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This new American-built sedan replaces the German-sourced
Catera as the entry-level Cadillac for 2003. The
CTS competes with near-luxury mainstays such as
the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but
is among the largest, heaviest cars in that class.
It has rear-wheel drive and a V6 engine. It offers
a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic,
both firsts for Cadillac. The automatic is the same
one GM supplies for BMW's 3- and 5-Series cars.
It has Sport and Winter modes, but no
manual shift gate, as in the BMWs. Standard on CTS
are antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, traction control,
front side and curtain side airbags, leather upholstery,
and GM's OnStar assistance system. An antiskid system
is part of a Luxury Sport Package option, which
also contains 17-inch wheels vs. 16s, and sport-oriented
suspension, steering, and brake calibrations. Other
options include a navigation system with dashboard
screen and related voice activation for navigation
and audio functions. A sunroof, in-dash CD changer,
and Xenon headlamps are among other extra-cost items..
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