Cadillac has announced the Black Chrome Package for its 2016 CTS Sedan family. The package offers black chrome wheels and grille for midsize luxury sedan.
The CTS Black Chrome package joins the ATS Black Chrome, and both replace the Midnight Edition package on each model.
Unique Content
The CTSÂ Black Chrome package includes:
- “After Midnight” premium paint finish 18″ alloy wheels
- Black Chrome accented grille
Model Availability
The CTS Black Chrome is available on the following CTS sedan models:
- 2.0T & 3.6L Luxury Collection RWD & AWD
- 2.0T & 3.6L Performance Collection RWD & AWD
- 2.0T & 3.6L Premium Collection RWD & AWD
Package MSRP
The 2016 CTS Black Chrome package is priced as follows:
| Brand | Model | Trim Level | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac | CTSÂ Sedan | Luxury | $1,295 |
| Cadillac | CTS Sedan | Performance | $1,095 |
| Cadillac | CTSÂ Sedan | Premium | $1,095 |
Color Choices
The 2016 CTSÂ Black Chrome package is only available with the following exterior colors, some of which are an extra-cost option:
- Black Raven: No Charge
- Phantom Gray Metallic: $495
- Crystal White Tricoat: $995
In addition, the CTS Black Chrome is only available in the following interior color combinations:
- Jet Black
- Jet Black/Morello Red
If equipped with the Performance Seat & Cluster Package, the CTS Black Chrome is only available in the following interior color combinations:
- Jet Black
- Jet Black/Morello Red
- Kona Brown/Jet Black
How To Purchase
Joining the ATS Black Chrome, the CTS Black Chrome Package is available now to order at local Cadillac dealerships or through the Build Your Own tool on the Cadillac.com website. For additional information, Cadillac is instructing customers to call the Cadillac Customer Experience at 1-800-458-8006.
The GM Authority Take
We’re somewhat disappointed with the CTS Black Chrome package, as it seems to stop short of its full potential. To whit, take a look at what the CTS Black Chrome offers compared to its ATS cousin:
2016 Cadillac ATS Black Chrome Features:
- “After Midnight” premium paint finish 18″ alloy wheels
- Black Chrome accented upper and lower grilles
- Gloss black side window moldings
- Black Chrome rear fascia accent
- Body color door handles
2016 Cadillac CTS Black Chrome Features:
- “After Midnight” premium paint finish 18″ alloy wheels
- Black Chrome accented grille
Looking at the two side-by-side, it becomes obvious that the CTS Black Chrome is missing some key features, namely the black chrome black side window moldings, rear fascia accents, and body-color door handles. Even so, Cadillac is charging more for the package on the CTS  — nearly twice as much, in fact, while offering so much less. Here’s to hoping that the above features get added to the package sooner rather than later.
Comments
The question is will these so called special increase sales? My thinking is the money will be better spent fixing the shortcoming of these vehicles compared to the competition.
These Black Chrome packages satisfy a growing desire in the luxury car market to replace chrome exterior trim bits with black versions. Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Lexus all offer these on their vehicles — and Cadillac is simply keeping up with the times by offering it.
So, will it increase sales? Probably not. But it will sure as heck prevent someone from going to the competition for not offering a package like this.
I own a 2015 CTS Midnight Edition (which was only available in Performance and Premium Collections at the time) and I really wish it had the Black Window Trim and Rear Fascia black chrome as well. Also, they need to add the body color handles as well. Those definitely add a nice look and I would order them from the parts department!