Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2016-19 models
Tested vehicle: 2015 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Luxury Collection 4-door
The Cadillac CTS was redesigned for the 2014 model year. Beginning with 2016 models, the front suspension steering links were modified to better control wheel movement during small overlap frontal crashes. The tested car was a 2015 model but was retrofitted by a Cadillac dealership with the revised steering links for 2016 models.
Overall evaluation | |
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Structure and safety cage | |
Driver injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Chest | |
Hip/thigh | |
Lower leg/foot | |
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the instrument panel, steering wheel, and door frame after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space wasn't maintained well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.
Instrument panel intrusion contributed to a significant risk of injury to the right lower leg and a moderate risk to the left hip and left lower leg.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID | CEN1547 |
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Lower occupant compartment | |
Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 10 |
Footrest (cm) | 16 |
Left toepan (cm) | 12 |
Brake pedal (cm) | 11 |
Parking brake (cm) | |
Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 1 |
Upper occupant compartment | |
Steering column | 1 |
Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 10 |
Upper dash (cm) | 16 |
Lower instrument panel (cm) | 15 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID | CEN1547 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 | 183 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
Extension bending moment (Nm) | 5 |
Maximum Nij | 0.20 |
Chest maximum compression (mm) | 19 |
Femur (kN) | |
Left | 5.9 |
Right | 3.7 |
Knee displacement (mm) | |
Left | 8 |
Right | 6 |
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
Left | 14 |
Right | 1 |
Maximum tibia index | |
Left | 0.43 |
Right | 0.74 |
Tibia axial force (kN) | |
Left | 5.7 |
Right | 7.8 |
Foot acceleration (g) | |
Left | 145 |
Right | 105 |
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2014-19 models
Tested vehicle: 2014 Cadillac CTS Performance Collection 4-door 4wd
The Cadillac CTS was redesigned for the 2014 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by General Motors.
Overall evaluation | |
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Structure and safety cage | |
Driver injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Chest | |
Leg/foot, left | |
Leg/foot, right | |
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID | VTF1228 |
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Footwell intrusion | |
Footrest (cm) | 1 |
Left (cm) | 2 |
Center (cm) | 2 |
Right (cm) | 1 |
Brake pedal (cm) | 2 |
Instrument panel rearward movement | |
Left (cm) | 0 |
Right (cm) | 0 |
Steering column movement | |
Upward (cm) | -1 |
Rearward (cm) | -2 |
A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID | VTF1228 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 | 250 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
Extension bending moment (Nm) | 13 |
Maximum Nij | 0.25 |
Chest maximum compression (mm) | 26 |
Legs | |
Femur force - left (kN) | 1.4 |
Femur force - right (kN) | 3.6 |
Knee displacement - left (mm) | 3 |
Knee displacement - right (mm) | 4 |
Maximum tibia index - left | 0.36 |
Maximum tibia index - right | 0.55 |
Tibia axial force - left (kN) | 2.8 |
Tibia axial force - right (kN) | 6.2 |
Foot acceleration (g) | |
Left | 85 |
Right | 97 |
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2014-19 models
Tested vehicle: 2014 Cadillac CTS (base) 4-door 2wd with standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front and rear seat-mounted torso airbags
The Cadillac CTS was redesigned for the 2014 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by General Motors.
Overall evaluation | |
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Structure and safety cage | |
Driver injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Torso | |
Pelvis/leg | |
Driver head protection | |
Rear passenger injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Torso | |
Pelvis/leg | |
Rear passenger head protection |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID | VTS1304 |
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B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -14.0 |
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. |
Driver injury measures
Test ID | VTS1304 |
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Head HIC-15 | 482 |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 1.0 |
Compression (kN) | 0.0 |
Shoulder | |
Lateral deflection (mm) | 47 |
Lateral force (kN) | 2.0 |
Torso | |
Maximum deflection (mm) | 38 |
Average deflection (mm) | 36 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 4.05 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.52 |
Pelvis | |
Iliac force (kN) | 1.6 |
Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.2 |
Combined force (kN) | 3.8 |
Left femur | |
L-M force (kN) | 0.6 |
L-M moment (Nm) | 52 |
A-P moment (Nm) | 102 |
Passenger injury measures
Test ID | VTS1304 |
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Head HIC-15 | 18 |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 0.2 |
Compression (kN) | 0.4 |
Shoulder | |
Lateral deflection (mm) | 6 |
Lateral force (kN) | 0.3 |
Torso | |
Maximum deflection (mm) | 19 |
Average deflection (mm) | 11 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 1.83 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.17 |
Pelvis | |
Iliac force (kN) | 1.0 |
Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.0 |
Combined force (kN) | 3.0 |
Left femur | |
L-M force (kN) | 1.2 |
L-M moment (Nm) | 42 |
A-P moment (Nm) | 36 |
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2014-19 models
Tested vehicle: 2015 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Luxury Collection 4-door
Overall evaluation | |
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Curb weight | 3,764 lbs |
Peak force | 15,989 lbs |
Strength-to-weight ratio | 4.25 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Power leather seat
Overall evaluation | |
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Dynamic rating | |
Seat/head restraint geometry |
Seat type | Power leather seat |
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Geometry | |
Backset (mm) | 6 |
Distance below top of head (mm) | 15 |
Seat design parameters | |
Pass/fail | Pass |
Max T1 acceleration (g) | 10.2 |
Head contact time (ms) | 45 |
Force rating | 1 |
Neck forces | |
Max neck shear force (N) | 20 |
Max neck tension (N) | 388 |
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.
