| Ranking | Details |
|---|---|
| #1 |
"stealth" wagonSource: Edmunds
...Had this V-wagon 5 weeks now, and absolutely "love" it......bought the automatic. |
| #2 |
Fast and Furious yet Fully ForgivingSource: Edmunds
...I have started this review several times, each time, |
| #3 |
The CTS-V Coupe can never be "Out-Classed"!Source: Edmunds
..."Rival luxury coupes like the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz CLK550 outclass the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe in terms of comfort, refinement and convenience |
| #4 |
Drive This Car and then....Source: Edmunds...Performance-Comfort-Value. Amazing! 6-speed manual helps "unleash" this puppy. (I know the automatic performs well... perception is reality... the 6-speed manual is a "must have".)... |
| #5 |
CTS VSource: Edmunds
...when they built this car they had all the right ideas on performance and look, great looking car, when it works ! |
| #6 |
my experienceSource: Edmunds
...I now have had the sedan CTS-V 6-speed automatic for 3 months...it has completely surpassed my expectations...I was surprised to read a previous review about needing new brakes for $700, |
| #7 |
Why I Would Buy One Of These Cars.Source: CarGurus
...I sold Cadillac's for a few years and this is one of the fastest cars I have ever drove. |
The family hauler has come a long way since the days of the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and the Ford Country Squire. In fact, big station wagons are all but relics of the past... May 18, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 2
Cadillac is hoping to boost the popularity of its high-performance CTS-V lineup in Europe, namely, in the UK, by eventually offering the car in right-hand drive... January 19, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
As if the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe weren't impressive enough in stock form, the bodywork and tuning gurus at D3 have decided to throw a wide-body conversion at the car, put huge... November 2, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 5
It used to be that cracking the 500 horsepower mark was an epic achievement in the world of tuner cars built for the street. Now there’s no shortage of tuning firms... October 27, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
In standard trim the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe is already quite the potent performance machine, but hand it over to tuning firm Hennessey and the CTS-V can be transformed into a... July 26, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
Although the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V is closer in size to the BMW M5, Mercedes E63 AMG, and Audi S6, it competes with the slightly smaller Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and Audi S6.
Of them all, the C63 AMG has a driving feel that’s closest to that of the CTS-V—stout, though surprisingly crisp and responsive on the track—but with less power, the C63 isn’t quite as fast.
It's a close match for the Cadillac, though many would prefer the Merc's materials and finish quality over the American competition.
The BMW M5 can accelerate about as quickly as the CTS-V, but it’s about $25,000 more than the CTS-V and includes a complex set of electronic controls (M Drive) that can be overwhelming.
Another rival remains the Audi S6, which comes with a 435-horsepower, 5.2-liter V-10 engine and all-wheel drive; it’s a smooth, confident sport sedan with a lot of personality and a beautiful interior, but it’s just not as fast.
Jaguar’s XFR is another rival to the CTS-V, with a warm, classy interior and amazing straight-line acceleration, but it’s not as precise a handler or curve-carver.
Finally, the limited-production Lexus IS-F is a possibility, with a 416-horsepower V-8 and some serious track credentials.
Among all of these possibilities, only the CTS-V and M5 are offered with a manual gearbox.
