2011 Cadillac CTS Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -18 City / 25 -27 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
270 -304
Seats
4 -5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Maritza S
Cadillacs are very expensive to fix. One light cost over $200 to repair
My car drives very smooth and has a great sound system. I like that it has a backup camera and NAV system
accountCircle Kim L
Purchasing a new or used car. How much I enjoy my vehicle.
Purchased this vehicle used in 2015. Really like the way it rides, it is very quiet, you cannot hear the noises outside from the road. Love have the Bluetooth. Has all the bells and whistles, heated seats really come in handy on the cold winter days and some chilly fall mornings. Lots of room for groceries in the trunk area. I do have grandchildren which I have car seats in the back seat, not a lot of extra room, would love a third row seat but it is what it is. Love the button on the rear trunk door that you can just push and it goes down, so when your hands are full you do not have to grab the door and pull it down. Had to replace the battery once. Take it for regular oil and filter changes. My husband is very good about keeping it very neat and clean, it is also garage kept. This was my first Cadillac SUV and I will definitely be looking for another one when I trade this one in. I have been very pleased with this one. I also do not have all wheel drive but it still does ok in the snow, I do not go out with it very often in the snow but if I do it does not do too bad. I would highly recommend this SUV to someone who is looking. I think they have everything a consumer is looking for, from a young family to an older couple. I also feel maybe the price for a brand new one may be high for some people like myself or younger people, but you can get some good deals on a new one with a lease or also they have a lot of used ones coming off of a lease for some good prices. You can get some great deals. We purchased ours from another dealer and were able to get a good price.
accountCircle Kati V
Love my 2011 cadillac cts, I would recommend to anyone!
The only main problem I have had with my cadi is the sensor for saying the is overheating went bad a few times and I had to replace it. The car heats up so fast in the winter and cools down so fast in the summer. So much comfort to drive in. The ride is very smooth and I hardly feel bumps. I all wheel drive so it's great in the winter months, and since it's a bigger car it doesn't slide much.
accountCircle Lori B
It is the best car I have ever owned.
I love everything about this car. It drives so smooth, and is very comfortable. It has all wheel drive and handles great in all weather. It has heated and air conditioning seats, heated steering wheel, power windows, sunroof, rear assist, GPS, tinted windows. It is silver in color and stays clean looking for a long time. It is midsize and easy to park. I feel high class when I drive this car.
accountCircle Janis S
Very comfortable so easy to drive
Love the handling.rides wonderfully. Very comfortable and beautiful sedan
accountCircle Melissa Y
Cts coupe premium performance, styling and also elegance. No soccer mom car.
Performance is incredible. No trouble passing on the expressway. Great car. Radio features a hard drive to download CD's to store. Steering very agile. The looks of the cts are unique nod always get second glances. Performance and elegance combined.
accountCircle Charles F
The engine, the handling, the tires it comes with.
Lots of space. Needs more power for v6. Has great turning radius. Looks fast even staying still. Love the sunroof.
accountCircle Patricia R
The review of our 2011 Cadillac cts.
Problems takes premium gas- expensive. We love it because it is large enough so that we are comfortable when driving. My husband is 6'3" our sons are 6' and 6'4". The truck has plenty of space for our luggage when traveling. The radio picks up many stations when traveling to different cities.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Madison
Used cts4 luxury awd
The car is very stylish...but when I got it home there were problems that were wrong with the car...it had 67k miles on it. The dealer claims no problem with the car. I have the attorney general involved. To bad the dealer Shane's GM. The car is beautiful to look at. But the problems are bushings and chassis.
accountCircle Layna C
Cadillac trucks highly recommended.
I have had some good experiences with my car I feel it takes long to accelerate but that is expected for such a big car. I would like to have a smaller car so if you like big cars I highly recommend that you get the Cadillac. It is reliable and all you have to do is take care of it.
accountCircle Jeff A
Beautiful car to drive and admire.
I love the luxury features and color of my car. I do not like It's lack of capacity for cargo. It also has had some mechanical issues with the transmission which i would not expect with the mileage it has achieved.
accountCircle Erin D
High mileage Cadillac cts.
There is a recurring issue with the abs. Other than that, the car works well and has all the extra features I need (I.E.- back up camera, Bluetooth, power seats, heated seats). The leather is well maintained and the car handles extremely well. Even with high mileage the car runs well.
accountCircle Norman G
Cool and relaxing. I see why my pops and his brothers loved this brand. Comfort.
Good so far. Just replaced the alternator. As long as I keep it up, it keeps me going. No major issues with it. I did replace the speaker system but that was just for me. Good car so far. I will roll this one until the wheels fall off. Paints chips but I have had it painted already.
accountCircle Tiffany C
It is a long car that surprisingly takes too much gas, annoying, but a pretty car.
It is complicated. I like the car, but it has it is sudden problems spontaneously. There is not much for me to say since I do not own the car. My parent owns it and thus, knows most of the problems involved with the car. So, that is all of the things I know about the car.
accountCircle Danielle F
Reliable but does not hold value.
The acceleration is on the slower side but the vehicle is extremely reliable. The vehicle does not hold value like some others but I haven't had any issues and I make sure to maintain the vehicle as scheduled. I rate the vehicle 3/5 because the rapid depletion of value and the lack of acceleration.
accountCircle Katie M
Nice sporty car that looks good.
I like that it is sporty. There could be better features that the care does not have. Other cars that are not supposed to be as nice have much better base features. The leather is starting to deteriorate and it will not look good in the next year or two.

