Used 2017 Cadillac CTS-V for sale 

GM provides CTS-V Sport with a performance level between the CTS and the exclusive CTS-V super sedan. Caddy says it is tested on the track and ready for the roads. CTS-V Sport is perfect in terms of price and power. It checks most of the boxes when it comes to features. There are no engine options available, the premium luxury variant offers some cosmetic and performance upgrades.

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As there is no difference in performance outputs for both the variants. The base option proves a value for money package with all the bells and whistles you will require.

The Cadillac CTS V-Sport comes with a 3.6 liter Twin-Turbo V-6 producing 420 horsepower (313 kW) and 430 lb-ft of torque (583 Nm). Approximately 90 percent of the peak torque is available from 2,500 rpm to 5,500 rpm, giving the engine a broad torque curve that customers will feel as strong, willing power in almost all driving conditions, such as accelerating or overtaking traffic on the highway.

The CTS V-Sport is matched with a higher-capacity paddle-shift eight-speed automatic transmission.

The Cadillac CTS-V Sport produces many ways more horsepower and torque than the BMW and Audi and it will cross the finish line earlier. The Cadillac leads the performance number chart with a whopping power output of 420 hp and 430 lb-ft followed by the BMW with 335 hp and 332 lb-ft and the Audi comes in at last with a marginal decrease in power compared to the BMW outputting 333hp and 325 lb-ft.

2017 Cadillac CTS-V Acceleration Performance

The Cadillac CTS V launches like a jet from 0 to 60 in just 4.7 seconds and covers the quarter-mile mark in 13 seconds. It tops out at 200 miles an hour which is the only bonus of more horsepower. The performance is really competitive with the rivals and the acceleration is blazing fast and the Cadillac does lead the charts in both 0 to 60 runs as well as quarter-mile runs.

The BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 in the rivalry are also lunatic in touching the speedometer from 0 to 60 miles an hour and surging to the quarter-mile mark in 13.2 and 13.7 seconds respectively. The performance of all the vehicles is similar.

2017 Cadillac CTS-V Ride and Handling

The Cadillac CTS is lighter than its prime competitors, enabling the most agile driving dynamics in the class. Astounding power-to-weight proportions and suspension geometries sharpened at Germany's celebrated around the world Nurburgring track.CTS's low height contributes to exemplary handling and the car's sophisticated curb-appeal. The steering is sharp but still keeps its composure over rough patches. Multi-link MacPherson strut front suspension with a double-pivot design and Five-link independent rear suspension helps Cadillac to deliver perfect weight balance and reduces vibrations.

2017 Cadillac CTS-V Braking Performance

You will see the massive race-inspired six-piston front and four pistons rear Brembo brakes with a ventilated disc behind the beautiful forged alloy wheels. The Cadillac CTS sedan's low mass and optimal brake sizes give it braking performance that is among the best in the segment. The braking distance is average for the segment. The Cadillac gets 12.6-inch calipers in the front and 12.4-inch ones in the rear. 

The braking performance of the CTS-V Sport is best in the segment as the rivals have much higher curb weight. The Cadillac stops from 60mph in just 155 ft while the Audi A6 takes 159 ft and the BMW takes 161 ft of distance to achieve the same. This is even when both the BMW and the Audi have larger brake calipers than the Cadillac in the front and back.

Cylinder deactivation, direct injection, and continuously variable valve-like technologies help in delivering 24 MPG combined which is very obvious because it produces a gargantuan level of horsepower. It will be lighter in your pocket for the amount of joy you will have.

All the cars deliver similar fuel economies and there is not much of a difference. The Audi has the largest fuel tank of 19.8 gallons and hence delivers the best-combined range of 495 miles followed by the Cadillac with a 19-gallon tank and 456 miles of combined range whereas the BMW has the lowest fuel capacity and combined range of 18 gallons and 414 miles respectively. 

An intuitive cabin strengthened with exquisite materials. A few unmistakable inside features- including five two-tone mixes - are offered, each trimmed with exclusive wood, carbon fiber, or aluminum. Cowhide seating is top-notch. It is an ideal highway cruiser with a smooth ride and quiet cabin. The seats are comfortable and offer great support.

The front seats are 20-way adjustable and are also both heated and ventilated. There is also a tri-zone climate system to keep the occupants unaffected by the exterior temperature.

