Spied: 2014 Cadillac CTS

FenwickHockey65 · 02-06-2013, 06:51 PM

2014 Cadillac CTS: This Is It
Jalopnik

February 6, 2013

The arrival of the Cadillac ATS has put the tried and true CTS in a bit of a tough spot. It's barely larger than the ATS, it's more expensive, and it's getting old. These are all bad things.

So the 2014 Cadillac CTS is changing. It'll be larger. And it'll have three engines, including GM's all new 3.6 liter twin turbo V6.

Also, this is it, exclusively on Jalopnik and nowhere else.

These pictures show more than we've seen of the new CTS yet. Hiding behind that silver CTS-V (Which is actually a special edition for 2013, it's matte silver and has some extra special stitching for $4,000, according to our tipster) you'll see a black sedan.

At first you might think it's an ATS. But then some details start to jump out at you.

Those headlights aren't as long. The side marker lights are in a different location. The grille is larger and more in your face. And that's because this isn't an ATS. It's the first picture of the 2014 CTS.

Cruuzin LV · 02-06-2013, 06:59 PM

Cool. I'm more intrested in that twin turbo v6. Wouldn't shock me if that was the next Camaro SS engine in the 6th Gen.

Number 3 · 02-06-2013, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

2014 Cadillac CTS: This Is It
Jalopnik

February 6, 2013

The arrival of the Cadillac ATS has put the tried and true CTS in a bit of a tough spot. It's barely larger than the ATS, it's more expensive, and it's getting old. These are all bad things.

So the 2014 Cadillac CTS is changing. It'll be larger. And it'll have three engines, including GM's all new 3.6 liter twin turbo V6.

Also, this is it, exclusively on Jalopnik and nowhere else.

These pictures show more than we've seen of the new CTS yet. Hiding behind that silver CTS-V (Which is actually a special edition for 2013, it's matte silver and has some extra special stitching for $4,000, according to our tipster) you'll see a black sedan.

At first you might think it's an ATS. But then some details start to jump out at you.

Those headlights aren't as long. The side marker lights are in a different location. The grille is larger and more in your face. And that's because this isn't an ATS. It's the first picture of the 2014 CTS.

LOL you said tipster. What you meant was soon to be former employee. Did I say LOL?

FenwickHockey65 · 02-06-2013, 07:18 PM

I think someone mentioned the pictures looked like somewhere in LGR.

Someone's getting fired for sure.

IBM · 02-06-2013, 07:34 PM

The rear looks waaay too XTS for a CTS

*DGthe3* · 02-06-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cruuzin LV

Cool. I'm more intrested in that twin turbo v6. Wouldn't shock me if that was the next Camaro SS engine in the 6th Gen.

It would shock me. Folks on the Corvette team said that they tried it in the C7, but abandoned the TTV6 because it didn't get any better fuel economy than the LT1.

Jayrcr3 · 02-06-2013, 09:00 PM

Please don't let this be the new CTS!

That looks like a car for my Grandparents.

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Stack4 · 02-06-2013, 10:10 PM

I like the looks of the current CTS so much better than the ATS and this.

Bhobbs · 02-06-2013, 10:53 PM

The front looks OK but the back looks like terrible.

Cruuzin LV · 02-07-2013, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

It would shock me. Folks on the Corvette team said that they tried it in the C7, but abandoned the TTV6 because it didn't get any better fuel economy than the LT1.

I sure hope you are right!!! I would rather have the LT1 than the TTV6.

KMPrenger · 02-07-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

It would shock me. Folks on the Corvette team said that they tried it in the C7, but abandoned the TTV6 because it didn't get any better fuel economy than the LT1.

I think that probably changes in a lighter car where higher gearing can be used. The V6 with little assistance from boost would likely get along as well or better up slight inclines than the LT1 while in 4-cylinder mode. But thats just speculation....I have no real idea which would be better. Just educated guessing.

