This new CTS-V is simply amazing. The fastest production Cadillac ever made, it will easily stand toe-to-toe with the offerings from BMW's M and Mercedes' AMG divisions. The V looks good, too, stepping out a bit from the standard CTS with a special grille, wheels and exhaust. But the visual differences are subtle; consequently, the V could easily be dismissed as the standard-model CTS. The V's interior is stylish, with comfortable seats covered in soft Alcantara leather and plenty of legroom for passengers. As with other GM products, the navigation and audio controls are intuitive, with a large, easy-to-read screen. I was a little surprised and disappointed at the bad fit and finish, however — the space between the dashboard and the door was wide enough to fit my hand in. But there were no issues with what's under the hood. The CTS-V bests rivals from both German competitors with a supercharged 556-horsepower V8 engine that creates the most wonderful symphony of sounds, combining a throaty V8 with the turbinelike whine of the supercharger. Acceleration is amazingly smooth, with power coming on much quicker than you realize — full throttle on an entrance ramp found triple-digit speeds before I could glance at the speedometer. Unfortunately, my heavy right foot resulted in an average of just 11.2 mpg. With a base price almost $30K less than the German offerings the CTS-V is a great value, as well. Comfortable on the road, roomy interior, power to spare — this could be the perfect family sports sedan.
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