The 2018 Cadillac CTS ranked #6 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Cadillac CTS has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 43 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Punchy twin-turbo V6 and supercharged V8 engines Athletic handling State-of-the-art tech features
Cons Cramped back seats Unrefined four-cylinder base engine Low gas mileage estimates Below-average predicted reliability
The midsize luxury sedan segment is packed with great choices. To succeed, the 2018 Cadillac CTS can't just copy the more popular German or Japanese models. Instead, Cadillac has focused on giving buyers unmistakable design, sporty driving characteristics and modern in-car technology.
PROS All versions have precise handling V-Sport engine offers outstanding acceleration
CONS Rear seat room is smaller than for some competitors Touch panel center console controls are distracting Base engine lacks refinement
The 2018 Cadillac CTS puts German rivals on handling notice.
Pros Stunning sharp lines, sleek cockpit A no-excuses rival for German handling Hugely satisfying VSport model Great 8-speed automatic
Cons Well, there’s no wagon... CUE interface ready for Version 2.0 V-6 doesn’t outrun turbo-4 by a lot
Pros Great handling Punchy engine Quick-shifting transmission
Cons Interior materials quality is mixed Exhaust note can get too noisy Ride isn’t very smooth
