2016 CTS-V reviews are starting to roll in

[Mook]

2016 Cadillac CTS-V First Drive [w/video]

I still owe a few thank you cards to the journalists that didn't show up to Road America that morning. I lost count of the number of laps I turned, but I can say that I was on track more than off for nearly four hours. I had to pit in for gas on a couple of occasions, and to dump SD cards on others. I finally walked off tired, sweaty, ready for a good beer, and happier then hell. It was a fine afternoon, and I'm a lucky man.

Cadillac's V-squad of engineers seem more good than lucky. They've screwed together a rocketship sedan that ought to make big gains in its posh segment. All things being equal (they aren't, but it's a nice thought) the CTS-V deserves to sell in better numbers than ever before. Just scrape the bugs off.

2016 Cadillac CTS-V Test – Review – Car and Driver

Lighter and leaner than America’s other speed hero, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, the CTS-V stands ready and, based on this test, able to match wheels with Europe’s hottest. Next stop: a bare-knuckle, over-the-road smackdown to determine which supersedan deserves the C/D crown.

2016 Cadillac CTS-V: First Drive

This car does. It's a thick ingot of speed, with sumptuous road manners on the Milwaukee-to-Elkhart Lake drone, where there was time to appreciate the wireless charging and the lush expanses of sueded microfiber. The damned CUE infotainment system is still with us, although Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility is here to help. And the CTS-V devours the highway politely enough.

So yes, it's a thick steak and a dry martini and it sings just about any number you want. Our needs are simple, but nevertheless, we thank Cadillac for anticipating them. ​

2016 Cadillac CTS-V First Drive Review - Motor Trend

So it comes to this: Did Cadillac finally build the car with the correct ratio of elegance, power, and menace that the Germans refuse to? Just like the Corvette Z06 that donated its heart to the cause, the 2016 CTS-V has crushing performance, undeniable comfort, and a price that undercuts anything in its class by between $10,000-$15,000. Will enthusiasts flock or flee? The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is about to draw everyone's attention to the King's new clothes and lay bare any doubt that this is the new benchmark in the supersedan class. Badges be damned.

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[willizm]

Damn, that looks sharp!

 

[Mook]

Car looked fantastic at the auto show.

 

[Mike K]

I has boner for but I wonder is the public really accepting the CTS as a whole yet? Setting my German bias aside, I don't ever see any CTS's on the road out here.

Edit to answer my own question: no.

http://caddyinfo.com/wordpress/category/monthly-sales-reports/

 

[Yaj Yak]

want.

 

[willizm]

I has boner for but I wonder is the public really accepting the CTS as a whole yet? Setting my German bias aside, I don't ever see any CTS's on the road out here.

Edit to answer my own question: no.

Monthly Sales Reports | CaddyInfo – Cadillac Conversations Blog

Well that may be due to the pretentiousness of the city you are in. I saw that first hand when in San Diego and LA.

 

[Gone_2022]

Damn, that looks sharp!

Man super boner for that. Ill go on a limb and say I like it more than the C7 Zo6 styling

 

[Mike K]

Well that may be due to the pretentiousness of the city you are in. I saw that first hand when in San Diego and LA.

Normally I would agree with you which is I why I pulled up the sales numbers and they're pretty dismal and down 18% year over year for a car that was only rolled out last year. I think by anyone's measure the CTS isn't living up to expectations with regards to sales totals.

But yes. We're so vane. I bet we think this song is about us.

 

[syP]

11.6 @ 126

needs to be on a tire tho.. hellcat contender for sure

 

[10sec]

Very cool car. I wonder how stout an Auto like that can be if it's tracked a decent amount.

 

[10sec]

Eh, who am I kidding. Nobody will do that, and like he said, that's a damn shame. That would be a cool ass car to watch kicking ass on a big track like that.

 

[jason05gt]

This will make a hell of a used daily driver. In 2-3 years this will probably be under $50K.

 

[Great White Drake]

Soooooo badass.

This will make a hell of a used daily driver. In 2-3 years this will probably be under $50K.

Average price under 50k in 2 years? Want to put $$ on that? I'm down for a friendly wager.

 

[Gone_2022]

Soooooo badass.



Average price under 50k in 2 years? Want to put $$ on that? I'm down for a friendly wager.

I mean.... I think Bill Stasek had a vette on here that after less than a year and a few thousand miles dropped to low 70's very high 60's? It had options to. So its possible.

 

[Yaj Yak]

I mean.... I think Bill Stasek had a vette on here that after less than a year and a few thousand miles dropped to low 70's very high 60's? It had options to. So its possible.

....isn't that what they are new?

 

[Gone_2022]

....isn't that what they are new?

If it wasn't a Z it was a stingray that had options that when it was new was sticker mid 80s

 

[Yaj Yak]

If it wasn't a Z it was a stingray that had options that when it was new was sticker mid 80s

you lost me. im sorry. not trying to be a dick here..

 

[Gone_2022]

....isn't that what they are new?

I mean this is on the site right now and it's under 2k miles and a 2015

 

[Gone_2022]

you lost me. im sorry. not trying to be a dick here..

I was saying I don't remember if it was a zo6 or not. But if it was not the zo6 it was a regular stingray that had options on it that raised the sticker price when it was new

 

[Yaj Yak]

i wonder what options that one has, but even 6x,xxx for a used one seems like you could do better.

 

[willizm]

But yes. We're so vane. I bet we think this song is about us.

well.....Don't you, don't you, don't you.....?

 

[Yaj Yak]

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 2 Door | eBay

here's a brand new 2016 for 54k... granted no options but still..


Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Stingray Coupe w 1Lt | eBay

 

[Gone_2022]

Yea, either way I don't see why the new ctsv wouldn't drop in price significantly over a few years. Low 60s seems reasonable.

 

[Yaj Yak]

it's a brand new gm, it will drop 20% just like the rest of them

 

[Gone_2022]

Truth has been spoken here.....