Unboxing 2017 Cadillac CTS - The Best-Handling Luxury Sedan You Can Buy?
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- Опубликовано: 16 июн 2024
- For today's unboxing review we bring you the 2017 Cadillac CTS, a mid-size luxury sedan that needs little to no introduction. Our tester came powered by the optional and naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 with 335 hp and 285 lb-ft of torque, with power going to all four wheels (a $2,000 option) via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel-drive is standard, for the record. This engine is also the mid-range offering, with the entry-level engine being a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four with 268 hp. Or, you could opt for the twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 with 420 hp and 430 lb-ft. What about the CTS-V? We'll save that for a separate review.
With a 0-60 mph time of 5.3 seconds, there's no question our CTS is fast, but it's in the handling department where the car thrives the most. Thanks to Magnetic Ride Control, the CTS is, without question, one of the best (if not the) mid-size sedans in the world. No joke. In fact, this is a very similar system that's found on the Ferrari 488 and Audi R8 - and you can get it on the CTS for a significantly cheaper final price. Speaking of which, our 2017 Cadillac CTS came to a grand total of $67,200, which is right in line with its main competitors, such as the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. But is the latest CTS good enough to take on the Germans? Oh yeah. Enjoy the review!
TImestamps
Introduction: 0:15
Trims: 1:50
Interior: 2:15
From the driver's seat: 4:10
Infotainment system: 5:10
Connectivity: 6:00
Technology Package: 6:40
Advanced Security Package: 7:35
Safety: 8:15
How does it drive?: 9:30
Cargo space: 10:35
Engine and transmission: 11:25
Engine start up: 11:55
Performance and fuel economy: 12:15
Exterior: 12:40
Additional engines: 14:45
Pricing: 15:35
What's the competition?: 16:05
What do I like: 16:25
Don't like: 16:45
Conclusion: 17:10
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Love this car. I have 2018 model 2.0t luxury awd model got it with 10,000 miles and couldn’t be happier. Love this car. I had a 2014 bmw 3 series and this car excites me more. And I absolutely loved the bmw when I got it. So to have this car make me so excited to drive daily is beyond a blessing.
Just bought this exact same CTS... couldn't even put into words how amazing it feels in and out of that car every day. it's simply beautiful from every angle
Michael Daniels II I agree.
Congrats on your purchase.....it looks amazing !
orgasmic...!
I'm choosing between this and the ATS coupé but I've seen the ATS coupé has extremely small and tight backseat head and legroom even for a coupe so I'm looking into this.
Michael Daniels II So would you recommend other people to buy a cts?
Such a great vehicle. One of the best American sedans. Sales seem to have dropped in the past 2 years but that still doesn't take away the significance of this car.
Great used car. I have almost this identical one. $60k+ msrp, 3 years old, 38k miles, OTD for $26k. What a steal.
the extra weight on the nose but has all the suspension goodies. not hard but not easy too It hits the niche perfectly. Kudos to the entire
Bought my 2019 Cadillac CTS, AWD, 2.0LT Luxury with Crystal White Tricoat and Cashmere interior that came off a 2 year lease with very low miles. Saved a lot of money compared to new price. Looks as good as it drives. Last year of this model car. I simply love it!!
