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2017 Cadillac CTS Brings Refreshed Styling, More Technology, Revised Trim Levels

The 2017 Cadillac CTS has been officially revealed, receiving a mid-cycle refresh a mid-cycle restructuring of sorts, with refreshed front and rear fascias, more in-vehicle technology, and a revised trim level structure.

Foremost, the exterior has gotten a once-over with a new grille design to keep things fresh. To be fair, it wears it much better than what we saw in the spy photos from last month. The bigger changes, however, are out back, where vertical exhaust outlets replace the horizontal units, while new vertical valence panels are added.

2017 Cadillac CTS Rear Fascia

As we noted in our 2017 Cadillac CTS updated and changes article in April, the 2017 CTS Sedan also brings with it several new features, including the Teen Driver System and Cadillac Collection, otherwise known as App Shop for the CUE infotainment system. The award-winning rear camera mirror from the CT6 also becomes available on the 2017 CTS.

Cadillac has also taken the 2017 model year as a time to restructure the CTS’ trim levels to match those of the 2016 Cadillac CT6 and 2017 Cadillac XT5. The 2017 CTS will now arrive in CTS (base), Luxury and Premium Luxury trims for “regulars” models, and V-Sport and V-Sport Premium trims for the V-Sport models. The 2017 Cadillac ATS follows a similar restructuring.

In addition, the 2017 Cadillac CTS portfolio gains two new exterior colors, a new wheel design, and the new Carbon Black package, which will also be available on the 2017 ATS.

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  1. The vertical exhaust looks awkward and out of place. Otherwise good changes.

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  2. The CTS is a great car, I’ve owned 4 and currently have a 2014. Since the price was reduced, I think the only problem is that the advertising campaign sucks. With a decent ad campaign sales will increase.

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    1. Frank, I’m 22 and LOVE the cars Cadillac is coming out with. I’ve been out with friends and they comment on how sharp they look if one drives by or is parked in the street. My parents own a 2014 ATS 2.0T and that thing is so much fun to drive. I’m saving up for one myself!

      I completely agree that marketing campaign sucks. It doesn’t tell you anything about the cars or the company, and barely shows how good the cars look.

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  3. I love the CTS. However I refuse to buy one until the reliability goes up.

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    1. Probably waiting for no valid reason!

      According to CR, the CTS is the only Cadillac with a satisfactory reliability rating. My personal experience coincides with that! I’ve owned a CTS Premium since February and it has been back to the dealership for the changeover to synthetic oil and nothin else.

      Most satisfying vehicle I have driven in my 50 years of driving! High praise since the vehicles I’ve owned included several Vettes, CTS-V, and a ZO6!

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    2. If you love the CTS, I don’t know what the problem is other than your theory of it not being reliable.

      You can have a reliable car but reliable cars does not last forever. I don’t know if you lease or buy but older the vehicle with a lot of mileage, they are more expensive to maintain. You need to stop listening to forum members who are having trouble out of the car and just do it. Like Martin said, you are waiting for no valid reason. The CTS is the best car in class right now, IMO.

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  4. Mr. Smrek, I do have a reason. It may not be yours; it is mine. The only CTS I am interested in is the CTS-V. Owners have reported too many problems to list here on that one. I am sure they will be fixed. But until reliability reports on the CTS-V indicate an improvement, I am not purchasing one. I believe that is MY GOOD REASON. It is encouraging that your experience with the regular CTS Premium has been a good one.

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  5. Anyone knows when the plug-in version will come out?

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  6. The rear end is a lot cleaner looking than before. My only wish is to have that long chrome strip between the vertical exhaust but in anyway, it is no deal breaker.

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