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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 78% Detailed ratings

Price $37,240 – $75,110 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.8 – 14.9 L/100km

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While we wait for the upcoming ATX, the CTS is still the most affordable of all Cadillacs. The sedan is joined by a wagon and a coupe. The base engine for the first two models is a 3.0L V6 that generates 270 hp. Then there’s a 318-hp 3.6L V6 that also powers the coupe. A V variant of all three models is offered, featuring a supercharged 6.2L V8 that pumps 556 hp.

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Pre-Owned Cadillac ATS, CTS and XTS: A Good Choice Even If Discontinued?

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Cadillac’s vehicle lineup has undergone a major transformation over the last few years. The new CT4 and CT5 sedans have essentially replaced the ATS and CTS , while the CT6 has briefly filled the XTS ’s role before disappearing too. But are these discontinued models still good choices for buyers …May 4, 2022

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Cadillac Performance Data Recorder

Cadillac has raised the performance level of its V-series cars for 2016, first by introducing the smaller, more nimble ATS-V, and then by redesigning the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V , which is the fastest, most powerful car ever built by the American luxury car maker. To emphasize this newfound performance, both …August 5, 2015

2016 Cadillac CTS-V: American Assault

You have to wonder what the folks at Cadillac have against the Germans. Not the German people, but German automakers. The 2016 CTS-V is Cadillac’s second unadulterated assault on Bavarian high-performance sports sedans, following the launch of the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V earlier this year. The CTS-V’s spec sheet alone should …July 31, 2015

2016 Cadillac CTS-V: We're Driving It This Week

The Cadillac CTS-V was introduced 12 years ago. It is Cadillac's highest-performance car, and for 2016 it gets a thorough going over. The claim attached to the new V-car is that it is "the most powerful product in the brand's 112-year history." Just how powerful would that be? Try 640 …July 27, 2015

Cadillac: New Eight-Speed Gearboxes For 2016

Everybody knows that if you want to make the most of a good engine, you need a great transmission. In 2016, Cadillac will be debuting two new V6 engines in its ATS, CTS and CT6 models. And to leverage the sophistication of these mills, the engineers from the Hydra-Matic division …March 30, 2015

Which Car Do You Want For Christmas?

Car enthusiasts don’t want toys. Sure, they may look happy unwrapping a snowbrush or a Mopar clock, but what they really want is an actual car. Fortunately, tastes differ widely, so loved ones have a lot of latitude when choosing the ideal gift. During a meeting of utmost importance held …December 16, 2014

2014 Cadillac CTS: All The Right Moves

If someone was looking to make a movie about the last 10 years of Cadillac's history, the obvious title would be 'All The Right Moves.' No, Cadillac isn't reminiscent of a young Tom Cruise trying to escape a Pennsylvania steel town's economic doldrums, it does represent a perfect step-by-step example …January 24, 2014

2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport: 420 Reasons to be Happy

The new Cadillac CTS is all grown up. Since its launch in 2002, this sedan has been targeting clients interested in the BMW 3 and 5 Series and the Mercedes-Benz C- and E-Class. Last year’s arrival of the new compact ATS, which is attacking luxury compacts (BMW 3 Series and …December 4, 2013

2014 Cadillac CTS: Looking to Conquer a New Market

Ever since it was first introduced in 2002, the CTS has been breathing fresh energy into the Cadillac brand, rejuvenating its image and – more importantly – its clientele. There’s no doubt that the CTS can take credit for the brand’s recent success. The first two generations of this sedan …October 17, 2013

Cadillac CTS-V Wagon: What a car!

If you’re among those who still have a negative bias toward this brand, you should know that a lot has happened at Cadillac over the last decade. At one time, this division of GM was recognized as the gold standard for quality, but Cadillac gradually slipped into mediocrity to become …September 7, 2011

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe: Dramatic or Drama Queen?

Good looking cars are few and far between these days. With development costs nearing astronomical levels and an economy that hasn’t quite leveled off completely, each new car represents a massive gamble on the part of the manufacturer. Vehicles like Nissan’s Cube, a controversially styled but lovable box on wheels …December 4, 2010

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Canadian Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over GM’s 8-Speed Transmission

A class action lawsuit against General Motors of Canada has been filed in the Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan on behalf of anyone who purchased or leased a new or used GM vehicle equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Similar class actions exist in the U.S., some dating back …May 24, 2023

9 Discontinued Vehicles That Were Sold as New in 2021

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This 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon is What Your Family Needs

The old Cadillac CTS-V was a growling, hellraising American luxury monster with everything a spirited driver needed in terms of looks and power. Maybe it wasn’t as refined as its German rivals, but it did have an analog clock in the dashboard, which made up for its belligerent behaviour (Right? June 7, 2021

Cadillac adds Carbon Black Sport Package to 2017 ATS and CTS

A new trim package called Carbon Black will be available on select versions of the 2017 Cadillac ATS, in both coupe and sedan body styles, as well as the 2017 Cadillac CTS. On the ATS Luxury and Premium Luxury editions, the Carbon Black sport package adds a black chrome grille, …July 28, 2016

A Super-Cadillac CTS-V In The Works?

