2013 Cadillac CTS-V Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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In its ninth year of production and four years removed from its last significant overhaul, the Cadillac CTS-V remains virtually unchanged for 2013, save for a change to make automatic wipers standard equipment.
The 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is available as a rear-wheel-drive 5-passenger sedan or wagon. The engine for both trim levels is a 6.2-liter supercharged 16-valve LSA V8 that makes 556 hp and 551 lb-ft of torque. The CTS-V comes equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive and runs on regular gas. A 6-speed automatic transmission is available as an upgrade. According to the EPA, the CTS-V is capable of 14 mpg city/19 highway. For those concerned about cargo space, the CTS-V wagon offers 58 cubic feet of storage space.
As far as standard amenities are concerned, the 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is loaded with them, including keyless access and start, cruise control, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated exterior mirrors, HID headlights with adaptive forward lighting, a 10-speaker Bose audio system with navigation and surround sound, 8-inch display screen, 40GB hard drive, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, Sirius XM satellite radio and 19-inch painted aluminum wheels. A power liftgate is standard equipment for the CTS-V wagon. Upgradable options for the CTS-V include Recaro performance seats that are heated and ventilated, a power sunroof, suede-covered steering wheel and shift knob, and 19-inch high-polished aluminum or satin graphite wheels.
Numerous safety and security features are standard equipment for the 2013 Cadillac CTS-V, including dual-stage front airbags for driver and front passenger, front side-impact airbags, front and rear outboard head curtain airbags, Brembo 4-wheel antilock disc brakes, daytime running lights, fog lamps, a rear-view camera, rear park assist, electronic stability control, traction control, tire pressure monitoring system and a theft-deterrent alarm.
Competition is tight in the upscale midsize sedan market, which includes the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. While the 2013 Cadillac CTS-V remains virtually unchanged, that is not necessarily a bad thing. The 2012 version received high marks for its styling cues, above-average handling and powerful engine. The 2013 version should be more than capable of continuing this tradition.
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Trims & specs
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 · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Hard Drive: 40GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 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 with pass-thru · Center console trim: simulated carbon fiber · Dash trim: simulated carbon fiber · Door trim: simulated carbon fiber · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: wiper activated
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
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 25 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: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent