Were still enamored with the cts vsport and its 420hp twinturbocharged. The 2014 cadillac cts vsport was one of the cars driven at this years car and driver lightning lap. If you want a car reminiscent of an old bmw 5series, dont buy a bmw. Cadillacs ctsv is a highend hooligan that doubles as a. The new v 8 engine is arguably the main highlight of the ct6 v sport, as it produces more output than any other cadillac engine to date, except for the supercharged v 8 in the cts v, and enables.
Apr 10, 2017 the v sport model, sliding in between the standard cts and the firebreathing cts v, comes one of two ways. Oct 24, 2018 the cadillac cts v sport is criminally overlooked. Universal 2 wide black 4 point safety racing seatbelt harness strap w buckle. The 2017 cadillac cts is available in five regular trim levels the base, luxury, premium luxury, v sport and v sport premium luxury plus the highperformance cts v. Building our longterm cadillac ctsv sport wagon car. Building our longterm cadillac ctsv sport wagon feature. In addition to its muscly power, the vsport model comes with performanceenhancing features such as a performancetuned suspension. Dialing the car up to sport mode is enough to satisfy the needs of all but the maddest street driver.
Hello everyone, i am a new owner of a 2014 v sport previous 2012 cts v 6at, 20 cts v 6mt coupe and i feel the car is leaps and bounds better than the previous model. The award, of course, went to the entire cts line, but although we loved all the cts. Dec 17, 2017 whether the cts is an equally good luxury sedan is a question thats a little harder to answer in the affirmative. Were still enamored with the cts vsport and its 420hp twinturbocharged 3. A relative value, comfortable interior, built by and for folks who value driving dynamics. Cadillac has gone above and beyond with their new cadillac ctsv for sale, which is the most powerful car they have ever created in their 112year history. Even so, its outselling the ats, cts, and ct6 and was caddys bestselling passenger car. Pick the right one, though, and your commute can be invigorating, rather than arduous. The cts v sport should be compared to those options, while the upcoming v should be compared to competition like the mclass.
The vsport adds the selfparking system, 18inch wheels with summer tires, upgraded brakes, a sporttuned suspension and steering system, a driverselectable track mode for highperformance. Stomp the pedal there, itll drop 3 or 4 gears and shoot the car forward into a legal gray area that would definitely get you arrested if you were driving a flashy white ctsv, but in this car. May 27, 2016 the car i found myself comparing the cts to is of a much richer breed. Audi or bmw really do not have a comparable option to the naturally aspirated 3. The ride on the cts coupe is firm but not as bad as say a 3 series coupe.
Testing the powerful 420hp 2017 cadillac cts vsport car and driver. The xts is for anyone whos ever tried to sit in the cts back seat behind a tall driver. These realworld results are a tick or two off of cadillacs claims, but our. Used cadillac cts vsport for sale with photos carfax. Dialing the car up to sport mode is enough to satisfy the needs of all but the maddest. The cadillac cts vsport has been one of our favorite sports sedans for years now, having racked up three 10best cars trophies since it first arrived in 2014. Nov 10, 2017 cadillacs ctsv is a mildmannered monster, a clark kent car that transforms instantly from milquetoast sedan to highhorsepower track master. Driving back and forth to work can seem like drudgery if you have the wrong car. Cadillac briefly made their cts v in wagon form, and very few of those were 6speed manual. Power is soso, cadillac needed a midpoint car between the normal cts coupe and the v coupe. The mercedes e43 amg is one of the hottest selling luxury sport sedans on the market and its not even a real amg. Used cadillac cts vsport premium for sale carstory.
The fourdoor cts v sedan was introduced in 2004, and the cts v sport. Used 2017 cadillac cts vsport pricing for sale edmunds. Weve always wanted to drive one, but theyre as rare as some supercars. Sep 19, 2018 cadillac said today its expanding the vseries performance line by making the ct6 vsport a v model, but the ctsv and atsv will eventually be dropped. If youve spent any time on german roads, one thing. Within this issue you will discover the following topics. The cts is cadillacs midsize luxury sedan and is offered with rear or allwheel drive. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2014 cadillac cts sedan 4d v sport premium v6 turbo. But you, jalopnik reader, are not the average driver. Next car will be an ats v when they come out with it. It has some really good qualities, such as its monstrous 640 hp and 640 lbft supercharged. Search over 4,700 listings to find the best local deals. Magnetic ride control, with trackspecific driver selectable modes.
Building our longterm cadillac cts v sport wagon feature. The cts v sport wagon discontinued in 2014 represented perhaps the most audacious branch of the v series family tree, with a riveting 556hp 6. The cadillac cts vsport is criminally overlooked youtube. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Power will be routed through gms 10speed automatic, currently found in the escalade and a few other vehicles in the general motors stable. The cts vsport comes with a turbocharged sixcylinder engine and starts with the luxury trim levels standard features minus the sunroof, which is not available and adds the selfparking system. Singlehandedly changing americas perception about station wagons. Note that not every engine is available in every trim level. We have 10 cadillac cts vsport vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 7 1owner cars, and 12 personal use cars.
