2016 Cadillac CTS-V FIRST DRIVE REVIEW @ Road America 

I would buy one as Cadillca has proven itself to be a World leader in high performance Luxury cars that can take on any German ( over priced ) car...Way to go Cadillac...Way to go Dave Leone....

CTS-V gets my pick !

Awesome job on the review. To answer your last question: I live in SoCal. I'd take the CTS-V. Reasons: 1. I feel like performance wise the 3rd generation V is in a league above the M5 and the E63. It's now sitting at the big boy's table with the Panamera... and maybe even better than that since it's a smaller car. 2. The V interior and the CUE updates settled any concerns I had about those parts of the car. 3. Living in So Cal there are way too many Bimmers and Mercedes cars on the road. They are like the Camries of the W. Coast. Even M5s and E63s are not rare. The V will actually feel more special and different because it's rarer. 4. MURICA! Nuff said.

I HAVE A CTS- V,ALSO A HELL CAT CHARGER AND I SMILE BIG ALL THE LIVE LONG DAYS...AMERICAN V-8 POWER WITH OUT ALL THE EXTRA JUNK,LIKE TWIN CAMS...KEEP IT SIMPLE AND O SO VERY SWEET...GOD BLESS AMERICA,PEACE

I'd take the CTS-V because: 1. It's cheaper... which doesn't seem to sacrifice anything when compared to the E63 and M5. 2. It sounds better than the M5 and perhaps the E63 as well. 3. It has more presence, especially with that grille and front fascia. 4. I live in Northern California where AWD is not a necessity. 5. It just seems like it was built more for driving enthusiasts than the other two. It seems CLOSER to a sports car. The original M5 was very raw but now the Bimmer and the Benz both seem kinda soft. Their designs, their weight, their incommunicative steering, the Benz's all wheel drive, the muffled, not-so-good sounding exhaust note in the M5. The Caddy just seems like a more raw, engaging, passionate driving experience. Again, this is all just based off impressions and reviews because I haven't driven any of these cars. What do you think MotoManTV ? Are my impressions at least partly correct?

Cadillac all day!

The caddie guy is like MERICA!!lol!

I would definitely go for the CTS V out of the three, because I love the design, the performance, and the Cadillac heritage, not to mention the raw appeal of it being the sort of "wildly talented underdog" of the segment with a cheaper price tag than the competition. I live in the Northeast US and would definitely track this car as a weekend ritual, time and money permitting. By the way, with videos like these, I can envision MotoMan being America's favorite auto-journalist years down the road. I will be able to say that I started watching his videos before every car enthusiast knew about him! Keep up the great work!

im actually the son of a current owner of the new cts v and i have to say it is one hell of a monster. i adore the fact that so much engineering went into this car, and they are truly appealing to people that dont just want to show off, but to people that want to exploit the technical marvel that it is. out of all the technical things that dave has mentioned about the car, im most impressed with the way they managed airflow. it is amazing how much cooling that is required for this car and its powertrain. im from a suburb outside los angeles, and i pick the CTS v over the rs7 e63 and m5. thanks motoman for the great episode!

Haha, the only guy racing a car around a track in a suit! Keepin it classy MotoMan! Very good review and beautiful car. For the money it would be hard to find something that compares to this!

I was looking forward to this episode & boy ooh boy, you & Dave went above & beyond on this one! We live in an incredible time, despite all those laws & regulations we got a 640hp & 707hp sedans that do 0-60 in less than 4 seconds, dominate the track (one of em), run with the best of them & cost less than a $ 100k! .... Dave & Ralph done lost their minds lol The amount of engineering, time & effort that went into making sure it can deliver 200mph & mind blowing performance all day everyday is just .... Much respect to Dave & the V team If they can do this with limited budgets, can you imagine the possibilities if they had someone like Doctor Z backing them up or they were allowed to go buck wild .... Ooooofff! Ouch ... jk jk, I agree tough, it seems like CarPlay & Auto are the future of infotainment systems... OEMs won't have to devote more resources to them & focus on other things... But apparently the German 3 are holding their grounds with the recent HERE acquisition & I can't imagine BMW ditching iDrive anytime soon. I like the new Gauges... Dave wasn't kidding when he said they updated the fonts & graphics.... Much better looking than the ones in the regular CTS & the rings are a nice touch too ... Not the best execution but still very very cool I agree regarding the knobs... Well, anything to tone down the piano black surfaces as much as possible ... Luckily, they are listening... First the CT6's interior & now the upgraded CUE ... I'll always pick the CTS V over the M5 ... I know i have my weakness towards BMWs... But unless a 7-Series is involved, I'll always definitely most likely probably pick the Cadillac, even though the 6er Gran Coupe is sexy as hell ... Will I take it to a track? Hmmm with my current skills : That's a Big No, but I'll take as much professional driving lessons (in Nürburg, Laguna Seca ... Anywhere I can) as I can & then ... only then, I'd go for it ... Which leads me to the Carbon Ceramics thing, given I mastered track driving... Probably No ... Unless I moved to Germany ;) As much as I love the new CTS V, I still really hate that grille ... They need to talk to Ralph about grilles. Did you get to reach 200mph? I saw 150 on tape, don't worry we won't tell ;) Glad to see you had fun & enjoyed your time in Road America... :)

