Cadillac CTS - Top 5 Likes & Dislikes

In this video, I share my opinions of the 2016 Cadillac CTS4 2.0T Luxury sedan.  With only 200 miles in the driver's seat, these are first impressions and bound to change.

This video is for entertainment purposes only.

[EmperorEdwardXIII]

2023 - About to buy a Cadillac and this video was one of the most helpful. Thanks a lot!

[durwoodrobison]

I'm looking into purchasing this generation CTS. One of the big complaints I see everyone have is the touch controls for the volume/hvac. Now the HVAC I can totally understand, but like you, I set the temp and hit auto and other than occasionally having to manually engage the defroster (Northern Minnesota), I pretty much never have to touch HVAC in any car I own with an "auto" mode. For the volume however, when you're driving, you use the steering wheel controls, not the center stack. That's why they put them on the wheel, so you can leave your hands on it. It does take a little muscle memory to memorize where they are, but once learned, it's simple.

[anthonyshannon]

I'm glad I ran across this video. I thought there was something wrong with my transmission. You definitely feel the transmission trying to find a gear when you are starting to pick up Speed. Glad it's the way it is (even though it sucks) and not my individual car

[DisneyMusicVideos]

These cars are still one of the most beautiful sedans even over a decade later after they came out & still better looking both inside & out than the current CT5 IMO. I agree that the rear styling could be more exciting, but the front end is absolutely gorgeous. My boss bought a lightly used blue 2019 CTS 2.0T with the light gray interior a few years ago, but I would go for at least the 3.6L V6 if I bought one of these cars. I currently drive one of its main competitors being a white on red 2016 Lexus GS350 F-Sport.

[brianb]

I just purchased a used 2016 CTS-20-T and I agree with your comments. Unbelievable power for a 2 liter four cylinder. Love all the tech stuff and the Apple CarPlay. Great sound system with multiple settings. Seat programming strange for the exit mode. I have never had to program exit mode on any car. My old 2009 Maxima you just turned it on and seat went back and steering wheel retracted and tilted up. You have to program in this car. Strange. Some of the menus for setup you have to search around to find what you want to set but very detailed. Like the programming of the display in front of the driver. Only issue so far that I have experienced is the sunroof shade has come loose and I sags on passenger side. Hoping this is a warranty issue. Reading this is common issue also in the SRX. Beyond that, I love the car!

[dukej]

Just picked up a 2019 Cadillac CTS/2.0T with all wheel drive, 20, 000 miles in mint condition. Came off a 2 year lease. What a beautiful car! Crystal White Tricoat with Cashmere interior, panoramic sunfoof.
Already received several nice compliments on it.

[VoIPPortland]

Since there are a lot of these w/ low miles near mint now under $20k a nice value for those that didn't want to take a 60%+ depreciation hit. One I saw was $58k MSRP new. Probably loses 2-3k yearly now in post-warranty depreciation, but avoided that 'gotta have a new car' hit is the wise financial move.

[austin]

I agree with all the dislikes n likes. Id black out rear lights looks much better and tint windows

[williamduckworth]

I bought a 2016 cts 4 with the 2.0 turbo as a car to commute to work. I paid 16k, its under 100, 000k miles..its clean as a pin and a pretty body style...i grew up with my grandfather driving the big luxo yacht fleet woods. This little caddy is nothing like that big war boat . In sport mode its actually a fun car to drive...with the awd, its quick for what it is.
But its not a muscle car...it is peppy enough and in sport mode handles well enough to be a hoot on a mildly twisty road... so until i can afford a used ct5 black wing it will gave to do....btw at 6 foot 3 280 pounds..yes it is a spot narrow in the drivers cabin..

[Leticia-rgdw]

My 325xi BMW also has the gas pump on the right side. I have no problem pulling into a gas station, but it did take me a lot of time to remember it 😅

[jiggycfn]

time for a long term review it’s been 5 years

[mickeybickeyboston]

Hi, I came across this video. I'm looking at a 2016 CTS 4 with only 32k miles on it and 1 owner. I'm wondering if you still drive this and what are your long term thoughts on it. The one I'm looking at is also a 4 cylinder turbo engine. It's black on black, and I have to say it's impressive looking. I'm going to test drive it this week.

[mellymell]

Totally agreed about the auto Stop/start 🤦‍♂️ straight Annoying.. But I love My caddy's 👑 2016ATS & 79Coupe

[rodlt]

Are all usbs in the hidden storage where the charge mat is and center console armrest/backseat unpowered with the ignition off? Thanks for the vid

[rondavid]

Nice shape I'm considering this last generation CTS since its getting close to my "never spend more than 13k on a car" price range
I have a '09 Lexus ES350 V6 I got in 2017 among my fleet that still drives quiet & powerful 12 years later but I don’t like the newer 2015 ES350 shape

So How reliable so far is the drivetrain in this 4cyl full size dimension car? My concern is the timing chain showing stress or roughness

[Dontagerivera]

I'm getting my cadillac this year in white.

[nathanbaldwin]

I've been looking at a 2015 cts with the 3.6. How's the car been? Reliable? And with that auto stop feature you mentioned. If you turn that off does it stay off next time you start the car? It shutting off at lights would drive me crazy

[alejandrosandoval]

I own a 2014 cts my left tail light turn signal doesn’t work do you have to replace the whole tail light ? Or is their a way to fix it since it doesn’t seem to have bulbs

[paulcooper]

The start stop is on the 16s and up I have a 15 just to avoid the start stop system

[davevan]

I bought a very nice 13 CTS4 Performance coupe. I really like the car. I will agre all the cars in my fleet are left side filler. Mine is pearl white with black int. Thx....PS I'm older than you so I think these are old guys cars.
PS Still own it??