2012 & 2013 Cadillac Coupe Reviews & Ratings

American luxury marque Cadillac was first established in Michigan, U.S. in 1902 and is today owned by General Motors. For some, the name Cadillac is synonymous with "coupe"- due to such models as the Cadillac Coupe De Ville. For most however, Cadillac is known for its luxurious full-size sedans. For the 2012 model year, Cadillac is offering two coupe models: the Cadillac CTS and its supped-up version, the Cadillac CTS-V

The 2012 Cadillac CTS has a starting MSRP of 38,365 an... (full review continues below)

American luxury marque Cadillac was first established in Michigan, U.S. in 1902 and is today owned by General Motors. For some, the name Cadillac is synonymous with "coupe"- due to such models as the Cadillac Coupe De Ville. For most however, Cadillac is known for its luxurious full-size sedans. For the 2012 model year, Cadillac is offering two coupe models: the Cadillac CTS and its supped-up version, the Cadillac CTS-V

The 2012 Cadillac CTS has a starting MSRP of 38,365 and a 2.6-liter V6 base engine that produces 304 horsepower. It gets 18 mpg in the city and an impressive 27 mpg on the highway. The CTS coupe comes in three separate trims: the base trim (from $39,095), the Performance trim, and the Premium trim. The CTS comes with a roomy and elegant interior, an abundance of new technology features, and secure and capable handling. For the 2012 year, the CTS gained additional horsepower, new options, and a standard Bluetooth feature. The CTS coupe competes with vehicles such as the Saab 9-3X Griffin. The sedan model is now in its fourth generation and competes with The Coupe is available with AWD or 4WD and features a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 340 horsepower. There is one choice for transmission: 6-speed automatic. The base coupe competes with such vehicles as the BMW 3-Series 328i Coupe. The CTS achieves 16 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway and has been very popular since its debut.

The 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe is a sportier, edgier version of the Cadillac CTS Coupe. The CTS-V has an MSRP of $64,515 (only about a thousand more than the sedan version) and a 6.2-liter V8 base engine that produces a jaw-dropping 556 horsepower. If you're looking for a lot of power with all the traditional luxurious Cadillac styling you've come to expect, the CTS-V is a wonderful choice for you. This coupe gets 14 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway and goes from zero-to-sixty in less than four seconds! It's only available in one trim, the base, and comes with such standard features as: Stability and Traction Control, a helpful navigation system, leather and faux suede upholstery, a Bose surround sound audio system, a choice of manual or automatic transmission, RWD, a Dual-mode Magnetic Ride Control suspension system, and satellite radio. The CTS-V Coupe might have the same wheelbase as the sedan, but it is shorter in overall length, sits lower, and has a wider track width.

This is the CTS-V's fourth year since its complete redesign, and throughout this time, it's managed to stay on top of its sleek and sporty competitors, such as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 CMG Coupe, the Audi RS 5, and the BMW 3-Series 328i coupe. The CTS-V coupe and has options such as heated seats, a sunroof, and steering wheel and shifter covers. It's one of the most affordable, sporty, and stylish coupe models on the market today.