2008 Cadillac CTS
THE BASICS
Base price/as tested: $34,545/$46,920
Fuel economy: 20.1 miles per gallon in Globe testing (premium fuel)
Annual fuel cost: $2,141 (at $3.31 per gallon, premium, 13,000 miles per year)
THE EARLY LINE
More of a middle line, as Cadillac evolves from stoic staple for affluent older buyers to a supercar for the affluent younger set.
THE SPECIFICS
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive/all-wheel drive available
Seating: 5
Horsepower: 304
Torque: 273 lb.-ft.
Overall length: 191.6 inches
Wheelbase: 113.4 inches
Height: 58.0 inches
Width: 72.5 inches
Curb weight: 3,874 pounds
THE SKINNY
Nice touch: The navigation/information screen. If you need to see everything, it stands way up on dash. If you just want audio, it slides into the dash, leaving a 1950s-style radio dial.
Annoyance: The seats are firm and comfortable, but lack accentuated bolstering. 