2003 Cadillac CTS

2003 to 2007 · Sedan

The first-generation CTS marked Cadillac's bold departure from its stodgy past, introducing Art & Science design language that would define the brand for decades. This angular, knife-edged sedan was GM's answer to the BMW 3 Series, featuring a rear-wheel-drive architecture that hadn't been seen in a Cadillac sedan since the 1980s. The base model came with a 2.8L or 3.6L V6, but it was the chassis dynamics that impressed—finally, a Cadillac that could carve corners. While early examples suffered from interior quality issues typical of GM's era, the CTS established credibility for Cadillac's performance ambitions. The clean, geometric styling has aged remarkably well, and these early cars represent an important inflection point in American luxury. Clean, low-mileage examples are increasingly sought after as affordable entry points into modern classic territory, especially as collectors recognize the CTS's role in Cadillac's renaissance.