“It's supposed to be a top of the line product and don't feel the quality has been there for the price”
2017 Cadillac CTS-V: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Cadillac CTS-V is a light-update model, not a redesign. Its main change is the addition of Teen Driver as standard equipment; the core performance package carries over.
About the 2017 Cadillac CTS-V
3rd generation CTS-V (2016-2019), second model year of this generation.
Cadillac positions the CTS-V as a luxury performance sedan that blurs the line between track car and road car. Its core appeal is simple: Corvette-grade supercharged V8 power, serious chassis tuning, and everyday four-door practicality in one package. Compared with German rivals, the CTS-V leans on huge straight-line speed, sharp handling, and factory track capability without giving up rear seats, trunk space, navigation, comfort features, and daily-driver usability.
Cadillac positioned the CTS-V as a track-capable four-door with the comfort and usefulness of a sedan. Its signature hardware includes a 640-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V8, adaptive suspension, Brembo brakes, track driving modes, and heated and ventilated performance seats.
What changed, by category
Tech
Teen Driver was added to the standard infotainment and driver-profile setup.
2017 Cadillac CTS-V specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Supercharged, 6.2L |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 14 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 640 hp |
| Torque | 630 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.4 in |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Alarm System | |
| Automatic High Beams | |
| Blindspot Sensors | |
| Lane Departure Warning | |
| Park Assist | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Panorama Moon Roof | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Smartphone Interface | |
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Push-Button Engine Start | |
| Remote Start | |
| Ventilated Front Seats | |
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between the 2017 and 2016 Cadillac CTS-V?
The main difference is that Teen Driver became standard for 2017. Otherwise, the CTS-V received no major mechanical, structural, or styling changes.
Did the 2017 Cadillac CTS-V get a different engine or transmission?
No. The 2017 CTS-V retained its 640-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V8, eight-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel-drive layout.
Was the 2017 Cadillac CTS-V redesigned?
No. The 2017 CTS-V was the second model year of the third generation introduced for 2016, with no chassis, suspension, or exterior redesign.
Did the 2017 Cadillac CTS-V keep its track-focused hardware?
Yes. The 2017 model retained adaptive suspension, an electronic limited-slip rear differential, track traction modes, launch control, and Brembo brakes.
Is the 2017 Cadillac CTS-V a major upgrade over the 2016 model?
No. The two years are mechanically and structurally very similar; Teen Driver becoming standard is the meaningful 2017 update.
2017 Cadillac CTS-V Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Cadillac CTS-V.
4.5
2017 Cadillac CTS-V
(19 reviews)