Used 2014 Cadillac CTS Standard Sedan Review
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Absolutely love this car
JohnnyBos, Chicago, IL, 03/31/2016
2014 Cadillac CTS Standard 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I bought my all-wheel drive CTS last year (2015) - it was a 2014 model year that was still on the lot, so very happy with the deal. For the past 15 years I drove only German cars, BMW and Volkswagen. The pros and cons for the CTS:
Pros:
--It manages the amazing trick of feeling substantial while also being light and agile. Comparing the aluminum body of this car (including doors and … trunk) to a BMW 5-series steel body, you realize how much fat and bloat you're carrying around with the BMW. It shows up especially in the handling of the CTS... it's an absolute racehorse, and a lean and agile one. Yet the doors close with a very satisfying "thud," same as you find on the German cars.
--Love the exterior design and (almost all) of the interior... it's amazing. Very sensual and aggressive, sleek.
--On the highway, the open road, it handles better than a 5 series BMW. Great sound dampening, great control. Just a heck of a car to drive.
--Some people complain about the CUE entertainment system, but I actually find it pretty simple to use. It's a million times easier to use than the old "I-Drive" systems on the BMW.
--The materials used in the car, the leathers and wood trim, etc., are all top notch. I was recently inside a BMW M5 - which cost over $100k - and the BMW didn't have anything nicer in terms of interior materials.
--On the inside of the driver's door is a round sticker which you won't find on any BMW, Audi, Lexus, or Mercedes sedan - that sticker says "Made in Michigan, USA". And as someone who cares about our country and our workers, that's the ultimate status symbol. When Detroit makes a killer car, you can feel great about buying it for a lot of reasons, including where it's made.
Cons:
--The CTS heat seater heats up a little bit slowly and doesn't get the seat very hot, even at max temperature. The seat heaters on my German cars would burn your tail if you left them on too high / too long. As someone living in the Midwest I'd prefer a hotter and quicker seat heater. (The heated steering wheel does heat up quick and hot, however).
--I'm not in love with the design of the steering wheel - could be a little simpler and more elegant looking. But other than that, and a very small Onstar button panel on the ceiling, the rest of the interior is BEAUTIFUL. It's sleek and tight and very well put together.
--I would physical buttons which allow you to adjust direction where the air flows in the ventilation system (to feet, to windshield, etc.). The CTS has buttons which only appear on the screen if you increase/decrease the volume of air flow. Or you can go through multiple screens to adjust it. Same with AC... there's no physical button to press for AC... there are other ways to get AC to come out, which show up on the screen, but I prefer to have a direct physical button for it.
--At very, very low speeds... like when the car is just rolling forward of its own power at 3 or 4 mph, without pressing the gas, it feels a little torquey and uneven. Living in the city, you often end up kind of rolling forward a bit in traffic or a parking lot. My VW and BMW were more smooth at that super low speed.
That's about it... other than that, it's a totally amazing car. I recommend it highly to all my friends, colleagues, and other people. It's a fantastic car and is VERY underrated.
Estate Car - always garaged and dealer serviced
george gotcsik, Rush, NY, 09/19/2016
2014 Cadillac CTS Standard 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Immaculate condition - only 11,700 miles
John’s Caddy
John, Hopewell Junction, NY, 05/07/2018
2014 Cadillac CTS Standard 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Cue entertainment system acts erratic.
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Frank Kneller, Maple Park, IL, 04/03/2018
2014 Cadillac CTS Standard 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Rear seat and passenger seat are tight. Fun to drive.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2014 Cadillac CTS Standard Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Wide-ranging engine lineup delivers both fuel economy and performance
- Pro:sophisticated exterior style
- Pro:attractive interior design with high-quality materials.
- Con:Despite outward growth, interior measurements effectively stay the same
- Con:occasionally frustrating infotainment system.
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