Overall, a *great* article, I'd say. Like many (or most) of you, I've been eagerly awaiting this CTS. I think it looks fantastic, both inside and out. I was at a charity event here in Los Angeles a few weeks ago, and Caddy had the full line-up peppered throughout the event. I sat in an Atomic Orange (is that the name??) CTS, black interior.... gorgeous. The French stitching we've been hearing so much about is amazing. I really hope they have contrast stitching in the CTS-v to give it a truly upmarket look.
As for the 0-60 debate about whether 5.8 is fast or, more to the point, competitive with the IS, 3-Series, C, G35... ehhhh, I don't know what I feel. I was initially disappointed to hear that this thing is weighing in at the 4000 pound mark, with a high 5 0-60 time.... but now I don't know. Maybe the target market won't mind so much. I would have loved to see a mid, to low 5 second sprint to 60 because here in L.A., the stoplight battles can make or break a car.
Speaking of target market, I'm it. Though some want to put this in the 5-series/E-class camp, it's not. It's definitely a 3 series competitor that's blessed with a slightly larger interior. I think the Caddy brand's prestige continues to grow by the day, as best typified by the Escalade, which is in every driveway in Bev Hills, etc.
A rambling post, I apologize.
Great article. Great car. Can't WAIT for the CTS-v.