The Cadillac CT5 is a compact luxury sedan that is offered in rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive configurations, with engine options ranging from turbocharged four-cylinders to supercharged V-8s. The nameplate currently spans a single generation, launched for the 2020 model year.
| Model years | 2020 – Present |
| Assembly location | Lansing Grand River Plant,Michigan, USA |
| Layout | Front-Engined, Longitudinal |
| Engine | Turbo 2.0L I-4 LSY,Twin-Turbo 3.6L V-6 LGY, Supercharged 6.2L V-8 LT4 |
| Horsepower | 237 – 668 |
| Torque | 258 – 659 |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual, Hydra-Matic 10-Speed Auto |
| Drive wheels | Rear-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Availability | U.S.A., Canada, Middle East |
| Predecessor | – |
| Successor | – |
The Cadillac CT5 Name
The CT5 name is the result of Cadillac’s new naming scheme, wherein the brand labels cars like sedans, coupes, and wagons with the CT moniker, followed by a number designating its “sequence” in the lineup. Similarly, Cadillac crossovers and SUVS will be named XT followed by a number identifying its sequence in the vehicle hierarchy.
General Motors filed a trademark application for the CT5 name with the Untied States Patent and Trademark Office on November 7th, 2014.
First Generation
The first-generation Cadillac CT5 launched in late 2019 as a 2020 model year vehicle. The first-generation CT5 serves as a direct replacement for the Cadillac ATS Sedan (for global markets except for China) and for the ATS-L Sedan (in China). It also indirectly replaces the Cadillac CTS.
The CT5 name is the result of Cadillac’s new naming scheme, wherein the brand labels cars like sedans, coupes, and wagons with the CT moniker, followed by a number designating its “sequence” in the lineup. Similarly, Cadillac crossovers and SUVS will be named XT followed by a number identifying its sequence in the vehicle hierarchy.
The vehicle rides on the Alpha 2 platform, an updated version of the first-generation Alpha platform that underpinned the Cadillac ATS and CTS. Only one body style – a four-door sedan – is available. Despite the first-gen CT5 having a fastback-like profile, the vehicle is a traditional sedan with a regular trunklid.
Notably, a high-performance Blackwing model was introduced for the 2022 model year, with the full moniker being: CT5-V Blackwing. It’s equipped with the supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8, and offers a standard 6-speed manual transmission in addition to an available 10-speed automatic. The CT5-V Blackwing is expected to hit dealer lots the summer of 2021.
While the CT5 is only available with gasoline engines state side, a diesel engine is expected for select foreign markets.
Competition
The Cadillac CT5 was designed and engineered to compete with other midsize sport-luxury sedans, including:
- BMW 5 Series
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- Audi A6 range
- Lexus GS
- Infiniti Q70
- Acura RLX
- Volvo S90
- Jaguar XE
- Maserati Ghibli
Forums
Discuss the Cadillac CT5 in our Cadillac CT5 forum.
Cadillac CT5 Gallery
Cadillac CT5 Photos
Want to stay up to date on all things Cadillac? Then be sure to subscribe to Cadillac Society for more Cadillac CT5 news and around-the-clock Cadillac news coverage.