kano b Cadillac is literally the best of both worlds. you have all the luxury you could possibly need. both front and back seats GIVE YOU MASSAGES. you can't get that in anything else but.
Yeah, because... oh wait, the 2009 CTS-V broke the world record for fastest 4-door car on the nurburgring. Being literally the fastest 4-door on the Nurburgring is an odd way of determining that it's at rock bottom. What logic were you using to make that determination again?
Vernon Price Which had it's record promptly broken by the Porsche Panamera turbo, so what's your point?And my logic is that the company required a government bailout to remain in business. Typically, if your business is solvent, you don't need the government to bail you out to the tune of BILLIONS of taxpayer dollars. That's my logic.
Curtis Heidel "Which had it's record promptly broken by the Porsche Panamera turbo, so what's your point?" And by "promptly" you mean months later, and in a car that cost what, $180,000? And it was only 3 seconds faster around a 13 mile track. And of course the point was that you said the current CTS-V is a result of Cadillac having been on "rock bottom" prior to this version, so I'll ask you again: Being literally the fastest 4-door on the Nurburgring is an odd way of determining that it's at rock bottom. What logic were you using to make that determination again? Come on, answer the question short bus.
Vernon Price It's not the fastest. You just said the Panamera was faster. So make up your fucking mind. And you obviously didn't read about the whole multi BILLION dollar bailout that GM needed to stay afloat. That is ROCK BOTTOM. No one bought their shitty products and the company was bankrupt. I don't know how else to explain it to you. GM is a bottom feeder, in the automotive world. The truth hurts, doesn't it.
Steve Holsten never say never bro. Think about how much you can afford to pay and be vigilant about finding your dream car in that price range. It'll show up. Be positive!!
Steve Holsten I am working with Primerica, and striding for one of these. Not pre owned, though. New. And it is about teaching people about Finances and Insurance. Believe me, I had to change a lot just for my license. Now, all I need is people to allow me to teach them the same, I was taught. And you would be able to afford one for yourself. Because you'll be doing the best, helping families get out of scams and debt at the same time.
This car makes my heart skip a beat when I just look at it! I am glad you said something here. Almost no car is bad now it is more about what will fit what you need and want. I hate when "reviewers" feel the need to nit pick all the time and most of it is subjective. Doing a review is not trying to find something bad or gushing over a brand that you love.
Although I'm a bit late to your review it's spot on, I own a 2018 CTS V and after having an 09 CTS V the 2018 is everything that I enjoy in a car. Good looks room for the family and toons of speed when I need it .
I'm a general car guy but when it comes to the big three I'm a Mopar guy. That said, I'm quickly becoming a Cadillac guy too since this generation; even the previous CTS-V was sweet
I drive Thunderhill all the time but have never driven through turn 1 or 2 like he does. He is probably doing 140+ down the front straight before braking to around 80 for the turn. That's a serious machine.
Beautiful shot at 0:25 pulling out like that. And are you sure Harris wasn't around for the day to hang out while filming? Those drifting shots smell like him.
I have a 2011 V wagon, and it is unreal. This one is better, in particular inside and is noticeably faster and it makes me cry to not have a wagon. At 80k is a good value, but damn is that pricey...until I look at a BMW equivalent. Plus, the LT4 is quite possibly the best motor EVER put in a car.
Thanks Sina, but what I'm saying is that if there is no conclusion or opinion given, there is no review, which is what happened in this "review." He concluded by saying that every choice is fine, and people should just choose whatever "brand" they're a fan of.
Wow /Drive has fallen so badly. I can't believe this was once a channel that created a magnificent video of Chris Harris drifting Mclaren P1 at Yaas Marina. I now can't find that much level of refinement and professionalism from this channel.
I know it’s a Caddy! But to be a domestic car, these prices are way too much!!! Especially how they lose value so quickly. Although I love the car? Is it worth the purchase long term?
Tarence Bailey The V series actually hold their value better than most. 2010 CTS V's are still fetching 38-45k...on a 8 year old car!!! 2016 V is still 60k-70, original price was 84k base, 2017 still are in the high 70s. Trust me I've been searching for a reasonable 2016 V3 for a little while and can't find one in my price range, below 65, decent mileage. And if I do find one it's usually gone within a week.
Bye one and tell me it’s not the best caddy you ever had Your problem is you want and rich guys that went to the dealership and pay 20 grand over price
Holden/GM fan here, I hear aussies around always saying how ugly cadillacs are and American cars in general, but I have always appreciated the different look that this body has. If I ever had the money to and somebody asked me if I wanted a gen-f2 GTS or a third gen CTS-V id still have to say a GTS, being our last ever RWD performance sedan.
you will never ever!!! notice the missing 10hp. besides nothing a few mods cant overcome. If someone wanted to bench race me with his vette and his extra 10 hp, i would just smile and nod, knowing that anyone that was boasting about their "10 hp advantage" would be far behind me on a real track...
