion dollars to increase its liquidity, it has no plans to stop introducing new models in segments where it matters. Of the seven new models planned, the Chevrolet Cruze and the Cadillac CTS variants are being seen as the most important.

The seven models include the upcoming Cadillac CTS coupe and wagon, Cadillac SRX, Buick Invicta, Saab 9-4X, the redesigned Chevrolet Equinox and the global-compact Chevrolet Cruze. And while the Buick Invicta may be a beautiful looking sedan and the SRX and 9-4X will be much anticipated compact SUVs, the Cruze and the CTS coupe are seen as the saviors of this group.

The Chevrolet Cruze is obviously critical since it will flaunt its fuel-economy. Not to mention it’ll be a ‘world car’ that GM plans on selling in very profitable markets. Most importantly, the Chevrolet Cruze is expected to be the answer to whether or not GM can build a solid and quality compact car.

The Cadillac CTS Coupe will give GM more ground to compete with the BMW 3-Series Coupe and the Infiniti G37. Cadillac is considered the only brand where GM can sell models at a high-price with high margins – which is very important due to the slowdown of the pickups and SUVs.

Cadillac CT Coupe Concept :

Source: CNBC