Cadillac CTS (08 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 17 December 2007 Last Updated: 18 February 2009 At long last Cadillac appears to be taking European customers seriously with a car designed and engineered in-house. Although the Cadillac BLS of 2006 was the most 'European' Cadillac to date, that doesn't really count as it's closely related to the Saab 9-3 and built alongside it. The 2008 CTS - a car similar in size to the Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class - is a much better offering and with its striking design should appeal to buyers after something different. And if you're worried this is just another wallowy American saloon then think again - the suspension has been stiffened to minimise body roll and the steering is neatly responsive. Unfortunately it's not a match for rivals like the Jaguar XF in terms of refinement or comfort and few customers will be interested until the V6 diesel arrives in 2009. 3.5 out of 5 Other Cadillac reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 3.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £28,764 - £31,895 View all new prices Used price range: £10,030 - £16,350 View all used prices Get a Cadillac CTS (08 on) information pack Next steps Bold styling, good quality interior feel, alternative choice to the mainstream No diesel option at launch, lazy automatic gearbox, tiny dealer network At long last Cadillac appears to be taking European customers seriously with a car designed and engineered in-house. Although the Cadillac BLS of 2006 was the most 'European' Cadillac to date, that doesn't really count as it's closely related to the Saab 9-3 and built alongside it. The 2008 CTS - a car similar in size to the Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class - is a much better offering and with its striking design should appeal to buyers after something different. And if you're worried this is just another wallowy American saloon then think again - the suspension has been stiffened to minimise body roll and the steering is neatly responsive. Unfortunately it's not a match for rivals like the Jaguar XF in terms of refinement or comfort and few customers will be interested until the V6 diesel arrives in 2009. Driving & Performance Performance 3.5 out of 5"One of the major disadvantages the CTS has is the lack of a diesel engine. Customers can only choose..." Handling 4 out of 5"Cadillac is aware that the preconceived notion of an American saloon is a big car that wallows over..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"If you go for the more powerful engine, it will be the harder suspension setting that most..." Practicality 3 out of 5"Given the considerable rump at the back of the CTS you'd be forgiven for thinking the boot is large,..." Equipment 4 out of 5"Cadillac has kept things simple so there's only one trim level - called Sports Luxury. This means..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"This is where customers will notice the biggest difference between the 2008 CTS and the earlier..." Costs Running costs 2 out of 5"Cadillac has struggled to establish an image as a premium brand in the UK and (so far) resale values..." Green credentials 2 out of 5"With just two V6 petrol engines in the range it's little surprise that the CTS range produces..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"The CTS comes well equipped with safety features including six airbags, traction control, stability..." Reliability 3.5 out of 5"With so few Cadillacs sold in the UK to date it's difficult to say how reliable they are. However,..." Buying & Selling Buying new 2 out of 5"With only a handful of dealerships concentrated in the main cities in England many people interested..." Buying used 3 out of 5"The CTS makes far more sense as a used buy and thanks to its high levels of standard kit it's great..." Selling 3 out of 5"There are people out there who like the idea of owning a Cadillac, but probably don't imagine it..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Cars for Sale Search well over a hundred thousand new and used cars for sale across the UK. Find out more Next: Facts & Figures