2019 Cadillac CTS-V Driving Review - The Ultimate...Let Down
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- Reviewing the 2019 Cadillac CTS-V! Unfortunately, this is a car I set very high expectations for and it didn't quite meet them.
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Your review seems really bias based on the price of the vehicle. It seems to really turn you off on the car & thats fine, your titled to your opinion. Its like your not even trying! Lol like who just stomps on a gas pedal with a car that's rwd & over 600hp & expect it to hook! I've seen your videos with the hellcats. Its not as fast in a straight line not as good on some things but its a Luxury sports car. It's meant to be more of a track sedan! Which actually keeps up with or even better than some of this cars new competitors. Its like 400lbs lighter than its competitors. Thats what the car is for & what your paying for. Js.
This guy down played the whole car
His reviews are trash
That shift “lag” is called redline. LOL! It’s a 8-speed to it reaches redline before you can react.
*2017 ATS-V > CTS-V3*
- only 0.1 secs slower (on paper) than V3 in 0-60 runs...that is if the V3 driver doesn't just spin their tires completely off the line like Hellcats seem to do all the time
- my '17 has pretty much no delay when shifting up/down when driven aggressively...if I was racing you when you tried to accelerate V3, you'd be seeing my license plate (at least for the first 80mph)
- more usable power on daily roads
- even w/ traction control off, both Michelin Pilot SS and my winter Blizzaks grip immediately
- lighter, more nimble around corners
Just my opinion/observations. The price differential is too large to justify the V3 for me, as well as worse fuel-economy and likely higher insurance payments. The ATS-V was built for me.
ATS V uses same transmission as CTS V
I love the atsv! Also more affordable. I have an ats 3.6 premium with performance package, 2015. Soon to trade in on the v!
@@pierogiguy The ats is a very underrated car! Not your grandpaps caddy anymore! Lol Cadillac upgraded my cue so no lag there. The magnetic ride suspension is f,ing awesome! My ats is black on black on black, with oem 19's. I love this car and can't imagine the V! Lol. Should have a V by the end of summer. There is nothing that even comes close to the look of a caddy coming down the road!!! American Class!!!!
I would like to compare the ats-v and Honda accord sport2.0 and the Acura tlx spec A
Edit: also compared a 2013 CT’s-v with a 2016 CT’s-v
How does this transmission compare to the ZF in the Chargers?
Jochen Heiden I prefer the ZF 8 Speeds personally
The ZF is 1000000x better. The 8 speed auto in this car (which is the same as in the C7's) are fucking garbage. Slow, can't find the gears, and makes the car over heat (in the corvette). The ZF is so much better. That's why other manufacturers use them. Shame on GM for putting such a shitty ass auto in the CTSV and corvette.
Would take this over a hellcat anyday 🤷🏾♂️
Indeed.... I own a G8, so I might see one once a month. I see a hellcat almost on a daily basis... The CTS V is an awesome car....... Who would really take ats over the CTSV??
Brandon Jacks someone who’s lying to themselves. That’s like me saying the zl1 camaro is faster but not as good as an SS camaro
Lets see 90k cts 76k hellcat....hellcat faster more comfortable looks better if iam spending 90k...its going to be Rs7 or AMG....not bmw there turbos always going out....
redeasy55 are you buying a used bmw that hasn’t been taken care of well before you bought it?
@@redeasy55 The hellcat is not faster, and it handles much, MUCH worse. Also the CTS-V is $86k not $90k. And what RS7 do you think you can get for $86k? What AMG do you think you can get for $86k?
I have a Hellcat but would pick the CTS-V over the ATS-V or Hellcat. There's much more luxury in Caddy and that depreciation is your friend. Truthfully you see a Charger at every stoplight.
Lmaoooo it’s so true
You made clear you don't like the CTSV... Therefore your review of the car is basically irrelevant. The V is a beast and I'll take it over a Charger all day
Honestly a Charger Hellcat is a more comfortable car to drive their seats are literally couches, and as far as Cadillac premium features go you’re not missing out on much in a Dodge, Cadillac has a terrible interface and backup camera. I would rather own a cheaper Hellcat Charger than a $20k more expensive CTS V
I like a nicely bolstered seat. I don't wanna be slapped around one on taking turns
I'm currently shopping around for one. Quite frankly, the CTS-V looks WAAAAY better than the ATS-V, which is the most important aspect of any car, imo.