How ive missed cts v sport s track mode since the car. And not just any v 8, but a unit that delivers enough power to make the ct6 the most powerful cadillac ever after the supercharged cts v. The overwhelming impression that the cts v sport is a sports car and not a luxury sedan that relies on feature count or historic imagery to excite is an impression gleaned from a few pushes of the consolemounted driver selectable button. Mar 21, 2018 cadillac just gave the ct6 an aesthetic refresh that greatly echoes the styling of the dramatic escala concept car. Find the best cadillac cts vsport for sale near you. Not much has changed with the cadillac cts v sport since we named it and the rest of the cts lineup our car of the year two years ago. The cts v is the oldest car in the test by far, the only one thats rearwheel drive and the cheapest.
Search preowned cadillac cts v listings to find the best local deals. Production of the ctsv sedan began in the summer of 2008 in. Yes, we found the navigation system to be showing its age and the. Apr 10, 2017 cadillacs 420hp cts vsport sports sedan trades refinement for excitement, and were okay with that. Cadillacs 420hp cts vsport sports sedan trades refinement for excitement, and were okay with that. Sure, the cts is an accomplished, comparisonwinning sport sedan and our 2014 car of the year, but the xts. We clock in at the factory to help assemble our latest longtermer. Mar 26, 2019 the cadillac cts v name is set to depart with this 640hp supersedan. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Oem new seat back panel trim front left driver black 0815 cadillac cts 25939325. But, its not just brute force, as it blends daily driving and track performance all in one fourdoor sedan. Both the standard v sport and the v sport premium tested here come with a 420hp twinturbocharged 3.
That car has the lt4 v8 from the corvette z06, meaning it has 640 horsepower and 640 poundfeet of torque. This adds up to a very rewarding driving experience, especially with the racy ctsv model and. The cadillac cts v is a highperformance version of the cadillac cts. Cadillac kills ctsv, ct6 vsport will become full fledged v. The cadillac cts v is designed to go headtohead with highpowered german sport sedans. Motortrend s jonny lieberman is surprised and impressed by the 2020 cadillac ct5 v, the replacement for the cts v sport. Ive been in m5s and cts vs and, to me, those cars feel like project. However, if youre looking for a driver s car, the cts vsport is hard to beat. The trifecta performance cadillac cts v sport lf3 my2014 powertrain calibration is an easy to install software performance recalibration with an included flash loader device that will yield. A headup display keeps the drivers eyes on the road, and the. The 2018 ctsv is cadillacs performancedriven supersedan, powered by a supercharged 6. Our red obsessionpainted cts vsport joined the fleet by virtue of winning our 2014 car of the year award. Deluxe 5seat car seat cover set thicken cushions protector blue full kits.
The 2016 cadillac cts v hammered the track at tripledigit speeds and three or four hot laps at a time. How ive missed cts v sports track mode since the car departed my. Cadillacs 420hp cts v sport sports sedan trades refinement for excitement, and were okay with that. Cadillac has stuffed the ctsv with sports car and luxury car appointments. In a field of luxury sports sedans that are directed more toward the posh end of. It builds on the already lightweight, sophisticated platform of the cts luxury sedan and is powered. Cadillac says its capable of 191 mph and 060 mph performance in 3. It performed well considering its weight and power. The cadillac cts v is fabulous, performing like a sports car while purporting to be a luxury sedan. Cadillac more than anywhere else, perhaps, the interior is where this fouryearold car is.
The cts v series includes three body styles, all of which feature a pushrod ohv v 8 engine and a sport tuned suspension. The ctsv sport wagon discontinued in 2014 represented perhaps the most audacious branch of the vseries family tree, with a riveting 556hp 6. We borrowed a 2016 cadillac cts v sport premium for a couple weeks and set out to rectify the situation. It all comes together to create a compelling drivers vehicle that can compete with luxury sedans from overseas.
The fourdoor cts v sedan was introduced in 2004, and the cts v sport wagon and coupe were introduced in 2010 for the 2011 model year. Our good friends crowley car company arranged the drive for rallyways to take each of the luxury sport sedans on a spirited drive. The ct6 v sport should help the american brand narrow the. You would probably love the insane cts v in your driveway. Read more and see photos of the new 2014 cts at car and driver. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap used, or certified preowned cpo 2017 cadillac cts vsport for sale near you.
Cadillac ctsv sport wagon car and driver backfires. To begin with, the standard ct6 was a surprisingly great drivers car, blending big luxurysedan space and presence with the driving dynamics of a much smaller sports sedan. Mar 25, 2011 we clock in at the factory to help assemble our latest longtermer. Cadillac introduced this third generation of its trackready cts. The xts is a big, plush cadillac sedan in the oldschool tradition, which makes it decidedly out of sync with the american luxury brands current push to compete with the best german sports sedans.
Datadriven analysis of used cars for sale, and specifically the market for cadillac cts models. Jun 26, 2014 the cts v sport should be compared to those options, while the upcoming v should be compared to competition like the mclass. The ctsv uses a 640hp version of general motors lt4, a supercharged and intercooled 6. You dont even have to pick a sports car, as there are plenty of funto drive sedans on the market. I think they work better than my 14 cts v wagon with ventilated recaros. Up close and personal, in depth look at the supercharged 2012 cadillac cts v sport wagon. Theres a new highperformance ct6 v sport, with an allnew twin. The rear drive only 2016 cts v sport carries over with a potent 3. Even so, its outselling the ats, cts, and ct6 and was caddys bestselling passenger car in 2016 and 2017.