Used 2012 Cadillac CTS for sale 

The Cadillac CTS is available in four different trims, each of which can feature either of the two engine options on offer. It falls in a price range that extends from $35,915 for its base variant and goes up to $50,190 for its top-rack variant. It features two transmission and drivetrain setups and comes equipped with basic features like heated mirrors, steering mounted controls, and an anti-theft alarm system.

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We recommend buying the Premium trim of the Cadillac CTS with a 3.6L engine setup channeled as a four-wheel-drive variant to get the highest price-to-performance from your luxury sedan. It includes practical and pragmatic features like a sunroof, rearview camera, and leather seats, which make it the best value for money option in the lineup.

The 2012 Cadillac CTS comes equipped with two distinct engine options, each of which delivers class-competing performance. The base engine option on offer, a 3.0L V6 engine, is good for 270 hp and 223 lb-ft of torque. It comes mated to either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission and can be channeled as a rear-wheel or all-wheel-drive variant.

The superior engine option, a 3.6L V6 unit, is the most noticeable update with the current iteration. With its upgrades, it now churns out 318 hp of power and 275 lb-ft of torque. It is available with a standard 6-speed automatic transmission and can be channeled as a rear-wheel or all-wheel-drive variant. It can complete the acceleration test and quarter-mile run in 6.2 and 14.7 seconds, respectively and records a top speed of 150 MPH.

In comparison, while the Audi A6 makes use of a V6 engine, the BMW 5 Series is equipped with an inline-6 engine. Both cars are channeled as all-wheel-drive variants and are attached to an 8-speed automatic transmission setup. The A6 is the fastest and quickest car in the segment clocking 5.2 and 13.8 seconds in the 60 MPH run and quarter-mile sprint, while the 5 Series manages a similar feat in 5.5 and 14 seconds, respectively.

The efficiency of each car in the segment differs diminutively and remains a notch or two away from each other. The Cadillac CTS manages 18 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway. Combined, it is rated at 21 miles per gallon of fuel. Its fuel tank is also the smallest in the segment and has a total capacity of 18-gallons. In a single run, the Cadillac CTS is good for 324 and 486 miles in the city and on the highway, respectively.

In comparison, the BMW 5 Series’ mileage of 23 miles per gallon of fuel is the highest efficiency in the segment, followed by the Audi A6 managing 22 MPG. Both cars feature a bigger and more voluminous fuel tank and consequently have a capacity to cover a higher range, both in the city and on the highway.

The Cadillac CTS’ cabin is luxury redefined. The distinction in the dashboard with the central console is evident and notable with the use of a dual-color setup. It hosts a lot of practical features and scores highly even on storage space. The display screen looks striking and so does the gauge cluster. Each controllable feature is placed in the vicinity of the driver to allow him to concentrate on the drive. 

The ride is refined and compliant, which is further enhanced by the quietness of the cabin, which isolates you from the hustle and bustle that goes on the streets of New York. Even during high-speed cornering, the Cadillac CTS maintains character. However, where it does lose out, is its constrained and restricted cargo capacity. The trunk volume of 13.1 cubic feet is the lowest in the segment. Even the seats on offer are not the best in the segment and lack comfort to an extent, and render a rather awkward position.

In comparison, while all cars have a seating capacity of 5 passengers, the Cadillac CTS does accord maximum space for front-seat occupants. The Audi A6’s rear-seat passengers will find themselves in a comfortable and commanding position. In terms of cargo capacity, each car in the segment sports an almost similarly-sized trunk, with the Audi A6 leading the pack with a volume of 14.1 cubic feet, followed by the BMW 5 Series. Some salient interior features include:

• Steering Mounted Controls
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Cruise Control
• Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
• Interior Air Filtration
• Front and Rear Cupholders

How intuitive is the 2012 Cadillac CTS’ infotainment system?

With the 2012 iteration of the Cadillac CTS is the introduction of Bluetooth connectivity, which is now standard across the trims. The display screen that sits in the middle of the cabin comes equipped with Bluetooth connectivity and AM/FM stereo connected to 8-speaker Bose Sound System. Some other infotainment features include:

• Satellite Radio
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• USB Connection
• Radio Data System
• Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
• Memory Card Slot

The Cadillac CTS looks visually appealing and delightful. With the CTS, Cadillac has sought to blend subtlety with a dash of sportiness. While the headlights look imposing coupled with the front grille that houses the Cadillac logo, the vertical taillights also add depth and character to the design. The rear trunk lid spoiler adds quirkiness to the overall build, for it is an aspect new for its class. However, the sloping roofline at the rear end does have a bearing on the visibility.

The Cadillac CTS weighs 4,118 lbs. It has a total length of 191.3 inches, making it the shortest car in the segment. The sedan is 72.5 inches wide, which is the least in the competition. Its height of 58 inches makes it the tallest car amongst the pack. While its ground clearance is not known, the Cadillac CTS sports a wheelbase of 113.4 inches.

When compared, the BMW 5 Series is the heaviest, while the Audi A6 is the lightest, weighing 4,233 and 4,045 lbs, respectively. The A6 is also the longest and widest car in the segment, measuring 193.9 and 73.8 inches, respectively. On the other hand, the 5 Series has a clearance from the ground of 5.6 inches and sports the longest wheelbase of 116.9 inches. Some standout exterior features include:

• Front License Plate Holder
• Sun/moonroof
• 17/18-inch Wheels
• Wheel Locks
• All-season tires

The 2012 iteration of the Cadillac CTS, scores a cent-percent rating in the crash tests conducted by the NHTSA. It comes equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes that bestow upon it a decent halting distance. As standard, it gets features like driver and passenger airbags, traction control, and child safety locks. Other safety specifications include:

• Daytime Running Lights
• Electronic Stability Control
• Brake Assist
• Tire-Pressure Monitoring System
• Engine Immobilizer
• Post-Collision Safety System

The Cadillac CTS is in its budding phase, and the provision of an upgraded engine accelerates its growth. It delivers class-competing performance with rather decent fuel efficiency. The interior build is laudable, so is the material quality. However, the standard seats on offer feel like a letdown in the segment. The cargo capacity is also low, however, only minimally when compared with other cars in the segment. Its safety system is creditable, and high ratings by government agencies do make a compelling case in its favor. The Cadillac CTS may not be known for its categorized excellence, but it sure performs seemingly well in each aspect.