They are almost identical other than the front fender brake vents... I just sold my ATS-V and bought a CTS-V3 and my ATS-V was FAR more sexy than my new CTS-V... But ATS-V was red and V3 is black so it hides the lines. But I'm getting the CTS-V wrapped next month.
If looks are most important to you why are you shopping for ugly Cadillac's in the first place?
Why would you compare an ATSV to a CTSV? They compete with the M3 and M5 respectively. Stop reviewing cars, you know nothing.
aww, someone’s mad the car daddy bought them got shit on😭😭
@blazerboiz5996 you sound pretentious
Ultimate let down wtf hell na dodge is a let down all they add is hp lmaooo
That's because they're muscle cars not luxury cars, and not everyone cares about the luxury, but the people who get the Dodge buy them for the performance for the money, I love these cts-v's and the 2012 as well, because I love the performance of them, I didn't buy my challenger for the luxury I bought it for the performance and space of them
Sahota Gaming they got the same body style after like 5 years 😂 land 🛥
@@JD-rn4om are they heavy yes, but doesn't mean they're the slowest thing in the planet, Dodge has always been the heaviest of Ford and Chevy, but regardless they always gave them trouble regardless, what these cars can do for what they weigh is pretty impressive, people just better hope they don't use the Alfa chassis which reduces the weight by like 500-600lbs
@@MrFpsdestroyer Mopar is very respectable in my book. I personally am a GM guy, but I appreciate many cars.
@@ryansmotorsports2199 I'm the same way, but mostly lean towards mopar, like I said though I'd love one of these newer cts-v's, not for new though
The downside of being early is the lack of comments
They look weird without the Carbon Fiber package.
We're not gonna mention that this car is in the top tier of handling in its class. The value in it as a used car! Not to mention the potential of the exterior and interior styling! This current spec was a little base imo.
Amen.....
Ryan's Motorsports he out here reviewing a base model V LOL
cts handles like shit boss, no matter how much you waste on interior amenities, it will still feel like a chevy cruze😬
@@blazerboiz5996 stop lying😂
since he was trying to demo it for his job. he probably wasnt allowed to push it and show the handling capabilities.
Hmmm worst sales pitch ever lol
honesty
Let’s see
Unspeced wheels
No carbon fiber package and no blackout
No spoiler
People are spoiled now by all these new features...
All things I wouldn’t want OEM regardless, people upgrade all that stuff themselves
You can get it blacked out
you can get all of that this seems to be a basic CTS V
Dont do me like this man! That's my dream car. Looks waaaaay better than an atsv. Too bad you didnt get the CF package V and in white which looks amazing!!! I'll trade anyone some toilet paper for this car
Trust me it's worth the money especially when you can beat 90 percent of the cars you drive by every day it's super quiet during a regular commute and releases the demons on demand. What he didn't do is that it shifts fast when the RPMs are high he shifted prematurely. Trust me it's a great vehicle I've owned all 3.
Chris Constantinou I agree with you 100% on that
Lol bro always test drive a car yourself before gaining your own thoughts on a vehicle. Most cars at this level take learning to master its performance.
@@MrWallace27 you have the same last name. As me so I had to comment
@@tylercouture216 lol.......Christopher Wallace to be exact yes the same as biggie smalls
how is the ats v comfortable but the ctsv isn’t when they are both basically the same exact thing when it comes to the back seats
Kind of a weird review, it didn't sound like the ultimate disappointment although you seemed quite disappointed with the price of the Caddy. Then you turned around and said you thought one might consider something from the Europeans. Well in the European category, we are looking at the the M5 or E63. The performance gains you will get with those cars is going negligible at best in my opinion (with a non-professional driver) and they are even more expensive than the Caddy. Maintenance is going to be higher on the European cars and they also depreciate. I think if you want to buy American, the Caddy is an excellent choice.
