Verdict
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Sport Sedan · USA · 2009-2019
Cadillac CTS-V
The American M5. Supercharged LSA/LT4 V8, manual on the 2nd gen.
Years
2009-2019
Generations
1
Segment
Sport Sedan
The CTS-V is what happens when GM gives Cadillac engineers the Corvette parts bin. The 2nd-gen (2009-2014) had the 556bhp supercharged LSA from the ZR1 Corvette and was offered with a six-speed manual — the only luxury sedan of its era you could spec like that. The 3rd-gen (2016-2019) added the 640bhp LT4 from the C7 Z06 and switched to an eight-speed auto. Build quality lags BMW and Mercedes; the powertrain doesn't. Used 2nd-gens with manuals are the cult pick.
Generations
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2009-2014
2nd Gen · Sigma II
LSA Corvette V8 in a Cadillac sedan, with a manual option. Cult classic now.
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Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2009-2014 · 2nd Gen · Sigma II
- Differential bushings wear (well-known issue)
- Supercharger bearing failure (mileage-dependent)
- Power steering pump leaks
- Differential pinion seal leaks