Overview & Reviews

For 2012, the 3.6-liter V6 in the Cadillac CTS gets 12 additional horsepower. Other changes include a slightly revised grille, active front head restraints, standard Bluetooth and new options that include automatic wipers and a heated steering wheel. A new Touring package adds special interior trim along with the items found in the carryover Performance packages.

• Nifty gadgets
• Elegant interior design
• Roomier cabin than similarly priced rivals
• Excellent safety scores.
• Capable and secure handling

• Poor rear visibility
• Awkward driving position.
• Sport suspensions may be too firm for some
• Not as nimble as similarly priced rivals

User Reviews:

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  2012 CTS AWD - 2012 Cadillac CTS
  By Kay - September 19 - 1:31 pm

  It’s almost 2021 and no zero problems... researched for problems for years. Never found any till this came up when I was researching scheduled maintenance. I can’t think of a better. Mmm cc

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  Nicely done by Cadillac - 2012 Cadillac CTS
  By rodrigo2 - September 24 - 7:34 pm

  Performance is very impressive and the look is great. Handling is very good. Mileage average is 21.5 mpg measured over ten fill-ups. Rear window visibility a bit difficult and there is a paint blemish that should have been caught by quality control. Otherwise, the cars design and exterior fit and finish are good. Interior leather is well-fitted and the interior finish is excellent. Accent lighting is just right. Bose sound is excellent. Chose this car from among four in the class manufacturers I had narrowed it down to.

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  Nice ride - 2012 Cadillac CTS
  By rallye350 - February 9 - 2:42 pm

  Ive had mine for about a year now. It is AWD Performance package and has the FE3 suspension and 19 inch wheels. While the handling is great with this package, the tires are a bit noisy. The 3.6 is well worth the price premium. The engine really pulls strong in upper ranges. Love the audio system that came with this package. Slightly disappointed with gas mileage, averaging about 19.5 in mixed driving. All highway trip managed to get about 25. CTS still seems pretty popular with older crowds, so be prepared for comments if you are younger and driving one of these.

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  slightly disappointed - 2012 Cadillac CTS
  By connoisseur - December 27 - 10:02 am

  Ok, this is my third cadillac in succession and i have driven the DTS and STS for a while before i finally ended up with a CTS 2012. Style and Design are the best in class, which I must say is the biggest lure to buy a CTS. Performance is great, has good power and handles better in corners. I am surely disappointed with the drive comfort level, seats itself arent bad, something about the drivers position and may be the suspension. It gave me a neck ache after a couple hours drive. Love the pop up nav screen.