I am over 50 and own a White CTS-V 2016. This is not a practical car. It is not meant to be a practical even though you can drive it as a daily driver. It is meant to be fast with luxurious features and it's target market is for mature men that have made it and want a trophy. I am not a BMW or Mercedes man and none of my friends that own a high performance European car would ever consider my car. I like the ATS-V, (coupe). The sedan to me it is a child's car because of it's size an seeming lack of Interior sophistication. Every car does not need a big V-8. I love and adore the tt V6. It is an incredible engine. It's quick, quiet and quite capable. May I also add that we track our cars. I have 43,000 miles on my car. The rest of my guys (all of them that drive European cars) Mercedes, BMW, Maserati and an Alfa's have ALL had problems with overheating and throttle body issues. They all have fewer miles than my car. Only the porsche ( a Panemara) and the Audi (an A-8) have had no mechanical problems ( just bushings on the Porsche.) My car eats tires for breakfast but otherwise it is a fantastic car. It's not the most sophisticated and it's not for everybody but given the lack of problems, foreseeable problems, bang for the buck, the ability to hold the road and it's value for years on in, as well as the attention it draws, not to mention the smile it still puts on my face when I press the start button,😃I choose the Cadillac CTS-V again and again. (Sorry got carried away.)
Great comment.. I have a Hellcat and selling it and getting either a CTS-V or LC500. The only European cars that I'd consider would be the E63 Wagon or RS7. The ATS-V is simply too close in size to my Stinger GT, which is my daily. The CT5 just hasn't won me over yet.
Agreed Tim. On the CT5 and CT5-V.. Hate to say it but I will not be going to the Cadillac dealership for anything new for a while. Something in the bean counting department has destroyed where the car Cadillac company was on it's way to. They have destroyed the V moniker by putting it on a 355 plus hp sedan that doesn't even deserve the V-Sport moniker. Lost opportunity.
A V3 is overkill? This coming from a guy that has own like 3 hellcats? LMFAO contradiction is real
Nobody is spending a $100,000 on the CTS-V because they don't make them any more. And all the Mercedes you mentioned are well over $100,000 new. A Hellcat Charger?! You forgot what they cost new I guess.... To me spending $65K to 70K on a new Chevy (ZL1) is crazy.....because its a Chevy. And don't start with interiors...please.
Digital dashes are over rated....imagine WHEN the malfuction/ break. How expensive it would be to fix/ replace. I rather have analog individual Gauges.
Everyone would prefer analog it's just manufacturers force these things down our throat
1. Can you provide even one example of a CTS-V's digital gauge cluster breaking?
2. Do you think analog gauges can't break?
Vernon Price the chances of analog gauges breaking are almost 0% as they have been out forever. these shitty gm systems will break within a few years, only reason they haven’t yet is cause they are still relatively new.
@@blazerboiz5996 you've obviously never heard of the stepper motor issues nearly every early 2000s GM car was plagued with
People are too fucking lazy to close the trunk lmaoooooo
Did he say a Charger Hellcat????😂😂😂
Kinda sad haha I love the CTS-V - a shame it’s a ‘let down’ for you. But I guess that’s why they make different cars, for different people. Keep up the great videos!
I have a brand new 2019 V and I know it was expensive. How many Chargers do you see? How many Camaros? How about Corvettes?
Now how many V's? Certainly not any and most people have no clue when they do see it. It is not the fastest car, but I tell you what, It has show and go and luxury all wrapped up in one. I absolutely disagree with most your comments but you're welcome to your opinions. Most of them IMO wrong..
Sorry, but hearing you comparing it to an ATSV is incomprehensible. BTW, I've owned 2 ATS premium cars have you? Hearing your comments about ATSV have me really wondering if you are really qualified to be be making such reviews. It appears that 90% of the replys disagree with your review. Add me to the list.
I have a white 1 with black rims from the factory with the luxury package I think you just got to drive it around for a while sometimes time wins you over I never liked BMW'S until I owned 1 now I do. I've owned all 3 generation's of the CTS V when you do that you have more of a appreciation than someone who just sits in it for a hour and review it. Great video never the less.