A simple look at the technical data of the 2016 Cadillac CTS- V is enough to realize that this car is one of the fastest on the market: with 640 horsepower and 630 pound-feet of torque coming from a supercharged 6.2-litre LSA V8, the Cadillac gets from 0 to 100 …November 13, 2015

AJAC’s 2016 Canadian Car of The Year Awards: Testing Begins This Week

The 28 th edition of what is affectionately known as Testfest is under way. This annual event gathers up members of the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada in order to determine the best new vehicles for 2016. This year, the test program will be held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park …October 26, 2015

Cadillac Crystal White Frost: A Pair Of Frozen Cadillacs

Cadillac’s CTS-V and ATS-V have surprised more than a few people; both models proved not only that the brand could produce a credible sports car, but also that it could provide a valid alternative to Germany's sports sedans. If you want a more unique Cadillac V, the manufacturer will offer …October 21, 2015

Want To Have The Fastest Cadillac CTS-V On The Block?

Once again, Texas tuner Hennessey pushes the boundaries of power. After learning that the next high-performance Cadillac (the CTS-V) would have 640 horsepower and 630 pound-feet of torque, Hennessey thought the car could use a little more power in order to really be considered a sport sedan. The car might …April 9, 2015

Meet The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V

After seeing the unveiling of the Cadillac ATS-V, we couldn’t wait to see what the manufacturer had in mind for the next iteration of the CTS-V, the sport sedan that launched the high performance V division more than a decade ago. Yesterday, Cadillac presented their latest project: with 640 horsepower …December 22, 2014

2015 Cadillac CTS: A New Nose

Cadillac just published new pictures of its 2015 CTS. Since the car was completely redone last year, this year's modifications are much more subtle. The main differences are in the nose of the car. If you look closely, you will see that it now sports the new wreath-less Cadillac logo. August 7, 2014

The Next-Gen Cadillac CTS-V will be Unveiled in 2015

The latest Cadillac CTS is an excellent car. It is comfortable, powerful and luxurious for a competitive price. It can also be very fuel-efficient, or very fast depending on which option box you tick. But, since the redesign of the car this year, a very important model was absent from …May 12, 2014

The Finalists for 2014 North American Car and Truck of the Year

During the first press day for journalists covering the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the opening event to which we are invited will be the announcement of the winners of the North American Car and Truck of the year award. Two vehicles are selected by a jury of …December 13, 2013

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2016 Cadillac CTS-V Performance Data Recorder

The ATS-V and the CTS-V include a Performance Data Recorder, primarily to be used at the racetrack, as standard equipment. The system uses GPS, as well as onboard sensors to measure lap times, speed, G-forces under acceleration, braking and turning, as well as gear, throttle and brake position. You can …

Test Drive: 2015 Cadillac CTS

Credited with bringing the Cadillac brand out of dire straits, the CTS has been a popular option with drivers looking for a blend of luxury and performance. Now in its third generation, the CTS is newly refined, offering loads of technology to go with plenty of luxury and ample performance.

Two Minute Test Drive - Cadillac CTS V-sport

On this 2-minute test drive,Russ tells you why the CTS V-Sport might be the car to have. Motoring 2014 Episode 8 …

Review - 2014 Cadillac CTS

Cadillac's re-invention continues with the all new CTS. Motoring 2014 Episode 6 …

Cadillac CTS-V sportwagon 2012

Cadillac CTS-V sportwagon 2012

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe

Our test drive of the Cadillac CTS Coupe

The Car Guide rating 78%

Pros

Unique and modern silhouette
CTS-V versions exciting
This line up has it all
Massive wagon

Cons

Front seat bottom a little short
Rear visibility (Coupe)
Teeny-tiny air conditioning controls
Anemic 3.0-litre V6

Driving	8/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2012

Redesigned front grill, new Tourism Group

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Recalls

Electrical
July 2, 2014
Brakes
November 3, 2011

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