Just bought one of these. I drove the competition, but just couldn't get over the drive of the Cadillac. Hands down my choice after driving the others. All fine cars, but the CTS just called out to me. Great review. Thanks
I'm 17 and drive this car, feeling really blessed rn. Ours is the base 2.0T (with awd) but is still amazing. Love the apple CarPlay and tech, hate the plastic in the center, it is such a dust/fingerprint magnet and Even though I wipe it off pretty much everyday with a microfiber cloth (cause it annoys the hell out of me!) they don't really go away with all the hard corners in the design. As far as driving I don't have too much to base my thoughts off because I learned to drive in this car and it is the car I drive most but from what I know I can say the acceleration is quite good (with some slight turbo lag) and handling is very responsive and has a good weight to it (especially when in sport mode, which I usually have it in) it is many times more enjoyable than the 2017 Jetta that I (very irregularly) drive. The large trunk with an opening into the cabin is also more than adequate for anything I have ever tried to put in it and surprises me with its capacity. All in all I would 100% recommend it but like I said i don't have very much driving experience or experience with cars in general. (Just thought I'd add some of my comments here from firsthand experience 🙂)
I have a 2017 Silver CTS Premium Luxury AWD 3.6L V6. I took delivery two weeks ago. It is an outstanding car. Plenty of power although not as much as my Mercedes E550 Coupe that it replaces. But absolutely enough as I have no trouble moving away from the pack. The handling is superb, as good as I have ever experienced, and I have owned an Audi, a Mercedes, a Porsche and two BMW's including a 428 which my wife currently drives . My alternative purchase was going to be a 2017 Mercedes AMG E43. I ordered that before I "found" the CTS. The Merc arrived before the CTS. I test drove it for an hour and a half and am thrilled to say that the CTS is a better handling car. The CTS also has a vastly better ride (mine has magnetic ride control). It is superb without being soft and just a joy when cruising on bumpy CA freeways. The combination of ride, handling, steering feel is just amazing. What a blast to drive! It has a very nice roar when accelerating but when cruising with the Bose noise cancelling audio system, it is a concert hall. I also have the new CUE which works fine. I found it intuitive with almost no learning curve where my wife's 428 requires all kinds of clicking to get things done and is far from intuitive. And the CTS cost a full $15,000 less than the price of the Merc E43 AMG. I could not be more thrilled. Caddy needs to fire up its marketing department. They are making a great car and not that many people know it.
15k lease term $$ that’s what u mean for 2 years
In Vsport trim with the 3.6 twin turbo, it is without a doubt the best mid-size luxury sedan on the market in regards to chassis balance, precision, and overall car/driver connection. More "pure" of a driving experience even compared to the V because it's not carrying all the extra weight on the nose but has all the suspension goodies. It hits the niche perfectly. Kudos to the entire development team for putting together a great car!
I drive this car for work and it handles really good.
Those rear lights!!!!! Such a beautiful car!!!
I pick mine up this Saturday where it still hasn’t hit me yet what an awesome car I’ll be getting! So excited!! 😀
I have a 2016 CTS black on kona brown interior just like this, love the interior and aggressive exterior. Drives like a sport car!
Is it the 2.0 l super charged?!
@@khaledhajhamed2090 turbo
That’s because it is! It’s a luxury sports sedan…
Watching this in 2019 :D, that was perfect review Man, thank you so much!
Better rear exhaust than previous versions and improved tech overall. Good job Caddy!👍
Yeah, Cadillac definitely stepped up this time around. Now, if only it could tidy up that interior a bit...
The interior is the best definitely on par with BMW and Mercedes.
BMW interiors don't impress me, they never have. But this Caddy has a gorgeous interior.
Took a chance via driving a friend's XTS and bought a CTS.............
In a word............., exceptional. Period. GM - Cadillac have so hit a grand slam on this. They really have. I have never driven - owned a better vehicle and I've had several exceptional cars, in addition to the aircraft I operate. I know quality and GM - Cadillac have SO done a great job. Thank you.
Just got a 16 CTS 2.0T AWD Luxury. It's nice as hell.
The only American brand I will buy, keep up the great work Cadillac!
love my 16 cts4, no regrets on getting one at all. Cheers
They have had magnetic ride control since they came out. That is part of what makes the cts, a cts. Just restored an 05 interior and was all happy till i saw the 2017 interior. Wow!
Gm made it. It was invented by Delphi when they were owned by gm.
Great explanation! Great Presentation! Great GREAT!
Absolutely love that interior
I’m getting ready to by my 3rd CT’s I absolutely love the cars makes you want to drive
It looks so pretty especially in black
Great car! Lovin the interior! My dream car! 🔥💪
Ultimate luxury
Damn this Cadillac CTS is niceeeee!
I just bought it yesterday and i'm still in the learning phase..It is a great car so far..My first Cad
I just got a 2016. My 1st Caddy too! Switching over from Lincoln
For sure it is the consummation of fuel.3.6 is more expensive.
I Have The 2nd Generation CTS 2011 & I Will Not Part Ways From It ... I Love It , Point Blank & Enjoy Your Caddy , There Is Nothing Like It 👍
I think I’m going to purchase this car in 2021!
