Car leasing: 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium in Farmbrook

Car leasing: the 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. This page puts the 2016 Cadillac CTS Premium in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

Recalls and complaints

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, power train and engine; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Specs, explained

The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with rear-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.

By the EPA's combined rating of 9.6 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 29 litres. Driving 300 km costs roughly $50.40 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles.

The CTS in everyday use

A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. NHTSA lists it at 5.02 m long. Check the size of a tight parking spot. In plain terms, its 368 litres of luggage space hold about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Who the CTS suits

It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.

A longer test drive

Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the CTS answers the big questions.

The cost of driving it

The EPA estimates US$3,300 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. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.

Narrowing it down

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

A note on Farmbrook

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Farmbrook starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. Farmbrook is about 544 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to.

Still deciding?

Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.