Cadillac CTS test drive since 2007 sedan

Euro -American

While Europe is trying to gain a foothold in the American automobile market, an oncoming blow is being prepared behind the ocean. More and more new products from the United States with an eye on the European consumer. At the 2008 Cadillac-CTS, Anatoly Sukhov drove from Azov to the Black Sea.
The previous CTS also taught us to chopped features. In the 2008 model, new facets were added, giving grace to the contours. But wait: the outlines of this sedan are amazingly reminiscent of Sportsup! It is unlikely that this is a coincidence, rather a hint.
Indeed, the front is more convenient than from behind, where, at least three places, only two adults will accommodate with comfort, in extreme cases, with a child (a hefty tunnel also interferes). The back door is narrowed down on a rainy day easily getting dirty. But at the disposal of the driver not only a chair with many adjustments, but also the memory of three settings: from the position of the steering wheel, seat and mirrors to climate and radio. Heating and cooling of leather seats with a stream of air.
Under the hood of my car, a 3.6-liter engine with direct injection and variable phases of gas distribution. I start the starter by turning the circuit breaker (the electronic key should be with you). The motor on idle is almost inaudible; The reaction to electronic gas, as usual, with a slight delay. But in practice, a clear work of the gearbox is much more important for acceleration.
With a 3.6 liter engine without options: a six -speed hydromechanical machine with manual switching. We will not forget about all -wheel drive with the Stabilitrac system, brakes of the wheel, depending on the road situation and changing the force on the steering wheel, the higher the speed, the less the help of the amplifier. A multidimensional coupling with electronic control can redistribute the moment between the axes from 0 to 100%. And the rear -wheel drive version is equipped with an inter -axial differential of high friction.
The acceleration rate is impressive, especially in sport mode. The machine also understands the short poke of the brake at the entrance to the turn, brakes by the engine. In a word, you can forget about the box lever, especially since it is inconvenient to transfer your hand from the steering wheel because of a massive armrest. And to rule one left is not my style.
The brakes want to put not five, but six points. Such a powerful slowdown combined with excellent sensitivity of the pedal still look. By dosing the effort, you can even control the delicate and quiet ABS.
In corners, a two -ton car is very stable: to cause at least a hint of a breakdown, you need other speeds and other roads not for general use. At night, you can play with xenon swivel headlights AFL. The optics reacts to the steering turns much faster than the car.
But the patency of the all -wheel drive version can be evaluated here and now. The beach of the Sea of \u200b\u200bAzov is empty by cloudy evening; If we get stuck, there is no one to expect help from. But a smooth, when necessary, an automatic machine, an anti -circus system and a rather big air clearance of 150 mm for this, are spurred to adventures. Under the weight of the car, wet sand is supplied, but the asphalt tires of the Michelin-pilot cling to it. The surf is scattered literally in a couple of meters. It's time to turn around and rise. There were no slipping, but still we get out of our own.
What is the end? A similar combination of drive and comfort for that kind of money is still looking for. Of course, this Cadillac is intended mainly for an active driver. But the utilitarian component is present in the form of a folding rear seat and normal trunk sizes. The all -wheel drive is by no means toy, and in combination with a large clearance, this is a significant plus for Russia. Among other utilities, the remote start of the motor, the heated tank of the washer, and, of course, the permissible 92nd gasoline (with the recommended A-95). Although compared with tax of 30,700 rubles. fuel saving does not seem so significant
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Anatoly Sukhov
 

 

Source: The magazine "Driving"