Cadillac CTS Reviews

"While the automatic is a gem of a transmission, it's the manual that makes for a rare treat in this Cadillac, since it has been nearly 20 years since a manual tranny has seen the inside of a Caddy."

"The steering accuracy and the feeling of guiding precision machinery really comes through loud and clear, whether you're driving on the standard 16-inch tires or on the 17-inch tires that come with the Luxury Performance package."

"The stiff chassis and well-tuned suspension work brilliantly together, delivering plenty of feedback without ever feeling harsh or uncomfortable."

"Sight lines and reaches to all controls are easy, and there's generous room in the rear afforded by a 113.4-in. wheelbase."

"However, with only 220 horsepower on tap, not reachable until 6000 rpm, and 218 foot-pounds of torque available at best, it will not thrill any driver who has had previous experience in a German or Japanese V6 of the same displacement."

"If Cadillac wants to steal customers away from BMW and Audi, it's going to need a more polished cabin than this."

"Its steering felt a bit slow to turn in, and the shifter was sloppy to operate."

"Its slalom speed of 63.4 mph nearly equals the BMW's (63.8) and has the LS (at 59.8) tripping over cones trying to keep up."

"Although intended to compete in the entry-level luxury sport sedan segment against cars like the BMW 3 Series, the CTS is actually 2 inches longer than BMW's larger 5 Series sedan."

"When's the last time you looked at a Cadillac and uttered "Wow" over something other than the window sticker?"

"Yes, that's right, it's a Cadillac with a manual-transmission option. What is going on here?"