The rivals offer similar dimensions in the interior than the former but the refinement levels of the European manufacturers are far better than the Cadillac CTS. The rear passenger room is the lowest in the Cadillac and feels tight compared to others. Additional interior features include:

• 20-way Adjustable Front Seats
• Standard Rear Vision Camera
• Tri-zone climate system
• Adaptive Remote Start Feature
• Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
• Heated Steering Wheel
• Motorized Cup Holder that slides in like a CD

2017 Cadillac CTS-V Infotainment System

The 2017 CTS-V comes with a 12-inch LED reconfigurable instrument cluster for all the driver-related vital info and an 8-inch infotainment screen in the center console. For audio, there is an 11 Speaker Premium surround sound system as standard, and the infotainment system supports Apple Carplay and Android Auto integration for better connectivity as well. The sound charity delivered by the Bose system is of exceptional quality and the added connectivity options are a blessing. 

• 12-inch LED reconfigurable cluster
• 8-inch infotainment Screen
• Android Auto and Apple Car Play
• Rearview and Front curb camera
• Touch Sensitive Buttons
• Electrically actuated and locking the glove box
• Color Head-Up Display
• Wireless Phone Charging
• Standard Bose 11-speaker sound system

2017 Cadillac CTS-V Cargo Capacity

When you talk about practicality the caddy can hold an acceptable amount of cargo. It has also got some clever interior spaces to store your daily needs. It gets a boot of 13.7 cu-ft which is not very much but still can accommodate your luggage on a long trip. 

The new CTS-V Sport has got the lowest cargo space from a competition point of view. The BMW has more than enough and most cargo capacity of 24.5 cu-ft followed by the Audi A6 with 16.1 which itself is a massive decrease while the CTS-V gets the lowest that is 13.7 cu-ft of the cargo area.

The 2017 Cadillac CTS V features an all-new grille design in the front portion and an all-new rear fascia with vertical exhaust orientation. Linear elements, including an uninterrupted feature line that runs from the headlamps to the tail lamps, emphasize the Cadillac CTS's long, lean proportion.

Cadillac's signature bold vertical lighting elements, including LED front signature lighting details, evolve with headlamps that flow up and with the hood line. The design will age well with time, it feels solid and well built.

The new Cadillac CTS-V Sport is lighter than its prime competitors, enabling the most agile driving dynamics in the class but it compromises comfort. The CTS-V weighs only 3652 lbs while the BMW and the Audi weigh in at 4019 lbs and 4178 lbs respectively. The BMW and the Audi have an identical higher ground clearance of 5.5 inches whereas the CTS-V has a marginally lower 5.2 inches. Some of the key exterior features in the 2017 Cadillac CTS-V are:

• 18-inch Ultra-bright machined alloy wheels
• Cadillac's upscale new grille design
• Available illuminating door handles
• Rain sense automatic windshield wipers
• Seamless Galvano aluminum trim around the side windows
• Chevron-shaped center high-mounted stop lamp
• Through-fascia trapezoidal exhaust ports

The 2017 Cadillac CTS V comes equipped with comprehensive safety features that see what the driver can't. Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Change Alert, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert are all advanced standard safety tech incorporated in the CTS-V along with a set of airbags and ABS with EBD coupled with Traction and Stability controls to ensure that the car doesn’t deviate unintended from the road and to make sure that the occupants are all safe in case of an impact.

• Side Blind Zone Alert
• Lane Change Alert
• Lane Keep Assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Forward Collision Alert
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• IntelliBeam high-beam control
• Rainsense wipers
• Safety Alert Seat

BMW 5 Series Vs Cadillac CTS-V Sport

BMW inline-six separates itself with an uncanny smoothness and refinement that escapes the V-6s. There are low levels of interior vibration which can be compared to a Tesla. It offers a variety of engine options and exceptional interior ergonomics which misses out in the Cadillac.

The new CTS-V Sport is quicker than the BMW 5 Series. BMW has a higher resale value and good reliability score, the power delivery is far better than the caddy.

Audi A6 sedan Vs Cadillac CTS-V Sport

The entire car displays a whine-free character that is charming. The ergonomics and driver comfort are superb, and the steering wheel is a delight to grasp. The engine is lively and driving dynamics are a class apart from the Quattro technology, the Audi A6 has a better interior than the CTS-V Sport.

The refinement levels of the German rival are higher than Cadillac. Like the BMW the power delivery of Audi has an edge over CTS as it is smooth and inspiring.

Given the extravagance cachet and execution norms set by European and Japanese models, it is difficult to win in this class. In any case an accessible turbocharged V6, and the best cabin, the 2017 Cadillac CTS-V Sport has all it needs to go up against the world's ideal.