Used 2011 Cadillac CTS-V for sale 

Available in three body styles i.e., coupe, sedan, and wagon, the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V is all set to cater to every possible customer in the market. When talking about the sedan, the sedan is only available in one single standalone trim with a sticker price of $62,360. The sedan has a variety of features including adaptive xenon headlights, leather upholstery, power-adjustable heated front seats with driver-seat memory, a Bose surround-sound audio system, and more.

Other than the features mentioned above, Cadillac has also provided you with optional features that include a panoramic sunroof, 14-way power-adjustable Recaro sport seats (with heating and ventilation), a wood trim package for the interior, and faux suede wrapping for the shift knob and the rim of the steering wheel.

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Since the sedan is available in a single trim, we would recommend you to go with the same. Cadillac has filled the sedan to the limits with a wide variety of features, which include dual-zone automatic climate control, OnStar, Bluetooth, and a hard-drive-based navigation system with real-time traffic updates are also part of the sedan.

The V8 residing under the hood of the sedan is mighty powerful and becomes the reason for the sourcing of 556 hp and 551 lb-ft of torque to the 6-speed manual transmission as standard. The power from the transmission goes to the rear wheels and brings out magnificent acceleration. Cadillac has offered a 6-speed automatic transmission as an option for an added premium.

The sedan touches the 60 mph mark in 4.1 seconds and takes 11.9 for a quarter-mile to be over with. The 2011 Cadillac CTS-V tops out a speed of 191 mph.

The Magnetic Ride Control suspension available as standard on the sedan makes the riding and driving experience to cherish every time you step into the driver’s seat. When comparing the power outputs of the saloon in the competition, Cadillac easily gets past its rivals despise being the cheapest on the block. Jaguar XFR and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG offer a power output of 510 and 518 hp, respectively.

It’s a No Shit Sherlock scenario to perceive a V8 to not be frugal, and it turns out to be true as the sedans in the competition are all ready to beat each other by being the biggest gas-guzzler. When it comes to the sedan from Cadillac, the CTS-V offers a mileage of 14 mpg in the city, 19 mpg on the highway, and 16 mpg combined. The sedan has been provided with a fuel tank of 18 gallons, resulting in a range of 252 miles in the city and 342 miles on the highway.

The rivals too put forward a gas-guzzling image for the consumers. According to EPA, the Jaguar XFR offers the best in class figures of 15 mpg city/21 mpg highway and 17 mpg combined. The Mercedes E63 AMG stands last with a combined mileage of 15 mpg. Thanks to its best-in-class fuel tank capacity of 21.1 gallons, the E63 AMG leads the range department with a highway range of 422 miles.

Once you step inside the cabin of the CTS-V, you realize its similarities with its younger sibling CTS, and we don’t have any issues since CTS’s interior screams of comfort and ergonomics. Despite its similarities, the CTS-V has its fair share of upgrades to own distinct identity in the market. The interior of the sedan is well laid out with high-class materials covering every surface inside. One always feels the comfort as the seats are nicely padded with enough support while being spacious at the same time.

The sedan boasts 38.8 and 37.2 inches of headroom in the front and second row, respectively. If we talk about legroom, it turns out to be 37.1 and 37.6 inches, respectively. To keep the passengers comfortable inside, Cadillac has pushed in a variety of features like Dual-zone front climate control, multi-level heating driver seat, 8 -way power driver and front passenger seat, and more.

All the sedans in the competition with a seating capacity of 5, which is the segment standard. Although all the competitors are very similar in interior dimensions, however, CTS-V leads the race in front row head and legroom, whereas the rear row leg and headroom are dominated by Jaguar and Mercedes, respectively. When it comes to cargo capacity, Jaguar XFR offers the most at 17.7 cubic feet. Major interior features include-

• Leather/Sueded Microfiber
• Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
• 8 -Way Power Driver Seat
• Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
• Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
• Dual Zone Front Climate Control
• Leather Steering Wheel

Infotainment

The CTS-V comes with a 10-speaker sound system as standard. Many other features like adjustable speed-sensitive volume control, 3 months of provided satellite radio service, USB connection, auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control, and more are part of the sedan. Major infotainment features of the sedan include-

• Auxiliary audio input
• Bose Premium Brand Speakers
• 300 Watts Stereo Output
• AM/FM Stereo
• Radio Data System
• 10-speaker sound system

The sedan’s design can be taken to be one of the most unique designs in the current market. When compared to its younger sibling CTS, the CTS-V adorns a unique grille that doubles the front-end flow.

The sharp edges along with the chunky stance and abundance of chrome on the exterior give it a sporting look. The sedan rolls on 19” forged alloy wheels, which can be owned either as silver painted or polished finishes. 

When comparing the dimensions of the sedans in the competition, Jaguar XFR turns out to be the biggest on the block whereas the Mercedes E63 AMG stands smallest. The heaviest on the block is the Jaguar with a curb weight of 4,306 lbs, followed by Cadillac and Mercedes with 4,222 and 4,084 lbs, respectively. The Jaguar stands closest to the ground at 4.1 inches, followed by Cadillac at 5 inches. Major exterior highlights of the sedan include-

• Front License Plate Bracket
• 19" Polished Aluminum Wheels
• UltraView Sunroof
• Yellow Painted Brake Calipers
• 19" Satin Graphite Wheels

The 2011 Cadillac CTS-V has a host of safety features to keep the inmates safe inside, such as anti-lock disc brakes, traction control, stability control, and more. Apart from this, the sedan also has a variety of airbags for keeping the passengers from any kind of harm during accidents. Even though the sedan has not been rated by both NHTSA and IIHS, we can rely on the ratings IIHS gave to its younger sibling CTS. The 2011 CTS stands with multiple “Good” scores in crash-tests, which give us some assurance about the safety of the CTS-V. Few salient safety features include-

• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Tire pressure monitoring
• Traction and stability control
• 4-wheel abs
• Post-collision safety system
• Adaptive headlights
• Front and rear ventilated disc brakes

The 2011 Cadillac CTS-V is a sedan with more than enough of everything to keep the customers glued to it. The sedan offers impressive power figures, quick acceleration, spacious and luxurious interior, and reliable safety features to build an all-around package. One important fact which makes this sedan double its worth is its comparatively cheaper price than the rivals in the segment. Without spending $10-20k extra on sedans like Jaguar XFR and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, the Cadillac CTS-V is the recommended pick in the segment.