2018 Cadillac CTS

2018 Cadillac CTS: A Powerful Sport Sedan

Precise craftsmanship, ingenious technology and assured performance coalesce in the 2018 Cadillac CTS.

The lineup is offered in well-equipped standard models, along with Luxury and Premium Luxury models — and the twin-turbocharged V-Sport, offered in standard and Premium Luxury trims.

For 2018, owners who use the myCadillac mobile app for iOS can integrate with Apple Watch. The app will automatically appear and sync with Apple Watch, allowing owners quick access to a variety of commands.

Additionally, the 2018 CTS features two additional ÚSB ports into the rear console, a smart-heated steering wheel that activates with temperature to keep the driver's hands at a comfortable temperature.

There's also a new exterior color choice for 2018: Satin Steel Metallic.

Design – Long, lean and low, with a finely tuned interior luxury

Linear elements, including an uninterrupted feature line that runs from the headlamps to the taillamps, emphasize the Cadillac CTS's long, lean proportion and contribute three-dimensional qualities to its surface. CTS's low height contributes to the world-class driving dynamics.

Inside, the spacious, driver-centric cockpit interior in the Cadillac CTS combines technology and hand-crafted appointments to support the driving experience. It's an intuitive and connected cabin, with asymmetrical features that focus the controls and displays on the driver. They are reinforced with authentic materials and refined amenities to give it character that is distinctive in the segment.

CTS driving experience – Tested at the track, ready for the road


The Cadillac CTS sedan's low mass and optimal brake sizes give it braking performance that is among the best in the segment, with standard Brembo front brakes.

Engines and transmissions - Three powerful engines and two sophisticated paddle-shift eight-speed transmissions


The Cadillac CTS is lighter than its primary competitors, enabling the most agile driving dynamics in the class, and its range of power-dense powertrains underpins its performance.

At 134 hp/L, its standard 2.0L Turbo is one of the most power-dense engines in the industry, delivering 90 percent of its peak torque from 2100 rpm to 5400 rpm and the full 295 lb-ft of peak torque (400 Nm) from 3000 to 4500 rpm. The broad torque band is designed to give the lightweight sport sedan an exhilarating feeling of immediate power on demand.

The available 3.6L V6 is the most powerful naturally aspirated V6 engines in the segment, with SAE-certified output of 335 horsepower (250 kW) and 285 lb-ft of torque (386 Nm). Fuel-saving technologies include direct injection, continuously variable valve timing, and Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation).

The 2.0T and 3.6L V6 feature efficiency-enhancing Stop/Start technology.

The CTS V-Sport features the Cadillac Twin-Turbo V6. Rated at an SAE-certified 420 horsepower (313 kW) and 430 lb-ft of torque (583 Nm), it provides CTS with a performance level between the CTS luxury sport sedan and the exclusive CTS-V super sedan. (concept carz) A 3.6L with 118 horsepower per liter (88 kW/liter), it is the most power-dense six-cylinder engine in the midsize luxury segment.

Safety features – Comprehensive safety features that see what the driver can't

Available advanced safety technologies, including radar, cameras and ultrasonic sensors, help protect occupants before, during and after a collision. The safety features bolster driver vision and awareness of road hazards, and can even assist to help the driver avert potential crashes.

Source - Cadillac