Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

the new Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon is an unmistakable and dynamic presence. The car's intricately cut rear profile injects fashion-forward design into the formerly utilitarian world of wagons. Cadillac's upcoming wagon offers ample interior space and includes a range of six-cylinder engine choices, making it a compelling alternative to larger utility vehicles. Based on the hot-selling Cadillac CTS sport sedan, and a sister vehicle to the Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept, the Sport Wagon extends the design-driven renaissance of Cadillac. Following this special premiere at Pebble Beach, the Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon moves to the worldwide auto show circuit this fall - and into Cadillac dealerships in spring 2009.

A striking profile is created with the Cadillac CTS wagon, with a silhouette that suggests speed and aerodynamic efficiency. It rides on the same 113.4-inch (2,880-mm) wheelbase as the Cadillac CTS sport sedan and is 0.3-inch (7 mm) shorter. However, it offers a generous cargo area of 25 cubic feet (720 liters) behind the rear seats. Design highlights include:

Signature V-shaped deck and tailgate motif

Large, vertical taillamps with light-pipe technology

Power-opening liftgate (via key fob or in-vehicle button)

CHMSL integrated in subtle roof spoiler

Integrated roof load management system with cross bars for a seamless appearance

Cargo management system with adjustable in-floor containment

New 19-inch wheels

Larger available panoramic rear sunroof

Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Preliminary Specifications

Vehicle type: four-door, five-passenger rear-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive wagon

Wheelbase: 113.4" / 2880mm

Length: 191.3" / 4859 mm

Width: 72.6" / 1842 mm

Height: 59.1" / 1502 mm

Track: 61.8" / 1570 mm (front); 62" / 1575 mm (rear)

Engines: 3.6L VVT V-6 (263 hp / 196 kW) 3.6L V-6 VVT DI (304 hp / 227 kW)

Transmissions: Aisin six-speed manual or Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic

Suspension: four-wheel independent: MacPherson strut front; multilink rear, progressive rate coil springs, monotube shock absorbers

Steering: variable-assist rack-and-pinion

Brakes: four-wheel disc; aluminum or iron dual-piston front calipers; aluminum or iron single-piston rear calipers

Wheels: 17-inch, 18-inch or 19-inch aluminum

EPA luggage capacity: 25 cu ft / 720 l (behind rear seats)

EPA total volume: 121.9 cu ft / 3452 l