2014 Cadillac CTS Video

Not only does the 2014 CTS position Cadillac better than ever to compete with luxury midsize sedans from BMW and Mercedes-Benz, Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays says it's the strongest candidate to accelerate GM into the 21st century. Drawing heavily from 2011's Ciel concept, the redesigned CTS aims for cutting edge with newfangled LED running lights under the headlights, abundant high-quality interior stitching, real metal and wood trim, and lots of tech features — though the forward-looking thing might go a tad far with the motorized cupholder cover.

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All that combined with a substantially reduced weight — particularly in the Vsport trim, powered by a 420-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 — may bode well for a CTS coupe comeback, though the future of the unpopular wagon remains hazy. Check out the video below.

Beefed-Up Chevy Corvette V-8 Could Power Next Caddy CTS-V

When the 2014 Cadillac CTS debuts at the New York International Auto Show in March, Motor Trend reports the high-powered CTS-V will have a supercharged or turbocharged version of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette's 6.2-liter V-8. Cadillac parent GM is still deciding which route to take. GM's naturally aspirated LT1 V-8, which goes under the seventh-gen 'Vette's hood, already boasts direct injection, variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation. A turbocharger or supercharger could push output well beyond the 2014 Corvette's 450 horsepower and 450 pounds-feet of torque.

We'd expect it to beat that figure, given that the current CTS-V has a 556-hp, supercharged 6.2-liter V-8. The current engine, dubbed the LSA, is "sort of a sister engine" to the outgoing Corvette ZR1's LS9 V-8, GM powertrain spokesman Tom Read said. Still, it has fixed valve timing, port fuel injection and no cylinder deactivation. The new Corvette's LT1 V-8 is the first 'Vette engine to employ such technologies.

Cars.com Family Reviews the 2012 Cadillac CTS-V

If you’re in the rare position to use your car as both a family taxi and a toy, the 2012 Cadillac CTS-V sedan is for you, says Cars.com Family reviewer Carrie Kim. This four-door sedan can easily handle a smaller family and its trunk is large enough for stroller duty. But the fun is really had behind the wheel with its supercharged 6.2-liter V-8, making a breathtaking 556 horsepower, Carrie says. Come to Mama!

2012 Cadillac CTS-V Review

Factory Muscle Still Turns Heads

Among a gathering of collector, muscle and custom cars totaling in the thousands, I thought the factory-fresh 2012 Cadillac CTS-V sedan I was driving would go unnoticed. The unmodified sports sedan — Cadillac’s answer to Germany’s BMW M and Mercedes-Benz AMG performance cars — surely wouldn’t get a second glance sitting next to dream-worthy hot rods, flawless restorations, evil rat rods and more recent models with ludicrous amounts of power added on.
 
My assumption was blown out of the water.

Cadillac Adds New Touring Package to 2012 CTS Lineup

Components typically reserved for Cadillac’s exclusive and expensive V club are now a bit more accessible to 2012 CTS buyers. Features usually found in V-trim Cadillacs are newly available on 2012 CTS models through a Touring Package.

Available on coupes, sedans and wagons, the CTS Touring Package includes equipment like Recaro seats, suede seat and steering-wheel inserts, high-intensity-discharge headlamps and specific V-themed spoiler and wheels.

Cars.com Reviews the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon

The high-performance Cadillac CTS-V Wagon is virtually in a class of its own — there isn’t a performance station wagon of this caliber in the U.S. Despite the rear hatchback, the CTS-V  Wagon still has the chops to give the venerable BMW M3 a run for its money, according to Cars.com senior editor Joe Wiesenfelder. Its blistering speeds are well-controlled by a dynamic chassis and solid bakes. The V-Series designation also gets you more comfortable seat options and a more precise six-speed manual transmission not found on the regular V-6 model.

2011 Cadillac CTS Review

Cars.com Podcast: 2011 Audi A4, Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

Short and very sweet is how we’d describe this week’s podcast. Editors Joe Wiesenfelder, David Thomas and Mike Hanley talk about a luxury sedan they all admire and a supercharged V-8 station wagon they simply lust after.

Why are these two cars so good? Download the podcast to find out.

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Cadillac Launches Black Diamond Edition CTS-V

We’ve seen White Diamond Edition models from General Motors before on the Chevrolet Suburban, but we haven’t seen anything featuring the color black. In spring, we will get a black tri-coat-painted CTS-V sedan, coupe and wagon, which Cadillac is calling the Black Diamond Edition trim.

Like the Suburban, the trim is mainly an appearance package. The black paint is the biggest deal here: there are small aluminum flakes in it that give the car a sparkly look.

In addition to the paint, there are special 19-inch wheels with Brembo brake calipers that are painted yellow.

Cars.com Reviews the 2011 Cadillac CTS, CTS-V Coupe

It’s two, two, two car reviews in one.

Cars.com editor Mike Hanley took on not just the all-new two-door version of Cadillac’s CTS, he also wrangled its more powerful brother, the CTS-V coupe with its 556-horsepower, supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine.

Is it a beast or too refined? You may be surprised at the answer.

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2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon: First Drive

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There’s no logical reason for the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon to exist. It’s a 556-horsepower, supercharged eight-cylinder rear-wheel-drive station wagon with a six-speed manual transmission (optional) for $64,000. Dozens of minivans and crossovers can shuttle you, your family and your groceries around town for significantly less money, but not a single one is anywhere near as heart-pumping as this sports car cleverly disguised as a “practical” family hauler.

The CTS-V Sport Wagon is the third high-performance variant of Cadillac’s well-received midsize car, following the handsome sedan and lust-worthy coupe. This is the stealthy one. Your kids and neighbors don’t expect a wagon to go from zero to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds.