The third-generation Cadillac CTS sedan is a midsize luxury sedan that is defined by performance, elevated luxury, and sophisticated technology. On its own merits, the CTS sedan still has plenty of appeal. Despite the newcomers ATS and XTS, the 2013 CTS remains the heart of Cadillac's sales and reputation.

Cadillac introduced the second generation of the CTS at the beginning of 2007 at the North American International Auto Show, and the premium vehicle came in hard times during the world financial crisis.

In the search for a new trend, Cadillac launched the 2003 CTS after an intensive development on the Nurburgring race-track. The design was radically changed from what it was known before.