Agreed
Finally someone that actually owns and understands...I salute you Mr. Wallace! Seems like everyone else just reads magazines watches reviews and pretends like they're an expert based on others opinions, makes me sick. Not to mention almost every ATS-V that is reviewed on TH-cam is the original 2016MY, and every complaint seems remedied on my car for the time my '17MY was built. The only negatives I have regard Cadillac's choice to use the shiny black plastic for CUE (what I would give to have the material used on my 2009 CTS) and the fact their is no heated steering wheel or cooled/ventilated seats, specially the Recaros.
@@pierogiguy thank you sir for writing that. Yes it annoys the hell out of me when he totally missed all the specifics of the car like the apps in Q what OnStar can do with that specific model. My 2019 is everything but a let down I have the luxury package and I'll take that over the carbon 1 anyday of the week. my 2005 V weights around 3800 and it's just as light and maneuverable. Unlike him I know how to make those nice crisp shifts fast and smooth. Thanks for your response.
Who would buy an ATS over the CTS
Apparently this dumb a**
We get it. You don’t care for the car. The bias was evident when you didn’t even mention the very features that separate it from the pack. The ATS-V isn’t even close to this car, aside from the appearance.
Comparing it to a hellcat and complaining for the money the Caddi doesn’t hold up? Its nearly the same price as a Hellcat, which is an absolute piece of junk quality wise. Complaining that you don’t like the backseat, and you’re really disappointed? Yeah, it isn’t a Maybach. Imagine how many people have turned this car down at the dealer bc the Charger has a better backseat….😒
One of the few GM cars I like
V3 over Hellcat all day! I am a bit bias though 🤷🏽♂️
I’d pick the v3 over hellcat any day too. Hellcats are too overrated along with some of the jdms and other GM cars.
Nicer than a charger.
Wayyy nicer then a charger
I own a 2018 and this guy is very biased in his opinions.Fact this a top of the line performance sedan 640 hp 630 ft lbs torque. And trust me a few small upgrades and this baby will jump to 730 hp like magic.
Dude I couldn’t even make it past 3 minutes your whole review is straight bs🤣🤣🤣🤣the whole world knows the CTS-V is a true sport luxury sedan
This thing is so insane i like it alot. But in 20 tp 25 years it wont be worth anything other then scrap price. Id hate to know i bought 1 new unless i was filthy rich.
The only "Let Downs" here are the reviewer and lack of a manual V3.
A ctsv Is for the guy that has style but wants a fast car plus hellcats are a bit played out now and they look is dated !!!
The carbon package looks better
It may, but I was not personally going to pay an extra $5,000 just for some lower carbon fiber bits on my ATS-V, especially as the front carbon-splitter scrapes all of the time and I despise the look of the spoiler sticking up in the back. That is why I ordered from the factory with exactly what I wanted...no sunroof either -- one more thing to make noise/go wrong, and a lower center of gravity without.
That giggle when you get on the throttle is what it's all about... you can't replace that kid like happiness
Keep using fingers as a unit of measure. lol.
It should be noted that this CTS V was a fully stripped down base model with no CF parts beside hood, no spoiler, etc. While msrp may have also been easily 100K-120K at one point with options, you can find these used for 50K and 2019’s from 73-95K at this time. They’re easily selling 10K+ under msrp for new ones right now
I got my 2019 for 86k was listed for 92k ofcourse that's with incentives and stuff they are pretty affordable now.
@@MrWallace27 I see you really love the CTS v I'm considering getting a 2018 E63s
your not supposed to shift after hitting the rev limiter. That delay is a safety future to not break the gearbox since you dont know how to drive
He sure does have a lot of giggles for him not to like it though.
You should have used launch control for the 0-60. It work really well. It limits throttle in 1st and minimizes wheelspin. Once your in second its hooked. The paddles do suck a big one.
This car is amazing - you are smoking crack 🤪
You completely down play the entire car
This car is absolutely bad ass and you find the smallest things to bash on
Your talking about the ATS the entire time when reviewing a cts dude who understands you, your back and forward on everything
I'm definitely still going to push to buy one.
Seems like he went into this review already not wanting to like this car. It’s a great car.
