2009 Cadillac CTS-V
01-09-2008, 06:34 AM
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Oh my! They could call it a ... 550.
Left Lane News has the story.
This Cadzilla is set to premier at the Detroit Auto Show this month ... and should be available in September, 2008.
Left Lane News has the story.
This Cadzilla is set to premier at the Detroit Auto Show this month ... and should be available in September, 2008.
01-09-2008, 06:52 AM
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I get both dizzy and nauseous when looking at this picture... 
No doubt that in addition to all those buttons, that LCD is a touch screen...
No doubt that in addition to all those buttons, that LCD is a touch screen...
01-09-2008, 07:23 AM
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I give Caddie big points for pushing the car in this direction .................... but it's not something I would want 
01-09-2008, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='515507' date='Jan 9 2008, 11:23 AM
I give Caddie big points for pushing the car in this direction .................... but it's not something I would want
01-09-2008, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='515489' date='Jan 9 2008, 07:52 AM
I get both dizzy and nauseous when looking at this picture... Attachment 42692
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No doubt that in addition to all those buttons, that LCD is a touch screen...
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No doubt that in addition to all those buttons, that LCD is a touch screen...
gotta love our idrive.
01-09-2008, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='515489' date='Jan 9 2008, 11:52 AM
I get both dizzy and nauseous when looking at this picture... Attachment 42692
No doubt that in addition to all those buttons, that LCD is a touch screen...
Attachment 42692No doubt that in addition to all those buttons, that LCD is a touch screen...
01-09-2008, 10:01 AM
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My wife automatically assumes I would like this because of all the buttons - but she has not yet learned how less is more ala BMW interiors. Any touch screen is off my list and this has WAY too many buttons to navigate. :thumbsdown: It also appears the screen is a "pop-up" which I do not like as it changes the appearance of the dash. Screen also appears to not have good shading from bright sun.
01-09-2008, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by cobradav' post='515573' date='Jan 9 2008, 02:01 PM
My wife automatically assumes I would like this because of all the buttons - but she has not yet learned how less is more ala BMW interiors. Any touch screen is off my list and this has WAY too many buttons to navigate. :thumbsdown:
What's sad is that Cadillac is likely selling the touch screen as better than the other solutions and these people are falling for it hook, line, and sinker! Also, I'm betting that GM did a bunch of focus group studies that concluded that people prefer touch screen interfaces but it's likely that the participants never had any extensive (meaninful) time behind the alternative interfaces...
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I like the exterior, +1 to Caddy.
I like interiors between this and BMW, something like Audi. Audi's interiors are the best in the luxury market today.
I like interiors between this and BMW, something like Audi. Audi's interiors are the best in the luxury market today.
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The CTS-V is going to be all about the chasis and the engine - not about the touch screen NAV ... just as the M5 is not about iDrive.
I've driven the regular CTS as a rental car twice now and I'm very, very impressed with the ride and handling ... not too far behind an E60. And the interior is outstanding with the quality of materials and build as good or better than our E60s - and approaching the benchmark Audi.
It will be interesting to read the first-drive reviews of the CTS-V from the car mags - they LOVED the standard CTS. With massive power and torque, and a chasis tuned on the 'Ring - all for about $30,000 less than an M5 - this will be a car to pay attention to.
I've driven the regular CTS as a rental car twice now and I'm very, very impressed with the ride and handling ... not too far behind an E60. And the interior is outstanding with the quality of materials and build as good or better than our E60s - and approaching the benchmark Audi.
It will be interesting to read the first-drive reviews of the CTS-V from the car mags - they LOVED the standard CTS. With massive power and torque, and a chasis tuned on the 'Ring - all for about $30,000 less than an M5 - this will be a car to pay attention to.