Had mine for 6 years. No major issues just regular maintenance. I have a 2016.
I’m moving from Lexus is 250, 2014! I don’t know shall I go for CTS 2017 or 2016 ?
@@blessethishe I diddnt get u,
@@HamitAlokozai The 2016 and 2017 is practically the same.
Far better than the 5 series and E class
The interior is gorgeous with caramel leather and open pore wood. Cadillac, Standard of the World.
Can't wait to get mine 😋 soon
Thank you for rolling down all the windows.
No problem!
Edison73100 lol
Nice review. Keep em coming... Just saw a black brand new CTS-V in my hood. Shoot us a review on the V. Very awesome looking car. (black).
Thank you! I'm trying to get the CTS-V arranged, so stay tuned...
looks so good
all I can say is Good Job Cadillac I love the C T S 2014
Every time I get in a car I touch everything just like this video lol
My dad bought the 2009 Cadillac, we learned later on that engine in that model year was absolute shit. But surprisingly its lasted to 300,000 miles, which is unreal. I can't even imagine how good the engines are in the new model.
Great review and thanks for getting one of the 2017! Though it's not really a new design, it does reflect the minor facelifts and botox injections compared to the other reviews on RUclips. I also like your kind of 3D information popups!
Thank you for the compliments! I have a lot of other reviews that you should check out, too. Any requests?
I love you video. I was undecided on my next car. Since watching you video I've chosen the CTS. What is the specific model CTS is this? The ones I have searched do not have the total digital display as seen in your video. Thanks.
Great car! Do a full review if you can of the 2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged?
The only think with the caddy I wish they would do when it comes to their cars on this one imagine how much nicer it would look with the tires with the white wall on it. 😩That’s all I would do and tint the windows and taillights deep black as well as the headlights except for the lights that goes down the side of the edge and the lights on the bumper but the main part of the headlights I’d tint
The CUE stereo is great once you know how to use it. All it really needs is an amp and a powered sub like a 10" Rockford Fosgate in the massive trunk.
if you see this - what do you mean? I've fiddled with the centerpoint adjustments i guess
It has a sub In the rear deck and the system is powered by an amplifier. It sounds great from the factory you don’t need to add any subs but I do love bass and always approve of more subs!
MY Only complaint of the laterthan CTS as an Uber driver 2014 is that Gm put a cover between the rear seat and trunk, which reduces the amount of area between the pass through area.
Shopping for one now since I can afford it now.
My 2016 cts thinks it's a 1978 pontiac transam... not so much in looks but in horse power and handling...in fact the 4 banger caddy has more hp, top speed about the same, they handle similar..the T/A tuned suspension would definitely hug the curves...and my cts is no exception...in fact the,way it handles is the main selling point for me...i miss my old 78 bandit edition trans am ..but this caddy takes me back...
Hi I’m on the fence between the cts and the bmw 535 I wanted to get ur opinion. Thanks
I drove the 2019 model for a week... it felt like a boat.
Beautiful. Take one out on the road with RWD and the non turbo 6.
I personally think the RWD, NA V6 CTS is the best buy of the bunch!
Tnx.
The 2.0T is better balanced though
Uff I've been waiting for this exact CTS to go on sale with it's brown leather seats and real wood trim... it looks so sexy! I've only been seeing premium CTSs for sale with all black interiors and carbon fiber trims which just looks plain and boring to me. C'mon! I'm ready to upgrade from my 2nd gen CTS!
Lansing Built!!!
I didn't know that your cars comes in a box
What happened to Cadillac escara and elmiraj
Do these take regular gas or do you have to put premium what does the manual say???
Simply rollce Royce killer
Agreed. The interior could be improved. I'd like to see more buttons and the CUE system more faster to use. Also that gloss black (plastic?) needs to be toned down like be more less reflective? Otherwise the CTS is a great competitor with the German and Japanese rivals.
I know, who at Cadillac thought all that gloss plastic looked good? Some shiny plastic is fine but I still think there's too much going on here. Otherwise, yeah, fantastic car.
they've toned it down in the CT6 and XT5, that's caddy's direction going forward I assume so it should make it's way into the upcoming gen4 CTS
Which trim is the all digital dash like this ????
I want one so bad
wow!