I love the sleeper look of the CTS & ATS V's.
Only people who know, know.
I plan on keeping my 2017 ATS-V forever.
I read since they're very limited numbers in production the value will shoot to unreal numbers in the future. I would keep it too you'll be sitting on a gold mine.
He seems to be hating from the beginning, how can u compare a Chrysler to a cadillac?
Definitely went into this negatively, what did caddy ever do to you? Ever other review I’ve seen RAVES about it on its fun and practicality.
They fired him probably 😂
7:59 he looks kinda pissed off🤔
Lol
I just bought one - its an amazing machine. Why would your dealership allow you to post a negative review of their vehicle - seems unusual?
They didn’t know 😭😂
A v3 at 50k is amazing. A new one at 100k no way.
Reviewer bagged on CTS REAR seats. BUT WHAT HE FORGOT was his height at 5 11 made him not normal verses other people. I owned a base CTS as an Uber driver, and never got a complaint from passengers on the rear seats.
You mentioned several times how expensive you feel the CTS V IS yet you compared it to its BMW and Mercedes rivals which both cost tens of thousands more. Not quite sure I get where you’re going. It’s a performance luxury car. There will be trade offs. If the luxury components of this Caddy are a turn off, buy the Z06.
I swear it seems like you don’t even want to like this car lol. Like you’re in the closet about liking it and don’t want to show publicly that you do. Very odd almost biased review. Also when this car was new, the M5 and E63 were far more expensive.
That transmission delay was a main complaint in early 6th gen camaro but they said its due to it being shifted electronically and not by wire like the ZF 8 SP
I would buy a Corvette before I would a CTSV.
Roy Kindrick 110%
Really struggling to decide whether this car or a gtr
You’re reviewing the basic cts v no carbon fiber package, recaro seats! I’d be disappointed too
This car is more closer to a pony car than a sports car. Sports cars anything that's rear-wheel-drive 2-seater under 2550 curb. First and third gen MR2s are sports cars, Miatas a sports car. This is just a sedan that fast. My question is what is the difference between 2016-2018 CTS-V3s and a 2019?
Learn the car before u drive it my friend I'll take my 2019 Cadillac cts-v over any other V to date... learn how to set it up for the driving ur trying to do....👍
Charger Hell Cat is for Bubba. CTS-V is for Bill! Lol! I'm kidding but not kidding. Save for wanting a powerful American vehicle, they have minimal overlap for target markets. I'd take the V any and every day.
Btw, is it only me or did the review come across as though he was already somewhat biased against the car?
I have ctsv take the atsv on a 7 hour ride bet you don't like the cockpit then no room at all for comfort unless your small framed
RP when are you getting your C8 vette?
A few weeks
2dr ats are so ugly imo. 4door whole other story. But cts being unnessicary and overkill... Nooooooo. Masterpiece.
Why even mention ATS V? It’s a different kind of car. Hellcat is also in a different category (4 door muscle car - the only car in its class). Compare this CTS V to E63 and M5. May not be as advanced as those cars but it’s cheaper, and doesn’t have as many electronics as Germans so it won’t break down as much. Personally I really like the way it looks and all. ATS and CTS buyers won’t be cross-shopping these two cars. You want slower, smaller and more nimble - ATS. Faster, bigger and more comfortable - CTS.
I know everyone loves white and black for these but for me the Bronze Sand Metallic is such a head turner, I think that’s what I’d go with.
This kid kills me,😂
Back to the stone ages with manual trunk.
Not deserving foenem
Wack review, CTS V is a beast, that it's too expensive for you doesn't make an ats v better stick to your dodge chargers bro
I have a CTS-V 2017. EPIC CAR. Much better then any charger or challenger, had a hellcat and now i have cts-v
My literal dream car!! Although, if I ever get one, it needs to be white and have a wing!
Trust me it's way better I chose white with black rims over the carbon package best decision I've made even the furniture including the ceiling was all black find 1 like that you wont regret it
Mr. Wallace this sounds awesome!
My wife has a cts v sport and I have a v. We looked at ats cars but they are smaller all around. We may look into an ats for our daughter, but tall people don't fit in ats cars. Our daughter is short and if my friends sit in the back they never complain about riding in a fast car. If you go on a road trip short people in back.
