2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
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Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon - What the Auto Press Says
The 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon combines the sporty prowess of the CTS sedan with the utility of an SUV, and effectively competes with the sportiest of luxury wagons.
Hot on the heels of its successful CTS sedan, Cadillac introduces the all-new CTS Sport Wagon -- which seeks to combine the utility of a large cargo area with the CTS's exemplary driving dynamics. Fortunately for General Motors, most critics agree that it’s done just that. Automobile Magazine writes: "Cadillac executives see station wagons as the fuel-economy-driven middle ground between cars and SUVs, and they view the CTS wagon as the Next Great Leap toward the marque's global success. To be frank, it's hard not to agree with them."
The CTS Sport Wagon features two powerful engine options, a 270-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 and 304-horsepower 3.6-liter V6. It can also be outfitted with either a rear-wheel or all-wheel drivetrain. Equipped with loads of performance and safety-enhancing technology, like traction control and a StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System, test drivers report that the 2010 CTS Sport Wagon handles like a dream. In fact, many critics agree that its road manners are just as sporty as its sedan sibling.
Car shoppers in the market for a sporty luxury wagon should also consider the Audi A4 Avant. Rated at 211-horsepower, it’s not as strong as the Sport Wagon, but provides slightly better fuel economy, handles just as sportingly, and its Quattro all-wheel drive system comes standard. It’s arguably more lavish inside too, and costs about $5K less.
The CTS Sport Wagon is available in four trims: base, Luxury, Performance and Premium.
- "Oh, Cadillac, why did you have to do it do it? Just when you finally managed to shake off your wiseguy reputation with the world-class CTS sedan, you went and turned the darn thing into a hearse. Lucky for us it's a pretty cool hearse, with the potential to be even cooler." -- Fox News
- "It's so much fun you almost forget the cavernous space in the back, until, of course, you need to load it up with groceries, luggage and golf clubs." -- Detroit News
- "[T]he CTS Sport Wagon is a handsome ride and will probably do well among those who need extra load carrying space but suffer from SUV fatigue." -- Road and Track
- "While America equates station wagons with conservative, almost nerdy designs (and, therefore, drivers), Cadillac is hoping the CTS Sport Wagon will catch on as a cool form of family transportation." -- New Car Test Drive
CTS-Sport-Wagon Performance - NA
Test drivers like the CTS Sport Wagon’s choice of engines and drivetrains. However, its sporty handling dynamics stand out the most. "The ride and handling is pure sport, and unless you look behind you you'd never know it was a wagon," writes the Detroit News. Read More
CTS-Sport-Wagon Exterior - NA
Reviewers find that the Sport Wagon looks just like the CTS sedan up front, but as expected, differs in the back. According to New Car Test Drive, "The dramatic design offers a compelling alternative to SUVs." Read More
CTS-Sport-Wagon Interior - NA
Critics like the CTS Sport Wagon’s wide array of technology and convenience features. "All major features and options from the sedan carry over intact, including a nearly all-glass roof, and a 40 gigabyte hard drive infotainment system with iPod integration," writes Fox News. "Cadillac was smart not to let this apple fall too far from the tree, both for cost savings on its end, and creature comforts on ours." Its cargo features, which make organizing and hauling items easier, are especially impressive. Read More
CTS-Sport-Wagon Safety - NA
Not only does the 2010 CTS Sport Wagon perform well in federal government crash tests, but it features loads of assuring safety features -- like traction control and a StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System. Plus, an all-wheel drive system is available for all trims. Read More
CTS-Sport-Wagon Reliability - NA
The CTS Sports Wagon is protected by a class-leading five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. It also comes with 24-hour roadside assistance and courtesy transportation for that same period. Read More