What a beautiful car. I think Cadillacs are the prettiest cars. And Teslas too.
Does it seems expensive?When you drive it you know where your money's gone.I love my babe CTS.
why the CTS doesn't come with power folding side mirrors? The car is great but power folding switch doesn't exist, what a shame!
Now this is a Cadillac truly worth its salt! In fact, the Cadillacs that appeal to me are the ATS and CTS! The rest of the Cadillac lineup is lackluster...
Agreed, the sole exception being the bling-tastic Escalade.
What kind of gas dose this car use? I just bought it and been using Premium but gas prices are so high right now I was wondering if I could use Regular??? Thanks
check your owners manual
GRWAT REVIEW!
I've had Cadillacs in my family plenty of times they all have problems they don't hold up good at all definitely don't get the bang for your buck on a cadi just from what I've experienced and seen.
Haddon Smith I feel the same way with BMW, I drive an Buick LaCrosse now.
Best handling? You didn't drive it?
Cadillac come to the Australian market *cross fingers* We need a bigger consumer portfolio of luxury cars.
How come these gauges look different (more digital) from the other ones??
Premium has the all digital guage
Can you do a Nissan GT-R the 2017 one
I'll try! I've been wanting to do a GT-R for a while now.
Fuck the GTR
Am i the only one who liked this Cadillac CTS because of that WiFi feature????
Might buy a used one cuz I'm poor
Patrick Star lol you’re blessed if you can buy one
This car was $67k, can now be had for $23k, give it 2 or three more years, you'll be able to get this car for low teens. Especially a year after the design refresh.
@@kewlztertc5386 When is the new design updated?
@@TheGstvjd I expect next year. This gen started in 2014 (2015). So a complete refresh is overdue.
@@kewlztertc5386 I'm finding 2018/2019s for under $25k with low miles. I am 19 and I want one of these to be my first car loan. I will bust my ass to achieve it.
335HP? Man, that's a lot these days!
The CUE system looks like it will have glitches.
2016 and up works better. I love having Android Auto
Beautiful car. Interior is nice, but still a half step behind the Germans I think, they keep getting better too. Just a touch too busy and bling by comparison, and the electronic interface trails a bit. Still a great place to be though, and great overall car.
I think Cadillac will make necessary interior improvements for the CTS's mid-life refresh, say for 2018 or 2019.
I need those wheels on my 2014 3.6 Luxury. People who don't like the CUE entertainment system just haven't educated themselves enough. Watch the tutorials. It's awesome!
How you gonna skip the XTS?
It's a boat
Way better then BMW
Cimarron 2-The revenge
I’m considering buying a Cadillac CTS , but Cadillac are expensive.
there is no base CTS. There is Luxury, Premium Luxury, Premium, Vsport, vsport Luxury and The Mac Daddy CTS V
sexiest car ever
can this compete with the q70l
Yeah, definitely. Other competitors are the Audi A6, and Mercedes E-Class.
ok
do the Lamborghini veneno :v
Hey, if you own one (of the five built), will you let me film it? :-)
you didn't mention cadillac xts
I purposely left the XTS out because it's the only Cadillac that's not built on a RWD platform. The XTS comes standard with FWD and AWD is optional. The XTS is nice and all, but I don't think it's a very competitive Cadillac anymore now that the CT6 flagship has arrived.
Cadillac has been in the game since early 1900's & are now finally "rearrived" after dozens of hit & misses? "Standard Of The World" now finally means something! But Hyundai, yes Hyundai is giving them some competition! How & why is that? Caddy got too comfortable dare I say, too nonchalant. The STS North Star great engine tech but fwd? Huh? STS-V another strong BMW M5 contender but again very lack luster! Cadillac Sixteen (16 cyl) awesome! but just a concept? Cadillac Cien (12cyl beast) best thing ever from the brand, world class super sports car but no production? Time & money wasted or maybe not because alot of that tech is being displayed now at least! Cadillac is definitely moving forward more aggressively but needs more "Standard" features & tech savvy engineering! Good ole AMERICAN hussle behind the muscle! Hyundai Equus is no joke & very inspiring coming from a 10yr old (compared to the Caddy ) company that is. Who's Your Caddy??
