“The CTS-V is the most track ready daily drive-able four door luxury sedan available today. There are more powerful (hopefully not for long), quicker, more luxurious, more tech advanced cars out there, but they aren't as fun on track and I'm pretty sure they aren't capable of hitting 200mph.”
2019 Cadillac CTS: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Cadillac CTS is largely a carryover in its final model year. The one notable equipment change is that navigation moved from standard to optional on the base trim.
About the 2019 Cadillac CTS
3rd generation CTS sedan (2014-2019), final model year before the CT5 replacement.
Cadillac positioned the CTS as a driver-focused midsize luxury sport sedan: a car meant to blend sharp handling, strong engines, and modern cabin tech with upscale comfort. The brand leaned hard on its performance image, including track-bred credibility and V-Sport excitement, while still offering everyday luxury touches like premium audio, advanced safety features, and a polished interior. Compared with softer rivals, the CTS was the choice for buyers who wanted a luxury sedan that felt quicker and more athletic.
The 2019 CTS ranges from a straightforward turbo four-cylinder luxury sedan to V6-powered Luxury and Premium Luxury trims with more comfort and driver-assistance features. The rear-wheel-drive V-Sport models stand out with a 420-hp twin-turbo V6, stronger Brembo front brakes, and an electronic limited-slip differential, while Premium Luxury versions add features such as a head-up display, extra camera views, and heated rear seats.
What changed, by category
Tech
Navigation changed from standard to optional on the base CTS. No broad infotainment or cabin-technology update accompanied this packaging change.
2019 Cadillac CTS specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | 29 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 268 hp | 335 hp | 420 hp | 335 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 285 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft | 285 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.7 cu-ft | 13.7 cu-ft | 13.7 cu-ft | 13.7 cu-ft | 13.7 cu-ft | 13.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.4 in | 35.4 in | 35.4 in | 35.4 in | 35.4 in | 35.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| HID Headlights | ||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2019 Cadillac CTS compared with the 2018 model?
Very little changed for 2019. Navigation became optional rather than standard on the base CTS, while the engine range, eight-speed automatic transmission, styling, safety equipment, and structure carried over without a significant update.
Was 2019 the final year of the Cadillac CTS?
Yes. The 2019 CTS was the final model year of the third-generation sedan, and Cadillac replaced it with the CT5 for 2020.
Did the 2019 Cadillac CTS get any engine changes?
No. The 2019 engine range carried over with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, a regular 3.6-liter V6, and a 420-hp twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 in the V-Sport models, all paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Was the 2019 Cadillac CTS V-Sport the same as the CTS-V?
No. The 2019 CTS V-Sport was a performance-focused version of the regular CTS with a 420-hp twin-turbo V6, rear-wheel drive, Brembo front brakes, and an electronic limited-slip differential. It sat below the separate CTS-V.
2019 Cadillac CTS Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Cadillac CTS.
4.1
2019 Cadillac CTS
(167 reviews)
“Handles okay...lacking newest technology...opening trunk with key is a pain...engine off at stop signs is not good.”
“It has outstanding drivability and fuel economy in addition to being comfortable on both short and long trips”