2019 Cadillac CTS review
Cadillac CTS highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Many strong engine options
- Comfortable
- Sporty feel
Cons
- Firm ride
- Small rear seat
- Frustrating infotainment system
Mileage (EPA estimate)
16 city, 24 highway, 19 combined
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Midsize sport, with an engine option for every need
The 2019 Cadillac CTS is a midsize luxury sports sedan that has an engine to fit every driver. The 2019 CTS comes standard with a four-cylinder engine but offers V6 and V8 options as well. No matter which you choose, you’ll have the option of a sporty driving experience thanks to the performance brakes and sports-tuned suspension available on all but the base trim. Comfort is paramount too: synthetic leather seats are standard, while genuine leather, heated, and ventilated seats are available options even on the base trim CTS.
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2019 Cadillac CTS trims
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- 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:
- Includes all features available on the Luxury
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Automated Parking
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Vsport:
- Includes all features available on the Premium Luxury
- 420-hp, 430-lb-ft of torque 3.6L
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Vsport Premium Luxury:
- Includes all features available on the Vsport
- Automated Cruise Control
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V:
- Includes all features available on the Vsport Premium Luxury
- No significant upgrades found on the V
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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Cadillac CTS
1. Strong engine options
Whether you want to minimize your trips to the pump or want to hear the horses thunder when you put your foot down, the 2019 Cadillac CTS has an engine option for you. The 2018 CTS comes standard with a 268-hp 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. If you move up a trim level, you’ll have the option of a 335-hp 3.6L V6. For the most power, choose the CTS V-Sport trim (not to be confused with the CTS-V), which comes with a 420-hp 3.6L turbocharged V6. All of the available engines deliver enough power to spice up your daily commute.
2. Sports touches
Whether you’re a football, golf, or racing enthusiast, you’ll appreciate the sports touches on the 2019 Cadillac CTS. Add the V-Sport package to the luxury trim and higher to access performance brakes, and a sports-tuned suspension with active dampers. The CTS V-Sport trim has those features plus an electronic limited-slip rear differential, an upgraded cooling system, a sports steering system, and track mode.
3. Straightforward connectivity
Any sports star needs their hype song at the ready. The 2019 Cadillac CTS makes that easy. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity come standard, making it easy to access your phone through the standard eight-inch touchscreen. Your music will sound great thanks to the standard 11-speaker Bose® audio system.
4. Available driver assist features
The 2019 Cadillac CTS has an array of available driver-assist features to make your travels a bit more relaxing. To unlock most of the driver assist features, choose the Luxury trim or higher. That gives you access to blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, and more. The Premium Luxury trim offers available adaptive cruise control and emergency braking for even more advanced driver support.
5. Performance trims
If you like to move fast, opt for the 2019 Cadillac CTS V-Sport or V-Sport Premium Luxury trims. These trims come standard with a 420-hp 3.6L turbocharged V6 that can accelerate from zero to 60 in just 4.5 seconds. Once you get to your destination, parking is a breeze thanks to the self-parking system, which comes standard on these trims.
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Ratings & reliability
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
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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
The 2019 Cadillac CTS is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 22 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Luxury: 22 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Premium Luxury: 19 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Vsport Premium Luxury: 16 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Vsport: 16 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
The Cadillac CTS received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Cadillac CTS as 32 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
The 2019 Cadillac CTS has received an average 4.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2019 Cadillac CTS, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2019 Cadillac CTS Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2019 Cadillac CTS:
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Heated Mirrors
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