been not so patiently waiting for this episode... what a beast! I'd do anything to take that on that track.. lucky you! glad you had fun, I'm really amazed by the craftsmanship that went into this car.

I was hype for this review in just the first 35 seconds!

What an outstanding video. PERFECT mix of facts, personal excitement ( you cant hide the grins even with the full face on) and tech knowledge. Having had a stable of cars in the last 40 years that were fun, but none on performance equal to this i now have officially tattooed CTS-V on my frontal lobe. My new DD is a perfect 2013 CTS coupe performance ed in tint red that is the most exciting car I have ever owned and makes me grin every time I start it. But after watching several of these videos I realized I've got to acquire one of these with that capital V on the trunk and under the hood. I will stop at nothing until i piss off my neighbors when they hear me pull out of my driveway insanely laughing over the Glorious Roar of that engine. Thank you for the great video

I live in Napa, CA. I have owned a 1988 Corvette Z51, a 1991 Corvette ZR-1, a 2001 Audi S8, a 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet Prestige, (still own) and currently also own a 2011 Cadillac CTS-V. I am actively shopping for the new generation CTS-V. They seem to be phenomenal sedans as seen in this video. Thank you!

what's being over looked is the added 80-100rwhp from a simple upper pulley change, cai, tune, & exhaust mods for under $1500.00. now we're talking best bang for the buck on the planet once again. caddy is the new standard for all things this segment could ever offer. I have a cts-v 2nd gen and with close to 700rwhp it doesn't disappoint.

I have a 2007 CTS-V, and it is an amazing car. great ride, comfortable, beastly horsepower, and beautiful sounds from the tailpipe. The added bonus? 23 mpg commuting to work. Its like having a big brutal MMA fighter, wearing a very nice suit.

I'm already a big Cadillac fan, I currently have two newer models in my Garage. I love my ATS Performance Model with the 3.6L engine, but I have been eyeing the latest Z06 for the third bay of my garage. The Z06 Stingray is a fantastic vehicle, but at 61 years old, I'm not sure if I want to go that far out on the edge, meaning I grown accustomed to being coddled in luxury. This new CTS-V has given us the perfect option, this is a car that can follow or lead the Z06 around the track (depending who's driving) and can also pull up out front of a very important function and really make a Hollywood Red Carpet showing. I think the BMW M5 was superior than the previous generation CTS-V, but it's now just a competitor and not actually capable of besting the new king of the mid-size performance luxury cars.

Firstly MotoMan, I really love your videos. Now I am traditionally an M5 man. Never been much of a fan of the E63 or the previous V-Series. I just thought the M5 seemed purer of purpose although the current model is a bit lost in the wilderness to me now. When that was first released I watched a lot of technical videos on it and was not too impressed. Since watching this video and the technical review, along with other reviews and articles, this new CTS-V would be my car hands down. Something about the supercharger whine, the clean yet aggressive look and all of the passion that Dave Leone obviously has for his craft, this machine is for me the class leader. Never thought a day would come that I considered Cadillac as a serious sports car but wow. Just so you know, I am from Barbados. Well done on all fronts. From a certified Honda and BMW lover, this car is just epic.

Nice piece Motoman. Diverse, informative and entertaining.

Let's all wait to see what happens when the W213 E63 AMG is unleashed! I'd love to see your thoughts in a comparo. I'd also be willing to bet the CTS-V will be darn close or on par.

I always liked the v series Cadillacs. I dreamed of an sts v years ago. I am excited about this new one as well,I think it's an excellent offering for a super sedan. with that being said, living in western pa I'd take the rs7 (big vag fan I am) as the awd would be a must where I live with poor winter road maintenance. if I lived elsewhere, I'd grab the caddy followed closely by the amg.

Oh how I love the CTS-V for 2016! Since I am a fan of American Muscle, of course I'd take it over M5 or C63. Since utilizing "track day" isn't in my league, I couldn't say that I'd take it to the track. I've never been on "the track" (other than dragstrips of yore). Loved the review, MM.

yup I am in love!

