The award-winning 2012 CTS Sport Sedan blends stunning design, driving dynamics and technology in a way that satisfies enthusiasts and luxury-seekers alike. Inside the carefully crafted cabin, it’s all about details, with hand-cut and-sewn accents and available ambient lighting, Sapele wood trim like that used in the finest guitars, and heated and ventilated seats. There’s even an available heated steering wheel. What’s more, you can tailor the CTS Sport Sedan to your personal taste by selecting either the available Luxury, Performance or Premium Collection. And when it comes to performance, CTS delivers. The performance-oriented rear- or available All-Wheel Drive is complemented by a suspension tuned on Germany’s famed Nürburgring racetrack to help ensure precise handling. Power comes from a 270 HP 3.0L direct injection V6 engine, or available 318 HP 3.6L direct injection V6. Both offer more power with reduced emissions compared to engines without direct injection technology. A 6-speed manual or available 6-speed automatic transmission emphasizes performance driving. The 2012 CTS Sport Sedan. Luxury, technology and performance come together.
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With the 2012 CTS Sport Sedan, not all gratification is instantaneous.
As seen in the CTS Coupe, the fully independent suspension was designed to challenge the world’s most revered sport sedans. Cadillac’s ingenious short/long arm (SLA) front suspension provides adjustability and helps control the wheel movement far better than a traditional strut. Add this brilliant suspension system to a platform that has nearly perfect front-to-rear balance, and you get the ultimate combination of comfort and responsiveness.
TECHNOLOGY
ADAPTIVE FORWARD LIGHTING
With available Adaptive Forward Lighting, sensors read your speed and steering angle, swiveling the HID (High-Intensity Discharge) headlamps up to 15 degrees to illuminate the direction of travel. The headlamps are even auto-leveled based on your speed and direction. They’re forward-thinking, in every sense.
Every convenience is within easy reach, thanks to the available glide-up navigation system*. Featuring voice guidance, 3-D color imaging, 10-speaker Bose® 5.1 surround sound, iPod13 connectivity, hard drive for music storage and Pause-and-Play Radio, all accessible on an 8-inch LCD touch screen, the glide-up nav is your control center.
GAS STATION LOCATOR
Knowing that you’re low on gas is only part of the equation—you also need to know where to refuel. That’s why, when your CTS detects a low fuel level, the Driver Information Center not only warns you, it also works with the available navigation system to tell you where the nearest gas station is—and even shows you how to get there.
In the CTS, thoughtful touches abound. One of the many examples is available Ambient Interior Lighting. It includes a light pipe under the wood trim on the dash and LED spotlights under the door pulls, footwells and overhead console, setting the mood in the cabin and setting the scene for the perfect drive.
BOLD EXTERIOR DESIGN
Exterior design aligns elegant style with functional benefits that include:
Crisp, dramatic lines with wheels pushed out to the corners for an aggressive stance and enhanced cornering capability
Jeweled headlamps with available Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) that offer improved nighttime visibility
Signature vertical taillamps use LED technology that illuminates faster than traditional bulbs, lasts longer and gives an unmistakable Cadillac look
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The 2012 Cadillac CTS Sport Sedan. Crisp, angular lines accentuated by jewel-like headlamps and signature LED taillamps make a powerful design statement. Inside, hand cut-and-sewn accents, available Sapele wood trim, and glide-up touch-screen navigation* that incorporates Bose® surround sound and 40 GB hard drive (10 GB for music storage) further accentuate the driving experience. Options include a 318 HP 3.6L direct-injected V6 engine, performance-oriented All-Wheel Drive (AWD) that enhances performance in various conditions and Adaptive Forward Lighting that follows the direction of travel to help you see potential obstacles faster. For added confidence, the CTS Sport Sedan is backed by one-year of OnStar5 service standard. What’s more, CTS Sport Sedan is backed by Cadillac Shield, the most comprehensive suite of owner benefits offered by any luxury automotive brand in the world. Select benefits include Premium Care Maintenance, a fully transferable maintenance program that covers select required maintenance services during the first 4 years or 50,000 miles;8 the 5 yr/100,000 mile Cadillac Powertrain Warranty8 that is 30K miles more than Lexus and 50K more than BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The 4-year/50,000-mile8 Bumper-To-Bumper Limited Warranty covers repairs on the vehicle, including parts and labor; Hands-Free Calling capability from OnStar5 that allows you to safely make and receive calls from your Cadillac: Plus, with MyCadillac and OnStar RemoteLink19 mobile apps, you can access and control your Cadillac from anywhere you have cell phone service; and Cadillac 5-year/100,000 mile8 Roadside Assistance that provides lock-out service, a tow, fuel, Dealer Technician Roadside Service, and more. The 2012 Cadillac CTS Sport Sedan is a midsize luxury sedan that redefines performance.
* Map coverage available in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada.
3 Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with this vehicle.
4 XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately by XM after the first 90 days. XM Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.
5 Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. Requires active OnStar subscription.
8 Whichever comes first. See dealer for details
13 iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved.
17 Requires Directions & Connections Plan. Not available in some areas. Visit onstar.com for coverage map.
18 Not compatible with all devices.
19 OnStar RemoteLink is available on 2011 and newer vehicles, excluding STS. Services vary by model and conditions. Compatible Android mobile device or iPhone required.
20 Required XM Radio and NavTraffic monthly subscriptions sold separately by XM after trial period. XM NavTraffic only available in select markets. For more information, visit xmradio.com/navtraffic. Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations.
22 CTS Sport Sedan 3.0L V6 Manual: EPA-estimated MPG 16 city/26 hwy. CTS Sport Sedan 3.0L V6 Automatic: EPA-estimated MPG 18 city/27 hwy. CTS Sport Sedan 3.6L V6 RWD: EPA-estimated MPG 18 city/27 hwy. CTS Sport Sedan 3.6L V6 AWD: EPA-estimated MPG 18 city/26 hwy.