As German luxury automakers slice and dice traditional market segments, it's fair to say the 2019 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is in a class of one. The 4 Series is essentially a coupe/convertible version of the ubiquitous 3 Series sedan, and the Gran Coupe further complicates the naming scheme by being a four-door variant of the 4 Series.
Pros Hatchback body style makes it easy to load cargo Stout performance with either engine Upscale interior with easy-to-use controls Well-balanced ride and handling
Cons Available only with an automatic transmission Less cargo space than closest hatchback competitors Heavier and costlier than similar sedan competitors Less backseat headroom than in the 3 Series sedan
The 2019 BMW 4-Series ranked #7 in Luxury Small Cars. Currently the BMW 4-Series has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 34 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Thrilling, responsive handling Muscular optional engine Above-average cargo space
Cons Tight rear headroom
The 2019 BMW 4-Series distills our favorite parts from the related 3-Series and packages them in a better shape.
Pros Impressive powertrains, all of them Good looks from all body styles Standard automatic emergency braking Bigger infotainment screen this year Gran Coupe is especially attractive
Cons More for Apple CarPlay after first year Small-ish rear seat Interior can be a little dull Leather isn’t standard
Although a lot of car shoppers are gravitating more toward crossovers these days, luxury sedans remain essential vehicles for many manufacturers. The 2019 Cadillac CTS is indicative of that, and it features traits Cadillac wants to be known for: unmistakable design, sporty driving characteristics and modern in-car technology.
Pros All versions have precise handling V-Sport engine offers outstanding acceleration
Cons Overly firm ride quality on some versions Rear-seat room is smaller than some competitors' Touch-panel center console controls are distracting Base engine lacks refinement
The 2019 Cadillac CTS reminds us just how good sports sedans can be.
Pros Edgy style inside and out Sports sedan handling Thrilling V-Sport Comfortable front seats
Cons Shows its age in a few ways Should have more active safety gear standard Very thirsty Expensive with options
The 2019 Cadillac CTS ranked #7 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Cadillac CTS has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 42 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Excellent handling Powerful engine options Comfortable front seats
Cons Poor predicted reliability rating Below-average trunk space Unintuitive infotainment system Mediocre fuel economy
