2013 Cadillac CTS Overview
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Review
I was in the market for an AWD station wagon (not an SUV or crossover) which is becoming an increasingly rare thing here in America. As a current GM employee, this was pretty much my only option - but I'm really glad I decided to get it. It doesn't look like anything else on the road - and I really like that. I'm always getting compliments on its appearance, and it's really sharp in black. I just took it on a 1,000 mile road trip and it performed admirably. Great handling and 23 mpg on the highway with luggage, passengers, and a heavy foot. I could probably even get the advertised 26 mpg if I gave the tires a little more air.
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The 2013 Cadillac Cts-wagon earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 5.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
Available Cadillac CTS 2013 Submodel Types: Wagon
Available Trims: Luxury, Premium, Sport
Exterior Colors: Crystal Red Tintcoat, Radiant Silver Metallic, Vanilla Latte Metallic, White Diamond Tricoat
Interior Colors: Ebony leather, Cashmere leather, Light Titanium w/Ebony Accents leather, Light Titanium w/Ebony Accents leatherette
Popular Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Aux Audio Inputs, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Post-collision safety system, Power Driver Seat, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Alarm, Back-up camera, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof, AWD/4WD, Cooled Seats, Navigation, Parking sensors, Remote Start, USB Inputs, Upgraded Headlights
Engine/Mechanics: 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: rear wheel drive, all wheel drive