I am from CZ (midle Europe). And I would coose this Cadillac CTV-S over any Merc, Audi, or BMW, not just because it can be equally good, but because its DIFFERENT! You can see Deutch trio on almost every corner... this one is fresh, not dully boring. And it is a Cadillac that actually looks pretty good, especially these daylight look cool.

Badass ride for sure! I wish someday I could afford one!!! Come on Powerball!

Awesome Car!!!

WHOOT Elkhart Lake WI my home town!

Bad Ass!! simply beautiful!

Great video mate, Cadillac should bring these to Australia, sell like hot cakes haha

this is why i love GM they achieve great performance with tried and true technology.

The top reason I'm going to buy this car ( don't have the money to buy it ) is because I believe it's a unique design wide V style. When u see it on the road you know it's Cadillac. Living in Riyadh.

long live Cadillac!!!

Going to test drive the CTS-V and the ATS-V Friday on a NJ track. Looking fwd to it. Big time!!

Budget being no option I'd have to go E63 Wagon. Love this thing but I don't think I could live with the que system. Powertrain and chassis seems to be truly state of the art but you still have to live with the tech. Granted I haven't had a chance to use it first hand yet but like you said, its not a very popular set up. Awesome video! We gotta catch up soon!

love it !

I would take a Cadillac CTS-V in white with the carbon fiber package. I live in Tampa, Florida. I would drive it as a daily driver and when I'm feeling good I'll take it the track. It will not be such forever. I will take it to Hennessey and give it the 1000HPE Package.

i love this car

MotoMan, you are one lucky dog! I would be inclined to pick the Cadillac. For me, there is definitely something to be said for NOT picking the obvious choice, plus I really like the styling on this "V". Other than that, I am more attracted to the supercharger than the turbo choice. I live in the Southeast U.S. and I would love to see it on Road Atlanta. Although, I don't think my first track day experience should be with 640 HP! I love to hear the engineer's input. I wonder how much weight savings a carbon ceramic brake option would be? Otherwise, if he says the steel ones are up to stopping from 200mph, I believe him!

I have been a CTS-V fan from the beginning. I love everything about the car better then the M5!!! especially the way it sounds and looks. However, having sat in a fully optioned Cadillac and a well optioned M5 and M6, the interior just feels soooo special in the BMW. I like the way it all looks and feels. It's much better then the Cadillac inside which is where you spend all your time!!! so I would have to go with the BMW.

Its interesting how much these steal brakes weight compared to its rivals. One of the big advantages of carbon ceramics is reduced weight by as much as 20-25kg compared to regular ones. This impact on unsprung masses has significant on ride comfort and driving dynamics.

No question, I would choose the Cadillac. Better looking, better price and, yes, CUE. It's (now) a very good system. Would be fun to drive it over our German streets, in the Alps (and Autobahn, of course). Greetings from Munich. By the way, MotorMan. Thank you for your films! They are always fantastic. I watch them all. I found nothing comparable in German language! Have you ever lived in Gernany? Your pronunciation of the German words is very good :)

I'm new to MotomanTV...............GREAT show.........whole world opened up for me.............just one question............is that red checked shirt Motoman's Lucky shirt..................?

MotoManTv Ok the Cadillac for sure but they need to get a resived CUE system 1st. BMW M6 fully loaded in 2nd And E63AMG WAGON I LIVE IN HAITI. thx and great review as usual.

I am waiting for my ordered CTS V sedan to be delivered I have owned a 4 door a coupe and now will be getting the Sledgehammer I will take it on the track whenever I can especially at Pirelli world challenge events I am not going to get more horse power out of it mine will stay original but I love the V series cars Cadillac has done some to show the world that there is a new marque on the block and can compete with Europe and Ford

I would so get the new CTS-V in that color exterior and interior.

Awesome. Is it quite inside or it's over 74db???

MotoManTV In its current iteration I would take the Cadillac. I am from the US and am usually a Mercedes fan in general, but the current E class is a little long in the tooth. But I think you need to run a fair ocmparison when the W213 E63 Amg comes to market. THat car looks like it will give the M5 and Leone's machine a good run for their money. I also do prefer the AWD setup of the E63 AMG, b ut Cadillac looks like it knows how to buiold a better RWD hypersedan when compared to BMW

lets see... the V3 is to what mid-sized luxury super sedans, what the z06 is to super sports cars.... a performance bargain that the latest renditions now offer with no compromise.... the dynamics and chassis is superior with a world class drive train that can compete with anything.... thats why i took delivery of my 2018 V3, and it was a steal .... came with grey metallic edition, a very rare celebratory spec by cadillac with only 115 ever made

Cadillac Is FINALLY GETTING IT RIGHT !! w/ The Latest Product Releases, Their Really Stepping Up Their Game. The New Escalade, ATS, & Now This Beast, Putting Out These Numbers..The CTS-V Should Definitely Turn Some Heads In Traffic. Looks Like Cadillac's Got That Swagger Back !!

