We’ve seen the upcoming Cadillac CT4 undergoing testing earlier this year. During each of those instances, however, the upcoming small sedan was wearing placeholders headlights, until now – as we managed to get catch the CT4 testing with production-spec headlights at the GM Milford Proving Grounds.
The headlights reveal a new take on Cadillac’s unique vertical LED lighting signature reminiscent of that on the Cadillac ATS, which the CT4 will indirectly replace. The checkered camouflage tries to trick us into thinking that the vertical lighting signature is interrupted, but we don’t believe that this will be the case. What’s unclear is whether the vertical signature will be joined by a horizontal counterpart, like the ones seen on the 2019 Cadillac CT6 and 2019 XT4.
What appears to be an LED reflector housed within the headlamps cluster is tasked with providing primary lighting function.
The updated Cadillac CT4 prototype seen here features the least amount of camouflage and represents the furthest phase of development in which we’ve seen the vehicle to date. As such, it gives us the most revealing look at the car’s front-fascia, while representing the future Cadillac fascias.
For reference, the headlamp of the Cadillac XT4 features both vertical and horizontal signature lighting elements
The CT4 is expected to launch some time in calendar year 2019 as a 2020 model year vehicle. It will indirectly replace the ATS, while being positioned to compete in the subcompact space (C-segment), with primary rivals including the Audi A3 range, the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan, as well as a potential BMW 1 Series Sedan.
About Cadillac CT4
The CT4 is an upcoming small luxury sedan from GM's Cadillac luxury car division. The vehicle will indirectly replace the ATS Sedan as Cadillac's smallest sedan, slotting in the luxury C-segment against the likes of the Audi A3 range, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class family and the BMW 1 Series Sedan (which is currently available only in China).
The CT4 will be based on the second iteration of the highly-acclaimed GM Alpha platform known as Alpha 2. In first-generation guise, the architecture underpinned the ATS and CTS lines. Rear-wheel-drive will be standard, while all-wheel-drive will be optional. High-performance CT4 V-Sport is planned. It's unclear whether a CT4-V is planned.
Power should come from the standard 2.0L Turbo LSY four-cylinder engine. The naturally-aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX could be offered as an option, but that might not take place. A CT4 V-Sport model will likely be powered by 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 LGW engine. If a high-performance CT4-V is produced, then it will likely be powered by a higher-output version of the LGW engine. It's unlikely that the CT4 will ever cradle the new Cadillac 4.2L V8 DOHC LTA engine, otherwise known as Blackwing.
Trim levels will follow the new Cadillac new Y trim level structure, commencing with the base Luxury, followed by mid-level Premium Luxury and Sport trims, and the range-topping Platinum and V-Series trims. Pricing should start in the low $30,000 range.
The CT4 will be built at the following plants:
- GM Lansing Grand River plant in Michigan, USA for North America, South Korea, and the Middle East
- Jinqiao Cadillac plant in China for China
The Cadillac CT4 is expected to be introduced in the end of the 2019 calendar year and go on sale in early 2020 as a 2020 model year vehicle.
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Comments
I just cannot tell from these photos. Is this the same size as a 3 Series/C Class/A4 or is it A3 size?
Not as big as the D class cars(3,MB C, A4).
But a Lil bit bigger than the C segment cars.
CT5 will be a D class car. Both Ct3 and Ct5 will be the Kings.
This car will be the best in the C segment. Thanks for the RWD ,Cadillac.
These new Cadillac cars are going to take over the luxury market! Sales are going to start climbing and one day Cadillac will be back on top!
Btw, Cadillac’s interior/exteriors will be different.
And now look at the new X7, for example. BMW has one interior for all their models)) Same goes to the Benz. The same ugly Ipad from A-class to the S.
I can understand competing with cars on a price level, but the way that this CT4/CT5 are being compared is very wrong. With Cadillac ATPs being where they are why would they price the CT5 below what they have on the CTS and compete with 3-series, a car not in its size category. And the price argument is ONLY valid when you are comparing GERMAN makes. In terms of Price and Size Cadillac is better off being compared to Lexus, XT4 v. NX, XT5 v. RX, CT4 v. IS, CT5 v. GS.
The CT5 is closer to 5 series or E class in size. It’s approximately the same size as the CTS.
@member12 That’s what I am saying, they are better compared in size v. price. I completely agree with that philosophy. What I don’t agree with is comparing competition with Cadillac products via price. They are comparing CT5 as a 3 Series fighter, and are determining that via price. They’ve done this with XT4, and the soon to be CT4. I disagree the price categorization of these products verse other products on the market which only work when you look at German competition. A GLC cost 40K but since the XT4 starts at 36K they call it “Subcompact”, even though the Lexus NX cost is equivalent to the XT4. A BMW 3-series is starting at 40K and the ATS was listed at 38K, but the perception is that Cadillac is going to drop the price to the mid 30’s to compete with 1/2-series and A-class. Cadillac has a considerably high ATP (The Second highest, and no that’s not only do to Escalade) why would they give up on being price competitive when they have a high ATP’s?
Have you seen the new 3 series dimensions? Its not a small car anymore. CT5 will be the same size. +-
The grille looks proportional small on this compared to the xt4 and ct6
I hope the leave out the horizontal accent. Make that the differentiator between cars and crossovers.
Looks sleek though.
Unfortunately it still has the flat slab sides of the current Alpha chassis Caddies. They make for a rather bland look that doesn’t compete well with BMW, Mercedes, or Alfa Romeo.