GM plays HP games alot. The old ZL1 supposedly had 580 vs 556 in the old V. The engines are essentially identical. The C6 LS3 Vette was rated 430-436hp, Camaro 5 426hp and SS sedan 415hp...there is nearly zero difference. It's all just a game of salesmanship and maintaing a predetermined "pecking order".
who is this guy, drive has like 500 different people with fancy titles, ....cant we just keep the reviews to farrah, lieberman, lago, sutcliffe, harris...and even spinelli once in a while......
Outside of us enthusiasts who care about this stuff, how many who are even considering this and have the means to get one will ever visit a track to flog it around to its limits? Who cares what the top speed is? It's a 4 door sedan with a trunk and will be used 99% of the time like every other 4 door sedan with a trunk gets used, hauling people and stuff from point A to B at legal speeds. Automotive journalists I think live in their own bubble where reality escapes them and everyone becomes Ayrton Senna with deep pockets and all the time in the world to visit a track when they feel like it.
Cadillac is NOT ready to raise their prices like this! They don't have the brand cachet and reputation and prestige yet. Also, that new logo sucks. Bring back the ducks.
#01DF01Seba Abdur-Rehmaan this thing has more power than the german trinity.... AMG 614 bhp/M5 610 bhp/ RS6 605bhp is this the new order with 640bhp???
RB26 says otherwise. Lots of potential for little $. I know people that have purchased them with a full chassi for under $8k.... what are you spending on this car? Lmao.. Nissan TURBOS are terrible. You get aftermarket parts. big deal. I doubt you've touched a wrench honestly
Vinnie Davis Lol you're really reaching bro. The RB26 is ancient. It was last put in a production car in 2002. It hasn't been relevant for over 10 years. We're talking about stock cars so whatever people have done in the aftermarket doesn't matter. All nissan makes now is shitty crossovers with econoboxes with cvts and a pigfat "sports" car.
![Seungmin "그렇게, 천천히, 우리(As we are)" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kAzmhLHePqU/mqdefault.jpg)
![Felix "Unfair" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Oswujxm2Ag0/mqdefault.jpg)
I'd take this even over a hellcat. Looks cool af to me. And you don't see these much at all. Love the luxury of it too. Pretty cool
kano b Cadillac is literally the best of both worlds. you have all the luxury you could possibly need. both front and back seats GIVE YOU MASSAGES. you can't get that in anything else but.
Nico Mendez Damn I didn't know the rear had that. Id go on road trips for no reason at all lol
Haha is great
Ikr everyone has a srt or a hellcat these days idk if they’re the same thing but🤷🏾♂️
GM have made some serious improvement recently! It's great to see
When you've hit rock bottom, the only way to go is up!
Yeah, because... oh wait, the 2009 CTS-V broke the world record for fastest 4-door car on the nurburgring. Being literally the fastest 4-door on the Nurburgring is an odd way of determining that it's at rock bottom. What logic were you using to make that determination again?
Vernon Price
Which had it's record promptly broken by the Porsche Panamera turbo, so what's your point?And my logic is that the company required a government bailout to remain in business. Typically, if your business is solvent, you don't need the government to bail you out to the tune of BILLIONS of taxpayer dollars. That's my logic.
Curtis Heidel "Which had it's record promptly broken by the Porsche Panamera turbo, so what's your point?"
And by "promptly" you mean months later, and in a car that cost what, $180,000? And it was only 3 seconds faster around a 13 mile track. And of course the point was that you said the current CTS-V is a result of Cadillac having been on "rock bottom" prior to this version, so I'll ask you again:
Being literally the fastest 4-door on the Nurburgring is an odd way of determining that it's at rock bottom. What logic were you using to make that determination again?
Come on, answer the question short bus.
Vernon Price
It's not the fastest. You just said the Panamera was faster. So make up your fucking mind. And you obviously didn't read about the whole multi BILLION dollar bailout that GM needed to stay afloat. That is ROCK BOTTOM. No one bought their shitty products and the company was bankrupt. I don't know how else to explain it to you. GM is a bottom feeder, in the automotive world. The truth hurts, doesn't it.
I love these CTS-V cars, but I'll never be able to afford one. I can dream though!
Little bit of hard work and you would be able to buy one. The previous generation can be bought for 30-35k now used
used you could find for 30,000 45,000
Nope, higher for low milage cars.
Steve Holsten never say never bro. Think about how much you can afford to pay and be vigilant about finding your dream car in that price range. It'll show up. Be positive!!
