Sedans
2010 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V-6 All-Wheel Drive
What it Is: A premium four-door, five-passenger all-wheel drive luxury sedan.
What's Hot: Beautiful to look at, bigger than similarly priced competitors.
What's Not: Expensive, options add up quickly.
Family Friendly Options: Bluetooth, navigation, backup camera, USB port.
How It Got Its Score: Normally the fuel economy and price penalties of all-wheel drive drop the Family Friendliness score, but not here, as the all-wheel drive 2010 Cadillac CTS 3.6 comes in with the same score as the rear-drive version.
The 2010 Cadillac CTS with all-wheel drive and the 3.6-liter V-6 engine is a step above the base model, offering more standard features and power, but without a huge hit on fuel economy. Surprisingly, even though it's more expensive than the rear-wheel drive version, its fuel economy is the same, and its Family Friendliness score remains the same. The all-wheel drive CTS offers the same advantages as the rear-drive models -- it's bigger than cars like the Audi A4, offering more passenger and cargo space -- but with the added comfort of all-wheel drive, which can be an advantage in bad weather. Enthusiasts may gripe that you can't get a manual transmission in this model (it's available in rear-drive versions), but otherwise there's little to dislike about the CTS. Did we mention it's beautiful inside and out?
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$43,465 |
| Destination |
$825 |
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Mechanical
Engine Size |
3.6 liters |
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Engine Type |
V-6 |
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Horsepower |
304 hp |
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Torque |
273 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Regular Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
All Wheel Drive |
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Transmission |
6-Speed Automatic |
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Optional Transmission |
6-Speed Manual |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
18 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
27 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
21 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Midsize Car |
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Family Friendliness |
7.1 |
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Doors |
Four |
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Seat Rows |
Two |
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Passengers |
Five |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
13.6 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
4 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Driver Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rear Passenger Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
4 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Good |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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