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2011 Cadillac CTS - Safety Review and Crash Test Ratings

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The 2011 Cadillac CTS has mostly good safety scores and a full set of safety features, but rearward visibility could be an issue. Read more »
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'Good,' frontal offset; 'good,' side impact, 'good,' roof strength; Top Safety Pick

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Not yet tested

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the raked rear window and chunky C-pillar make for obstructive blind spots

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From the driver’s seat, there’s the expected C-pillar blind spot

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SAFETY | 8 out of 10

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'Good,' frontal offset; 'good,' side impact, 'good,' roof strength; Top Safety Pick
IIHS

Not yet tested
NHTSA

the raked rear window and chunky C-pillar make for obstructive blind spots
Autoblog

From the driver’s seat, there’s the expected C-pillar blind spot
Automobile Magazine


The 2011 Cadillac CTS doesn't miss many marks with respect to safety. In fact, it's an IIHS Top Safety Pick, with top 'good' results from the IIHS in frontal offset, side impact, and roof strength tests. Although the CTS hasn't yet been rated by the federal government in its revised 2011-model-year crash-test procedures, NHTSA gave the 2010 Cadillac CTS five stars for side impact and four and five stars for frontal impact (just four for the driver).

Standard safety equipment includes six airbags, as well as traction and stability control; all-wheel drive is an option on CTS Sport Sedans, standard on CTS Sport Wagons.

Adaptive lighting and parking sensors are available as options on the CTS.

Visibility can be a major issue in both versions of the 2011 CTS. Sedans aren't too bad, but the CTS Sport Wagon's thick rear header can get in the way, and rearward vision leaves a lot to be desired in CTS Coupes.

Conclusion

The 2011 Cadillac CTS has mostly good safety scores and a full set of safety features, but rearward visibility could be an issue.

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