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
The 2018 Kia Stinger ranked #1 in Luxury Small Cars. Currently the Kia Stinger has a score of 9.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 18 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Dynamic handling Eager turbocharged engines Feature-rich, straightforward infotainment system Outstanding warranty and predicted reliability ratings Large cargo area
Cons So-so fuel economy
Pros Rough-edged limit handling, lacks luxury-level finish, on the loud side.
Cons Not a luxury car but an awfully quick approximation of one.
The 2018 Kia Stinger is an all-new model.As stylish as the latest Kias have become, they typically haven't had the performance and handling to match. That all changes with the all-new Kia Stinger.
PROS Sporty and graceful appearance stands out Entertaining levels of performance Refined interior with hatchback utility Generous warranty coverage
CONS Ride quality can get a little jittery at times Limited space for rear-seat passengers
