2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan Overview
The Cadillac CTS Sedan is a sophisticated, laid-back sedan. With an exceptionally comfortable interior and impressive efficiency, the CTS Sedan is perfect for everyday commuters.
The 2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan is available in five trims: CTS Sedan, Luxury, Premium Luxury, V-Sport, and V-Sport Premium Luxury.
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What’s New?
Cadillac is adding the Morello Edition to the CTS Sedan V-Sport. The Morello Edition includes dark Black Chrome accents, and Gloss Black trim for a more aggressive look. The interior has a few quirks, too, with Recaro front seats and Morello Carbon Fiber accents.
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Exterior
Sitting low to the ground, the Cadillac CTS Sedan’s exterior offers an elongated, athletic stance. The wheel design changes from trim to trim; the base level comes with 17-inch 10-spoke painted alloy wheels, while the range-topping V-Sport Premium Luxury is equipped with 18-inch Ultra Bright machined-finish alloy wheels.
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Exterior features available on the 2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan
- Lamp marker reflex on front side, Projector-beam headlamps, Rear Park Assist, Outside power-adjustable body-color heated mirrors, Daytime Running Lamps, Active aero grille, Solar-absorbing windshield, Memory Package, Front intermittent wipers, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL), 17-inch 10-spoke painted alloy wheels, 17-inch all-season run-flat tires
Exterior features available on the 2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan Luxury
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- Driver Awareness Package; IntelliBeam; Outside power-adjustable, body-color, heated driver-side auto-dimming mirrors; UltraView power sunroof; High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps; 17-inch 10-spoke Ultra Bright machined alloy finish wheels with dark painted pockets; Available V-Sport Package, Rainsense automatic wipers
Exterior features available on the 2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan Premium Luxury
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- Automatic Parking Assist, 18-inch all-season low-profile tires, 18-inch 15-spoke premium painted alloy wheels, Illuminated door handles, Luxury Package
Exterior features available on the 2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan V-Sport
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- 18-inch Ultra Bright machined-finish alloy wheels, 18-inch performance summer-only run-flat tires
Exterior features available on the 2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan V-Sport Premium Luxury
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- Advanced Security Package, Illuminated door handles, Rear door windows with laminated glass, Locking wheel lugs, Driver Assist Package, UltraView power sunroof, Luxury Package
Performance
Two performance options are available on the 2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan. As a standard on the two lowest trim levels, you’ll find a 2.0-liter Turbo four-cylinder engine; this engine is paired to the streamlined eight-speed automatic transmission, producing 268 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Standard on the top three trims, and available on the Luxury, is a 3.6-liter Twin-Turbo V6 engine, also paired to the eight-speed automatic. This stronger powertrain produces an impressive 420 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque.
Efficiency
If you decide to opt for a lower trim level, equipped with the four-cylinder engine, you can expect a higher level of efficiency on your Cadillac CTS Sedan. Models equipped with the four-cylinder earn an estimated 22 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway, and 25 mpg combined. Upper V-Sport trims, equipped with the stronger V6, lose a significant amount of their efficiency. Behind the wheel of either V-Sport model, you can expect to earn an estimated 16 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway, and 19 mpg combined.
Interior
As with any Cadillac, luxury materials decorate every trim of the 2018 CTS Sedan. With leatherette seat trim and front bucket seats as standards, you don’t have to upgrade to the more expensive trims to see comfort and tech. An advanced, 11-speaker Bose audio system comes standard on the base trim, with two additional speakers available on the Luxury.
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Interior features available on the 2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan
- Interior: Leatherette seat trim, Memory Package, Paddle shift controls, Ambient interior lighting, Electronic cruise control, Front and rear carpeted floor mats, Leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise and audio controls, Driver and front passenger eight-way power-adjustable seat, Inside rear view auto-dimming mirror, Cup holders, Rear seat with fixed seat back and lockable rear pass-through access door, Dual-zone automatic climate control with air filtration system, Rear window defogger, Overhead console, Child seat restraint system, Integral front and rear antenna, Retained accessory power, Cargo net, Power outlets, Front bucket seats, Coat hooks, Power remote trunk release, Rear outboard adjustable two-way headrests, Front and rear center armrests, Passenger Sensing System, Trunk emergency release handle, Illuminated visor vanity mirrors, Three-point driver and front passenger safety belts
- Radio and Technology: Cadillac user experience, Remote Start, Electroluminescent instrument cluster, OnStar Guidance Plan for one year, Bluetooth, OnStar 4G LTE and built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, SiriusXM Satellite, Universal Home Remote, Teen Driver, Keyless Access with push-button start, Rear Vision Camera, Wireless charging, Bose premium 11-speaker sound system, OnStar Basic Plan for five years, 5.7-inch color diagonal Driver Information Center
Interior features available on the 2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan Luxury
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- Interior: Automatic heated steering wheel, Power tilt and telescopic steering column, Ambient lighting, Available leather-wrapped Sport steering wheel, Split-folding rear seat, Seating Package, Driver Awareness Package, Heated and ventilated front seats
- Radio and Technology: Following Distance Indicator, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Alert, Bose premium 13-speaker sound system, Cadillac user experience with embedded navigation
Interior features available on the 2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan Premium Luxury
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- Interior: Rear Camera Mirror, Rear-window power sunshade, Illuminated door sill plates, Heated rear seats, Luxury Package, Tri-zone automatic climate control, Rear window sunshades
- Radio and Technology: Surround Vision, Head-Up Display, 110-volt power outlet, Available Technology Package, Available 12.3-inch color diagonal Driver Information Center
Interior features available on the 2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan V-Sport
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- Interior: Leather-wrapped Sport steering wheel, Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror, Dual-zone automatic climate control
Interior features available on the 2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan V-Sport Premium Luxury
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- Interior: Front passenger seat adjusters, Driver seat adjusters, Performance Seat and Cluster Package, Rear window sunshades, Steering column lock control, 20-way performance front bucket seats, Driver Assist Package, Rear-window power sunshade, Aluminum sport pedals, Luxury Package, Illuminated door sill plates, Advanced Security Package, Adaptive Cruise Control
- Radio and Technology: 110-volt power outlet, Head-Up Display, 12.3-inch color diagonal Driver Information Center
Safety
Passive safety features come standard across all trim levels, including an air bag system and a LATCH seatbelt system. Upper trim levels offer driver-assist technologies, including Lane Change Alert, Forward Collision Warning, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
Standard Safety Features on the 2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control system
- Rear Vision Camera
- Trunk emergency release handle
- Rear Park Assist
- Passenger Sensing System
- Daytime Running Lamps
- Three-point driver and front passenger safety belts
- Rear child security door locks
- Electronic traction control
- OnStar Guidance Plan for one year
- Air bag system
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Child seat restraint system
- Teen Driver
- Locking fuel door
- Three-point all rear seating position safety belts
- LATCH System
- OnStar Basic Plan for five years
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