Although a lot of car shoppers are gravitating more toward crossovers these days, luxury sedans remain essential vehicles for many manufacturers. The 2019 Cadillac CTS is indicative of that, and it features traits Cadillac wants to be known for: unmistakable design, sporty driving characteristics and modern in-car technology.
Pros All versions have precise handling V-Sport engine offers outstanding acceleration
Cons Overly firm ride quality on some versions Rear-seat room is smaller than some competitors' Touch-panel center console controls are distracting Base engine lacks refinement
The 2019 Cadillac CTS reminds us just how good sports sedans can be.
Pros Edgy style inside and out Sports sedan handling Thrilling V-Sport Comfortable front seats
Cons Shows its age in a few ways Should have more active safety gear standard Very thirsty Expensive with options
The 2019 Cadillac CTS ranked #7 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Cadillac CTS has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 42 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Excellent handling Powerful engine options Comfortable front seats
Cons Poor predicted reliability rating Below-average trunk space Unintuitive infotainment system Mediocre fuel economy
The 2019 MKZ packs plenty of standard features, so there's a certain amount of value to be had here considering rival cars are typically more expensive.Expanded standard feature availability.Turbocharged V6 engine now only available on the top Reserve II trim.
Pros Comes well-equipped with many standard features Hybrid model available at no extra charge Impressively quick acceleration with turbocharged V6 engine option
Cons Underwhelming interior quality Short on interior space given its exterior size Slower-than-average acceleration with the base engine
The 2019 Lincoln MKZ ranked #14 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Lincoln MKZ has a score of 7.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 34 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Comfortable ride Above-average trunk space Lower price than many rivals
Cons Some disappointing interior materials Below-average cabin space Not as sporty as rivals
