2009 Cadillac CTS-V Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The all-new, second-generation Cadillac CTS-V for 2009 is giving the European luxury sedan manufacturers some sleepless nights. Designed to compete with the likes of the BMW M5, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, and the Audi RS6, the CTS-V more than holds its own against these traditional powerhouses. The ’09 CTS-V has been described by MotorTrend Magazine as “the fastest, most powerful Cadillac ever built” – high praise, indeed, from those wondering if a domestic luxury sports sedan could ever hold its head high again. Powerful, aggressively stylish, luxuriously appointed, this Cadillac certainly does its bit to help GM in its climb back to respectability.
The ’09 Cadillac CTS-V gets its awe-inspiring power from a ZR1-inspired supercharged, variable-valve-timed OHC 16-valve V8 that produces an asphalt-burning 556 hp at 6,100 RPM and 551 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 RPM. All this power is harnessed to a six-speed, fully synchronized manual transmission with two overdrive gears - or an optional Hydra-Matic six-speed electronically controlled automatic with torque converter clutch. High-performance, six-piston front and four-piston rear Brembo four-wheel disc brakes bring all that power to a seamless stop. The four-wheel independent suspension with Magnetic Ride Control electromagnetically controlled shocks keeps the CTS-V accelerating smartly, riding smoothly and handling like a dream on 19-inch by 9-inch front and 19-inch by 9.5-inch rear wheels.
In true Cadillac style, creature comforts abound in the four-door CTS-V for ‘09. Standard performance, convenience and comfort features include, among many other things, Solar-Ray light-tinted glass, a leather-wrapped telescoping steering wheel with memory, 8-way power adjustable front seats, Xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps, heated, power adjustable outside mirrors, leather seating, in-dash Driver Information Center, Ultrasonic rear parking assist, power-programmable door locks, a universal remote, 3-channel programmable garage door opener, CD/DVD player with MP3 playback, XM satellite radio and a 10-speaker Bose Surround Sound audio system, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise and power door locks and windows with express up and down - the list is nearly endless.
GM didn’t skimp on safety either. Safety systems for the ’09 CTS-V include driver and front passenger front and side impact airbags with the Passenger Sensing System, side head curtain airbags, all-speed traction control, the StabiliTrak stability enhancement system and, of course four wheel ABS.
Besides the six-speed automatic tranny, options for the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V include 14-way adjustable Racaro performance front bucket seats with driver memory, polished aluminum wheels, power dual-panel sunroof, steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, audio-integrated nav system with 8-inch pop-up screen, and heated and ventilated front seats.
All in all, reviewers and drivers of the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V are unanimous in warning foreign carmakers to watch their backs.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2009 Cadillac CTS-V
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by Michael A
Jan 10, 2024
Great performance. Handles well. Cadillac comfort. Great style and looks.Jan 10, 2024
by Kevin S
Jul 28, 2022
Very luxurious with more options than Ive ever had. Top of the line Cadillac. Jul 28, 2022
by Ben L
Dec 27, 2021
Owning a 2009 CTS V is like living the Ultimate Dream! Stunning and Fast as well as unique to look at. No other cars can compare from looks to performance, no topping the V. Which by the way Stands for: Velocity.... And there is Plenty! LOVE my V. Chances are you saw my taillights! What was that! No comparing to anything on the road. Paintxpert. Dec 27, 2021
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by Michael A
Jan 10, 2024
Great performance. Handles well. Cadillac comfort. Great style and looks.Jan 10, 2024
by Kevin S
Jul 28, 2022
Very luxurious with more options than Ive ever had. Top of the line Cadillac. Jul 28, 2022
by Ben L
Dec 27, 2021
Owning a 2009 CTS V is like living the Ultimate Dream! Stunning and Fast as well as unique to look at. No other cars can compare from looks to performance, no topping the V. Which by the way Stands for: Velocity.... And there is Plenty! LOVE my V. Chances are you saw my taillights! What was that! No comparing to anything on the road. Paintxpert. Dec 27, 2021
by Elijah T
Sep 26, 2021
In my opinion I think it’s a great value Sep 26, 2021
by Anonymous
May 11, 2013
I can't say enough good things about this car. I change cars about every two years but after driving the 2005 for seven months I had to have more. It's a hoot to drive because most people don't realize it will blow most cars off the road. Great performance. Great styling. This is not grandad's Cadillac. The V will take five people from zero to 60,70,80+ faster than almost anything on the road and have the front seat passenger groping for the dash on take off. HaMay 11, 2013
by Joseph K
May 21, 2012
This is an update per a CarGurus request. Since my last I've swicthed out the airbox with a K&N system and the exhaust with Cirrus SS sport performance mufflers inorder to pull hp and torque over the 600 level. In both cases I have ... :-). Still, without a doubt, the best 4 door production super sedan in the world. Thank you Cadillac and General Motors. May 21, 2012
by נתן ו
Oct 19, 2011
This is an amazing vehicle. It has looks that attract all ages and the looks from people when you get in will make your day. The performance is great off the line, in the middle of the drive, and everything in between. What is most noticeable while driving isn't how fast it goes but how quickly it gets to how fast it does.Oct 19, 2011
by Tyler R
Jan 03, 2010
It is fast just like the c6. Man if you like power and good handling this car is a must. I chose the manual 6 speed and smoke tires through third gear. It may be a little more then the cts but it is always fun to pull up to a mustang and smoke them!Jan 03, 2010
by Tim K
Aug 03, 2009
Eats M5 for lunch, M3 for dinner, AMG for desert, Corvette for long hiway drives. Infotainment Centre is new technology that can't be beat, I love it I do. If you see me in your mirror stay to the right!Aug 03, 2009
by Anonymous
Jul 29, 2009
Reading some of the reviews on here about this car it becomes obvious that some of these guys have not driven nor own a 2009 CTS-V. Don't get me wrong, I like the positive reviews as this is an awesome car, but an awesome car deserves real reviews from people who have driven it and not trolled the internet to make a review.
