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2011 Cadillac SLS 2.0T SIDI

Approximately two weeks ago, at the 2010 Guangzhou Auto Show, Shanghai GM joint venture has publicly premiered the Cadillac SLS 2.0T SIDI. Aimed at setting new standards in the luxury business cars, the sleek Cadillac SLS benefits from the brand’s well known sharp styling blended with high-performance and ultra low-emissions.

The newly presented Cadillac SLS 2.0T SIDI is the first vehicle in Cadillac’s 100-year history to offer a four-cylinder turbocharged engine. It represents the automaker’s entrance into the 2.0- to 2.5-liters luxury business car segment.

The Cadillac SLS will be offered in three different trims with price tags ranging from RMB 388,800 to RMB 488,800 (58,830 USD to 73,900 USD, depending on the day’s actual currency rate).

2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo

Regarding recent GM Inside News, the Cadillac SRX V6 Turbo driven by the 2.8-liter V6 Turbo 300 hp has seen its sales cannibalized at the point of not claiming that 10%. Insufficient for policy makers who decide U.S. manufacturer to stop spending.

Cadillac SRX luxury crossover the Turbo version will frankly not seduce U.S. customers, primarily GM pointing the finger at his consumption too high compared to direct injection V6 3.0 to 11.6 liter/100 km against 10 liter / 100 km.

It is also perhaps the question sales prices. If the SRX sees its gate prices start at 33,830 dollars for the Turbo is offered from 49,315 dollars.

In its sole 3.0 liter V6 with 265 horsepower, the Cadillac SRX will continue to face the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes GLK.

The Cadillac CTS-V Wagon will be available at U.S. Cadillac dealers later this year, with pricing from $62,990, including destination. With a 556-horsepower V-8, the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.0 seconds.

“The Cadillac CTS-V Wagon is a limited production offering for connoisseurs who are interested in the unique combination of V-Series performance with wagon style and capability,” said Don Butler, vice president, Cadillac marketing.

Like the CTS-V sedan and CTS-V Coupe, the CTS-V Wagon features a supercharged 6.2L V-8 delivering 556 horsepower (415 kW) and 551 lb.-ft of torque (747 Nm). Power is delivered to the rear wheels through either a standard six-speed manual, or a six-speed automatic transmission. Other high-performance features include standard Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes, and 19-inch forged-aluminum wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires.

The CTS-V Wagon combines V-Series performance with the practicality of a wagon and the appointments of a luxury sedan. The CTS-V Wagon can accommodate up to 58 cubic-feet of cargo, and features a full range of luxury amenities, such as:

Heated, leather-appointed seats
In-dash navigation system with 40-gigabyte hard drive
Xenon HID headlamps with adaptive forward lighting
Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround audio system
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Service for four years / 50,000 miles
Available options on the CTS-V Wagon include:

$3,400 Recaro heated and ventilated, high-performance driver and front-passenger seats
$800 19-inch, polished aluminum wheels
$600 midnight Sapele Wood trim package
$300 Suede steering wheel and shifter

The CTS-V Wagon is now available for ordering from Cadillac retailers in limited quantities for 2011.

Cadillac’s Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant has begun production of the 2011 CTS Coupe and started shipping models to U.S. dealerships ahead of schedule. The all-new CTS Coupe has a starting price, including destination charges, of $38,990.

The CTS Coupe joins the CTS Sport Sedan and CTS Sport Wagon, an award-winning line that has been named to Car and Driver’s 10 Best list for three straight years. All three CTS models and the Cadillac STS sedan are made at Lansing Grand River Assembly.

Lansing Grand River Assembly team members spent months preparing for the launch of the CTS Coupe to ensure the highest levels of quality, said Plant Manager Scott Whybrew. Lansing Grand River Assembly topped all U.S. plants in the 2010 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Survey. The CTS ranked among the top 10 of all vehicles in the quality survey.

While the CTS Coupe joined the existing CTS family, the Coupe’s dramatic design called for many unique parts and processes. The Coupe has a lower roofline, shorter overall length and wider track, providing a more aggressive stance and athletic profile. Lansing Grand River team members ensured the CTS Coupe had the same high standards as the other Cadillacs built at the plant, Whybrew said.

“We have very experienced assemblers at Lansing Grand River,” Whybrew said. “They work hard to make sure each vehicle meets the levels of quality and craftsmanship expected in a Cadillac. We want customers to feel as much pride in owning a Cadillac as we do in building them.”

The launch of the CTS Coupe has added excitement to Lansing Grand River Assembly, said Mike Green, president of UAW Local 652. The plant launched the first CTS almost 10 years ago. It expanded the CTS line to include the CTS Sport Wagon last year.

“It’s nice to add a product that gives consumers another choice, especially one such as the Coupe that’s been getting such rave reviews,” Green said. “The Lansing Grand River team members deserve a great deal of credit for making the Coupe a reality.”

The CTS Coupe won the Eyes on Design concept award at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. Autoblog described the production model as “audacity in motion.” Car and Driver wrote that the 2011 CTS Coupe added “more style and a higher concentration of performance to the CTS’s winning formula.”