Overview & Reviews

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.

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

User Reviews:

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  My New Car Experience - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By Ken - August 13 - 7:30 pm

  I have not gotten the performance or gas milage that I understood that I would get. I dont know what is wrong with my car but it is not the same car that is discribed in these reviews. It just does not measure up to other cars that I have owned.

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  Sharp car, great performance & handling - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By cadillacmike - August 13 - 2:32 am

  This is my 6th Cadillac, and my wife absolutely loves it even if she wont admit it. It has rather sharp styling (I like the STS better) but everyone likes it. The black is real nice when its clean. Power and handling are superb, interior comfort is unsurprassed, and Cadillac continues to refine their memory system, this car can remember the seat position, radio settings, climate control, exit preference, Twilight Sentinel settings, mirrors, and it even has a personalized name for each key holder! The XM Satellite radio is superb. We were originally not going to get the navigation system, but once she found out that it can play DVD movies it was all over. You can even watch while driving!

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  Black Raven CTS - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By 2005 CTS - July 31 - 4:32 pm

  I have (and do) owned BMWs for years. I am a member of BMWCCA and really appreciate these cars but I was ready for something different. I love this CTS as does my wife who is not a "car person." I have not had any type of problem in these first 9 months. My car is black with all options made plus numerous dealer extras, rear spoiler, back-up light louvers, grill, custom ss exhaust system, cold air intake, complete interior wood and more. Often people stop me to say it is beautiful and ask more about it. I am a car nut and not easy to please but this one has done it. Style is of course a matter of taste but I think this has it all. I have heard some negatives on the interior but do not agree.

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  A delight to drive and own - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By dvc - July 28 - 10:34 pm

  This is my fourth Cadillac of this ilk: two Cateras and now two CTS. Obviously I have been highly satisfied with all, despite critics who bemoaned the "unreliability" of the Cateras (not true) and the "lack of information" on the 03 CTS. My experience is that the latest CTS is a great car: fine performance, wonderful design and absolutely no trouble.

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  Need more like this in Europe! - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By martin - July 28 - 6:49 pm

  Best car I ever had. Last one was a Mercedes, but this one...

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  What a thrill! - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By Jim Stewart - July 22 - 2:09 pm

  The power is exhilarating! The road maneverabilty is great. It corners very well and it turns around "on a dime". I highly recommend the CTS to everyone.

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  most impressive - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By kessler - July 22 - 10:00 am

  Love the car. Impressive, ahead of its time. I get compliments averywhere I go, from people of all ages, Im 43 years old, and feel 25yrs old while Im driving this supper driving experience. I only wish I could get an automatic V8.

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  2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By Ken Neal - July 10 - 1:22 pm

  Have not had any problems. Fun car to drive not only the accelerating but it hangs to the road with a small turning radius.

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  Great Design Sub-Standard Paint Job - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By JERRY - July 3 - 4:47 pm

  I love this car. It has a unique design and distinctive performance. It is super! Now for the cynical part of me: My unit has the "Diamond White" optional exterior paint, which cost $995 retail $860 GM Employee price. As you know, the factory robotic spray paint booth does its job flawlessly. From 10 feet away, the car is very nice and pretty. From 2 feet away, the exterior white paint is rippled (like waves on a lake) and the final clear coat paint is noticeably dimpled. Not a world-class effort, IMO. I did not appreciate paying extra for a sub-standard simple white application. A much smoother paint job could have been programmed into the robots.

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  World Class - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By SteveB - June 29 - 3:55 pm

  While many would argue that buying a Cadillac vs. a Lexus is crazy, the simple fact is that I purchased a car based on the enjoyment I recieve while driving it instead of considering only the "re-sale" price for the next owner. The CTS handles very well (this from someone that used to race Camaros in SCCA autocross), it has plenty of power for normal (and somewhat spitited) driving and fits the driver like a four door Trans-Am. The rear seat provides plenty of room for "adults" vs many competitiors that provide onlly enough leg room for pre- schoolers. In other words, if you are considering a BMW, Mercedes C-Class, or Lexus ES or IS, you would do well to drive a CTS before buying.