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SAFETY | 8 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
'Good,' frontal offset; 'good,' side impact, 'good,' roof strength; Top Safety Pick
IIHS
Not yet tested
NHTSA
rising beltline, cheeky C-pillars and steeply raked rear window force you to rely on the outside mirrors and standard back-up camera while reversing. That said, parking sensors and the camera make parking fairly easy.
Edmunds
Cadillac's excellent StabiliTrak stability control system with a special track-oriented performance mode is standard along with anti-lock braking, front side airbags, and head curtain airbags for front and rear outboard passengers.
Visibility can be a major issue in all versions of the 2011 CTS-V—especially the CTS-V Coupe. 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-V gets good safety scores and a full set of safety features to match its excellent performance specs. Rearward visibility could be better, though.
