Cadillac CTS
Until the arrival of the CTS in 2003, the sharply tailored 1976 Cadillac Seville was Cadillac’s smallest sedan — and its most expensive. Arguably, it could be called a modern-day classic, but Cadillac’s subsequent attempts at small entry-level models have not been as well received: The 1982 Cimarron (based on the humble Chevrolet Cavalier) and 1997 Catera (a tweaked Opel Omega from Germany) are probably best forgotten. For 2003, the new CTS’ design targeted well-established rivals like the BMW 3 Series with sharp-edged styling that caught people’s attention. Its interior quality, appearance and ergonomics, however, disappointed. A more refined second-generation CTS sedan was introduced in 2008, with a stylish wagon and a slippery two-door coupe eventually rounding out the lineup. The third-generation Cadillac CTS arrived as a 2014 model, available only as a sedan. It evolved into a larger, more expensive car since Cadillac’s ATS assumed the brand’s entry-level position. The CTS was replaced for the 2020 model year by a new, similarly sized (and similarly named) sedan dubbed the CT5.
2014-2019 CTS
A longer, lower and pricier CTS sedan was introduced as a 2014 model, but 2013-style coupes, wagons and high-performance CTS-V models remained on sale for a while as 2014 models. The Cadillac User Experience voice-activated and touchscreen-controlled interface was new, and buyers
2019
- MSRP range
- $46,995–$71,795
- Consumer rating
-
(17 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 19–25
- Body style
- Sedan
2018
- MSRP range
- $46,495–$71,295
- Consumer rating
-
(23 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 19–25
- Body style
- Sedan
- Apple Watch integration for myCadillac app
- Rear camera mirror available
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Performance-oriented V-Sport and CTS-V versions available
2017
- MSRP range
- $45,995–$70,795
- Consumer rating
-
(32 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 18–25
- Body style
- Sedan
- Revised grille design
- Rear camera mirror available
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Performance-oriented V-Sport and CTS-V versions available
2016
- MSRP range
- $45,560–$69,955
- Consumer rating
-
(35 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 19–25
- Body style
- Sedan
- New 3.6-liter V-6 engine available
- Eight-speed automatic now standard
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto smartphone mirroring capability
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Performance-oriented V-Sport and CTS-V versions available
2015
- MSRP range
- $45,345–$69,340
- Consumer rating
-
(36 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 18–24
- Body style
- Sedan
- OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hotspot capability standard
- Touch-sensitive CUE multimedia system standard
- Sedan or high-performance CTS-V coupe
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- 420-hp, twin-turbo V-6 engine available
2014
- MSRP range
- $39,495–$69,070
- Consumer rating
-
(101 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 18–23
- Body styles
- Coupe, sedan, wagon
- Complete redesign
- Longer, lower and wider than vehicle it replaces
- New engines and transmissions
- Significant use of aluminum to save weight
2008-2013 CTS
A redesigned CTS sedan arrived for 2008 with a new all-wheel-drive option. A CTS wagon was introduced as a 2010 model, and a swoopy two-door coupe was added the next year. The muscular CTS-V returned in 2009 with a supercharged 556-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 engine. The speedy CTS-V was
2013
- MSRP range
- $38,905–$51,650
- Consumer rating
-
(66 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 21–22
- Body styles
- Coupe, sedan, wagon
- Choice of V-6 engines
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Coupe, sedan or wagon body styles
- High-performance supercharged V-8 in V-Series
2012
- MSRP range
- $35,915–$51,650
- Consumer rating
-
(90 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 21–22
- Body styles
- Coupe, sedan, wagon
- Choice of V-6 engines
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Coupe, sedan or wagon body styles
- High-performance supercharged V-8 in V-Series
- Newly standard Bluetooth cellphone connectivity
2011
- MSRP range
- $35,345–$51,165
- Consumer rating
-
(111 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 19–22
- Body styles
- Coupe, sedan, wagon
- New coupe joins sedan and wagon
- New fender vent design
- Backup camera with or without navigation system
- Manual or automatic transmission
- Optional AWD
- Brembo brakes (V-Series)
2010
- MSRP range
- $35,165–$50,565
- Consumer rating
-
(79 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 19–22
- Body styles
- Coupe, sedan, wagon
- New wagon version
- New 3.0-liter base V-6
- Optional AWD
- Manual or automatic transmission
- 556-hp CTS-V
2009
- MSRP range
- $36,560–$40,760
- Consumer rating
-
(67 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 19–21
- Body style
- Sedan
- Available AWD
- Choice of suspensions
- Available real-time traffic reports
- Manual or automatic transmission
- Remote start
2008
- MSRP range
- $33,675–$35,975
- Consumer rating
-
(90 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
- Complete redesign for 2008
- New all-wheel-drive option
- Two V-6 engines
- Swiveling headlights
- Remote start
2003-2007 CTS
The 2003 Cadillac CTS arrived as a new entry-level rear-drive sedan from the traditional American luxury brand. It introduced Cadillac’s so-called “Art & Science” design language, marked by chiseled styling that truly looked unique. The 2003 CTS had a 3.2-liter
2007
- MSRP range
- $29,925–$32,785
- Consumer rating
-
(50 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
- Choice of two V-6s (CTS)
- Manual or automatic (CTS)
- Ultra-performance 400-hp V-8 (CTS-V)
- Chiseled styling theme
- Six airbags
2006
- MSRP range
- $29,270–$31,970
- Consumer rating
-
(62 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
- Choice of two V-6s (CTS)
- Manual or automatic (CTS)
- Ultra-performance 400-hp CTS-V
- Chiseled styling theme
- Six airbags
2005
- MSRP range
- $30,190–$32,440
- Consumer rating
-
(56 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
- 255-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 (CTS)
- New 210-hp entry-level model (CTS)
- Ultra-performance 400-hp CTS-V
- Chiseled styling theme
- Six airbags
2004
- Starting at
- $30,650
- Consumer rating
-
(26 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
- New 260-hp, 3.6-liter V-6
- New ultra-performance CTS-V
- Manual or automatic transmission
- Chiseled styling theme
- Six airbags
2003
- Starting at
- $30,000
- Consumer rating
-
(34 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
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