Cadillac is certainly doing something right with the Chicago CTS cars.   The CTS and CTS-V, for the third year in a row, have been named to Car and Driver’s 10 Best List.  Considering all the different makes and models you find on the roads today, this is a great accomplishment.

What is it about the Chicago CTS that makes it such a nice auto to own?  There are many interior and exterior components that make the CTS one of the best in it’s class.   It has a roomy back seat.  This is good because your guests will be comfy, but maybe a disadvantage if your pals want you to be the one to drive everywhere!!  The materials used to make the interior are very high quality.  You’ll also find many modern conveniences such as a navigation system, Bluetooth capability, and LED lighting.

The Chicago CTS cars come with powerful V6 engines that allow the driver to commute conservatively or drive with a little more gusto on the open roads.  The base v6 engine give 263 HP and 253 pound-feet of torque.  The next one up, offers 304 HP and 273 pound-feet of torque.  Very good for a mid size luxury sedan.  Furthermore, the Chicago CTS has really good handling, thanks to a four-wheel independent suspension.

Overall, this Cadillac model is a very reliable car, based on it’s performance over the past few years.  These Chicago CTS cars come with a 4 year, 50,000 mile basic warranty.  Even better is the powertrain warranty that lasts for 5 years, or 100,000 miles, including roadside assistance.  This is very important for most drivers, as it’s an added bonus, helping justify the cost of this and any automotive.

The Chicago CTS is also a very safe car to drive.  GM has the OnStar Communication system that most of us have seen on their advertisements.  In fact, in 2009 the CTS was a “Top Safety Pick” based on government crash and safety tests!

All around the Chicago CTS is one amazing car that has so much to offer.  Visit a Cadillac dealership today and see one for yourself.

A new Cadillac can be found at your Chicago Escalade dealership:  the 2010 Escalade Hybrid.  What does the newest luxury SUV have to offer?

Hybrid models can be complex, but the effects on the environment are worth it.  And they help with fuel economy, which is a plus for the driver!  The 2010 Hybrid works like this.   The engine is a 6.0L, v8 that has the ability to shut off four of the cylinders when the SUV is at cruising speed.  And the transmission is the same two-mode system used in other GMC trucks.  It is a “continuous electric ratio hybrid”.

Some other ways the Hybrid Chicago Escalade Cars work with the environment is by using a braking system that will recharge the battery- pretty clever of those GM engineers, I must say!   The battery found in the SUV is 300 volts and is located under the second row seating, so it doesn’t affect cargo or passenger space.  Good thing, because the Escalade is able to fit 8 people (7 minus the driver) and you want the guests in your auto to be comfortable!

The battery does a lot to help the SUV run efficiently.  It runs the electric AC compressor, system for electric steering, and all other 12-volt parts in the auto.  It is made of nickel-metal hydride, something different than the lithium ion batteries found in other hybrid cars at your Chicago Escalade dealership.

Looks wise, the Hybrid model looks like other Escalade models, but that’s alright, because it’s still a great looking luxury SUV with fancy features to go along with it.  Inside, there is an 8 inch touchscreen that works as a navigation system and provides an “update” of the two-mode hybrid system.  Nice to know what’s going on with your car.

These Chicago Escalade Cars with the hybrid systems are a great buy if you are in the market for something big, but want to feel like you are helping the environment at the same time.

Cadillac turned a lot of heads this year at the Detroit Auto Show.  The Chicago Cadillac XTS concept car was on display and it looks like it’s close to production.  The XTS will replace the STS and DTS models that are currently in showrooms.

The XTS will be a 2 mode hybrid.  It will be built with a 3.6-liter direct-injected V6 engine connected to an electric motor.  Staff for the company told show-goers that it’ll be around 350 HP….Awesome, a little more power than other Chicago Cadillac used cars!

Cadillac promises that this car will have a lot of plush-ness you’d expect in a Caddy.  The XTS concept in Detroit had an interior that wowed.  The term for the interior that is being used is “personal headquarters”.  What this means is that the interior is beautifully crafted with high quality materials like birch wood and suede.  At the same time, the driver and passengers will have plenty of space for a comfortable ride!  In the back seat, there are 2 screens for separate entertainment features and for the driver there is an interactive touchscreen.  The Chicago Cadillac XTS is one beauty!

