Photos of base to midrange 2008 Cadillac CTS

[jetsetter]

As you can see unlike the versions seen at the auto shows this has different wheels, no navigation system, and different headlights.

[KaJuN]

Fantastic looking car! I want one badly! Although I'm still not sure about that huge grille. It looks great from a 3/4 view, but head-on it looks a little goofy. I'm really impressed what they've done with the interior.

[I<3myV8]

Daaaamn! Looks amazing! Inside and out.

[Vette Boss]

Plastic aluminium trim as standard? Impressive.

I don't like what they've done with the front of it, the grille is just too big. However, I do like what they've done with the rest of it, even yes jetsetter, the interior isn't bad.

[Spectre]

From other reports, that's actual aluminum trim, not plastic.

[amdforever]

The rims suck.
Other than that, this might be the first American car that I don't think is complete crap.

[Deanodriver]

Aside from the grille, I'd agree, doesn't look too bad.

At least the wheels aren't shiny chrome, I hate it when they do that. Those look better than chrome wheels.

I wonder if it'll be sold here, there have been rumours of Cadillac returning to Australia. Just need a RHD version, I spose.

[Hidden_Hunter]

Hmm, not that impressed with the interior to be honest. Isn't this car supposed to be competing with BMW 5 series?

Outside the car looks good

[Zuhaib]

I like it alot, i can see some issues with the plastic on the horn of the steering wheel, the ash try breaking the lines on the center dash, and the gear shifter looking a bit cheap. But over all good, and its good when you have to nit pick on a GM car to find problems, as, truth be told usually they are huge problems. Also the seats dont look comfy i must say. At lest the bottom part that is.
As for the comment about it taking on the 5 Series, that is not much of a car to benchmark to. Its interior is love it or hate it, and does feel cheap also. This looks bold, but not shocking. Kind of E Class like i have to say, but better.

[Samir]

hahhaa... LA GUNS on the Radio!

[WellsieTRD]

That actually looks alright, except for the guages that look like a 350z ripoff. Quite like the rest of it though

[IVIaster]

Whats wromg with its backwindow, looks like it has been squashed shorter.

[jetsetter]

Here is one in white.

[Night_Hawk]

side view REALLY reminds me of a new camry

but other than that, very nice

[Blind_Io]

The interior is awash in metalicized plastic that will look terrible in a very short period of time. I would rather see less shiny but more durable materials being used. My parent's Volvo S80 has none of that and manages to have a sleek, modern interior - one that will last longer and look better out in the real world. That metalicized plastic will only look good on the showroom floor.

[ahpadt]

Did they even change the exterior?

Interior looks nice for being an american car..

[jetsetter]

Originally Posted by ahpadt

Did they even change the exterior?

Are you serious?

[bartboy9891]

I've seen one at the auto show and two in real life, they look pretty decent but actually kind of bland when you can't see the front end. I mistook the CTS to be an STS because they now look pretty similar. I'm not sold on the styling, but at least Cadillac is putting in an honest effort.

[Hidden_Hunter]

I don't know if they'd bother to launch it here, not enough difference between it and the Calais

[Cobol74]

^ That's nice Hidden_Hunter, now the Caddy - someone has said it above - honest effort, may be getting there. Handling and brakes up to the job anyone know?