Cadillac CTS Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base Sedan
270 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Base Coupe
304 HP 19-21 MPG 4 Seats
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Base Wagon
270 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Luxury Sedan
270 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Luxury Wagon
270 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Performance Sedan
304 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Performance Coupe
304 HP 19-21 MPG 4 Seats
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Performance Wagon
304 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Coupe
304 HP 19-21 MPG 4 Seats
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Premium Sedan
304 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Wagon
304 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Cadillac CTS Owner Reviews

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5 stars 68%
4 stars 21%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 1%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Paul H on May 30, 2021
The Cadillac cts's outward appearance and styling is what caught my eye.
Our Cadillac cts has been an excellent choice has been very reliable. Its functionality with the speedometer and all the gauges is easily read. Heat and air system is without question one of the most efficient of all the cars we've ever owned. I would highly recommend this car to anyone looking for reliable car.
accountCircle Hakeem M on May 21, 2021
The luxury Cadillac that his comfortable.
The performance on my car is very great and it is actually comfortable. It is a smooth ride with great audio, it is not too loud. It sits more than 3 people. It came with bass in the car and a touch screen navigation. Also has a nice sunroof that is u can let all the way back.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Serena M.

This car is very reliable, I've never had to worry about it not getting me where I need to go. AC/heating system is wonderful and changes temperature in only a couple of minutes. The quality of the Bose speakers has held up over the last 9 years I have driven the car and has always been amazing.

likeFilled Silvia E.

The pros of this vehicle include many. The biggest pro is the interior. It is such a nice and clean interior. The beige seats and set up of the interior is amazing! Other pros include the smoothness of the drive, the space inside, and it is all wheel drive! Some of the cons include it being a V6, other than that I really cannot find anymore!

likeFilled Karon S.

Beautiful model, comfortable, great stereo system, smooth ride, the cts from 2011 and prior are a great look! Cadillac service is great and always treat their customers really well. Its my second cts that I have had over the past 12 years.

likeFilled Nataly E.

The pros of my vehicle include the space, luxury clean look, and convenience. This car is beautiful inside. It is tan leather seats along with its dark brown dashboard give it a clean look! It is spacious both front and back seat along with having a good trunk! It is also very convenient since it is a sedan. I love my vehicle.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Serena M.

I am not a fan of the artificial acceleration noise that comes through the speakers of the car, and I suppose the gas mileage could be better. I also wish it was a bit more comfortable to spend extended periods of time in, as I take a lot of long drives/trips.

dislikeFilled Silvia E.

One of the cons to my vehicle would be it being V6 rather than V4. Another one would be that since it is luxury and leather seats, if someone is not careful with it then they can potentially tear the seats.

dislikeFilled Karon S.

On both my used cts first 2008 and second 2011 the struts seem to wear out fast, car starts to sound like a buggy. The turn radius is great but if you turn it too far it clunks. I do not like the interior color in my recent Cadillac.

dislikeFilled Nataly E.

The cons of this vehicle include that it could be less spacious because the back seats do not come down like they do in other cars. So if you wanted to buy something long or big, like a bike, it wouldn't fit unless you have a bike rack.

Ranks #6 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2011 Cadillac CTS has an average owner rating of 4.62 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 19 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
5
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2011 Jaguar XF
4.83
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4.56

Ranks #5 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Cadillac CTS has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #5 of 19 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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2011 Lincoln MKZ
41 MPG
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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
33 MPG
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2011 Cadillac CTS
27 MPG

Is The 2011 Cadillac CTS A Good Car?

Yes. It is very aggressive looking. Good performance. Great interior. Gets compliments from people. 304 horsepower. 36. V 60.
Joseph C.
This make and model of car is an awesome car to have. I would recommend it to anyone. We have had this vehicle for the past 3 years and we wouldn't trade it for world.
Krystal G.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Cadillac CTS?

Now It has had all maintenance up to date. Oil change every 5k miles. K+n air filter. Only problem was a faulty tire monitor.
Joseph C.
Yes it is very reliable and no we haven't had any problems. It actually has not caused us any problems since we had it.
Krystal G.

Is The 2011 Cadillac CTS A Good Value?

45,000. It compares with other cars in this class. It is a good value if you want an American coupe.
Joseph C.
Cadillac cts ranges in price. It depends on what make and model you have like any other vehicle. I will say it is worth the money.
Krystal G.

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What's the 2011 cadillac cts 3.6 Oil type?

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Safety & Reliability

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