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'Good,' frontal offset; 'good,' side impact, 'good,' roof strength; Top Safety Pick
Not yet tested
the raked rear window and chunky C-pillar make for obstructive blind spots
From the driver’s seat, there’s the expected C-pillar blind spot
SAFETY | 8 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
'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
In addition to the strong crash-test ranks, the 2012 CTS also comes with a healthy set of standard and optional safety equipment, including: six airbags; traction and stability control; optional all-wheel drive (which is standard on the Sport Wagon); optional adaptive lighting; available parking sensors; and an optional rearview backup camera.
In any CTS, but especially the Coupe, rearward visibility can be compromised by the chunky rear roof pillars. The sedans suffer the least from this issue.
Conclusion
Excellent safety scores and a strong set of standard safety equipment make the 2012 CTS a top choice, but rearward visibility may be an issue for some.