Outward, the Cadillac model has 20 inch wheels (on Platinum XTS) and a long wheel base. The stat listed right now for the total length of the car is around 200 inches.  The signature front grill and vertical lights are also found on this sedan.  The XTS will most likely be available in two models: a more “traditional” sedan and sportier version.  The sporty option may appeal to those Caddy fans who fell in love with the Chicago XLR.

Features found on other Chicago Cadillac used cars will probably make their way into the XTS.  Some of these include heated and cooled front and rear seats, lane-departure warning, front and curtain side air bags, and a more than adequate sound system.  One feature that may be bigger and better is a “multi-mode electric system”.   It will adjust steering, suspension, braking, and throttle, based on driving conditions.

The XTS is set to be ready for sales as a 2013 model.  I cannot wait to take a test drive!

Cadillac recently lowered the price of one of it’s Chicago CTS cars, the Cadillac CTS Wagon.  The price was reduced $1300, resulting in a base price of $39,150.  Hopefully this will help get some of the wagons off the lots and into the hands of excited drivers!

The wagon is a good vehicle if you are looking for something that drives like a sedan, you like the crossover concept, but might not want the traditional SUV.  This wagon has plenty of cargo space.  It also comes with a roof rack with adjustable bars for transporting a kayak, bikes, or whatever you might need for a long trip.  The good thing is that the rack does not stand out and make the wagon look tacky.  Plenty of cargo and transporting space makes me want to check it out at my Cadillac dealer Chicago.

The design of this wagon is very sleek and luxurious looking, a property that Cadillac employs across the board in new and Chicago Cadillac used cars. When you see one coming your way, take notice of the way the roof-line slopes down, as well as the taillights.  They are around 3 feet tall and come together at the roof-line.  Very distinct.  In the front of the auto, the grille is larger and contains the large Cadillac logo.  All of these put together make for a beautiful wagon!

How does it drive?  The CTS wagon comes in 2, v6 engines.  The base is a 3.0 L, 270 HP and the step up gives 304 Hp and is 3.6 L.   Engines of this power will give you that speed and power you  crave, while toting around your family!  It handles well and has great braking capabilities, features that are found in all Chicago CTS cars.  In fact, the CTS can go from 70-0 MPH in 159 ft- wow!  Moreover, the wagon has smooth steering.   The CTS wagon sounds like a vehicle that would be fun to test drive.

Let’s hope that the lowered price of the wagon gets buyers into their Cadillac dealer Chicago soon to buy this great vehicle

The Chicago CTS is going to be hotter and faster!  The CTS-V coupe was named one of the top 6 autos that is worth waiting for by CNN Money.  This newest Cadillac model was unveiled in L.A. at their November auto show.  There is a lot to say about this model!

The CTS-V coupe will share some of the same features as the V-series sedan.  For example, it will have the supercharged v8 engine that gives 556 hp.  Wow, makes me wanna test drive one right now!  Also, two 6 speed transmissions will be available:   The Tremec TR6060 manual that has a dual disc clutch, or the Hydra-Matic 6L90.  The Hydra-Matic  is automatic and has paddle shifters.  Like the Chicago Escalade, this sounds like another great luxury car produced by GM!

The CTS-V Coupe will have some exterior features that the sedan does not.  The coupe will be a 2-door, somewhat sportier looking model.  Of all the Chicago CTS cars, it has the wider of the rear tracks, one inch to be exact…This is a feature that one may or may not notice, but it’s mentioned several times as being an important feature that makes it coupe-like.  Length wise, it will be about 2 inches shorter than the sedan.  The Chicago CTS will be without B-pillars and traditional door handles.  Instead of the handles, the V-coupe has touch pads that give it a clean look.

Inside the CTS coupe, Cadillac has placed some great amenities.  For example, the leather interior has some hand stitched trim on the door, center console and instrument panel.  Talk about high quality!  Technology wise, The coupe comes with Bose sound system, ipod connectivity, pop-up navigation system and more!  These are features that are also found on other Chicago CTS cars.

It sounds like the Cadillac CTS-V coupe will be a welcome addition to the lineup of Cadillac cars.  I can’t wait to see it parked next to the Chicago Escalade later this year!