As for the styling. I will say upfront that I really like the ATS in pretty much every way. If the CTS ends up looking like the ATS...well then I can say I'll think it is attractive. I do feel it would be ashame to make it look TOO much like an ATS which it does look very ATS like in that photo.

As for the rear...I'm not digging it. Looks like something for the old white haired guy that is doing well in his retirement years. I didn't think that was the target audience for this car, but maybe it is now that the ATS here, and the CTS is moving up in size. Guess that could make sense.

TheCaptain · 02-08-2013, 10:57 AM

The front looks good, the back is a little soft... which gives room for the V Series to make it more aggressive rather than the lightly styled V series of current!!

Silverlsinva · 02-08-2013, 05:59 PM

From the Side front view it looks pretty good but what the heck happened to the rear end it looks OLD. I thought they were trying to lower the age of their buyers.

Captain Awesome · 02-08-2013, 07:08 PM

It's got THREE ENGINES? That's way cool! Can you use them all at the same time?

02-06-2013, 06:51 PM	#1
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Spied: 2014 Cadillac CTS 2014 Cadillac CTS: This Is It Jalopnik February 6, 2013 The arrival of the Cadillac ATS has put the tried and true CTS in a bit of a tough spot. It's barely larger than the ATS, it's more expensive, and it's getting old. These are all bad things. So the 2014 Cadillac CTS is changing. It'll be larger. And it'll have three engines, including GM's all new 3.6 liter twin turbo V6. Also, this is it, exclusively on Jalopnik and nowhere else. These pictures show more than we've seen of the new CTS yet. Hiding behind that silver CTS-V (Which is actually a special edition for 2013, it's matte silver and has some extra special stitching for $4,000, according to our tipster) you'll see a black sedan. At first you might think it's an ATS. But then some details start to jump out at you. Those headlights aren't as long. The side marker lights are in a different location. The grille is larger and more in your face. And that's because this isn't an ATS. It's the first picture of the 2014 CTS. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

02-06-2013, 07:18 PM	#4
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I think someone mentioned the pictures looked like somewhere in LGR. Someone's getting fired for sure. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

02-06-2013, 07:34 PM	#5
IBM Drives: '11 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N. Kentucky Posts: 1,050	The rear looks waaay too XTS for a CTS __________________

02-06-2013, 09:00 PM	#7
Jayrcr3 Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chatham, Illinois Posts: 756	Please don't let this be the new CTS! That looks like a car for my Grandparents. Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2 __________________ American Racing 1 7/8" Headers and Hi-Flow Cats, CAI cold air intake, Flowmaster AT exhaust, Vengeance Racing Stage 2 cam, VMax ported throttle body, TEA valve springs and titanium retainers, Trick Flow hardened pushrods, 180* T-stat, Comp Trunion kit, ZL1 Fuel Pump, ADM Fuel Pump Control Module, 20% window tint, Whipple Supercharger. Tuned by Mike Norris Motorsports. 656rwhp/584rwtq @10 PSI.

02-08-2013, 10:57 AM	#12
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,732 View My Garage	The front looks good, the back is a little soft... which gives room for the V Series to make it more aggressive rather than the lightly styled V series of current!! __________________

02-06-2013, 06:59 PM	#2
Cruuzin LV Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 387	Cool. I'm more intrested in that twin turbo v6. Wouldn't shock me if that was the next Camaro SS engine in the 6th Gen.

02-06-2013, 10:10 PM	#8
Stack4 Drives: 2014 SW 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United States Posts: 206	I like the looks of the current CTS so much better than the ATS and this.

02-06-2013, 10:53 PM	#9
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,990	The front looks OK but the back looks like terrible.

02-08-2013, 05:59 PM	#13
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	From the Side front view it looks pretty good but what the heck happened to the rear end it looks OLD. I thought they were trying to lower the age of their buyers.

02-08-2013, 07:08 PM	#14
Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	It's got THREE ENGINES? That's way cool! Can you use them all at the same time?