Steve Holsten I am working with Primerica, and striding for one of these. Not pre owned, though. New. And it is about teaching people about Finances and Insurance. Believe me, I had to change a lot just for my license. Now, all I need is people to allow me to teach them the same, I was taught. And you would be able to afford one for yourself. Because you'll be doing the best, helping families get out of scams and debt at the same time.
This car makes my heart skip a beat when I just look at it! I am glad you said something here. Almost no car is bad now it is more about what will fit what you need and want. I hate when "reviewers" feel the need to nit pick all the time and most of it is subjective. Doing a review is not trying to find something bad or gushing over a brand that you love.
I have two excellent books by AJ Baime, now I see him flogging the hell out of a CTS-V on a racetrack... much respect.
Great test drive! I am about to by an ATS-V but I really need to drive this! You don't need to use the paddle shift. Thanks
Not too sure abt the review. But some great drifting shots there. Sweet.
Yeah those smoke shots coming from the rear tires, looked very nice.
Although I'm a bit late to your review it's spot on, I own a 2018 CTS V and after having an 09 CTS V the 2018 is everything that I enjoy in a car. Good looks room for the family and toons of speed when I need it .
I'm a general car guy but when it comes to the big three I'm a Mopar guy. That said, I'm quickly becoming a Cadillac guy too since this generation; even the previous CTS-V was sweet
I drive Thunderhill all the time but have never driven through turn 1 or 2 like he does. He is probably doing 140+ down the front straight before braking to around 80 for the turn. That's a serious machine.
it seems like someone else is driving during the drifting shots
Beautiful shot at 0:25 pulling out like that. And are you sure Harris wasn't around for the day to hang out while filming? Those drifting shots smell like him.
Damn... one of the best reviews yet! Good work A.J! I was soooooo in love with this car til 2017 MB E63 AMG 4Matic showed up.... :)
absolutely fabulous car .
Can we get that car as a station wagon and room enough to add twin turbos and a supercharger? Oh and with 4-6-8 cylinder shut off and on?
I have a 2011 V wagon, and it is unreal. This one is better, in particular inside and is noticeably faster and it makes me cry to not have a wagon.
At 80k is a good value, but damn is that pricey...until I look at a BMW equivalent. Plus, the LT4 is quite possibly the best motor EVER put in a car.
Was that bugs all over the front end?? Dammit drive staff we need care for this monster.
If everything's alright, and people should choose what's right for them, is there any point to automotive journalism?
AdventuristoSupremo yes. To help people make those choices by giving an honest, in-depth, review of many cars on the market.
Thanks Sina, but what I'm saying is that if there is no conclusion or opinion given, there is no review, which is what happened in this "review." He concluded by saying that every choice is fine, and people should just choose whatever "brand" they're a fan of.
Hi, would you plz give feedback for gs f. Would you dive it on track plz?
my fav 4-door but those headlights kinda bug imo
Hey AJ is that you really driving in those high speed drifts??
This dude knows how to drive 👌
Amazing how many hits the nose has taken!
Wow /Drive has fallen so badly. I can't believe this was once a channel that created a magnificent video of Chris Harris drifting Mclaren P1 at Yaas Marina. I now can't find that much level of refinement and professionalism from this channel.
I hope to get a older CTS V within the next year if my cancer doesn't get me first :)
JimmyFizzy Good luck dude and kick its ass
Lol he's dead
That is one badass ride. I wish they would give it the full power instead of slightly detuning it just to keep Corvette up top.
I seriously doubt if it would run with the Z06 even with the same power.
I know it’s a Caddy! But to be a domestic car, these prices are way too much!!! Especially how they lose value so quickly. Although I love the car? Is it worth the purchase long term?
Tarence Bailey The V series actually hold their value better than most. 2010 CTS V's are still fetching 38-45k...on a 8 year old car!!! 2016 V is still 60k-70, original price was 84k base, 2017 still are in the high 70s. Trust me I've been searching for a reasonable 2016 V3 for a little while and can't find one in my price range, below 65, decent mileage. And if I do find one it's usually gone within a week.
Bye one and tell me it’s not the best caddy you ever had Your problem is you want and rich guys that went to the dealership and pay 20 grand over price
However, You Made this video more interesting than other introduction videos of the Cts V3
Holden/GM fan here, I hear aussies around always saying how ugly cadillacs are and American cars in general, but I have always appreciated the different look that this body has. If I ever had the money to and somebody asked me if I wanted a gen-f2 GTS or a third gen CTS-V id still have to say a GTS, being our last ever RWD performance sedan.
