2011 Cadillac CTS-V - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2011 cadillac cts-v Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...In government frontal crash tests, the CTS earned four stars (out of a possible five) for the driver and five stars for front passenger protection. The CTS also received a five-star government rating for both front- and rear-seat passenger protection in side-impact crashes. Interior Design and Special Features: First, the bad news: The 2011 CTS-V's interior isn't much different from that of the regular CTS model. Now the good news: The CTS already sports one of the nicer passenger compartments in the segment. The overall look is high-class, with an attractive and functional layout for gauges... |
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2011 cadillac cts-v wagon Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Interior Design and Special Features: First, the bad news. The 2011 CTS-V's interior isn't much different from that of the regular CTS model. Now the good news: The CTS already sports one of the nicer passenger compartments in the segment. The overall look is high-class, with an attractive and functional layout for gauges and controls. Materials aren't the best in class, but they're generally high quality. The faux suede seat inserts and steering wheel/shift knob trim are an especially nice touch. The cabin's most significant shortcoming is a driving position that can be awkward for some, and... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2011 cadillac cts-vSource: CarGurus
...Cadillac's 2011 CTS-V is the most exciting American sedan in decades. |
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2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe OverviewSource: CarGurus...Though the handling gives up nothing to its more expensive competition in terms of cornering ability (the CTS-V delivers a face-stretching 0.92g on the skidpad), the overall feel falls just short of BMW’s world-class M3. Cadillac’s engineers have done a commendable job, but they are a bit hamstrung by the heavy engine (which contributes to a nose-heavy 54/46 weight distribution) and the slightly numb speed-sensitive power steering. The brakes, supplied by Italian specialist Brembo, are excellent and feature six-piston calipers that stop the CTS-V Coupe with confidence from any speed.The... |
Cadillac CTS-V Related News
Big Muscle Shows Off Modern Family Haulers: Video
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 To Expand Overseas With More Right-Hand Drive Models
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
D3 Le Monstre Wide-Body Cadillac CTS-V Coupe: 2011 SEMA Live Photos
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
Harold Martin Bringing 1,000-HP Cadillac CTS-V Coupe To SEMA
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
Hennessey Working On 1,000 Horsepower Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
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
Why should I also consider these?
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.
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