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.

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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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