GM just couldn't share the 10 HP from the Corvette with this Cadillac!! SMH
you will never ever!!! notice the missing 10hp. besides nothing a few mods cant overcome. If someone wanted to bench race me with his vette and his extra 10 hp, i would just smile and nod, knowing that anyone that was boasting about their "10 hp advantage" would be far behind me on a real track...
GM plays HP games alot. The old ZL1 supposedly had 580 vs 556 in the old V. The engines are essentially identical. The C6 LS3 Vette was rated 430-436hp, Camaro 5 426hp and SS sedan 415hp...there is nearly zero difference. It's all just a game of salesmanship and maintaing a predetermined "pecking order".
@@DavidBaumgarner ..You wouldn't out run a Z06 or a ZL1 1LE.
This is a manly car right here. Love it.
awesome drift dude
The intro looked like it was straight out of forza 😂
Thank you for helping make my decision.😎You drove the shit out of that car nice job.👍
The CTS V Is A Beast
Absolutely of course I need a car with that much horsepower!
So it's basically a luxurious family friendly Camaro. Seriously for owning one the resemblance is shocking
LMAO this thing is probably the perfect sleeper!
This guy does not belong in front of a camera, or a mic, maybe a pen. But not in front of a camera.
i need one of these in my life
If you did the drifts welcome, good guy. Put slow motion drifting, they pass too fast
cost of ownership is very high...tires last about 12000 miles under normal use...buy stock in ExxonMobil to offset the real world mileage
Let's drift all these beast ass expensive cars woohoo drive upping there driver game
damn pulley and tune your over 700hp crank goddamn!!!
who is this guy, drive has like 500 different people with fancy titles, ....cant we just keep the reviews to farrah, lieberman, lago, sutcliffe, harris...and even spinelli once in a while......
Outside of us enthusiasts who care about this stuff, how many who are even considering this and have the means to get one will ever visit a track to flog it around to its limits? Who cares what the top speed is? It's a 4 door sedan with a trunk and will be used 99% of the time like every other 4 door sedan with a trunk gets used, hauling people and stuff from point A to B at legal speeds. Automotive journalists I think live in their own bubble where reality escapes them and everyone becomes Ayrton Senna with deep pockets and all the time in the world to visit a track when they feel like it.
Not even a test drive...can’t find a winding road review.
no matter how rich I get id rather just keep my mk4 my Chevelle and cars that are just so much cooler imo.
The first thing he mentions about cars sucking is the Koreans LMAO classic
Ok I know I'm not exactly the skinniest guy but they fact it went up by 7 views the second I clicked on is just not nice!
that, thats right for me
Cadillac, it's all great except the interior. Juice that up and it's ova!
Cadillac is NOT ready to raise their prices like this! They don't have the brand cachet and reputation and prestige yet. Also, that new logo sucks. Bring back the ducks.
Wow ia great
well said!
Guy can drive
C63s ANYDAY!
Nice Cad tho. :P
***** I prefer it over both... tho IK its unfair. :P
#01DF01Seba Abdur-Rehmaan this thing has more power than the german trinity.... AMG 614 bhp/M5 610 bhp/ RS6 605bhp is this the new order with 640bhp???
Lion Heart im with you Brother!!
+ Lion Heart oh my god here we go again, die hard top gear fans with no clue about cars spreading their useless opinion again
One of the coolest cars reviewed by one of the worst reviewers smh
Quite useless 'review'... be interesting how it fares vs. the new e63s
Nope. Nissans are still terrible.
RB26 says otherwise. Lots of potential for little $. I know people that have purchased them with a full chassi for under $8k.... what are you spending on this car? Lmao.. Nissan TURBOS are terrible. You get aftermarket parts. big deal. I doubt you've touched a wrench honestly
RB26 hasn't been made for 10 years. I wish I could judge Toyota's current offering by what they had in the 90's.
more like almost 15.
Vinnie Davis Lol you're really reaching bro. The RB26 is ancient. It was last put in a production car in 2002. It hasn't been relevant for over 10 years. We're talking about stock cars so whatever people have done in the aftermarket doesn't matter. All nissan makes now is shitty crossovers with econoboxes with cvts and a pigfat "sports" car.
*****
people make 1k hp in RB26... idk what you're on about
ㄥ口∨モ 匚丹尺
he wanna be dk so bad XD
first
Tommy. Hope your friends & family appreciate your major accomplishment here!
Bob Smith house party tonight to celebrate
Might just be me but I can't stand the american obsession of big front grills... It looks horrible.
Basih what about lexus? haha
need a lot of air flow
Basih yeah why can't they just be more like Audi
+Rye Bread Dude... a 1000hp Porsche only needs a few tiny tiny hole for the air to come in. It is purely a design choice and I think it looks ugly.
and whats the price difference?