Let's point out the obvious. This car was too much for you to handle. You need lessons on how to drive a car with that much hp.
Dude complaining (Whine) about a V3 is Hilarious.
The only bad review of the v3 ctsv ive ever seen on youtube lol
You do realize the cts is basically a 4 dr Camaro ? Ofc it has a small backseat 😑
Atsv has to be 1 of the ugliest modern cars out there in my opinion
What happened to you? Went from Hero= 0 in, 7 short years.
Let’s go Brandon!!!!!!!!
Love them🥰only thing I don't like about mine is it doesn't have a sunroof😏
Do your math,the bmw m5 is more heavy then the cts v
I'm still going to buy one
I wonder what engineer drove any GM product with the 8L90 transmission and thought it was acceptable to sell to the public
i mean this drivetrain will get you to 200 mph in less than a minute so thats something lol
kelson this car does not go 0-200 in less than a minute my guy😭
@@blazerboiz5996 ok heres one barely broken in going 188 , close enough for me
th-cam.com/video/LsII9-c0k5c/w-d-xo.html
@@blazerboiz5996 yes it will 🤣 there’s a video on a bone stock one going 0-190(governor) in 41 seconds. Add a good tune to it and it will most definitely hit 200 in 60 seconds
Price brand new is always jacked up and if you were to compare this level of power in its class you'd end up with a BMW M5 or an E63s AMG which are cars that can exceed 100k
Not even worth 50k.. let alone 90k 😂😂😂
if paddles aren’t shifting fast enough just put it in drive lol
Glad you aren't a CTS-V owner.
Everybody has a flat bottom steering wheel...round bottoms are special now
Whole video is just condescending
I really need to test drive one. I have a 17 ATS-V sedan (9k miles) which I love! But I have always had a V8 and was considering to trade up to a CTS-V. Now you got me rethinking it lol. I work out in Spring, I should come bye and take a look 🧐.
My wife has a cts v sport and I recently got a v. They are basically the same car but the v is an animal compared to the twin turbo v6. It's like a well mannered muscle car.
should I trade mine for a Hellcat??
Alright so he was actually right about some of the points he made with comparing the ATS V and the 8 spd transmission being finicky except he was in Touring mode which isnt responsive and made for economy unless you’re in sport or track mode. Then I got to 20:08 and he says to get a hellcat charger lol. The CTS V and ATS V have both destroyed the Hellcat Challenger due to how heavy and outdated the platform is and the fact that they won’t hook. I can only imagine that the charger hellcat weighs more, so I have no idea why this reviewer would suggest that at the end of the video.
The platform is heavy yes but being heavy is as common as any other car so you can't really justify that the platform being old it isn't in anyway the same chassis that came out in 2005 but I will admit it's still based off that one
I feel like 640 hp is a perfect amount of “unnecessary” power. If it came with 850 stock then I would say it’s probably actually too much.
yeah believe it or not , this car is just "slow" enough to enjoy 100% out on the streets, i probably couldn't say that about the z06.... they tuned this to be a street focused track car and it shows in the gearing, acceleration and power delivery etc.
A 100K car without cooled seats WT. unacceptable and unforgivable. Should have added thats with the sport seats but I also drove this car and it’s bonkers fast and it rides well like a cadillac and it attracts a lot of attention I almost brought one but going with a 550I BMW which is faster I have to beat my buddy’s CTSV. This review is 100% spot on.
You can find them for 50K and you do have cooled seats unless you get the recaro racing seats
The standard seats are cooled and heated, the recaro ones are heated. I love mine and traded a Hellcat
But you have a slow c8
Not like you'll even keep it for a while 😂
Hahaha i messaged u on snap asking ur thoughts on the v and then u made a video. Doubt its anything but a coincidence but thanks. Im actually get a v in sept but good video
Good choice, get one with the carbon package
Ryan's Motorsports 2012 v coupe manual....biggest concern is finding one with u under 30k miles let alone a carbon package. They are incredibly hard to find
Well, interesting review see ya next month