2011 Cadillac CTS: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2011 Cadillac CTS is the arrival of the all-new CTS Coupe, which joins the sedan and Sport Wagon. The 556-hp CTS-V range also expands with new coupe and wagon versions, while the rest of the lineup receives only minor detail updates.
About the 2011 Cadillac CTS
2nd generation CTS (2008-2013), fourth model year; portfolio-expansion year that adds the Coupe and completes the three-body-style lineup.
Cadillac positions the 2011 CTS as a driver-focused luxury car family with sharp styling, rear-drive-based handling, and more visual drama than many rivals. It is meant to blend sport-sedan road manners with Cadillac comfort and technology, while also giving shoppers unusual body-style choice: sedan, coupe, wagon, or the much more serious CTS-V. Part of the model’s appeal is that it offers near-European sport-luxury character in a larger, bolder American package.
The 2011 CTS lineup covers three distinct needs: the sedan is the traditional sport-luxury choice, the Sport Wagon adds cargo space and a power liftgate, and the new coupe brings a more dramatic two-door shape. Regular models use either a 270-hp 3.0-liter V6 or a 304-hp 3.6-liter V6. The CTS-V is the performance standout, pairing a 556-hp supercharged V8 with adjustable suspension, stronger brakes, navigation, and heated leather sport seats.
What changed, by category
2011 Cadillac CTS specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, DI, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.0 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V6, 3.0 Liter | V6, DI, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD / 4-AWD | RWD | RWD | 4-AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 12 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | 18 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 304 hp | 270 hp | 556 hp | 270 hp | 304 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 223 lb-ft | 551 lb-ft | 223 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10.5–13.6 cu-ft | 13.6 cu-ft | 10.5–58 cu-ft | 58 cu-ft | 58 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35–36.1 in | 36.1 in | 35–36.1 in | 36.1 in | 36.1 in |
| Seats | 4–5 | 5 | 4–5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 4 | 2–4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| HID Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Bluetooth | |||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | |||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| USB Ports | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2011 Cadillac CTS?
The all-new CTS Coupe is the biggest change for 2011. It gives the regular CTS lineup sedan, coupe, and wagon body styles, while the high-performance CTS-V also gains coupe and wagon versions.
Is the 2011 Cadillac CTS very different from the 2010 model?
The 2011 CTS is mainly a lineup-expansion year rather than a full redesign. The coupe is new, the CTS-V adds coupe and wagon bodies, and existing versions receive only small details such as revised fender-vent trim and a redesigned inside mirror.
Which body styles does the 2011 Cadillac CTS have?
The 2011 Cadillac CTS comes as a sedan, coupe, or Sport Wagon. The CTS-V performance model is also represented in all three body styles for 2011.
What changed on the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V?
The 2011 CTS-V expands beyond the sedan with new coupe and wagon versions. All retain the 556-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V8, and a backup camera becomes standard for 2011.
Did the 2011 Cadillac CTS get a new engine?
No major lineup-wide engine change is identified for 2011. Regular models use a 270-hp 3.0-liter V6 or a 304-hp 3.6-liter V6, while the CTS-V uses a 556-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V8; the main news is the addition of new body styles.