Engaging Performer: 2017 Cadillac CTS Sedan
The current generation of the Cadillac CTS Sedan was introduced back in 2014. With its striking design and lightweight, rear-wheel-drive-based architecture, the CTS stands out among the world’s best midsize sedans with a distinctive, satisfying blend of luxury and sport. It is lighter than its primary competitors, enabling the most agile driving dynamics in the class, and its power-dense powertrain underpins its performance. For 2017, CTS trim levels have been renamed for consistency across the Cadillac showroom and include: CTS, Luxury, Premium Luxury, V-Sport and V-Sport Premium Luxury.
Other changes and enhancements for 2017 include: a new front grille design and rear fascia; new 17’ wheel design, 18” V-Sport wheel design; Cadillac Cue adds Teen Driver enhancements; an available Carbon Black Appearance package, and two new premium exterior colors – Bronze Dune Metallic and Silver Moonlight Metallic.
Power for the CTS sedan is generated by the standard 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder; 3.6L V-6; and a twin-turbocharged 3.6L V6 engine. All three prime movers are bolted to an eight-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. All-wheel drive is an available option.
Inside the passenger cabin, a roomy, driver-centric cockpit interior with integrated technology and hand-crafted appointments complements the exterior and supports the CTS sedan’s driving experience. An industry-exclusive, one-piece wrapped upper instrument panel flows from the base of the windshield down to the base of the center stack, while the “brow” over the instrument cluster reaches across the center stack, exemplifying the asymmetrical cues. The center stack and the wider center console that blends with it are designed around Cadillac’s CUE connectivity and controls system, which features a high-resolution eight-inch touch screen.
In front of the driver, a blend of analog gauges and a 5.7-inch driver information center display is standard, while other models feature a 12.3-inch color reconfigurable screen with four levels of information displays: simple, balanced, performance or enhanced. OnStar with 4G LTE and built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, as well as enhanced features for Cadillac CUE, brings greater connectivity and convenience to driver and passenger alike.
Dimensions & specifications
Wheelbase: 114.6; overall length: 195.5; width: 72.2; height: 57.2
All vehicle measurements are in inches.
Engine: 2.0L four-cylinder turbo – 268 hp at 5,600 rpm and 295 lbs-ft of torque at 3000 – 4500 rpm; 3.6L V6 – 335 hp at 6800 rpm and 285 lbs-ft of torque at 5300 rpm; 3.6L V6 turbo – 420 hp at 5750 rpm and 430 lbs-ft of torque at 3500-4500 rpm.
Transmission: eight-speed automatic with overdrive.
EPA Fuel Economy: 2.0L four-cylinder turbo – 21 city/30 hwy. (RWD); 3.6L V6 – 20 city/30 hwy. (RWD); and 3.6L V6 turbo – 16 city/24 hwy. (RWD).
Cargo capacity: 13.7 cubic feet
Safety features
Dual front airbags, front seat side-impact airbags, dual head curtain side-impact airbags, dual front seat knee airbags, rear thorax side-impact airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, electronic brake distribution, brake assist, StabiliTrak vehicle stability control, all-speed traction control, keyless access, push button engine start, OnStar communications system, Teen Driver, theft-deterrent system PASS-Key III+, universal home remote, LED daytime running lamps, battery run-down protection, adaptive remote start, programmable power door locks, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, rear park assist, rear vision camera, automatic headlamps and tire pressure monitoring system.
Luxury adds high intensity discharge headlamps with adaptive forward lighting, IntelliBeam headlamps, Rainsense windshield wipers, navigation system, lane change alert, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, safety alert seat, forward collision alert, following distance indicator, side blind zone alert and rear cross traffic alert.
Premium Luxury adds automatic parking assist, color head-up display, high intensity discharge headlamps, and surround vision.
V-Sport adds electronic limited slip differential.
V-Sport Premium Luxury adds automatic safety belt tightening, adaptive cruise control and front/rear automatic braking.
Warranty
Basic: 4-year/50,000 mile
Powertrain: 6-year/70,000 mile
Corrosion: 4-year/50,000 mile
Roadside Assistance: 6-year/70,000 mile 24-hour
Pricing
The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2017 Cadillac CTS sedan starts from $45,995 for the base model up to $70,795 for the V-Sport Premium Luxury. Destination charges add $995.
