Cadillac CTS-V Model Years and History

The Cadillac CTS carries over into 2019 essentially unchanged.

Since the CTS received several notable updates for 2017 it carries over into 2018 with very minor changes.

The CTS gets several notable changes for 2017. The biggest change is a new front grill design, that adds a touch of aggression to the front end of the car for this year. The rear fascia has also been refreshed, looking sharper while flowing a little better with the lines of the vehicle. Other changes for 2017 include an available backup camera display located in the rearview mirror, new wheel designs and several new colors. A carbon black package is also new for 2017, offering blacked out exterior trim pieces, Recaro seats, and low gloss, black materials for the interior.

The CTS gets a few refinements for 2016, including a new 8-speed transmission and fuel-saving start-stop engine technology. The luxury mid-size also gains a standard rearview camera and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the CUE infotainment system.

Following a complete redesign in 2014, the 2015 Cadillac CTS receives a few minor updates. The company's crest has been revised and the CTS features the new crest without the wreath seen in the past. Inside, the CTS is now WiFi-capable and includes 4G LTE connectivity, along with DockSpot, which is an inductive charging system for mobile devices. Finally, the automatic parking assist now includes a perpendicular parking feature.

The CTS has been given a complete redesign for 2014. The car is essentially all new from the ground up. The 2014 CTS is longer and lower than the car it replaces, giving it a sportier stance. Extensive use of lightweight materials has ensured that weight remains in check-- Cadillac claims that the CTS is the lightest vehicle in its class. Two new turbocharged engines are also offered for 2014, one oriented toward outstanding fuel economy and the other toward excellent performance.

The CTS has been given a complete redesign for 2014. The car is essentially all new from the ground up. The 2014 CTS is longer and lower than the car it replaces, giving it a sportier stance. Extensive use of lightweight materials has ensured that weight remains in check-- Cadillac claims that the CTS is the lightest vehicle in its class. Two new turbocharged engines are also offered for 2014, one oriented toward outstanding fuel economy and the other toward excellent performance.

The CTS has been given a complete redesign for 2014. The car is essentially all new from the ground up. The 2014 CTS is longer and lower than the car it replaces, giving it a sportier stance. Extensive use of lightweight materials has ensured that weight remains in check-- Cadillac claims that the CTS is the lightest vehicle in its class. Two new turbocharged engines are also offered for 2014, one oriented toward outstanding fuel economy and the other toward excellent performance.

Changes to the Cadillac CTS lineup for 2013 are limited to a restyled grille and a newly standard adaptive remote vehicle starter. Three new exterior colors--Glacier Blue Metallic, Silver Coast Metallic and Summer Gold Metallic--are available.

Changes to the Cadillac CTS lineup for 2013 are limited to a restyled grille and a newly standard adaptive remote vehicle starter. Three new exterior colors--Glacier Blue Metallic, Silver Coast Metallic and Summer Gold Metallic--are available.

Changes to the Cadillac CTS lineup for 2013 are limited to a restyled grille and a newly standard adaptive remote vehicle starter. Three new exterior colors--Glacier Blue Metallic, Silver Coast Metallic and Summer Gold Metallic--are available.

The CTS's 3.6L V6 engine gets a bit more power for 2012. The CTS sedan, wagon and coupe all get slightly revised exterior and interior trim.

The CTS's 3.6L V6 engine gets a bit more power for 2012. The CTS sedan, wagon and coupe all get slightly revised exterior and interior trim.

The CTS's 3.6L V6 engine gets a bit more power for 2012. The CTS sedan, wagon and coupe all get slightly revised exterior and interior trim.

For 2011, Cadillac's best-selling CTS line gains a new coupe version, joining the existing 4-door sedan and wagon. Styled much like the familiar sedan, the new coupe features a steeper rake to the windshield and unique lines, giving it a bold and aggressive stance. Sedans and wagons are again available with the 3.0L 270-hp V6 or the 3.6L 304-hp V6, while the new coupe gets the 3.6. The CTS-V sedan returns and adds the coupe variant as well. No major changes have been made to the lineup, but Black Ice Metallic and Evolution Green Metallic are now available as extra-cost colors, and new Ebony seats with Saffron sueded fabric inserts are available on CTS-V coupe only. Several new wheel options are also available.

For 2011, Cadillac's best-selling CTS line gains a new coupe version, joining the existing 4-door sedan and wagon. Styled much like the familiar sedan, the new coupe features a steeper rake to the windshield and unique lines, giving it a bold and aggressive stance. Sedans and wagons are again available with the 3.0L 270-hp V6 or the 3.6L 304-hp V6, while the new coupe gets the 3.6. The CTS-V sedan returns and adds the coupe variant as well. No major changes have been made to the lineup, but Black Ice Metallic and Evolution Green Metallic are now available as extra-cost colors, and new Ebony seats with Saffron sueded fabric inserts are available on CTS-V coupe only. Several new wheel options are also available.

For 2011, Cadillac's best-selling CTS line gains a new coupe version, joining the existing 4-door sedan and wagon. Styled much like the familiar sedan, the new coupe features a steeper rake to the windshield and unique lines, giving it a bold and aggressive stance. Sedans and wagons are again available with the 3.0L 270-hp V6 or the 3.6L 304-hp V6, while the new coupe gets the 3.6. The CTS-V sedan returns and adds the coupe variant as well. No major changes have been made to the lineup, but Black Ice Metallic and Evolution Green Metallic are now available as extra-cost colors, and new Ebony seats with Saffron sueded fabric inserts are available on CTS-V coupe only. Several new wheel options are also available.

For 2010, Cadillac adds a new Sport Wagon to the lineup. The attractive and versatile wagon is available in either rear- or all-wheel drive and features 58 cubic-feet of cargo space, fold-flat split-folding rear seats, an integrated cargo management system, and a programmable power liftgate. Pricing for the SportWagon begins at $39,830. Both the SportWagon and the CTS sedan are powered by a new standard base engine--a 270-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 replaces the 263-hp 3.6-liter V6 unit of previous years.

The Cadillac CTS sport sedan got a complete redesign inside and out for 2008. The CTS is carried over largely unchanged for 2009. A 6.2L supercharged V8-powered CTS-V high-performance model will be added to the lineup late in the year. Prices rose about 10 percent from last year.

The only change for the 2007 Cadillac CTS and CTS-V is the addition of Connections and Directions turn-by-turn navigation to On-Star. Otherwise these four-door sedans continue to offer two of the best driving experiences in the mid-size luxury market today.