First, the car has plenty of power. It is actually fairly deceptive at how much it makes because it is very smooth and linear. Second, I think there is more road noise from the tires than your typical CTS. The Pilot Sports are nice, but another tire selection may improve the road noise and not sacrifice performance. Third, most sites hype up that $3400 charge for the Recaro seats. For me, I get my seat set in one position and that is where it remains usually for life. The extra for these seats is pretty much a waste and hype to stay in tune with the Euro crowd (to me anyway).
Inside the engine noise is not very bad at all. You can hear the S/C wind up, but in comparison is seems quite a bit quieter than a Ford GT500. The controls are nice and well laid out. I like the Nav system much better than my 2006 TBSS or my 2007 Z06 Vette. It is much crisper visually. The Magnetic Ride Control works very well. The car has nearly no pitch when going into corners. For what it is it handles like a dream. This car is a sleeper...it will surprise people.
Jul 29, 2009
by Anonymous
Jul 15, 2009
I Like it. It's the best made performance sedan in the usa. Thanks General Motors. My favorite Caddy of all times. Best of the best sports car. I love it. Great ride. Burns rubber easily. Government Motors, keep this one in the line up.Jul 15, 2009
by Aziz A
Jul 08, 2009
the performance is amazing in acceleration, braking, and little bet not good in the handling. The build quality needs only for the brakes. the apperance is amazing and a gourgous car. The cost of ownership is really relaxing :). this car is really fun to drive :) .Jul 08, 2009
by Jeremy B
Jun 08, 2009
i love this car to death it has the most horse power out of all my cars and Edelbrock engine upgrades with nos and koni springs it is totally fun to drive top speed is 168 mph and 0-60 is in 5 seconds flat after I tuned it to be more of a road course car Jun 08, 2009
by Joseph K
Apr 07, 2009
No change, well maybe the "V" stands for Vicious - love my Caddy!
The "v" stands for velocity or so I was initially told. After driving one up on the Monticello, NY Motor Club track and now owning one for three months (close to three years) I know that has to be the truth. Nothing - absolutely nothing - coming out of any 4 door sedan mfg'r in the world is as powerful and fast as this ride.
The only choice you have to make is how badly you want to either blow the doors off of the guy next to you at the red light in their BMW or AMG or how silly you want to make them feel ripping down the Interstate. Truly a car made for the track and Autobahn.
Big, very big, Brembo brakes also make scrubbing mph both very fast and very easily. Not to mention stopping in city traffic.
Plus, it's no lion in sheep's clothing as far as looks go either. The cockpit is just that, a cockpit, a very well tailored cockpit at that. Especially with the Recaro bucket seats and the way they make you a part of the ride - perfect. It looks as sleak and hard as it really is. Clean and chiseled to, again, perfection is not putting it too lightly. Period.
So far the ride has been as tight as a drum with no annoying strange noises, besides the supercharger pumping air into the cylinders under 556hp and 550lb ft of acceleration, that is. hat's new to me.
In all regards: what a rush!
A close to perfect as Cadillac/GM or any mfgr has yet come to my dream car. Excellent gentlemen and ladies, excellent indeed. Apr 07, 2009
by Darren M
Mar 02, 2009
the style and comfort of caddilac's cars in a full size luxury car with the oh mu god performance of a corvette get in shut up and hang on when you hit the throttle you will love the feeling in you chest as you are pushed back into the seatsMar 02, 2009
by Josh B
Dec 28, 2008
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Fun Factor – this car fun to drive pure excellence a aDec 28, 2008
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2009 Cadillac CTS-V Pricing
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 40GB · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · XM with NavTraffic satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.0 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 14.7 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: suede · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power windows: lockout button · Steering wheel: telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo net · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Exhaust tip color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: premium
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED rear center brakelight
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 29 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm · Rear shock type: monotube · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing