“It’s a beaut, Clark”, goes the line from one of my personal favorite holiday movies. But in this case my allusion refers not to the Griswold’s copious Christmas light display, but rather the beautiful new CTS coupe. And Clark isn’t anyone I know, but as I said, it’s a favorite and it is December. The Coupe will be available in dealerships spring 2010.   One look at this model, and you’ll want one for yourself!

There are some new amenities/features that will be a part of the new CTS that are different than those found on other Chicago CTS cars.  For example, Cadillac cut a few inches off the roof and added those to the rear track.  The fenders have more flare and the wheels are wider.  Also, the exhaust tips are centered and have a trapezoid-like shape to them.

The CTS will also have great performance on the road.  It comes with a 304-horsepower engine that provides about 27 mpg on the highway.  That is slightly less hp than the Chicago XLR 320 hp V-8 engine, but both models are prime examples of where the Cadillac line is headed.  Also, several packages are available- the Performance (18 inch wheels), Summer Tire (19 inch) and Stabilitrak, which comes standard.

One really cool feature found on the Coupe, that your grandfather’s Chicago used Cadillac does not have, are the handle free doors.  The doors open and shut via a touch pad, giving the car a clean, modern look.   Very cool!

The Chicago CTS cars are going to be exciting and edgy, drawing in a diverse make up of buyers.  I am excited to see this car on lots this spring!