The 2014 Cadillac CTS car scales up the ATS’ handsome profile and spot-on handling, and tops it off with a winning Vsport version. The Cadillac CTS has actually finally increased to the first-rate ranks. Back in 2001, the CTS was GM’s very first attempt at turning around the Cadillac nameplate, and with the new CTS, it’s finished that ascendance. It’s now really competitive with– if not a much better comprehensive initiative in comparison to– cars like the BMW 5-Series, Jaguar XF, Audi A6, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Style – Interior and Outside
Cadillac’s styling streak keeps drive with the 2014 CTS. The third-generation mid-size Caddy finally takes on the thorny E-Class/5-Series/A6 superset head-on, while it marches a few even more brisk actions far from the straight-edged Art & Science theming that damaged the brand out of its fin-de-siecle blues.
The hideaway from the angle is apparent. From some standpoints, the 2014 Cadillac CTS has an astounding similarity to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It’s all in the rear roofline, the method the pillar bends down toward the trunklid, the forms of the side glass. Everywhere else, the CTS is Cadillac, progressing as it is. The blunt edges have been smoothed down. The CTS’ grille has less ribs and a higher badge, and the vertical headlamps acquire LED trim that does the neat trick of pulling the nose to the pavement, while it chooses it up and into the fenders. It’s as much a signature check out night as Audi’s LED-framed headlamps, or Dodge’s rings-of-fire back sides.
The lessons gained from the Cadillac ATS obtain applied inside the 2014 CTS. The dash cap is covered in a single piece that drapes into the center stack, and wood trim mingles with cut-and-sew upholstery, at the very least on uplevel versions. The two-tone styles that perk up the ATS can be had on the CTS as well, and present several of the exact same exciting choices and risks– we haven’t viewed all the mixes, however the ATS cockpit could get overwhelmed with an inadequate practical the options tiller, and we assume the same holds true for the CTS, though all the combos we’ve seen have been stylish.
Cinemas are the leading feature of the CTS’ cabin: the 8-inch touchscreen twins with a 5.7-inch display between the assesses or, in some cases, a 12.3-inch panel that replaces the determines. All brightened, the cockpit is a noticeably advanced place, a universe far from the cool-touch Germans, more surprisingly performed than the glam Jag XF.
Under the Hood
The 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan’s powertrain lineup varies from a turbocharged four-cylinder engine to a twin-turbocharged V6 located in the new Vsport model. The CTS coupe has a V6 and the CTS wagon supplies 2 different V6 engines. If you wish even more power, the high-performance Cadillac CTS-V car, coupe and wagon have a supercharged V8 engine. A six-speed guidebook is located on CTS-V versions, and most other CTS designs have a six-speed automatic. The brand-new eight-speed vehicle is offered on the CTS Vsport car and CTS sedan with the 3.6-liter V6. The EPA estimates that the turbo four-cylinder CTS sedan acquires 20/30 mpg city/highway.
Car critics state the new turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers a lot of power, and they’re also happier with the V6’s added muscular tissue. If you have a necessity for speed, they recommend the Vsport and CTS-V models, mentioning they are very quickly. The automatic transmissions get praise for just how quickly and efficiently they alter gears to supply more power when required. Critics agree that the redesigned 2014 CTS sedan has accurate steering, nimble handling and sturdy brakes. They note that the readily available adaptive suspension system makes the CTS a lot more fun to drive.
Safety and security
The 2014 Cadillac CTS car is so brand-new that its crash-test scores are a swiftly developing tale; however all else indicate an exceptionally safe sporting activity sedan.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hasn’t had a chance to crash-test the brand-new car yet, however the carryover designs are ranked at 5 celebrities overall, consisting of 5 superstars in both frontal and side influence examinations. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) provides the brand-new car “great” scores for front- and side-impact tests, yet hasn’t granted a total score yet.
All variations of the brand-new car will get greater than the typical number of airbags– 10 are conventional, featuring front knee airbags. Back car parking sensing units and a rearview cam are also included, as is GM’s OnStar telematics system with a free year of service– and remote access via a mobile phone app.
On the alternatives selection, the CTS car will certainly supply a car parking aide, which pre-owneds its suite of sensors and video cameras and the auto’s electrical power guiding to aid guide it into parallel-park spaces without dramatization. There’s additionally the now-common package of adaptive boat trip manage, cross-traffic notifies, forward-collision signals, and lane-departure cautions– with a spin. The latter system vibrates the guiding tire in most other motor vehicles; in the CTS car, it sends out a shiver via the motorist’s seat pillow, a gentler alert that also causes on the right side of the seat, depending on which side of the yellow line you go across.
The 2014 Cadillac CTS car scales up the ATS’ handsome profile and spot-on handling, and tops it off with a winning Vsport version. The Cadillac CTS has actually finally increased to the first-rate ranks. Back in 2001, the CTS was GM’s very first attempt at turning around the Cadillac nameplate, and with the new CTS, it’s finished that ascendance. It’s now really competitive with– if not a much better comprehensive initiative in comparison to– cars like the BMW 5-Series, Jaguar XF, Audi A6, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
2014 Cadillac CTS Driving Impressions & Price
Our impressions of the 2014 Cadillac CTS are meanwhile based upon the 420-hp Vsport Premium. But from this top-dog CTS, velocity is undoubtedly excellent. What’s even more, the eight-speed automated is skilled at both silky-smooth upshifts and sports-carlike responsiveness depending upon the selected mode.
With turns, there’s an uncommon level of tactility here compared with most other midsize luxury sedans. The CTS is sharp, yet preserves composure and is refined and incorporated in a manner that a CTS has never been. Managing and stopping examinations revealed affordable, if not class-leading, capacities. Yet the CTS is likewise well matched for motorway navigating, as the adaptive suspension allows the vehicle to ride fairly pleasantly.
The 2014 Cadillac CTS will certainly be valued from $46,025, consisting of $925 destination. The CTS Vsport version begins at $59,995, consisting of $925 destination.
