Cadillac's fast wagon is due for an update (pictures)
The Cadillac CTS-V Wagon has all the components that make it an excellent performance car, but it may be worth waiting on the next generation, which could be out as a 2014 model.
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Cadillac's CTS model was so successful that the company offered it in sedan, coupe, and wagon versions. It also received the V treatment, being offered with an excellent combination of power and handling technology.
The 2013 model should be the last of its generation, as Cadillac showed off a 2014 update to the CTS model recently. Whether the company will continue to offer a wagon in V form is unknown.
The cabin of the CTS-V Wagon features quality materials covering surfaces, in keeping with Cadillac's luxury ethos. Standard seats are shown here, while sport seats are available as an option.
Along with the standard gauges, Cadillac includes a boost pressure gauge on the right. Drivers can also call up a performance computer on the instrument cluster display, with a g-force meter.
Voice command for destination entry is particularly tedious, as there are many confirmation pauses, and you have to enter each component of an address separately.
