allargon

Honestly, there needs to be a non-V engine of about 350hp (the V needs to be 500) to compete with other cars in its class. The CTS is larger and heavier than other cars in that class. It needs more power. #1) A better interior--all know this (Don't copy BMW, Audi or even Lexus--copy Maserati, Jaguar or Aston Martin--be class leading not following) #2) MP3/aux jack #3) Backup camera #4) Rainsensing wipers #5) Ventilated seats for those of us that live in hot climates #6) Dual zone climate control with rear seat controls (I realize this is usually the domain of the STS/5-series, etc., but value is a good thing) #7) In dash DVD (also the domain of the STS) # A STIFFER SUSPENSION #9) More road feel in the steering wheel #10) Ditch the wooden steering wheel--it serves no purpose in a sports sedan #11) NO FLEET sales on this one--keep our resale values higher #12) A more powerful engine (torque and hp)--the Hyundai Azera beats the current CTS in 0-60 and hp--that's just wrong (I hope the Northstar is getting retired. It's waaaaaaaaaay long in the tooth.)

IMHO, that roofline doesn't quite slope enough to match the spy shots. It is a great rendering! However, I don't see it being very accurate. I really really really hope the rear-end of the final car doesn't suffer from hatchback or Bangle butt like the rendering.

How the Mini Cooper got left off the above list is beyond me!