2013 Cadillac CTS

On its own merits, the CTS sedan still has plenty of appeal, including a stylish cabin replete with plenty of modern technological conveniences and pleasant materials. The CTS also drives quite well, with respectable power from the larger 3.6-liter V6 engine and confident handling. However, when you drive it back to back with its import competitors, even these admirable qualities tend to fall short of the now-current standard.

The cabins of rival sedans present better interior workmanship and even more features, while the CTS suspension allows more of the road's many imperfections to intrude into an otherwise serene cabin. Opting for one of the optional sport suspensions only adds additional harshness. This Cadillac's size, while beneficial for passengers, also makes it feel less agile and maneuverable than other so-called sport sedans

The 2013 CTS is a mix of highs and lows. While they’re impressed with the CTS’ high-quality interior materials and attractive design, a few test drivers note that the seats are stiff, and that rearward visibility isn’t as good as it could be. They also say that the CTS has a small trunk opening, which can make it difficult to load bulky objects. One reviewer writes that while the navigation screen has a large, attractive display, it can also be difficult to use. Despite these concerns, reviewers say the 2013 CTS has a great-sounding stereo, and that its other controls are intuitive. The CTS also comes with more standard features than many cars in its class. Leather, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control and Bluetooth are all standard equipment on the base 2013 CTS Luxury.

3.0L Direct Injection V6 VVT engine
 270 Horsepower @ 7000 RPM  

3.6L Direct Injection V6 VVT engine
 318 Horsepower @ 6800 RPM  

 ZF Servotronic power rack-and-pinion steering
 StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System
Audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and Bose® 8-speaker system
SiriusXM Satellite Radio1 with 3 trial months Standard
Bluetooth® for phone interface Standard
Automatic dual-zone climate control Standard
Ambient Interior Lighting Standard
Adaptive Remote Start (automatic transmission only) Standard
Wipers, Rainsense™ Standard
Memory Package Standard
OnStar® with 1 year of Directions & Connections® Plan Standard
Rearview backup camera Standard
 Leather Seating Surfaces Standard
Adjustable front seat lumbar support Standard
Heated front seats Standard
Universal Home Remote Standard
17" premium painted aluminum wheels Standard
Sport suspension Available Standard
18" premium multi-coat painted aluminum wheels
Audio system with single-slot CD player and Bose® surround sound 10-speaker system
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps with Adaptive Forward Lighting Available Standard
 Fog lamps, integrated in front fascia Available Standard
Audio system with navigation and Bose® surround sound 10-speaker system Available
Keyless Access
Keyless start
 Steering wheel, heated
Split-folding rear seat
Heated and ventilated front seats
Steering column, power, telescoping
UltraView® power sunroof Available
Sapele Wood Trim Package Available
Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist 

EPA-estimated fuel economy for the rear-drive, automatic-equipped CTS 3.0 is 18 mpg city/27 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined. All-wheel drive drops it slightly to 18/26/21 mpg.