Officials pose next to the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS during the unveiling yesterday.
The all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan was unveiled by Mannai Auto group and Cadillac Arabia at the Qatar Motor Show at the Qatar National Convention Centre yesterday.
The third-generation CTS sedan offers more interior space, power and technology with more than 20 new standard features compared to the previous model including automatic parking assist and numerous other features that make the new vehicle ascend to the top of the midsize luxury market.
During the launch, Mannai Auto Group general manager Mohamed Helmy said: “With an all-new design, the Cadillac CTS directly enters the field at the top of the luxury midsize range. It offers uncompromised performance, luxury and technological innovations that truly revolutionise the segment. We have already seen significant interest from customers in the new CTS and expect the first consignment of cars to be sold out very fast.”
General Motors Middle East regional manager-Qatar Bader el-Houssami mentioned that the CTS is available in a range of packages which allow drivers a truly unique and tailored-driving experience.
In addition to the standard package, the 2014 CTS comes with two optional packages – Luxury and Performance – offered with either the 2.0T turbocharged four cylinder or 3.6L naturally aspirated V6 engine in either rear- or all-wheel drive.
Selectable drive modes will also allow drivers to adjust the vehicle’s performance dynamics for touring or sport driving.
Customers choosing the 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, can expect 272 horsepower and acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds – 1.5 seconds faster than the outgoing model.
An eight-speed automatic transmission is available on the naturally aspirated 3.6L V-6, which is rated at an estimated 321 horsepower.
Inside, all CTS models are equipped with CUE, Cadillac’s breakthrough system for connectivity and control featuring an eight-inch fully reconfigurable touch screen. CUE brings tablet-like functionality into the CTS with functions such as haptic (touch sensor) feedback to confirm selections, proximity sensing to reveal hidden icons, gesture recognition and capacitive touch. A display on the instrument cluster allows the driver to control radio, phone and navigation functions through steering wheel controls without having to take his eyes off the road.
The CTS also comes with an 11-speaker Bose premium audio system as users will have several options for streaming portable media devices with three USB ports and one auxiliary and SD card port.
