2009 CTS Official Changes

[linus809]

Does anyone know if the 09 model will offer the Direct Injection engine with Manual transmission on an FE2 suspension? I believe the 08 DI manual is only available on an FE3 suspension with Summer tires. I want a manual, the DI, but not Summer tires (I live in the Northeast) and I think the FE3 suspension will be too hard.

[cklemmer]

I still see the same limitation for 2009 - DI RWD model allows Manual only with FE3. Bummer.

[drjdan]

It states the Nav screen will be 10" on 2009.

What size is the 2008 screen?

Is the Nav system changing or just a larger screen? How will get larger screen without change in dash system?

[WhtDmnd04CTS]

then 08's screen is 8" i believe
10" is gonna be insanely huge.. at least IMO

[ngiardina]

Originally Posted by drjdan

It states the Nav screen will be 10" on 2009.

What size is the 2008 screen?

Is the Nav system changing or just a larger screen? How will get larger screen without change in dash system?

Where did you get your information?? Straight from Dealerworld:

Audio system with navigation, AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system and HDD-based navigation with XM NavTraffic/Real Time Weather, 8" pop-up screen, Radio Data System (RDS), 40GB Hard Drive Device (HDD), USB with audio connectivity and steering wheel controls
1 - Included in (PDQ) CTS Premium Collection. Requires (PDP) CTS Luxury Collection or (PDR) CTS Performance Collection. Not available with (PDW) Performance Luxury Package or (U2S) AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback and Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system.


Very clearly states 8" screen. I do believe a 10" screen would require a dashboard redesign.

[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!!