Headlights
Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.
Trim level(s)
- 2.0L Turbo trim
Low-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
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High-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
Curve-adaptive? | No |
High-beam assist? | No |
Overall rating | |
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
Trim level(s) |
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Low-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
High-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
Curve-adaptive? | No |
High-beam assist? | No |
Overall rating Applies to 2016-19 models |
LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
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Straightaway right edge | 85.3 m | None |
Straightaway left edge | 48.2 m | None |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 48.6 m | None |
250m radius left curve, left edge | 43.8 m | None |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 38.8 m | None |
150m radius left curve, left edge | 36.9 m | None |
HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
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Straightaway right edge | 119.3 m |
Straightaway left edge | 76.6 m |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 48.7 m |
250m radius left curve, left edge | 49.8 m |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 38.6 m |
150m radius left curve, left edge | 38.0 m |
Trim level(s)
- 2.0L Turbo Luxury trim
- 3.6L V6 Luxury trim
- 3.6L V6 Premium Luxury trim
- 3.6L Twin Turbo V-Sport trim
- 3.6L Twin Turbo V-Sport Premium Luxury trim
Low-beam headlight type | HID projector |
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High-beam headlight type | HID projector |
Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
High-beam assist? | Yes |
Overall rating | |
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the sharp left and both right curves and fair on the gradual left curve.
The low beams created excessive glare.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on both left curves and fair on both right curves.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves.
Trim level(s) |
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Low-beam headlight type | HID projector |
High-beam headlight type | HID projector |
Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
High-beam assist? | Yes |
Overall rating Applies to 2016-19 models |
LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
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Straightaway right edge | 93.1 m | 92.5% |
Straightaway left edge | 62.2 m | 92.5% |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 73.2 m | 13.3% |
250m radius left curve, left edge | 61.3 m | None |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 60.5 m | None |
150m radius left curve, left edge | 57.6 m | None |
HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
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Straightaway right edge | 117.5 m |
Straightaway left edge | 110.5 m |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 74.4 m |
250m radius left curve, left edge | 76.3 m |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 60.7 m |
150m radius left curve, left edge | 66.4 m |
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Ratings are given for 2 different trim variations available on this vehicle.
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2015-19 models
Overall evaluation | |
Vehicle trim | Luxury Collection |
Seat type | leather |
This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.
It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.
Overall evaluation | |
Vehicle trim | Luxury Collection |
Seat type | leather |
G | Good |
A | Acceptable |
M | Marginal |
P | Poor |
Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. | |
thether anchor symbol | Tether anchor |
lower anchor symbol | Lower anchors |
Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) | |
No hardware available |
Details by seating position
1 | |
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Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
too deep in seat | |
too much force needed to attach | |
easy to maneuver around anchors | |
2 | |
Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
none available | |
3 | |
Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
too deep in seat | |
too much force needed to attach | |
easy to maneuver around anchors |
Seat position 21
Lower anchor A | |
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Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 4-6 |
Force (lbs) | could not measure |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 90 |
Lower anchor B | |
Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 4-6 |
Force (lbs) | could not measure |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 75 |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Rear deck |
Confusing hardware present | No |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 22
Lower anchor A | |
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No lower latch for this seat position | |
Lower anchor B | |
No lower latch for this seat position | |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Rear deck |
Confusing hardware present | No |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 23
Lower anchor A | |
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Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 4-6 |
Force (lbs) | could not measure |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 68 |
Lower anchor B | |
Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 4-6 |
Force (lbs) | could not measure |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 71 |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Rear deck |
Confusing hardware present | No |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |