Cadillac CTS & CTS-V · sport sedan LHD · Buying guide

CTS-V.
The supercharged American sedan.

The CTS is Cadillac's sport sedan, built across three generations, and its top CTS-V variant is the brand's answer to the German M and AMG saloons. The first CTS-V (2004 to 2007) had a naturally aspirated V8 and a six-speed manual. The second (2009 to 2015) gained a supercharged 6.2 LSA V8 with 556 hp, and the third (2016 to 2019) used the LT4 engine from the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, making 640 hp. At Japanese auctions the CTS and CTS-V surface as imported left-hand-drive (LHD) cars.

3 generacje

CTS-V (2004 to 2019)

V8 6.2

Supercharged (CTS-V)

556-640 KM

CTS-V power (gen 2 & 3)

RWD

Rear-wheel drive

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Cadillac CTS 2019 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 4

LHD

Jun 23, 2026Time to auction

Cadillac CTS

4WD Premium

2019 126,000 km 2,000 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

12,673 zł

Cadillac CTS 2008 from a Japanese auction

LHD

Jun 23, 2026Time to auction

Cadillac CTS

2.8

2008 82,000 km 2,800 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

461 zł

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Cadillac CTS 2011 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 4.5

LHD

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Cadillac CTS

CTS-V

2011 57,000 km 6,200 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

16,129 zł

Cadillac CTS 2017 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 4

LHD

Auction ended

Cadillac CTS

4WD Premium

2017 77,000 km 2,000 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

11,521 zł

Grade: 4.5

LHD

Auction ended

Cadillac CTS

4WD Premium

2019 43,000 km 2,000 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

24,884 zł

Grade: 4

LHD

Auction ended

Cadillac CTS

2.8

2008 90,000 km 2,800 cc AT

Starting price

Coming soon

Grade: 4

LHD

Auction ended

Cadillac CTS

4WD Premium

2017 77,000 km 2,000 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

11,521 zł

Grade: 4

LHD

Auction ended

Cadillac CTS

4WD Premium

2017 104,000 km 2,000 cc FA

Starting price

Coming soon

Cadillac CTS 2007 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 4

LHD

Auction ended

Cadillac CTS

3.6L

2007 82,000 km 3,600 cc AT

Starting price

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Cadillac CTS 2009 from a Japanese auction

LHD

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Cadillac CTS

2.8

2009 146,000 km 2,800 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

115 zł

Versions

Which generation to choose?

First-generation CTS-V (2004 to 2007)

A naturally aspirated V8 (first the 5.7 LS6, then the 6.0 LS2) of 400 hp and a Tremec six-speed manual. The most raw, analogue CTS-V, prized for its clean manual layout.

Second-generation CTS-V (2009 to 2015)

A supercharged 6.2 LSA V8 of 556 hp. Offered as a sedan, wagon and coupe. This is the car that established the CTS-V as a genuine rival to the German sports saloons.

Third-generation CTS-V (2016 to 2019)

A supercharged 6.2 LT4 V8 from the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, making 640 hp. The fastest, most modern CTS-V, with a top speed around 200 mph.

CTS (non-V variants)

The sedan in trims with smaller engines, including a V6. A calmer, cheaper-to-run choice for buyers who want the CTS shape and comfort without the V budget.

FAQ

CTS — FAQ

How does the CTS differ from the CTS-V?

The CTS is the standard sport sedan with smaller engines, including a V6. The CTS-V is the top performance variant with a big V8, supercharged in the second and third generations. The CTS-V offers 556 to 640 hp, while the regular CTS prioritises comfort and lower running costs.

Which CTS-V generation is the fastest?

The third generation (2016 to 2019) with the supercharged 6.2 LT4 V8 of 640 hp. It is the most modern variant, with a top speed around 200 mph. The second generation offers 556 hp and the first a naturally aspirated 400 hp.

Does a CTS-V from Japan have the wheel on the left?

Yes. The CTS and CTS-V brought into Japan are imported, factory left-hand-drive (LHD) cars. The wheel is on the left, like a European car, so it suits right-hand traffic with no conversion.

CTS-V. The supercharged American sedan.

CTS available this week

CTS from our archive

Which generation to choose?

First-generation CTS-V (2004 to 2007)

Second-generation CTS-V (2009 to 2015)

Third-generation CTS-V (2016 to 2019)

CTS (non-V variants)

CTS — FAQ

CTS-V.
The supercharged American sedan.