Features and Tech Specs include Standard Equipment only and do not reflect upgraded or added options.
SAFETY
Traction control, all-speed, brake and engine controlled
StabiliTrak, stability enhancement system
Daytime Running Lamps
Air bags, dual-stage frontal driver, dual-depth frontal passenger with passenger sensing system, driver and right-front passenger side impact and front and rear outboard head curtain (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and outboard rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicle's Owner Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
OnStar, 1-year of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance including Remote Ignition Block, Remote Door Unlock, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with Destination Download (requires navigation radio) and OnStar eNav (where available), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, and Hands Free Calling. (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)
Automatic Crash Response
Stolen Vehicle Assistance
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Rear Vision Camera (Includes (UAV) audio system with navigation.)
Rear Park Assist, Ultrasonic with audible warning chimes
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger
Child seat restraint system
Door locks, rear child security
Tire Pressure Monitor System
PACKAGE
Luxury Level One Package includes (UA6) theft-deterrent alarm system, (U2R) audio system, (UVC) Rear Vision Camera, (TSQ) accent lighting and (CE1) Rainsense wipers
Luxury Level Two Package includes (KB6) heated/ventilated front seats, (AM9) split-folding rear seat, (N38) power rake wheel and telescopic steering column, (ATH) Keyless Access-Passive Entry, (BTM) Keyless Access-Keyless Ignition, (K14) Automatic cabin odor filtration and (UD7) Rear Park Assist
Seating Package includes leather seating surfaces, (AH8) 8-way power passenger seat, (AL2) 2-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control, (A45) Memory Package, (KA1) heated front seats (replaced with [KB6] heated/ventilated driver and front passenger seats when [Y41] Luxury Level Two Package is ordered), (UG1) Universal Home Remote, (AP9) trunk convenience net, (BNK) Underhood Appearance Package and (BTV) Remote vehicle start (not available with [MN6] 6-speed manual transmission
Memory Package recalls 2 driver "presets" for 10-way power driver seat, outside mirrors and driver personalization
Wood Trim Package with real Sapele wood on instrument panel, center console, door trim, steering wheel (heated) and shift knob (Replaced by (3AS) Wood Trim Package when (WBL) CTS Touring Package is ordered.)
Performance Package, 18" (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire includes (T4F) HID headlamps, (T3U) fog lamps, (RT5) 18" x 8.5" (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm) aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish, (QKE) P235/50R18 V-rated all-season blackwall tires, and (FE2) sport suspension ((PZX) 18" x 8.5" high-polished aluminum wheels included in (Y42) 18" All-Season Tire Performance Package. (Y42) 18" All-Season Tire Performance Package not available with (Y43) 19" Summer Tire Performance Package. (FE2) Sport suspension upgradeable to (FE5) 19" All-Season Tire Package.)
Underhood Appearance Package includes underhood acoustic insulation
MECHANICAL
Engine, 3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 DI Direct Injection (318 hp [237.1 kW) @ 6800 rpm, 275 lb-ft of torque [371.3 N-m] @ 4900 rpm)
Transmission, 6-speed automatic for AWD (Must specify a transmission. Base MSRP includes (MX7) 6-speed automatic transmission for 6DG69 and 6DH69 (AWD) models. Not available with (Y43) 19" Summer Tire Performance Package.)
Drivetrain, all-wheel drive (6DM69 and 6DP69 only.)
Battery, maintenance-free with rundown protection
Suspension, Sport
Steering, power, rack-and-pinion
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
Exhaust, stainless-steel Dual Exhaust.
EXTERIOR
Wheels, 18" x 8.5" (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm) aluminum with high-polished finish (Optional upgrade from (RT5) 18" X 8.5" aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish in (Y42) 18" All-Season Tire Performance Package.)
Tires, P235/50R18 V-rated all-season, blackwall
Sunroof, power UltraView double-sized, tilt-sliding with express-open and power sunshade
Headlamps, high intensity discharge with Adaptive Forward Lighting System, headlamp washers windshield wiper activated (CTS-V Sedan only) and flash-to-pass.
Audio system, AM/FM stereo with single-slot CD/DVD player (audio only), MP3 playback, Bose 5.1 Surround Sound 10-speaker system and HDD-based navigation with XM NavTraffic/Real Time Weather, 8" diagonal glide-up screen with voice and text guidance, auxiliary input jack, Radio Data System (RDS), 40GB Hard Drive Device (HDD) and USB with audio connectivity
SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2012 GM models. (Enjoy a 3-month trial to the 'XM Select' package, with over 170 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no-cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your subscription, service will automatically renew and bill, at the rates in effect at the time of renewal, until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C.)
Antenna, integral front and rear
Bluetooth for phone personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system
INTERIOR
Seats, front bucket includes 8-way power driver seat adjuster and articulating head restraints ((AQ9) Front bucket seats replaced by (W2E) Recaro performance seat when (WBL) CTS Touring Package is ordered.)
Seats, heated/ventilated driver and front passenger
Seat adjusters, passenger 8-way power
Head restraints, active front
Seat adjusters, 2-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control
Seat, rear split-folding ((AM9) rear split-folding seat is deleted when (WBL) CTS Touring Package is ordered.)
Armrest, front center
Armrest, rear center with dual cup holders
Console, floor with floor shifter, integral armrest, storage compartment and cup holders
Floor mats, carpeted front and rear
Steering column, power rake wheel and telescopic with memory
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped rim with wood trim ((N30) leather-wrapped steering wheel rim with wood trim is replaced by (53F) sueded steering wheel rim and shift knob when (WBL) CTS Touring Package is ordered.)
Steering wheel, heated
Steering wheel controls, mounted controls audio and cruise and Bluetooth
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge (V-Series supercharger boost gauge), engine water temperature gauge and Driver Information Center
Fuel gauge, analog
Windows, power with front and rear Express-Down, front Express-Up and rear passenger lockout
Door locks, power programmable
Keyless Access, passive entry
Keyless start, switch
Remote vehicle start
Universal Home Remote includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
Trunk release, power
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III
Theft-deterrent system
Climate control, dual-zone automatic with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger
Air filtration system, automatic cabin odor filtration
Defogger, rear-window electric with front and side window outlets for the driver and right-front passenger
Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with OnStar controls
Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors
Lighting accent, LED spotlight with lighting pipes
Features and Tech Specs include Standard Equipment only and do not reflect upgraded or added options.
Steering
Steering Type:
Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
19.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb:
36.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume:
98.0
Front Head Room:
38.8
Front Leg Room:
42.4
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7
Front Hip Room:
53.7
Second Head Room:
37.2
Second Leg Room:
36.1
Second Shoulder Room:
54.7
Second Hip Room:
53.0
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Rear:
Independent multi-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front:
N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear:
N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front:
1.30
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear:
0.75
Transmission
Drivetrain:
All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
MX7
Trans Type:
6
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1):
4.06
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.37
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.55
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.16
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.85
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.20
Clutch Size:
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.23
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 F (Primary):
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
N/A
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity:
N/A
Mileage
Disclaimer: Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.