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VIDEO: Cadillac CTS-V promo film
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The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V appears to have the power and performance to take on the best that Germany has to offer, and GM's marketing team is just itching for the chance to brag about it. Following the jump is a two minute long tribute to the most powerful production Cadillac ever built. If we're not mistaken, this is the same video that was shown right before the car was driven onstage at the Detroit Auto Show last month. Built on a bass-heavy sound track, the CTS-V intro video is a series of close-ups followed by power slides and quick track cuts, with graphic after graphic boasting about the many virtues of Caddy's 550-hp sedan. Considering the total package, we'd brag too. Thanks for the tip, Zeyad!
Gallery: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V
[Source: YouTube]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Noe 7:46PM (2/25/2008)
one word " ORGASMIC" lmao i know im a car freak
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Clinton 8:21PM (2/25/2008)
Am I the only one who read the title as CTS-V "porno" film?
Golferal 11:52PM (2/25/2008)
Either word is applicable!
Sean 9:45PM (2/26/2008)
Call me a pussy but i think its overkill this car is competing with the m3 not the m5 I would of gave it an even 400hp or even 375 550 is not really appropriate for everyday use at all. it looks great i cant wait to see the cts-v coupe
Yar 7:49PM (2/25/2008)
This has been on their website for a while
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SilverAero 7:49PM (2/25/2008)
Saw this a couple days ago, pretty sweet but let me know when Top Gear reviews it.
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Seoultrain 8:41PM (2/25/2008)
ditto. Top Gear will make this more entertaining and less seizure-enducing.
FThorn 8:20AM (2/26/2008)
I'm sure Jeremy Clarkson (Jezzy?) will be the one driving it just so he can get his requisite dig in on another USofAmerican product.
Mondo 10:53AM (2/26/2008)
I have to agree with seoultrain's "seizure-inducing" comment. Autoblog should post a warning about this video like they do at amusement parks for people who are prone to seizures.
DIRETTORE 7:52PM (2/25/2008)
* Who's responsible for the marketing?
Imagine how great an ad without the music overlay?
The car + engine speak for themselves.
Get the mic close to the exhaust & it will sound amazing.
Such a missed opportunity with such a great product.
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easyrider425 8:00PM (2/25/2008)
I agree completely cheesy promo music has nothing on a blown V8 and skreeching tires.
gmporschenut 8:09PM (2/25/2008)
to quote a wise man "mmmm..... donuts" - Homer
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Fredro 8:14PM (2/25/2008)
If there is one thing that I hate about this car.. it is the extra plastic on the front bumper, around the fog lights. It's just too much.
More engine sounds please!!
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TwinTurbo3000GT 8:28PM (2/25/2008)
your not joking. They should have ditched the music and left the soundtrac 'o-natural'.
looks fantastic though.
Seoultrain 8:42PM (2/25/2008)
it's au naturale, but agreed.
AlexP 10:30PM (2/25/2008)
Naturel* get your French words right, ffs.
Johnny 8:21PM (2/25/2008)
No car can sned a message of power, composure and elegance as blatantly as the CTS-V. Im loving that 6.2 liter V-8, its FEARLESS AND ARROGANT HAHAHA!!!
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krispykarim 10:29PM (2/25/2008)
Composure and elegance? I personally thought the video displayed none of that. In true American Fashion, they try to sell this car on its raw power, shoving specs down our throats with flashy video of wheel spins and wipe outs. All to a god-aweful soundtrack that makes the viewer miss half the video looking for the mute button.
I personally like the vehicle, but they should can their marketing team and hire one that can sell the driver mystique, as well as the car. Much like BMW did with their BMW films...
duckncover 8:24PM (2/25/2008)
Stoner Rock on Autoblog, Yes!!
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dpb! 8:46PM (2/25/2008)
turn DOWN the music, and let the car do the talking!
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