Cadillac · model year 2012
2012 Cadillac CTS
Specifications and certified data for the 2012 model year. All Cadillac CTS model years →
2012 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 423 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 423 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 423 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 423 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 423 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 468 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 423 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 423 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 423 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 635 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 555 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 635 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 555 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2012 Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2012 Cadillac CTS SW AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2012 Cadillac CTS SW RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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14V394000 2014-07-02 · model years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2012
Sources
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.