2005 Cadillac CTS New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2005 Cadillac CTS?
A new 2.8-liter V6 engine debuts for the 2005 Cadillac CTS, replacing the base 3.2-liter powerplant. Both the 210-horsepower, 2.8-liter and 255-horsepower, 3.6-liter engines can be mated to a new six-speed manual transmission for 2005. Burled walnut wood trim and a synthetic leather option for the base CTS promise to spruce up the interior, while new 16-inch wheel designs are intended to improve the appearance of the base models. Finally, a handful of new colors become available this year.

Advantages of the 2005 Cadillac CTS:

• Excellent handling and steering
• Supple ride quality
• Perfect driving position and comfortable seats

Objections to the 2005 Cadillac CTS:

• Incongruous rear design elements
• Interior materials could use improvement
• Rearward visibility is poor

Editor's Advice:
Right from the start, the Cadillac CTS has been a better car than most would admit. With this year's new standard engine and six-speed manual transmission, naysayers have little about which to gripe save the controversial styling theme. Our primary concerns with the 2005 Cadillac CTS would be its unproven reliability and the potential that it will lose its value quickly. Otherwise, you should test drive this car.