We knew this was coming some time ago. Then we saw Cadillac photographing a CTS-V Sport Wagon in LA. And, honestly, we've been pining for just such a vehicle for, oh, forever.

Still, we find ourselves unnaturally excited at seeing images of the 556-hp super wagon. And we anticipate spending a clean amount of time at next week's New York Auto Show staring at it, sitting in it making engine noises with our mouths, pretending it was ours.

The annual income won't even make the tiniest of blips on the income charts. In fact, we anticipate Cadillac will sell fewer CTS-V Sport Wagons than the number of horsepower the CTS-V Sport Wagon makes.

Whatever. The auto version is mechanically same to the sedan and upcoming coupe versions. That Includes, of course, the 556-hp supercharged LSA motor (with 551 pound-feet of torque), the choice of a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission, the limited-slip differential, the 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 performance tires, the attractable ride control and everything else that's prefabricated the CTS-V sedan one of our favorite four-doors.

The blacked-out grille, silver-blue paint and the finish on the wheels are unique to the show car and are not for immediate understanding on the vehicle, which should hit dealer lots late this year. Instead, those unique finishes and that unique color are intended to gauge public reaction of Cadillac's future style. Again, whatever. All we know is that we are right now negotiating with Cadillac officials to take the mother of all grocery-getting trips.

The CTS-V wagon, which will also be sold in the Middle East and in Europe, should cost about $64,000.