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2019 Cadillac CTS review

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Cadillac CTS highlights

Customer rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

16 city, 24 highway, 19 combined

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2019 Cadillac CTS trims

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Base:

  • 265-hp, 295-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
  • Rear Defroster
  • Cruise Control
  • Power Seats
  • Memory Seats
  • Power Mirrors
  • Traction Control
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Side Airbags
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Luxury:

  • Includes all features available on the Base
  • 335-hp, 285-lb-ft of torque 3.6L
  • Sunroofs
  • Leather Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • A/C Seats
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Panoramic Sunroof
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Premium Luxury:

Vsport:

  • Includes all features available on the Premium Luxury
  • 420-hp, 430-lb-ft of torque 3.6L

Vsport Premium Luxury:

  • Includes all features available on the Vsport
  • Automated Cruise Control

V:

  • Includes all features available on the Vsport Premium Luxury
  • No significant upgrades found on the V

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

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Above Average

RepairPal gave the Cadillac CTS an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Cadillac CTS 33rd out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Cadillac CTS is $534, compared to an average of $617 for Luxury Midsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Cadillac CTS owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.9 times per year, compared to an average of 1.4 times for Luxury Midsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 19% for the Cadillac CTS, compared to an average of 13% for Luxury Midsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Cadillac CTS features and specs

Base 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Cruise Control
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Leather Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Rear Spoiler

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

265

Torque (ft-lbs)

295

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

19

Wheelbase

114.6"

Overall length

195.5"

Width

72.2"

Height

57.2"

Leg room

F 45.7"/R 35.4"

Head room

F 40.4"/R 37.5"

Front tires

P245/45R17

Rear tires

P245/45R17

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

2019 Cadillac CTS FAQ


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