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2014 - Introduction of the Vsport
Production:
  • Base: 834
  • Premium: 1661
Upgrades over CTS:
  • new Twin-Turbo V6 and eight-speed automatic transmission
  • 18-inch aluminum wheels with Pirelli summer-only performance tires (19-inch wheels with all-season tires are available
  • Sport-tuned suspension with enhanced spring rates and stabilizer bars
  • One-inch-wider rear wheels with P275/35R18 tires
  • A quicker steering ratio with sport-tuned steering efforts and response
  • Brembo disc brakes with aluminum calipers and available high-performance brake pads
  • Heavy-duty track cooling package
  • Driver-selectable track mode with specific steering rate and Magnetic Ride Control calibrations for greater track performance
  • Electronic limited-slip differential that enhances capability on the track – including optimal acceleration out of turns
Interior Colors:
  • Ebony
  • Light Titanium
  • Twilight Blue
Exterior Colors:
  • Black Diamond Tricoat
  • Black Raven
  • Crimson Red Metallic
  • Majestic Plum Metallic
  • Mocha Steel Metallic
  • Opulent Blue Metallic
  • Phantom Gray Metallic
  • Radiant Silver Metallic
  • Red Obsession Tintcoat
  • White Diamond Tricoat
2015 - Vsport
Production:
  • Base: 321
  • Premium: 344
Changes since 2014:
  • Revised grille
  • New Cadillac crest
  • Available Cadillac DockSpot wireless phone charging
  • Text Message Alerts integrated with Cadillac CUE
  • OnStar with 4G LTE and standard built-in Wi-Fi hotspot (3GB/3-month trial)
  • Perpendicular parking feature added to available automatic parking assist
  • Lane keep assist and lane change alert safety features added to available Driver Awareness package
  • Exterior color additions: Crystal White Tricoat, Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic and Silver Coast Metallic
  • Exterior color deletions: White Diamond Tricoat, Mocha Steel Metallic and Crimson Red Metallic
  • Interior color addition: Light Platinum with Jet Black Accents
Interior Colors:
  • Jet Black with Jet Black Accents
  • Light Platinum with Jet Black Accents
  • Twilight Blue with Jet Black accents
  • Light Cashmere with Medium Cashmere accents
  • Jet Black with Morello Red accents
  • Kona Brown with Jet Black accents
Exterior Colors:
  • Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
  • Crystal White Tricoat
  • Silver Coast Metallic
  • Black Diamond Tricoat
  • Black Raven
  • Majestic Plum Metallic
  • Opulent Blue Metallic
  • Phantom Gray Metallic
  • Radiant Silver Metallic
  • Red Obsession Tintcoat
2016 - V-Sport
Production:
  • Base: 275
  • Premium: 290
Changes since 2015:
  • Surround Vision 360-degree camera system
  • Cadillac CUE enhancements, including phone integration capability – with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (Android Auto capability to be offered later in the 2016 model year)
  • Model spelling changed from Vsport to V-Sport
  • New Exterior Colors: Cocoa Bronze Metallic, Moonstone Metallic, and Stellar Black Metallic
  • Deleted Exterior Colors: Black Diamond Tricoat, Majestic Plum Metallic and Opulent Blue Metallic
Interior Colors:
  • Jet Black with Jet Black Accents
  • Light Platinum with Jet Black Accents and Sapele high-gloss wood trim or Natural Sapele wood trim
  • Twilight Blue with Jet Black accents
  • Light Cashmere with Medium Cashmere accents
  • Jet Black with Morello Red accents
  • Kona Brown with Jet Black accents
Exterior Colors:
  • Cocoa Bronze Metallic
  • Moonstone Metallic
  • Stellar Black Metallic
  • Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
  • Crystal White Tricoat
  • Silver Coast Metallic
  • Red Obsession Tintcoat
  • Phantom Grey Metallic
  • Radiant Silver Metallic
  • Black Raven
2017 - V-Sport
Production:
  • Base: 143
  • Premium: 199
Changes since 2016:
  • Revised grill
  • Auto ventilated seat functionality
  • Optional Cadillac Rear Camera Mirror
  • Updated Cadillac CUE infotainment system that includes Collection, Teen Driver and Android Auto:
    • Collection — access to browse, select and install apps to your vehicle. Apps include Pandora, iHeart Radio, The Weather Channel and more (data plan rates may apply)
    • Teen Driver — configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob to encourage safe driving behavior. It can limit certain vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report gives you information on your teen’s driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver
