2013 Cadillac CTS-V SW2

The Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is the high-performance version of the CTS Sport Wagon. While the standard CTS Sport Wagon can certainly get your blood pumping, the V edition is like a defibrillator attached to Niagara Falls' hydroelectric plant. Under its angularly sculpted hood lives a detuned version of the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 found in the manic Corvette ZR1, which in the Cadillac produces 556 hp and 551 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, and a six-speed automatic is optional., , The Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon also gets a bulging hood, flared front fenders, 19-inch wheels, huge brakes, an adaptive suspension and big silver mesh grilles. Similarly, the cabin adds piano-black trim and Alcantara faux suede surfaces to the civilized edition's already high-end ambience and materials. Most of the CTS's vast array of standard and optional luxury features carry over, meaning you can burn rubber and listen to AC/DC on the surround-sound stereo at the same time., , With the six-speed manual transmission, the Cadillac CTS-V can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in an impressively quick 4.7 seconds. That's quick enough for the CTS-V Wagon to humble just about every other family hauler in its class. The car also handles impressively, with nimble dynamics that belie its nearly 4,500 pounds. For those with a penchant for performance, these traits alone should be worth the price of admission., , There's much more to the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon's abilities than simple drag strip runs, however. The refined chassis blesses the Sport Wagon with impressive handling chops as well, so much so that it feels lighter and more agile than its actual weight of more than 2 tons when hustled along a favorite back road. This Caddy also provides an amenable ride for both daily driving and long-distance road trips. Of course, with its generous 25 cubic feet of luggage space with the rear seats raised and 58 cubic feet with them lowered, the Sport Wagon is more practical than either the sedan or coupe.