2009 CTS Official Changes

[RQFinMD]

I was really leaning toward the Light Platinum (now replaced by Radiant Silver) or Thunder Gray, but now I'm seriously being pulled by the Blue Diamond Tricoat. NICE!!!

On pricing information, even though the ordering information is now public at the eogld web site, I was informed by a local dealership that pricing won't be available until it's no longer possible to order an '08. They said to actually not expect to see pricing until June or July. As a point of reference, the '08's pricing was publicized in July '07--so that's right on track if the past is any indicator.

Get this--even though pricing is not yet public, I was told I will be offered an '09 at $500 over invoice! They will contact me when there's some real numbers to work with. How cool is that?

[Bathel]

Interesting.... says it has HVAC controls on the steering wheel also.

Steering wheel controls, mounted controls for audio,
HVAC and cruise

Also, flash to pass....

Headlamps, halogen Tungsten, windshield wiper-activated
with Twilight Sentinel and flash-to-pass feature

[Southern]

That's flash to pass on Halogen, not HID..........

[bryson17]

There's no mention of the electronic parking brake (planned for the manual trans only as discussed before)....could this be solely on the 09 V ?? Also, why isn't there an order guide for the V on there?

[MidLifeinMI]

Universal Home Remote and Bluetooth are now included in the Y44 Seating Package, grr. . Memory Package now includes something called "driver personalization" (climate & radio presets, maybe?). I have to check and see if I have "articulating head restraints", because that's one of my least favorite features in the car.

[LEOinDC]

Originally Posted by MidLifeinMI

I have to check and see if I have "articulating head restraints", because that's one of my least favorite features in the car.

How are the driver and passenger head restraints (headrests) adjusted?

[Southern]

I think they are talking about the "active" headrests that they came out with in December that allowed some super duper rating from the Insurance Institute.......there's a big thread about it somewhere......well, anyway, this (2009)will be the first full year it will be standard on all seats........
It just moves the headrest Forward, if you are hit from the rear..... cuts way down on whiplash injuries......GM is late to the party on this one,but I am glad they did it and my 2008 has it..........

[MidLifeinMI]

Originally Posted by LEOinDC

How are the driver and passenger head restraints (headrests) adjusted?

AFAIK, they just raise and lower. I'll have to go check after work & verify.

[08CTS]

Originally Posted by Bathel

Interesting.... says it has HVAC controls on the steering wheel also.

I remember seeing in sales literature that the HVAC controls were on the steering wheel for the '08. Not sure if they were planning it, then cancelled it and never fixed the book, etc..

[Southern]

Interesting. As an old time Climate Control User, I am more apt to set and forget. Sometimes for years.......
The ONLY thing I "adjust" is defrost.
Quite literally, I have set the CTS on Auto and 76 degrees and have yet to touch it since I bought it 3 months ago......why do I need the "added convenience" of steering wheel controls?
Confused in SW FL.............