Next CTS & STS has optional AWD!!!
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Next CTS & STS has optional AWD!!!
Next CTS, STS To Offer AWD
Cadillac’s next-generation CTS sport sedan will sport all-wheel drive, according to brand engineers demonstrating the new XLR roadster and SRX crossover this week in Phoenix. Though a timeline for the second iteration of the 3-Series fighter wasn’t divulged, Caddy representatives said that the CTS would add all-wheel drive capability to its current rear-drive format. The CTS won’t be alone in its flexibility; the STS replacement also will be available with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, a drivetrain option that’s “becoming the price of entry in the segment,” according to one Cadillac exec. Various drivetrain possibilities are being evaluated for the SRX and CTS as well: displacement on demand will be added to the new 3.6-liter V-6 and the Northstar V-8, but not until after the technology is implemented on GM’s 5.3-liter V-8. Too, the new six-cylinder engine has potential for turbocharging and direct injection — standard criteria for new powertrains the division considers to be “global” powertrains — but no timeline or products for the engine variants were confirmed. —Marty Padgett, the car connection
Cadillac’s next-generation CTS sport sedan will sport all-wheel drive, according to brand engineers demonstrating the new XLR roadster and SRX crossover this week in Phoenix. Though a timeline for the second iteration of the 3-Series fighter wasn’t divulged, Caddy representatives said that the CTS would add all-wheel drive capability to its current rear-drive format. The CTS won’t be alone in its flexibility; the STS replacement also will be available with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, a drivetrain option that’s “becoming the price of entry in the segment,” according to one Cadillac exec. Various drivetrain possibilities are being evaluated for the SRX and CTS as well: displacement on demand will be added to the new 3.6-liter V-6 and the Northstar V-8, but not until after the technology is implemented on GM’s 5.3-liter V-8. Too, the new six-cylinder engine has potential for turbocharging and direct injection — standard criteria for new powertrains the division considers to be “global” powertrains — but no timeline or products for the engine variants were confirmed. —Marty Padgett, the car connection
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That goes a long ways towards explaining these nice CAD pics that I've been looking at for the las 18 months with a bit of wonder and doubt 
My question is whether we'll see this on a Sigma-like Buick vehicle before the Caddys get it.
Caddy is indeed doing some great stuff, but I'm still awaiting solid proof (i.e. saleable vehicles) that demonstrate GM's ability to migrate this stuff to a lower-cost car line. Either that, or I need to start making a lot more money in the next five years or so
My question is whether we'll see this on a Sigma-like Buick vehicle before the Caddys get it.Caddy is indeed doing some great stuff, but I'm still awaiting solid proof (i.e. saleable vehicles) that demonstrate GM's ability to migrate this stuff to a lower-cost car line. Either that, or I need to start making a lot more money in the next five years or so
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