Wouldn't spend that much on a caddi there to common on the street just an average for almost 70k I'd get something that actually turns heads
Too common on the street? Your neighborhood must be rolling in dough.
John McKenzie haha! I know everyone is entitled to there own opinion,I just personally wouldn't spend that much on a Cadillac lol
The old 1st gen CTSs and the earlier pre-2012 2nd gen CTSs are the ones you see all over the damn places lol. I rarely see a 3rd Gen CTS and when I do it's usually in a rich neighborhood.
This car or the 2014 Mercedes Benz e-350 can't decide
Cadillac will be more affordable in terms of maintenance, Benz is ahead in tech and interior design but $$$$ after the 4-5 year mark to keep it in tip top shape.
We have a cts and the lights just cut through the night. Mercedes make me feel like im looking like a old lady or asian. Stigma for mercedes in california. The cla 250 is really nuce though.
xts then cts
When you said busy that really did not make any sense what so ever. Then you talk about Benz system which is so menu based even BMW's! You have to go through menu after menu to do basic things even to use voice controls from the Benz. Dude rethink that! Finally Cadillac did not match Audi the Caddy had it first.
RayJ-HT Cadillac has some of the most comprehensive technology in thier cars. CUE has never been a problem for me it's very responsive and you dont have to deal w redundant menus & overtechnological systems just to turn on the AC. They have come a long way, they're my favorite Luxury Automobile. I honestly think alot of the criticisms they face are due to European biases and the fact that Caddy was never supposed to get this good. They're giving the Germans a run for their money. Case and point, the XTS, journalist bad mouth that endlessly however, I know people who own them and think they're awesome. I've never heard a real world owner say anything bad about it. Cadillac is awesome. P.S. (To Mr Unboxing) Cadillac created Magnetic Ride and Ferrari put it on thier cars.
Right on, Ray! And here's another thing about the Caddy interior vis a vis the German competition, the Cadillac is simply more formal. German cars are neutral and devoid of styling so as not to offend anybody. In this day and age when people are wearing polo shirts to work, many people prefer the unadorned interior of German cars so as not to call out how poorly they are dressed. I mean look at the guy in this video with his hoodie sitting in that beautiful Cadillac interior. It just doesn't work! And guess who else dresses like that? The automotive press. But for the well-heeled, natty car buyer, Cadillac is the way to go.
is this a good car for a 16 year old?
IMO, no. I would start out with something a lot cheaper.
Hell no. It has get up and go. Peoole are always trying to race me at stop lights. Bad choice for a teenager.
Unbox the Lexus GS F
Already done!: ruclips.net/video/105G81uF0R4/видео.html
so where's the huge ass box?
Cadillac's nomenclature for it's lineup is confusing to me. This is the CTS. There's a CT6, which is larger than this, and yet the CTS-V is smaller than this? Why are some models ending with a numeral, while others end with an alphabetical character, and what the hell does V stand for?
Shell Casing its pretty simple actually. ATS is the small compact luxury sedan. CTS is a midsize luxury sedan. And CT6 is a full size luxury sedan. Their V line is their full performance lineup competing with AMG. There is a CTS V and an ATS V which are the same size as the normal CTS and ATS only with a larger, more powerful engine and other more high performance parts.
K.C.'s RC what about the xts?
D-tay94 XTS is kind of a weird car in the lineup. It falls in between the cts and ct6 sizewise. A full redesign of the car should be coming soon.
Shell Casing Cadillac is in the middle of changing the names of its cars and crossover(s). The CT6 and XT5 are brand new vehicles with the brand new naming nomenclature. CT# (CT stands for Cadillac Touring.. The number identifies where the vehicle sits within the lineup). XT# (XT stands for Crossover Touring.. And again, the number identifies where the vehicle sits within the lineup). A CT2 will be smaller than a CT4, a CT4 will be smaller than a CT6, and so on.. They are choosing to only rename vehicles when they are redesigned. That's why you still see the ATS and CTS still carrying their old names.
K.C.'s RC differnt chassis not even close.
Каралева
this is so much german daamn
buy a dts more beautiful more confortable miss only the tecnology of the cts or ct6 only one thing
Hmm, ok.. Cadillac CTS or audi a6, Soo torn!