Can't wait to test one... a little disappointed with the interior and the lack of a DCT (how's it compare to a DCT BTW?)--but we'll see if I can stomach it when introduced to its performance. And no, I've never opted for the carbon ceramic brakes--never will.

Good video but the next time I would really like to see more close up shots of the car.

Hello from Germany here and…RS7. :) Best design, cargo space to work with, and I like AWD with all that horse power. And I would take none of these cars to the track, maximum size/weight for that purpose would be something like the M4.

I had a v8 (manual) m3, then moved to the v10 (smg) m5 and now switched to a 2016 CTS-V. They are all great cars with different characters. The motor and differential make for a really nice driving experience in the CTS-V. I had the choice between lightly used AMG's or M5's or a new CTS-V for the money I was willing to spend. I picked the CTS-V, mainly because of the value, and to drive something different from what I was used to in the past. . I do about 10 to 15 track days on motorcycles in the summer but will likely replace a few bike days with car days next summer. On a 1000cc bike, I can get to 280 km/h on the back straight at Mosport. I am curious what the CTS-V will do and how the lines/braking points will differ. I live in Toronto and use it as my daily driver (except in snow storms, when I take the truck). I was tempted to get a low mileage GTR instead but once I sat in the back, I thought, I can not do that to my kid.

Motoman, Why I would choose CTSV: The Best of both worlds with Power! Living in Virginia I could find roads to enjoy it. I would occasionally take the trip to Road America. Which leads me to the V, I want, ATSV. Can you test drive the ATSV at Road America? Thanks

Fantastic review as always! What are your thoughts on cross shopping this CTS vs. its BMW, Audi or Mercedes competition for people who aren't looking for a bargain, just the best car?

CTS-V Number of track days: 3 Friday, Saturday, Sunday Why CTS-V: Because it looks good and the best bang for the buck. Now that see if cadillac can come out with a CT6 V or a Rolls Royce and Bentley competitor. Hey a man can dream

Cadillac all the way! A. Because of love Caddy's B. Because it can most likely kick some German ass! C. Because its a pig that dances D. Can they paint me one in Gold w/ White top? As for "track days"... like most sports car buyers I would probably hit the track 1 or 2 times a year. The rest of the time it'd be backroads and on-ramps. PS- I'd take this over a Hellcat Charger all day as well. Oh and, Atlanta GA baby!

$9000 just for breaks? That's wild. At my local car dealer ship I can get a fully loaded Bmx 760Li for $9000

you were talking like there should be lag with a SUPER CHARGER, this is not a turbo charger its a SUPER CHARGER so lag normally is not a issue.

Question for you MotoMan! The CTS-V has 200mph top-speed. I'm assuming that's without the carbon fiber package? You mentioned in the video that the package actually does add downforce. Was any information provided on what the the reduced top speed would be with the carbon package?

This would look great as a wagon. I wonder how Hennessey Performance will modify it. They did a 1200 hp CTS-V wagon back in 2012. Oh man!

Manufacturers add Carbon Ceramics just to get a higher score in the *Options Game.*. Porsche clearly understand what's at stake, and their options game is tight. Would you like some carbon brakes with your new Cayenne? Oh, and by the way, you have to get the bigger wheels for clearance, PASM, Sport Crono package, and Sport exhaust.

nice.....

Hey Dave I'm from Trinidad and Tobago we have a Cadillac following here but wants to know if you are interested in the rhd for costumers like us who drives on the left side of road when will it be available

How would the 2016 ctsv compare with the 2016 atsv on and off the track, including on track times? Thank you.

