Cadillac CTS 2010–2014 car dimensions: 4789 mm long, 1882 mm wide and 1422 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,780 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 298 litres.
The cabin seats four with dual-zone automatic climate control and cruise control standard across the range. Ultrasonic rear parking sensors come standard. A rear vision camera and side blind zone alert are standard on Performance and Premium grades or available via packages. Navigation adds a pop-up touchscreen. No Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, automatic emergency braking or lane keep assist appear in the equipment lists.
Trunk volume measures 298 litres with the rear seats in place. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats allow longer items to pass through but published figures do not list an expanded capacity.
The coupe is listed with a vehicle capacity weight of 453 kg for occupants and cargo. Published towing figures appear for the broader CTS range at 454 kg braked, yet the owner's manual states the coupe is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages for work use are detailed.
The cabin is driver-focused with technical precision, French stitching on seats and dash, dual-zone automatic climate control and eight-way power front bucket seats with articulating head restraints standard across the range. Higher grades add heated front seats, heated and ventilated seats with thin-seat design for better rear space, power-adjustable steering column, leather-trimmed or wood-trimmed heated steering wheel, ambient lighting and available Recaro performance seats with pneumatic bolsters. An available UltraView power sunroof with sliding glass and sunshade opens over front and rear seats. Bose audio is standard. Higher trims can include acoustic laminated front door glass for a quieter ride.
Fuel economy up to 6.8 L/100 km highway with 3.6L V6 automatic
Oil changes based on oil life monitor, at least once a year
NHTSA 5-star overall rating (sedan/wagon. Coupe untested separately)
IIHS Good ratings and Top Safety Pick (sedan)
Standard StabiliTrak, ABS, six airbags, OnStar, TPMS, active head restraints, rear park assist
4-year/80,000 km basic warranty, 5-year/160,000 km powertrain. Premium Care Maintenance first 4 years/80,000 km
The 3.6L direct-injection V6 delivers 318 hp and achieves highway fuel consumption of 6.8 L/100 km with the six-speed automatic on Coupe models. City figures are around 11.4 L/100 km. Regular unleaded fuel is specified. Tank capacity is 68 litres.
Servicing follows the oil life monitoring system: change oil and filter when the message appears, or at least once a year. Tire rotation is recommended every 12,000 km. Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance covers select required services for the first 4 years or 80,000 km at no charge. Roadside assistance runs for 5 years/160,000 km.
Standard safety kit includes four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and Panic Brake Assist, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with traction control, dual-stage frontal airbags (dual-depth passenger), seat-mounted side airbags, roof-rail curtain airbags with rollover protection, front pretensioners, active head restraints, tire pressure monitoring and ultrasonic rear park assist. OnStar with Automatic Crash Response is standard. Side Blind Zone Alert and rearview camera are standard on Performance and Premium. NHTSA gave the CTS family a 5-star overall rating with 5 stars frontal and side. IIHS rated the sedan Good in moderate overlap front, side and roof strength for Top Safety Pick status. The Coupe shares the architecture.
Keeping the car involves the oil life system and dealer multi-point inspections. Warranty is fully transferable. Courtesy transportation is provided during warranty service. The structure uses high-strength steel with front and rear crush zones.
Length 4789 mm, Width 1882 mm, Height 1422 mm, Wheelbase 2880 mm (CTS 2010–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2012 Cadillac CTS brochure, General Motors of Canada Limited, printed November 2011, Torque is printed there as 275 lb-ft at 4900 rpm, which is, Displacement.