2005 Cadillac CTS Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.37/5 Average
155 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The base 3.2-liter V6 engine has been dropped; a 2.8-liter V6 will become the base engine later in the model year. A six-speed manual transmission is now standard regardless of engine choice. Package contents have been shuffled, and "synthetic leather" will be added to the options list later this year.

Pros:
  • Excellent handling, spacious cabin, wide array of available features, alternative look.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • Great Car! - 2005 Cadillac CTS
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    WOW! I love the styling, comfort and performance of the 2005 Cadillac CTS. I have the 3.6L engine with the manual transmission and no other options. This cars MSRP was $32,545 and I received $7,750 in incentives from General Motors. The manual feels faster than the auto and is much more fun to drive.

  • cadillac cts - 2005 Cadillac CTS
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    This vehicle is an excellant automobile. I have owned 61 different cars and I find this to be one of the best. The only negative I have found is the vision to the rear is very poor when backing up. Otherwise I would give this vehicle an A.

  • CTS - the Import Fighter - 2005 Cadillac CTS
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    The 2005 Cadillac CTS is just great all around. I love the design on the exterior, it is just stunning. The interior is just as great, I find it to be very comfortable, and luxurious. The performance is even better, you really feel the accelration of the V6 rated at 255 hp. The control of the vehicle is very good as well, I really feel in control when driving. It has a very solid, strong feel to it, and it feels great on the road. It has a quiet cabin, with very good shocks.

  • Love this Caddy! - 2005 Cadillac CTS
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    The CTS is my fifth car and I am proud to say I am once again a Caddy owner. This car is beautiful, priced just right, and exciting to drive! While searching for the perfect new car, I drove the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and was utterly dissappointed! I also test drove the Acura TSX and had similar sentiments. Nothing impressed me the way the CTS did. I highly recommend this car to all!

  • New Fan of CTS - 2005 Cadillac CTS
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    This is my first venture into the luxury market and the CTS is a real nice blend of luxury and performance. The size is just right and the features are great for a personal car. A 6 CD dash-mounted player, satellite radio and OnStar handle all the entertainment and the 3.6L engine is strong enough for quick driving (I couldnt justify getting the more expensive V-series and its potential for speeding tickets). My only complaint is an amplifier that has not performed a few times, rendering the radio silent. It was diagnosed and will soon be fixed when I get the time. I got the redline color and the 17 inch chrome wheels. It is a beautiful car, although I may lose it to my wife.

  • The 2005 Cadillac CTS is One Incredible Ride - 2005 Cadillac CTS
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    This car is incredible. It surely cant compare to the other other leading cars like BMWs or Mercedes-Benzs, but the fact that it is an American car lets me know that it is totally reliable. It has excellent acceleraltion, compared to the BMW 330i and in my opinion it is way more stylish than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. I almost purchased an E-Class just because of the emblem, but driving away with the Cadillac left me with no regrets.

  • First American car Ive loved! - 2005 Cadillac CTS
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    I avoided owning American cars for about twenty years, only buying a Chevy Beretta in 95 (a mistake) and a Malibu LS in 99. This CTS, however, is a whole different animal. I really, really love this car!! Excellent handling, great get-up and go, superb safety features and peerless styling. The build quality is much better than the Camry I rented recently. I am finally proud to buy American again!

  • Caddy Happy - 2005 Cadillac CTS
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    What a great car quiet, smooth and quick. Love the interior amd all the stuff. Every one that has seen it really likes the design.

  • super, love it - 2005 Cadillac CTS
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    What a great auto quiet, smooth, and quick. Everyone likes the styling.

  • I love my new black 05 CTS - 2005 Cadillac CTS
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    I just traded my silver 03 3.2 w/220hp for a new black 05 3.6 VVT /255hp with sport susp.pkg.,17whls. custom chrome grille and chrome exhaust exhaust tips too. Its a real Hot wheels cruiser and really looks good. Now I am in love with the car !!! Its night and day between the 03 and 05 with greatly inmproved driveability and performance. Not to mention the mx satellite radio, Onstar and built in phone. Its very cool. I would have bought the V/series 400hp but at 47 i could not get interested in the manual transmission and playing with a clutch during rush hour traffic in the city.

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