I would take CTS-V because: 1. I live in Poland - that country near Germany 2. The M5 doesn't look and feel exotic here. There's a lot of BMW 5 series with slow diesel engines or small petrol engines. And M5 F10 really just is not something looking a lot more agressive and exotic than standard F10 with M styling options. Cars like CTS-V, Corvette or Viper are really rare here and we look at them as exotics. 3. It's cheaper, it sounds better, it is probably much cheaper in mantain costs.

out in AZ, We have a few test tracks..the 303, the 202, 101, I-10, oh and fire-bird raceway...where going average speed of 70-80 mph is the norm. Born and raised from northern Illinois.. AZ is perfect long term proving grounds for that super-charged LS under the hood. With the $9k option for ceramic brake option...brakes are suppose to stop not fade, so if the present brake option does that equal or better than ceramic and saves $9k.. is there any more justification required, other than status quo at a Starbucks ? I do think they need to outfit the other Cadillac line-up with an arsenal of power to go and stop as they have with the 2016 CTS-V. And add additional colors for interior...other than beige, grey, or black. A pearl white exterior with Red leather/ alcatera interior with carbon fiber trim is a solid start. Anyone else with me on this??

The guy's wife was right to be upset that he bought a car with a manual. You did him a great disservice by talking him into getting that car (unless you are talking about his personal car that he drives for enjoyment).

I will take the cts-v 2016 over any car in the world .. simply because it's a really fast sport car and luxury in the same time .. so its two cars in one>>and I am from saudi arabia

I have lusted after a CTSV since gen 1. They keep getting better and better. Would I track it? Is a frogs ass water tight? HOWEVER, I still would spend my money on a 2nd gen CTSV Wagon with a 6 speed manual in grey or silver. I will have one. Its just a matter of time.

I have a little question .. in dodge charger hellcat it takes about 15 minutes to empty its full feul tank when its on maximum speed .. what about this cadillac ?? Is it the same thing?

I first test drove and wanted the ATS-V but after driving the CTS-V, man I gotta have it! I'm saving up the extra $$$ to ante-up for this one! Great review MotoMan! Thanks

Hell of a car! Please drop the oversized blazer and pocket square. Looks a bit out of place.

I would easily take the Cadillac over its competitors. Theres no reason not too. Im in the Atlanta area. So, I would take it to road Atlanta every now and then. But mostly id be on some amazing driving roads. Especially at night

CTS-V vs M5/M6 vs E63 vs RS6 anytime soon?

No word yet if there's gonna be a manual transmission offered later on?

If you don't need the carbon ceramic brakes, then you don't need the carbon ceramic brakes! But even though the automatic transmission is wayyyy more efficient, I still would of liked to have the manual transmission option!

hows the comfort

I would buy because it has just enough (visually) to let someone know that something evil lurks below the surface. I wouldn't track this car, but I will do some quick romps to 100 on the highway. I am concerned about how it would handle the New Orleans summers.

When people ask me which car I would buy if I could buy any car, I now know what I'll say.

How about a drag race between the CTS-V, E63 AMG S Model, M5 and the RS7?

Taken from the Batman movie... "I gotta get me one of these"

I'd take this over the (German) competition any day.

If I'm buying this car, I'd go for the carbon-ceramics if that's an option. They're longer lasting, especially with track use. And reduced unsprung mass would make the ride a bit better. Worth it? Nope. But why not?

Previously cadillac CUE....Too much software and it was quite decent, but there was no hardware to back it up and as a result, it was a pain to use and it was just pure lag with pinch and zoom.

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What is the chase car?

Is take the ctsV, why because I think it's by far the most gorgeous out of the lot and I'd probably see less of them over the other too. I'm a Cuban living in Miami Florida. And if I had the money to buy a car like that in sure I'd have some free time to be able to take it to the track and I probably would take it to track days in home stead speedway couple times a year

To answer your questions at the end. I live in MN and while I loved the previous CTS-V and was looking at purchasing one in the past the style of this car is a little off putting and the price is just too high for what I feel is still not quite up to the German counterparts. The V8 is an off the shelf design with a supercharger on it, the transmission is out of the vette, and the design language doesn't feel as unique as it was previously. It just feels like now its trying to be that hip parent that cant quite be cool. Again if it was a lower price and still had the manual (even if not purchased) it would be a much more underdog feel. Now it feels overpriced and boring. Now the ATS-V that is more interesting.

Sounds like they build another Lexus IS F. That's where they got all there ideas

for $9000 i could by a winter beater

What's up. Magnificent. waste sneeze What's your opinion about that

1st: 96 impala, 2nd: cts-v and 3rd: m5 ..

E63 for sure. Just a beast and more luxurious. Also it is AWD...I need it because I'm in NJ. Also, just more reliable down the road.

u remind of the guy from transformers

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I wonder how this car will stack up to the hellcat. (and, no, I don't own either)

Only performance sedan that equal to the good looks and coolness is Audi rs7

the cts-v for sure. I live in washington state, and I like it becuase a. it's sexy as hell, b. it looks like it performs well in rain, c. it's faster than some superscars, d. I'll get a lot of pu#^$, e. nobody is going to pass me unless I let them.