    • Android Auto (set for interim-16 model year introduction)
  • Introduction of the Carbon Black Sport package (Same as the Black Chrome package with the V series rear spoiler added)
  • Deleted Exterior Colors: Cocoa Bronze Metallic and Silver Coast Metallic
Interior Colors:
  • Jet Black with Jet Black Accents
  • Light Platinum with Jet Black Accents
  • Twilight Blue with Jet Black accents
  • Light Cashmere with Medium Cashmere accents
  • Jet Black with Morello Red accents
  • Kona Brown with Jet Black accents
Exterior Colors:
  • Moonstone Metallic
  • Stellar Black Metallic
  • Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
  • Crystal White Tricoat
  • Red Obsession Tintcoat
  • Phantom Grey Metallic
  • Radiant Silver Metallic
  • Black Raven
Luxury Package:
  • Tri-zone climate control
  • Heated rear outboard seating positions
  • Power rear-window sunshade
  • Manual rear side-window sunshades
  • 110-volt power receptacle
  • Ultra-view sunroof
  • Rear Camera Mirror
Carbon Black Sport Package:
Interior:
  • Low-gloss carbon fiber interior trim
  • Upgraded performance front seats
  • Available RECARO front seats (Standard on Premium models)
Exterior:
  • Black Chrome grille
  • After Midnight dark finish wheels
  • More aggressive front splitter
  • V series rear spoiler
Available Exterior Colors
  • Crystal White Tricoat
  • Phantom Gray Metallic
  • Red Obession Tintcoat
  • Black Raven
Available Interior Colors
  • Jet Black
  • Light Platinum
2018 - V-Sport
Production:
  • Base: 84
  • Premium: 75
Changes since 2017:
  • Carbon Black Package discontinued
  • Increased availability of UltraView power sunroof on CTS V-Sport
  • Introduction of all-new CUE version 3 infotainment system
  • Replacement of heated steering wheel with automatic heated steering wheel, which turns on the heated steering wheel automatically based on ambient air temperature
  • New Exterior Colors: Red Passion Tintcoat, Silver Moonlight Metallic, Satin Steel Metallic and Vector Blue Metallic
  • Deleted Exterior Colors: Red Obsession Tintcoat
Interior Colors:
  • Light Platinum with Jet Black Accents
  • Jet Black with Jet Black Accents
  • Very Light Cashmere with Jet Black Accents
  • Jet Black with Morello Red accents
  • Kona Brown with Jet Black accent
Exterior Colors:
  • Satin Steel Metallic
  • Red Passion Tintcoat
  • Silver Moonlight Metallic
  • Vector Blue Metallic
  • Stellar Black Metallic
  • Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
  • Crystal White Tricoat
  • Phantom Grey Metallic
  • Majestic Plum Metallic
  • Radiant Silver Metallic
  • Black Raven
Luxury Package:
  • Tri-zone climate control
  • Heated rear outboard seating positions
  • Power rear-window sunshade
  • Manual rear side-window sunshades
  • 110-volt power receptacle
  • Ultra-view sunroof
  • Rear Camera Mirror
Morello Red Edition (A7C +$4000):
Interior:
  • Jet Black interior with Morello Red accents (red front/rear door and center armrests) (HRJ)
  • Jet Black Recaro race-inspired performance seats with sueded inserts and red contrast stitching (W2E)
  • Sueded microfiber steering wheel and shift knob
  • Morello Red-accented high-gloss carbon-fiber interior trim
Exterior:
  • 18″ x 8.5″ front and 18″ x 9″ rear Ultra-Bright machined finish alloy wheels with After Midnight painted pockets (RCO)
  • Black chrome accented grille with dark grillettes (TTT)
  • Gloss Black side window trim
  • V-Sport base spoiler
Available Exterior Colors
  • Crystal White Tricoat (G1W) – $1,225
  • Phantom Gray Metallic (G7Q) – $625
  • Satin Steel Metallic (G9K) – $625
  • Black Raven (GBA) – no charge
2019 - V-Sport
Production:
  • Base: 101
  • Premium: 77
Changes since 2018:
  • Morello Red Package discontinued
  • Recaro seat option discontinued
  • Deleted Exterior Colors: Phantom Grey Metallic, Silver Moonlight Metallic, Majestic Plum Metallic and Vector Blue Metallic
Interior Colors:
  • Light Platinum with Jet Black Accents
  • Jet Black with Jet Black Accents
  • Very Light Cashmere with Jet Black Accents
  • Kona Brown with Jet Black accent
Exterior Colors:
  • Satin Steel Metallic
  • Red Passion Tintcoat
  • Stellar Black Metallic
  • Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
  • Crystal White Tricoat
  • Radiant Silver Metallic
  • Black Raven
Luxury Package:
  • Tri-zone climate control
  • Heated rear outboard seating positions
  • Power rear-window sunshade
  • Manual rear side-window sunshades
  • 110-volt power receptacle
  • Ultra-view sunroof
  • Rear Camera Mirror