"Published on Jul 20, 2016
In this episode of Head 2 Head presented by Tire Rack, Detroit’s steroidal hammer meets Japan’s savvy sword. Many car folks feel the midsize luxury sport performance sedan peaked with the E39 BMW M5. They may very well be right, but that doesn’t mean carmakers are going to stop trying. In the black corner, packing a supercharged Corvette engine under its vented hood and producing a staggering 640 hp is Cadillac’s third-generation CTS-V. Gone, but never to be forgotten, are the coupe, wagon, and manual transmission. However, the Alpha platform underpinning the third-generation CTS is one of the sportiest, best driving in the business. In the twinkly orange corner, complete with polarizing looks and a naturally aspirated 467 hp 5.0L V-8, sits the first-ever Lexus GS F. Since the GS debuted, we MOTOR TRENDers have been singing the car’s handling praises. We just wished it had more power. Now it does! But which of the two is the better road car? Which is better on the track? Also, which has the worst navigation system? There’s only one way to find out!"
Good win for the Caddy! Though not a major surprise. I wouldn't call the Lexus ugly, just bland. In this case the spindle grill looks ok, I seem to like it on their sporty cars (GS and IS) while it looks hideous on all the other models, especially the CUV's.
This is the second time I've heard how awful the Lexus/Toyota infotainment system is. Why is it that CUE gets so much bad press but Toyota seems to get away with it??
Corvette engine in a Cadillac?wtf
I guess that setles any arguments that Cady should have its own designed motors!:
That Lexus front end looks so bad Id be embarrased to be seen driving such hideous krap..
Caddy looks are almost as bad,they should make it look more like late pontiac G8,or GTO,and it would be awesome..
Right now Id rather take the Chevy SS
This isn't a fair comparison. The GS F competes more with the V Sport. Lexus just doesn't bring it
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