Discover which cadillac sedan is right for you during the 24hour test drive. Picking up where the 2019 cadillac cts left off is the 2020 cadillac ct5. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. It seems obvious, but cadillac has always been about relaxation, about a big car that wafts down the road. I was just a weird high schooler that loved the idea of a sleeper car like a wagon that could haul plywood and tires and whatever else and still smoke a hot shot in his muscle car. The official 060 mph 97 kmh time for the secondgeneration ctsv is 3. Stomp the pedal there, itll drop 3 or 4 gears and shoot the car forward into a legal gray area that would definitely get you arrested if you were driving a flashy white ctsv, but in this car. Its verdict lauded the cars driving dynamics and reliability. Just like the last goaround, the ctsv is black and little has changed in the time since its introduction. A successful racing program in the speed world challenge series, as well as the eurotuned ctsv sedan, have certainly helped redefine cadillac as a sophisticated, globally focused luxury with performance oriented brand.
The driver awareness package vibrates the seat when the car starts drifting out of a. Some key updates make the 2016 cadillac cts more powerful and more techsavvy and give it a better shot to take on the wellknown german luxury brands. Its been a long time since people have been able to say they like a cadillac. Just a fun car to driver for a commute or a road trip. When we got the 2012 bmw x5m and the 2012 cadillac ctsv sport wagon into the winding road office at the same time, the idea to put them head to head in a comparison wasnt an obvious one. Karren, chief human resources officer for edmunds and her friend, kenneth. As customary with award winners, the magazine acquired a cts in vsport trim for a longterm test. I drove the secondgen ctsv on enough occasions, itd take more fingers than ive got to tick them all off. The ctsv is powered by the rear wheels, while the x5m puts power to all four. The ctsv is the oldest car in the test by far, the only one thats rearwheel drive and the cheapest.
Read the full test and see photos at car and driver. Car and driver magazine says excessive rear wheel hop on. Since cadillac adopted its signature art and science design philosophy nearly a. The cts, a former motor trend car of the year, enters its last year on the market. The cadillac cts is an executive car that was manufactured and marketed by general motors. Without driver restraint, the tires can vaporize in an instant. Our longterm 20 cadillac ats has a pair of new owners. In the test, cadillac said it successfully demonstrated the cts picking up realtime traffic light information when the traffic signal. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
If youre shopping for a funtodrive luxury sedan, the 2019 cts is. Its verdict lauded the cars driving dynamics and reliability but criticized its cue multimedia interface. Car and driver magazine, just issued for february 2015, features the new dodge charger hellcat road test and the announcement of the 600 plus horsepower cadillac ctsv sporting the z06 corvette v8, albeit with less horsepower of the 650 vette. Who knew that a performance car the ctsv sedan boasts a 3. Driving the cts is an experience full of crisp acceleration, precise steering, roadtuned ride, and comfort that is not too soft but not too hard. Leave your car at the dealership, and take a cadillac out on the road. This is particularly evident in our test car, which is a topoftheline specimen. Introduction sometimes, a car company chooses to lead from the middle of its lineup, eschewing flashy halo models in favor of an allaround contende. General motorss excellent alpha platform is a big part of why we loved driving the ats and cts so much. In a field of luxury sports sedans that are directed more toward the posh end of that spectrum, the 2019 cadillac cts is a breath of fresh air for driving.
Its sure to be replaced, but much about that vehicle remains a mystery. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. Well, the next step in that evolution is the 2006 stsv, or as we like to call it, the big brother to the ctsv. To begin with, the standard ct6 was a surprisingly great driver s car, blending big luxurysedan space and presence with the driving dynamics of a much smaller sports sedan. Take and pass a drivers education program and become knowledgeable about car safety and the rules of the road. Cadillacs reputation has never been built on sports sedans. The fourdoor ctsv sedan was introduced in 2004, and the ctsv sport wagon and coupe were introduced in 2010 for the 2011 model year. Monticello, nymy first encounter with the secondgeneration cadillac ctsv was a bit underwhelming.
In a field of luxury sports sedans that are directed more toward the posh end of that spectrum, the 2019 cadillac cts is a breath of fresh air for driving enthusiasts. Its such that it is a very different type of cadillac. The fact that cadillac invited auto writers to experience the 2008 cts by driving it around the laguna seca road course speaks volumes about how the brand in general, and the cts specifically, has changed. But if youre looking for cargo and people space, you have to go with the caddy. A casual driver can get used to driving this car easily. The epa rates that mill at 1827 mpg cityhighway for reardrive, and 1826 mpg. The new cts v is a screaming supersedan out to tear the legs off the german competition. If you push the car through a corner, the driver information screen will flash to instantly inform. Although a college degree is not required to become a test car driver, you should have a strong grasp of the english language and.
Over the past nine months, ive been driving a volvo s60 t6 awd almost every day. It all comes together to create a compelling drivers vehicle that can compete with luxury sedans from overseas. American muscle car in a ralph lauren sports jacket. Must be 21 years of age with a valid drivers license and proof of insurance. Learn more about the 2011 cadillac ctsv wagon article. In that test, we gave the cheaper cadillac the win, and wrote, the cadillac. Mike spinelli gets some track time in the cadillac ctsv at road america. The cadillac ctsv is a highperformance version of the cadillac cts.
Example based on national average vehicle selling price. Image 2015 cadillac cts coupe road test the 2015 cadillac ats coupe retains the nimblehandling finesse that makes the ats sedan a drivers delight and splashes on enough visual picante to make the loss of two doors worth considering if you dont really have much use for rear seats. Its a rare balance in luxury performance that the cts serves up confidently and for less money in the states than its european competitors. Its been my longterm car since the summer, and i have about three more months with it before volvo takes it. After the first drive media event in wisconsin, we had an opportunity to attach our test gear to a 2016 cadillac cts v here in california. Cadillac tests technology that talks to traffic lights.
We tell you what the most trusted automotive critics say about this vehicle. This new cts is the type of car that gets admiring glances from everyone. Stomp the pedal there, itll drop 3 or 4 gears and shoot the car forward into a legal gray area that would definitely get you arrested if you were driving a flashy white cts v, but in this car. The premium midsize ct5 remains on general motors highly regarded alpha platform. The 2016 cadillac ctsv hammered the track at tripledigit speeds and three or four hot laps at a time.
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