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2012 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 9 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#1
2011 cadillac cts-v Professional Edmunds Review
Source: 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...

#2
2012 cadillac cts-v wagon Professional Edmunds Review
Source: Edmunds

...Interior Design and Special Features: First, the bad news: The 2012 CTS-V wagon's interior isn't much different from that of the regular wagon. 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 and a noticeable improvement over those used in previous Cadillacs. The cabin's most significant shortcoming is the design of the standard front seats, which lack both the comfort and...

#3
2011 cadillac cts-v wagon Professional Edmunds Review
Source: 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...

#4
CarGurus' Review for 2012 cadillac cts-v
Source: CarGurus

...For those who want Euro-style luxury and performance, look no further than Cadillac’s 2012 CTS-V Sedan and Wagon.
These upper-echelon family and commuter cars offer pizzazz and comfort at a reasonable price, with looks and amenities to spare. This is a pair that deserves a look...

#5
CarGurus' Review for 2011 cadillac cts-v
Source: CarGurus

...Cadillac's 2011 CTS-V is the most exciting American sedan in decades.
As proof positive of the brand's resurgence, the CTS-V is a super-sedan good enough to compete with titans of the German Autobahn, the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG.
Though it might not carry the prestige of a European nameplate,
the CTS-V's monstrous supercharged engine and crisp styling harken back to a day when Cadillac (and America) ruled the automotive world...

#6
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Overview
Source: CarGurus

...Cadillac is trying hard to compete with some stout entrants like the BMW M5 and the Mercedes C63 AMG, and while performance is not an issue here – the CTS-V held a record for the fastest lap of a 4-door production sedan at the Nürburgring – the luxury doesn’t always match up. Interior materials aren’t of the same quality of competitors, and there have been continued complaints about the long-distance comfort of both the standard seats and the optional Recaro upgrades. Still, they try hard with a long list of standard features like heated power front leather buckets, dual-zone...

#7
2012 cadillac cts-v Professional Edmunds Review
Source: Edmunds

...In government crash tests, the regular CTS received the best possible rating of five stars in the overall, frontal and side crash categories. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, the regular sedan was awarded the best rating of "Good" in the frontal-offset, side and roof strength tests. Interior Design and Special Features: First, the bad news: The 2012 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...

#8
2012 cadillac cts-v coupe Professional Edmunds Review
Source: Edmunds

...The optional navigation system emerges from the top of the dash and retracts almost fully, leaving a small section visible as a touchscreen display for the audio system -- a smart and elegant solution to having a separate control panel. This is where the flattering stops, though, as the interior is otherwise filled with compromises and flaws. Outward rear visibility is notably poor, forcing the driver to rely on the rearview camera and blind-spot warning systems. The optional tilt-only sunroof significantly limits front seat headroom even for those of average height. Rear seat passengers must...

#9
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Overview
Source: 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...

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2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

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 


 
D3 Le Monstre Cadillac CTS-V Coupe wide-body. Photo by Autoholics.com.

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  5


 
Harold Martin V1000 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

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 


 
Hennessey V1000 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

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  2


 

Why should I also consider these?

Closer in size to the mid-size Germans, the Cadillac CTS-V is priced against more compact sports cars.

A chief rival is BMW's M3 lineup of sedans, coupes and convertibles, brilliant performers with V-8 power and hefty curb weights.

The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is another paddle-shifted, mega-watt offering, this year with a new coupe body style added to the lineup.

The Lexus IS-F competes on paper, but its interior isn't quite up to snuff, and its eight-speed transmission is a shifty piece--and it's sedan-only.

The Audi S4 is a bit shy on performance, and its supercharged V-6 sounds coarse compared to the Caddy or BMW or Benz, but it's more of a bargain, and has standard all-wheel drive.

Lastly, there's the Infiniti G37 IPL, a more sporty version of the G lineup that's not quite as transformed as the other superheated sports sedans, coupes and convertibles in this class.

 
2012 Audi S4
For those who like what they see in the pert Audi A4 sport sedan but want an emphasis on the 'sport'—without giving up any practicality—the 2012 Audi S4 is the way to go.
 
2012 BMW M3
Despite the weight gain, the BMW M3's still one of the most stunning performance vehicles we've driven.
 
2012 Infiniti G37 Sedan
Forget that the 2012 Infiniti G Sedans are somewhat practical four-door designs; they can provide all the sensory thrills and dynamic satisfaction of full-fledged sports cars.
 
2012 Lexus IS F
The 2012 Lexus IS F is a unique take on the luxury/performance formula, and will appeal to those that find the Germans too performance-focused.
 
2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class
With a new base four-cylinder engine, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes even more sense for value-conscious (yet image-conscious) luxury shoppers.
 
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