It’s official! Sort of! The long rumored CTS-V Sport Wagon has arrived, even though Cadillac could have easily found a reason not bring this car to light. It’s technically a concept, but the car is almost certain to be heading to production later this year. Spy shots of the car were making their rounds around the web last week, and now it can be seen in all of its glory at the New York Auto Show. Those of you who are wondering what all the hype is around a four-door wagon (technically a five-door… it’s a wagon after all) might understand what folks like me are feeling once they find out that the drivetrain of the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V will be identical to what powers Cadillac’s V-Series CTS  sedan and coupe. Those who still don’t have a clue after learning this may not realize that these V-Series models are rear wheel drive and feature 6.2-liter supercharged V-8s that put out 556 horses. These are not your granddaddy’s Cadillacs! If you still don’t appreciate the CTS-V Sport Wagon, I’ll assume you have no love for wagons of any type. This is an understandable sentiment, but for all those who love to see form meet function and not leave performance by the curb, the CTS-V Sport Wagon is praise worthy. Especially for Americans who generally would expect to see the Europeans produce similar cars. Wagons, though historically considered fairly unattractive, were once very popular stateside. Then came the minivan (not too good looking either) followed by the crossover (much easier on the eyes). With stylish models appearing like the 2011 CTS-V Sport Wagon, American’s might begin to take station wagons seriously again. Until then Cadillac will be producing a limited number of these vehicles, but has the capacity to produce more if the demand is there.

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An apparent CTS-V Sport Wagon was recently spied at a photo shoot. Judging by the timing of the shoot, a production 2011 CTS-V Sport Wagon will be unveiled at the upcoming New York Auto Show.

While a CTS-V Sport Wagon has been talked about for a while now, there are questions about whether what is seen in spy shots is actually an authentic “V”. The grille, wheels, and hood are emblematic of the CTS-V but there seem to be a few discrepancies between this and other CTS-V models, which you could read more about on RoadandTrack.com. Road & Track has also brought up questions about the viability of a production Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon, as well as the already available non-V version of the Sport Wagon.

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Wagons don’t sit high like SUVs. They handle and perform like cars, but can also haul more stuff. So why don’t Americans like wagons? Despite the unappealing characterization and rather than opting for more exciting names such as Touring or Estate, Cadillac still decided to name the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon just that.

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Very practical, and handling and driving like the CTS sedan, the only disadvantage of the Sport Wagon comes with the extra 241 pounds. However, this is somewhat offset by the better weight distribution. The optional 3.6-liter 24-valve direct-injection V-6 producing 304 hp gets the Sport Wagon from 0-60 in 7.0 seconds, which is 1 second slower than the sedan.

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Still, the wagon retains the CTS’s excellent handling, brakes, and steering. It also gains a Mercedes-like cargo compartment with 25 cubic feet of space in the trunk and 53 with the rear seats folded. Sportier than the comparable German competition, and at a lower starting price of $40,655, the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon will be a surprising underdog.

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