In the last few months, we’ve brought you spy shots galore of the upcoming Cadillac CT4. But now, we’ve caught the upcoming small luxury sedan undergoing testing wearing production tail lights – which we haven’t seen before.
Though the prototype’s heavy camouflage makes it more challenging to see the lights in all their glory, we get a better idea by zooming in on the shots.
What we can see is that the lamp starts off with a horizontal part on the forward-most part of the lamp. That, in turn, is followed by a vertical element that has become Cadillac’s signature over the past decade within the era of the brand’s Art & Science design pholosophy.
What’s unclear is whether the taillamps of the upcoming Cadillac CT4 will also have a horizontal portion running into the trunklid, like the facelifted 2019 Cadillac CT6 – or whether it will stick with a more vertical design like that of the current ATS and CTS models.
2019 Cadillac CT6 tail lamp
Cadillac Escala Concept tail lamp
Forced to make a prediction, we’d put our money on Cadillac’s upcoming small sedan having a similar taillamp design as those on the CT6. That design direction, in turn, was initially introduced on the Cadillac Escala concept.
Stay tuned to GM Authority for further coverage of the Cadillac CT4 news coverage.
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: 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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Nothing new under the sun. The same design language (no Escala design and hatchback version) and I am sure the same stupid interior as in new CT5 (non integrated lcd but tablet style, cheap plastic, generic GM software, no all digital panel or same original practical utility). All low cost budget program ala XT4. RAM 1500 truck interior looks much more luxury than this GM crap. My Escala dream is on the bottom of Ms. Barra trash can.
Farming down-votes are you?
This report says one thing, Cadillac doesn’t learn from past mistakes and one of the biggest mistakes Cadillac made with their ATS was opting out of using the LT4 650 hp supercharged 6.2L V8; this again may prove to be a disappointment for the CT4-V because why would anyone spend about the same amount of money for less.
ATS’s mistake was that it was ugly and cheap looking. Just like the current CTS. And looks like the upcoming CT5 also 🙁 at least inside lol
Ct4 won’t get the V8. This is a C class car.
What makes you say it looks cheap. The ATS-V 2016 I have had since new is a departure from the BMW Audi . Audi being the king of style and interior quality. BMW is no better in or out. ATS Coupe had a retro look and I am always asked what kind of car it is, maybe if Cadillac marketed it better than sitting on their asses it would have sold more. My car is as fast as any in that range.
I’m sorry, have you ever driven an ATS-V before? It’s a twin turbo 3.6L V6. It sounds incredible and is fast as a bat outta Hell. It does just fine for itself.
Thank you. Finally. That is all I am trying to say
“a vertical element that has become Cadillac’s signature over the past decade.”
Or seven.
Their biggest mistake with the ATS was making it a cramped sedan instead of a CUV.
Second biggest was over-emphasizing its wedge shape. The squashed front end isn’t loud and proud like a new luxury buyer wants it. They’re trying to fix that with the CT4, but the slanted beltline limits what they can do.
They could be going for the XLR style taillights. You know, a “modern interpretation of the iconic Cadillac fins”. Marketing love cliches like that.
This car is going to be a disaster because that color of paint under all that Camo just does not match the trim that is still not on the car.
You guys are right all that we can’t see is a mess.
Haha
It is a test car not the finished product. Have to wait and C
Cadillacs are getting hideous by the minute. I am not fond of the Cadillac Escala concept sedan and I am certainly not fond of the rear taillights of the CT6 sedans.
You know GM never changes like a leopard can’t change his spots. I have a 2016 ATS-V I have had them all BMW AUDI Porsche and this one handles like no other faster than hell, but cheap on the inside for sure it was way over priced> I have the coupe and like the looks of it. To replace it with a BMW or Audi with the same size and power I’m at $78,000. GM will not make a car as well put together as this with the next generation and all will have 4 bangers in them
And one more thing, God forbid that GM refines the ATS & CTS more as they go along like BMW on the 3 etc. GM had no real direction. This is the first American Car I have had since the 1970’s. They have a long way since then, now that I have been in the Family so to speak and followed them for the past 3 years I see why the can’t do it right. They hire and Fire great Car people. The bean counters run GM case closed.
So you have been in this car and driven it? What level of trim is it since the rest of us can not tell.
What are the door panels made out of? What color is it?
On your ATS did GM sneak out one night and change the interior out over night taking away the one that was in it when you bought it?
This car could very well be not what it all should be but at least let them finish it first so you can have an intelligent argument vs. just buyers remorse for a car you really did not check out before you bought it.
