2012 Cadillac CTS Review

2012 Cadillac CTS is a Coupe 2-dr style car measuring 188.50 in length and 56.00 in height. Made in United States, 2012 Cadillac CTS has 21 trims priced by the manufacturer at 44,190 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2012 Cadillac CTS. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.00 gallon. The engine is 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV and uses 16 - 18 of gasoline in the city and 16 - 18 on highways.

Make: Cadillac
Model: CTS
Trims Available: 21
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: AWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $44,190 USD
MPG: 18 City / 27 HWY
Tires: 235/50R18
Tank Size: 18 gallon

Cadillac CTS 2012 Trims

2012 Cadillac CTS Base Coupe

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 - 18 City / 25 - 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS Base

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 - 18 City / 26 - 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS Base Coupe AWD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 - 18 City / 25 - 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS Base AWD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 26 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS Luxury

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 - 18 City / 26 - 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS Luxury w/ Navi

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 - 18 City / 26 - 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS Luxury AWD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 26 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS Luxury AWD w/ Navi

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 26 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS Performance Coupe

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS Performance

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS Performance Coupe w/ Navigation

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS Performance w/ Navi

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS Performance Coupe AWD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Performance AWD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS Performance Coupe AWD w/ Navigation

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Performance AWD w/ Navi

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS Premium w/ Navi

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS Premium AWD w/ Navi

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Premium AWD w/Navi

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 27 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS V Coupe

Engine: 6.2L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 12 - 14 City / 18 - 19 HWY

2012 Cadillac CTS V

Engine: 6.2L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 12 - 14 City / 18 - 19 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1G6DM5E30C0124637
  • 1G6DM5E31C0128292
  • 1G6DM5E31C0144640
  • 1G6DM5E31C0157095
  • 1G6DM5E34C0116248
  • 1G6DM5E34C0123748
  • 1G6DM5E34C0124768
  • 1G6DM5E34C0136354
  • 1G6DM5E35C0114623
  • 1G6DM5E36C0130099
  • 1G6DM5E37C0116065
  • 1G6DM5E36C0133486
  • 1G6DM5E32C0157980
  • 1G6DM5E32C0140354

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 11V536000 started on /Date(1320206400000-0400)/.

Summary: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. IF THE NUT IS NOT TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION, THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE PUSHROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ABILITY TO BRAKE AND a vehicle CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: CADILLAC DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT, AND IF NECESSARY, TORQUE THE NUT TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.

Recall 14V394000 started on /Date(1404273600000-0400)/.

Summary: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2012 Cadillac CTS look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2012 Cadillac CTS’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 16 - 18 miles, which is lower then 2011 Cadillac CTS.

The 2012 Cadillac CTS is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Cadillac CTS that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2012 Cadillac CTS is its excellent fuel economy. 2012 Cadillac CTS has a 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV engine and It gets 16 - 18/25 - 27 mpg city/highway.

Cadillac All models of 2012

Cadillac CTS

$35,915 - $63,215
16 - 18 City / 25 - 27 HWY
21 Trims
5
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV

Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

$35,915 - $63,215
16 - 18 City / 25 - 27 HWY
21 Trims
5
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV

Cadillac Escalade

$35,915 - $63,215
16 - 18 City / 25 - 27 HWY
21 Trims
5
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV

Cadillac Escalade EXT

$35,915 - $63,215
16 - 18 City / 25 - 27 HWY
21 Trims
5
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV

Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

$35,915 - $63,215
16 - 18 City / 25 - 27 HWY
21 Trims
5
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV

Cadillac SRX

$35,915 - $63,215
16 - 18 City / 25 - 27 HWY
21 Trims
5
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV

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