What I liked about the Cadillac CTS-V
- Awesome power
- Outstanding automatic transmission
- Agile yet docile
- ...and it's practical, too
What I didn't like:
- Not much, though I wouldn't mind a bit more exhaust noise
Who should buy the Cadillac CTS-V:
Enthusiasts who supercar performance with a family-friendly cabin, all at a reasonable price -- and who can afford the gas
Who should not buy the Cadillac CTS-V:
German-car snobs and environmental activists
Details and specs
- Body style: 4-door sedan
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: (one)
- Price range (including destination, gas guzzler tax and options): $60,355 - $68,995
- Base engine: 6.2 liter supercharged V8, 556 hp @ 6,100 RPM, 551 lb-ft @ 3,800 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? Recommended, not required
- Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, rear-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: Not announced; estimated at 13 MPG city/19 MPG highway
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: TBD
- Major options: TBD
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/100,000 miles powertrain, 6 years/unlimited mileage outer-body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/100,000 miles roadside assistance
Best rivals:
This test drive was conducted at a manufacturer-organized press event. Accommodations, meals, test vehicles and fuel were provided by General Motors.