I see so many complain about their Cadillac’s can only some have a legit argument but many just complain about things that were in the car right in front of them when they bought it. Lack of Leg room, cheap interiors. Cue etc were all there when you bought it.
Now if you have had a unforeseen mechanical issue then you have an argument but if it was there when you bought it well that one is on you.
You complain because they take short cuts yet if they pony up and add content to the car you will not pay the price. Not defending GM but that is what they are faced with. They do need to continue to fix things but some of you folks will never be happy as they say spots do not change.
Scott3 is it really a complaint? I like the car. I am just stating that GM has no clue on marketing they can get their styles like I change my underwear. I know what I bought and I love driving it. I’ll go up against anything. The other side of the coin will I buy another GM car? Probably not. What do you and what have you driven my friend? What part of the Country do you live in, that makes a difference
OK not complaints but you are a member of the piss and moan club.
If you want to legitimately complain about Cadillac is the lack of continuity of leadership. Cadillac has not had a true long term leader to see though much of their plans due to the board wanting to get in the mix. You can not run a division like this as a committee.
What have I driven. You should ask what have I not driven.
It matters less where I live as Cadillac has to earn its image back and changing leaders over and over sends a mixed message.
I agree they have the mechanics right but they always come up short. Cadillac makes a great used car to buy as I have many co workers buying them off lease but they have no interest in the high depreciation. But even the Germans suffer that too.
The problem is Cadillac is an easy profit as it cost little more to develop a Cadillac over a Chevy. The content cost more but development is about the same. This makes the Cadillac a very profitable car and to earn the image back they need to invest a little more in the car. We at least got our own V8 finally. Now fix the other parts bin parts people touch and feel would go a long way.
The key is to make this car a Cadillac but one that will appeal globally. Some people mistake Global as German but the truth is the Germans are just on point for the global market.
Right now i am just waiting to see how much of Johann’s plans are still put though. Many of them will remain as it was too late to change all of them. .
GM just needs to put someone in the leadership and not touch them for ten years. This revolving door of company men is where all the problems start and stop.
They may be making money now but much more could be had with the restoration of the image they lost. It will take quality product and time.
Yikes don’t shoot me. I think you and I agree more on your points than not. Piss and moan club no I don’t think so, I am keeping my ATS-V for another 2 years. I traded my 2012 M3 in for it, the ATS-V beats in every way in performance, interior well you know that story. BMW took a big downturn around 2010 in their cheap redesign. I am into driving if other parts fall by the wayside so be it. Why I ask where you live is thet there is no way the ATS-V is a winter car. Is all. Thank you.
I call it as it is and I get called a GM boy or a Gzm hater depending on the other persons point of view.
Cadillac is not a complete write off but they do have things to address.
They need a vision and one to stick with. They need to work on all areas people touch, see and hear.
The German sedans are not much better under the skin but they work on the areas people come in contact with. This increase the perceived quality.
The Cadillac door shuts no better than Benz but the Benz sound better and more solid. People are easy to convince you just need to give them what they are looking for but you can take from where they are not looking.
As for weather I live in the snow belt of the Great Lakes. With the right tires you can drive about anything anywhere.
I spent 10 years in a 300 hp tuned HHR. With proper tires, common sense and the electronic aides it was fine even pushing snow with the air dam.
To be honest I had wished it was RWD.
Tires are generally the issue I would remove the Pilots come winter to provide much better traction. I just went All Seasons on steel wheels and to be honest it was not even fun to drive in the snow as you could not even drift it.
The never buying another Cadillac or complaining about things that were on the car when you buy it is the piss and mosh club.
The folks complaining about ATS leg room. Did it disappear after you bought the car? That kind of stuff is just petty.
Same for the folks above complaining on things they can’t even see.
World of negativity for cars that haven’t even hit the streets yet. Piss & moan is right. With the revised sizing and pricing structure ( More in line with CTS gen 2 which was a success ) and the SUV’s coming on line I think their is cause for real optimism. Saw my first XT4 on the road last week and thought it looks great. I much prefer Cadillac’s design language to the cookie cutter Germans.
Cadillac Cadillac. Man, I havent seen the vehicle yet but the interior of the new CT5 was ok. It was still really nice except that back up camera that is still grainy. But i still cant fathom, why cadillac can not make an interior like mercedes. For the two car brands that like style and let it be known what they are with the chrome and nice lines. Cadillac should be making interiors like mercedes not bmw. Bmw has the worst interiors out of the luxury brands. I promise even though i still buy cadillacs if cadillacs got their interiors right the sales would show.