| 2014 Cadillac CTS 3.6L 2DR Coupe |
| SCULPTED, SOPHISTICATED, REAR-WHEEL DRIVE, NONSMOKER, CADILLAC COUPE STYLE! The 2014 Cadillac CTS Coupe is one of those designs that simply does not blend into traffic. Low, wide, sharply creased, and dramatically proportioned, it represents a particularly expressive period in Cadillac design. Finished in White Diamond Tricoat, this rear-wheel-drive coupe pairs that unmistakable shape with a naturally aspirated V6, a sport-tuned chassis, and a cabin conceived as a genuine luxury grand tourer rather than an ordinary two-door derivative. There is substance beneath the styling, too. The 3.6-liter direct-injected V6 produces 318 horsepower, while the rear-wheel-drive layout, limited-slip differential, sport suspension, staggered 18-inch wheels, and four-wheel disc brakes give the CTS Coupe the mechanical foundation expected of a performance-minded luxury coupe. Why Shoppers Buy This Model The CTS Coupe appealed to buyers who wanted American luxury with a distinctly different personality. Cadillac did not simply remove two doors from the CTS sedan. The Coupe received its own dramatically tapered roofline, steeply raked windshield and rear glass, broad rear shoulders, vertical lighting, center-mounted dual exhaust outlets, and a nearly uninterrupted profile that still looks unusually bold more than a decade later. Its appeal extends beyond appearance. Rear-wheel drive gives the car the traditional layout enthusiasts expect from a sporting luxury coupe, while the naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 delivers its power without relying on turbocharging. The result is a car that can settle comfortably into everyday driving yet still feels appropriately special when the road becomes interesting. There is also a scarcity factor that becomes more relevant with time. Cadillac ended production of this generation of CTS Coupe after the 2014 model year, making this the final model year of a distinctive body style that was never replaced by another CTS Coupe. For shoppers who appreciate memorable design, that gives the 2014 car an appeal that goes well beyond transportation. Automotive Press and Industry Recognition Contemporary professional reviews consistently recognized the CTS Coupe for the same qualities that remain compelling today: distinctive styling, strong V6 performance, composed handling, and a cabin with genuine luxury-car character. Edmunds described the 318-horsepower V6 as providing strong performance and praised the CTS Coupe as a stylish alternative within the luxury-coupe field. The broader second-generation CTS family also represented an important turning point for Cadillac. Its combination of rear-wheel-drive dynamics, ambitious design, and increasingly serious chassis development helped establish Cadillac as a credible alternative to established European sport-luxury marques. The Coupe distilled that formula into its most visually dramatic form. Warranty The odometer is hovering around the 84,286-mile mark. For a vehicle originally registered in December 2013, that works out to favorable annualized mileage. The supplied CARFAX information also shows 29 service records, a particularly useful ownership-history signal on a vehicle of this age. With continued proper maintenance, this CTS Coupe should have plenty of enjoyable miles ahead. Standard Features Cadillac gave even the standard CTS Coupe a substantial equipment roster. The cabin includes leatherette seating surfaces with leather inserts, eight-way power front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio, cruise, and Bluetooth controls, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a Driver Information Center. Everyday convenience is strengthened by Keyless Access, keyless start, remote vehicle start, power windows, programmable power locks, electronic cruise control, and a power trunk release. The rear seat also folds to add useful cargo flexibility to a body style designed primarily around style and performance. Mechanical Features The heart of this CTS Coupe is Cadillac's 3.6-liter direct-injected, variable-valve-timing V6. Rated at 318 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 275 lb-ft of torque at 4,900 rpm, it sends power to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. The supporting hardware is equally important. A limited-slip differential helps manage power at the rear axle, while the sport suspension, independent front and rear suspension, power rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, and staggered wheel-and-tire setup give the Coupe a more purposeful foundation than its luxury appointments alone might suggest. Cadillac also equipped the car with a stainless-steel dual exhaust system. The rear-wheel-drive configuration preserves the classic front-engine performance-car layout and helps give this CTS the balanced, driver-oriented personality that made the model important to Cadillac's modern performance identity. Exterior Features White Diamond Tricoat is particularly well suited to the CTS Coupe's dramatic sheet metal, highlighting the sharp body creases, broad rear haunches, and distinctive vertical lighting elements. The Coupe's short greenhouse and aggressively tapered rear profile make it immediately recognizable from virtually any angle. Staggered 18-inch aluminum wheels measure 8.5 inches wide in front and 9 inches wide at the rear, reinforcing both the stance and rear-wheel-drive proportions. Heated power-adjustable exterior mirrors, light-tinted glass, automatic Twilight Sentinel headlamp control, and daytime running lamps add practical functionality without distracting from the clean exterior design. Interior Features The four-passenger cabin carries the exterior's sense of occasion inside. Front bucket seats include eight-way power adjustment, while leatherette surfaces with leather inserts, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror provide the luxury appointments expected from a Cadillac. The cockpit is deliberately driver focused, with analog instrumentation supplemented by a Driver Information Center and steering-wheel-mounted controls for frequently used functions. A split-folding rear seat provides added versatility when more cargo room is needed, giving this striking coupe a useful measure of everyday practicality. Infotainment & Technology A factory Bose eight-speaker audio system anchors the entertainment package, joined by AM/FM audio, CD and MP3 playback, an auxiliary input, and satellite-radio capability. Bluetooth phone connectivity allows compatible mobile phones to integrate with the vehicle's audio system. Keyless Access, push-button starting, and remote start are particularly welcome convenience features, allowing the CTS Coupe to deliver technology that still feels useful rather than technology included merely for novelty. Safety Features The CTS Coupe combines its performance-oriented chassis with a comprehensive set of core safety systems. Four-wheel antilock disc brakes, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, all-speed traction control, a tire-pressure monitoring system, active front head restraints, and Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist were all included. Occupant protection includes dual-stage frontal airbags, a dual-depth front-passenger airbag, fr |
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