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2003 Cadillac CTS - Cars Worth Noting - Brief Article

Automotive Industries, Dec, 2002 by John Peter

GM should be happy. I'm finally getting spoiled by telematics. Case in point, I was driving to work in the 2003 Cadillac CTS when the digital readout at the top of the center stack said 'headlamps suggested.' My first reaction was to say to the car (out loud, mind you), "if you think I need headlamps then why don't you turn them on?"

Wouldn't it be more personal if the car turned on my headlamps and then told me they were o for my safety? Now that's a caring car.

Cadillac has made a few improvements to their edge-designed flagship for 2003. The old 3.0L V-6 has been replaced with a revamped 220 hp, 3.2L V-6. The engine in our test car was mated to a Hydra-Matic 5-speed manual is the other option) that can be set for spot, winter or economy modes at the touch of a button. GM has also utilized high-strength steel as a welded member of the uni-body--a first for them.

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The CTS is a competent road car, but Cadillac might consider making it even more Cadillac. Why not offer an Escalade-like interior on the CTS? That plush leather, wood and chrome screams Caddy. It's the only thing that makes the Escalade a Cadillac and it would certainly add that distinction to the CTS. Let the grown-up boy racers have the V version, that's coming out next year. All I want is a comfortable car that turns my headlamps on, adjusts my seat and finds my favorite radio station.

If it cared that much, I just might opt for OnStar.

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2003 Cadillac CTS - Cars Worth Noting - Brief Article

Automotive Industries, Dec, 2002 by John Peter

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