2009 CTS Official Changes

[like2drive]

10" pop-up navigation screen was a mistake in the April 11 version of the order guide. Since then, it got corrected; it will have 8" pop-up.

[jlmcdonald21]

Originally Posted by rsingl

Southern,

There are a few other changes and the paddle shifter is available but only with the summer tire package. Take a look at: http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/dom...1&divisionID=5 and choose print book (it goes to your screen and not your printer) and choose CTS and the changes are highlighted in red. There are not many and it is hard to tell from the image in the guide but the new nav control panel looks like it has two disc slots. It may be the picture but it doesn't look terribly attractive (the control section) compared to the current system.

That is just an old STS navigation system. I believe that is an old stock photo that someone missed.

[drjdan]

Originally Posted by like2drive

10" pop-up navigation screen was a mistake in the April 11 version of the order guide. Since then, it got corrected; it will have 8" pop-up.

Thanks for the update.

I have a 2008 Esclade that has Nav and it is an 8" screen. Is the Nav system in the 2008 CTS the same as 2008 Esclade? I currently have a 2006 CTS and it's Nav system is different from the Esclade.

[ngiardina]

Here's one for you...
For MY2009, PDQ (premium package) will NOT be available with MN6 (manual trans). I have a MY2008 PDQ with MN6. Whay take away the "fully-loaded" car away from the manual trans customer???

[like2drive]

09 CTS Update (5/19/2008): The performance brakes (J55) will be included and only available in (Y43) 18" (45.7 cm) Summer Tire Performance Package when (MX0 = RWD) 6-speed automatic transmission is ordered. That means only with DI, RWD, FE3. Not available anymore on DI, AWD, FE2.
Dammit!!

[gordon87]

We just test drove the CTS today, and spoke with the dealer about the changes for 2009. One change listed on the 2009 CTS product information sheet says: "(PDQ) CTS Premium Collection now includes (Y42) 18" All-Season Tire Performance Package." Does that mean that you cannot get the PDQ Premium Collection package without the 18" all-season tire package and FE2 suspension? I'm not sure I really want the 18" all-season tire package, as we plan to get an AWD CTS and are in the Chicago area. I believe the regular 17" all-season tires would be better.

Thanks for any advice.

[Crispy]

Is there anyway to see "Black Ice" in comparison to the "Black Raven"?

I would like to order a 2009 in June or July, and don't know how to see the new color option. Thanks for any suggestions!

[CTSing]

You can see black ice on a STS at your dealer or on a paint chip at your dealer. I thought I might go that route too, but did not like it as much as the pure black raven. Just my opinion ...

[TOUCH]

whats up with the j55 performance brakes not avail for the awd.. I was just at the dealer about to order an 09.. Is there much of a difference..

[bobelew]

I agree. Why indeed would they drop the j55 brakes from the 2009 AWD. That seems like a step down in safety. Are they dropping totally, or just making an option instead of standard with the AWD.

[ngiardina]

My guess is they are trying to set the foundatons for a series.... Here is my reasoning:

We all know that the V, coupe, wagon, and maybe convertible are in the works.
The reason for making certain options restricted is the same reason they changed the packages in mid 08.
They want to target base model customers, luxury customers, and performance customers with the same car.
They are trying to do much what BMW does so well, minimal changes to a vehicle while attracting the widest audience.

My $.02

[CopperSunburstCTS]

Originally Posted by Crispy

Is there anyway to see "Black Ice" in comparison to the "Black Raven"?

I would like to order a 2009 in June or July, and don't know how to see the new color option. Thanks for any suggestions!

That color is also on the current Saturn Aura, the color is called "Carbon Flash" or something like that, and too dark for my tastes and looks like there is pollen or dust on the car becasue the metallic flakes are scattered infrequently (compared to regular blended metallic colors) and more or less on top of the color base layer, so you can see the actual flakes

The new Radiant Silver is not on any GM car, past or present, and will unfortuntaley be on a lot of 2009 GM cars right down to the Chevys, so dont expect it to be anything special or brilliant like Mercedes Silver, but we can always hope

[robd1]

So, does anyone know when Cadillac will actually post the difinitive, true changes to the ‘09 (non-V) versions of the CTS or have they oficially done this yet? I’ve got my eye on an ’08 but I want to know if I am going to be missing out on anything if I wait for the ’09.

[ngiardina]

They have, months ago. That is the purpose of this thread.

[KC Leaguer]

I just received notice last Saturday that my 2009 has been built and should be here in about 2 weeks. Everything that I originally ordered on the 2008 is there except the polished aluminum wheels for the all season tires. My dealer said they are not available at the moment. His thinking is that they are changing suppliers. The sticker is very simple...not sure if it is what will be on the car, but it just shows PDQ Premium Collection at $10,100 MSRP and then lists all options as N/C. Hopefully they will carry the 0% interest into July. I'm sure it will be for all GM cars except CTS with all my luck!!! I'm anxious to go pick it up and drive it.