Looked at my first CTS the other day and figured I'd post the pics I took, even though we've all seen hundreds of CTS pics by now. I'll say that it's quite sexy in person. Pictures do not do this car justice. However, the base model details really need to go away. The wheels are less than stellar and the black inserts in the fog light openings are horrible. They need an upgrade. The different headlights, however, I don't mind. I actually like the idea of differing headlights. Anyways, to the pics...

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i think fog lights should be standard in base models, even if there's no chrome insert.

Edited October 4, 200717 yr by ZL-1

It looks fantastic...except the small areas you mentioned.

Oooh...awesome angle.

Great pictures. I never get tired of seeing the CTS.

I've seen 3 new CTS's so far.

Beautiful car! Looks awesome in black! As always, great photog work!

Beautiful car! Looks awesome in black! As always, great photog work!

Thanks.

I ordered a silver exterior, black interior. 300hp AWD and sports suspension.

Should be here in about 2 weeks..

Can't wait!

Good photos of the black CTS.

What a gorgeous car!

One more reason why we should do away with front-mounted plates...

Edited October 5, 200717 yr by DetroitNut90

i think fog lights should be standard in base models, even if there's no chrome insert.

Seriously...what were they thinking? That's just stupid. I noticed that and couldn't believe fog lights weren't standard.

The wheels could be a little bit better/sportier (they remind me of the ones on the DTS or STS or something from years ago). Lack of fog lights is just stupid.

I saw a nice red-metallic one on the road three days ago, registered & burning gas.

Black looks very F117-like, but those poor-mans' fog light delete fillers are gross.

Even on base forms it's a beautiful car.

i think fog lights should be standard in base models, even if there's no chrome insert.

I agree, instead of giving the car that stupid chome fender insert, give the base model fog lights with chrome inserts.

We just received our first one...A Silver Performance Edition RWD...I gotta tell you...the c-pillar is f'n gorgeous!

I agree on the fogs, any car in this price class should come with fogs standard.

You are right about the "photo justice" thing, Viper. This car is flat-out gorgeous in person. Proof that GM Design is alive and well!

BEAUTIFUL CAR! What a great way to begin the next phase in Cadillac's Renaissance!

Totally agree with everyone about the fog lights. All Cadillacs, regardless of trim level, should have fog lights!

GREAT PICTURES! I already thought the car was awesome looking, but these pictures just took that view to the next level. Way to go!

I can't wait to see one at the dealership!

All of the new 'base model' Cadillacs seem to have HORRIBLE wheels though...

Everything from the base DTS with it grandma gear to the base Escalade, this CTS seems to be no exception to the rule.

All of the new 'base model' Cadillacs seem to have HORRIBLE wheels though...

Everything from the base DTS with it grandma gear to the base Escalade, this CTS seems to be no exception to the rule.

I agree on the base wheels, especially on the Escalade. I don't think they are as bad on the CTS. I think the 18"s should be standard on the DTS, and at least 19" on the Escalade. An Escalade with 18" looks like a rallye SUV (if there was such a thing). The STS base wheel design is ok, but they are too small. It, too, needs 18". The new 18" design on the STS is ugly, imo. The sport package wheel for the DI V6 model are the best. Just my :twocents:

I can live with everything but the wheels, those are too ugly for even winter use, I'd rather have steelies.

I can live with everything but the wheels, those are too ugly for even winter use, I'd rather have steelies.

I wouldn't go quite that far now. LOL. They're ugly, but not the medusa of wheels.

I think a black CTS on steelies would look badass actually.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Edited November 4, 200717 yr by K.C.

I just gave my corvette to my son and have been driving my Reatta the last few months. Ive just about talked myself into a CTS. I saw my first CTS4 at a clients office today, WOW!!! I was researching that as I had not even heard of that model and thats how I found this place. Id love to get a CTS-V actually but will probably end up with a 5 speed manual trannie model. And yeah Im a GM guy thru and thru. I had a Fiero GT (gave to another son) and a '72 El Camino I restored myself. And a Blazer after the ElCo. My first car was a brand new LUV truck and my dad was a Chevy salesman, lol. GM thru and thru.