Check out the 2017 Cadillac CTS Sedan? With a slight refresh from the previous model year, the 2017 Cadillac CTS gets front and rear styling improvements, a Teen Driver tracking system, a rearview mirror camera and other high-tech features. Offered in five trims, the CTS offers basic features such as 17-inch alloy wheels, Brembo brakes, parking sensors, automatic headlights and more. The CTS’ base engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, and all trims can be upgraded with a 335-horsepower, 3.6-liter V6. Competing directly with the likes of the BMW 5 Series, Cadillac’s goal with the CTS was to make a car that’s fast, functional and fun—mission accomplished. Curious about taking a test drive? Read on to learn more about the 2017 Cadillac CTS and its top three trims.
Top 3 Trims of the 2017 Cadillac CTS:
- Luxury trim
- Premium Luxury trim
- V-Sport andV-Sport Luxury
CTS Luxury
When you get behind the wheel of a Cadillac, you can count on a wide range of luxury features even with the base model. Step up a single trim, and the luxury seems to multiply. That’s the case with the CTS Luxury trim, which adds goodies such as adaptive Xenon headlights, navigation, a premium audio system and a panoramic sunroof. This trim also gets a slew of safety features via the included Driver Awareness package; some of these features include automatic wipers, lane-keep assist, forward collision alerts, rear cross-traffic alerts and more. This trim is also loaded with optional upgrades including 18-inch wheels and the sporty Carbon Black appearance package.
Highlights:
- Gets a Bose audio system.
- Driver Awareness package included.
- Carbon Black upgrade adds a spoiler, machined-alloy wheels and more.
CTS Premium Luxury
Is the CTS Luxury not luxurious enough? Then check out the Premium Luxury trim, which comes with the technology to park itself on city streets. The CTS Premium Luxury is fit with 18-inch wheels, tri-zone climate control, a heads-up display, heated seats all around, adaptive suspension and more. This trim can be upgraded with adaptive cruise control, automatic braking and more. Buyers can also opt for 20-inch adjustable front sport seats, an HD gauge cluster and sporty alloy pedals.
Highlights:
- Can be upgraded with sporty interior features.
- Heated front and rear seats.
- 18-inch wheels.
CTS V-Sport & V-Sport Luxury
Luxury cars are as much as performance as comfort, and that’s where the CTS V-Sport and V-Sport Luxury trims come into play. These trims get a special turbocharged six-cylinder engine that pumps out 420 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque with an eight-speed automatic transmission. In addition, these trims get self-parking technology, better brakes, sport-tuned steering and suspension, an electronic track mode, an enhanced engine cooling system and more. The CTS V-Sport Luxury trim gets all of these upgrades along with a sunroof and other perks of the Premium Luxury trim. If you want a Cadillac that blows the doors off the competition, then start looking at these trims.
Highlights:
- Gets a special turbocharged six-cylinder engine.
- V-Sport Luxury gets all the Premium Luxury trim’s features.
- Self-parking system included.
Conclusion
The 2017 Cadillac CTS was built with luxury, excitement and performance in mind. It’s sleek and sporty, with high-end audio, an attractive interior, heated seats and all kinds of high-end features. The CTS possesses the spirit of a Cadillac while appealing to drivers who savor the joy of driving.