2012 Cadillac CTS for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.9 to 16.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.9 to 16.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Cadillac CTS for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Cadillac CTS specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged | 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 12.8 L/100 km | 13.2 L/100 km | 13.0 L/100 km | 13.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.7 L/100 km | 19.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.9 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 12.2 L/100 km | 14.9 L/100 km | 16.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 291 g/km | 345 g/km | 394 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.90 | $17.52 | $17.52 | $17.83 | $18.91 | $26.08 | $28.88 |
2012 Cadillac CTS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L | 3.0 L | 3.6 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 17 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 821 L (29 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 821 L (29 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$5,150 | US$5,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,380 | $3,504 | $3,504 | $3,566 | $3,782 | $5,216 | $5,776 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Cadillac CTS
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (10), exterior lighting (10) and service brakes (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V394000 | 2014-07-02 | 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... |
| 11V536000 | 2011-11-02 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. IF THE NUT IS NOT TORQUED TO THE PROPER... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2012 Cadillac CTS?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2012 Cadillac CTS for sale by us right now. This page helps you judge the 2012 Cadillac CTS before you buy one anywhere.
A buyer's checks
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Specs, explained
The 3.0L 6-cylinder does the work, through a 6-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 33 litres, from its 10.9 L/100 km rating. Driving 300 km costs roughly $50.70 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Good uses for the CTS
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Space and size
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Its 793 litre trunk is enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Try before you buy
A test week in the CTS tells you more than any review. Rent the CTS for a week and see how it fits your life. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Narrowing it down
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.90 in fuel.
When you know your dates
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Cadillac CTS from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Cadillac CTS for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Cadillac CTS
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Cadillac CTS?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Cadillac CTS before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Cadillac CTS have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Cadillac CTS cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3380.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.