The 2020 Cadillac CT5 has been shown in all sorts of different colors since it made its debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show. The sedan debuted in Garnet Metallic and Satin Steel Metallic, with the former appearing on the CT5 Premium Luxury at the show and the latter on the CT5 Sport. We’ve since seen the CT5-V in Wave Metallic and Royal Spice Metallic, too.
Now the 2020 Cadillac CT5 has been shown in a never-before-seen color: Summit White – which GM Authority first reported would be offered on the new sedan. This is one of the two no-cost color options on the luxury sedan, with the other being Black Raven. These two are gloss paint color options, whereas the rest of the color palette consists of metallic hues – hence their no-cost status.
Interestingly, the Cadillac ATS and Cadillac CTS, which the CT5 indirectly replaces, were never offered in this color. If one wanted a white ATS or CTS, one was forced to opt for Crystal White Tricoat, which carried a $1,000 premium. Crystal White Tricoat isn’t a gloss color, either, with its metallic finish giving it more of a pearly white look. The CT5 offers the best of both worlds, as Crystal White Tricoat remains an optional extra on the sedan as well.
Capture at the 2019 Miami International Auto Show, this particular 2020 Cadillac CT5 is the Sport trim level and is equipped with General Motors‘ turbocharged 2.0-liter LSY four-cylinder engine and 10-speed automatic transmission with Electronic Precision Shift technology. As we’ve mentioned in the past, the CT5 rides on GM’s Alpha 2 architecture and comes standard with RWD, with AWD offered as an optional extra.
The gloss black trim bits that adorn the CT5 Sport look pretty good here, contrasting with the gloss Summit White exterior paint to give the car a performance-inspired look. The CT5 Sport trim level also includes standard 19-inch dark grey wheels and Brembo performance brakes – though the suspension setup is identical to the Luxury and Premium Luxury trims.
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Wow, looks slick. I probably prefer a V “sport” in this color for a commuter…
Exterior design wise the CT5 is a great looking vehicle. Not a fan of the whole Tweener Sedan Strategy but that is a whole other argument.
Too bad for the 1990’s Acura looking interior though.
I will never understand how Cadillac introduces four new Cars well after the Escala Concept and they don’t utilize that interior. That interior would’ve placed them on Par with the German Big Three. But we all know who runs GM so that was never going to happen. What a shame how GM is treating Cadillac.
Johan was on the right Track but we all know by who and why he was ousted.
The next Escalade has the Escala interior.
You need glasses if you think the CT5 interior looks like a 90s Acura.
The CT5 doesn’t even offer a Full TFT Display Screen. Design wise the interior looks like a car from the 90’s with a screen plopped on the Dash Board. Nothing modern or luxurious about it.
Cadillac was too cheap to offer the Escala interior on their vehicles. They had to wait until the Escalade is coming out. Meanwhile a real Luxury Company like lets say Mercedes (I’m not really a fan of theirs) introduced their Brand New Infotainment system in their least expensive vehicle…the A Class.
GM Bean-Counters are destroying Cadillac.
@Momolos
The “tweener” staragey worked before. Then, they broke stride and changed that up only to lose sales.
I loved the CTS design except for the “soft” rear-end treatment. It was too conservative compared to the aggressive from facia. But, we will wait and see if going back to the “tweener” strategy will work again.
As far as the interior is concerned; I have not seen it in person. So I will hold my thoughts on that until I have the opportunity. But, from pics, I do agree they did not utilize any inspiration from the Escala’s interior
Not sure why?.
@Zcat
It worked and will work only if you want to continue being a Twener Luxury Brand.
GM will not spend what it will take to make Cadillac a True Tier One Luxury Brand. That is the issue.
@Momolos
I’m sure you have read many of my remarks chastising GM/Cadillac for not giving it their best effort.
I stand by that until they prove otherwise. Hence, we agree.
@Zcat
Yes we do. I think the Escalade interior will be fantastic. Well I am hopeful at least.
Always look great, but reliability Is the worst ever. 120 years still no clue
Yes I my last two 50k state of the Art Cadillacs were NYS deemed lemons
Bean counters strike again!
Lately a lot of GM vehicles look very sharp in the summit white. Seems to show off the lines better. The interior to me looks fine and competes well with the competition. The best aspect is it doesn’t have the center screen on top of the dash which in many vehicles looks stupid and blocks front views.
Are the CT5 and CT4 actually on sale now? If not, then when?
Dealers are able to order CT5. Don’t know when they will arrive.
I have a Crystal White ATS. That color looks sharp in the sun, but parked next to a Summit White Malibu,
my ATS paint looked not as nice, even polished up compared to a dirty Malibu. I will try to get the summit white if
I get a CT5.
Try to find out why the Sport doesn’t have the 3.0 option.
Sport w/3.0TT = CT5-V
Curiously, the most recent version of the Order Guide says that the 3.0TT in both the CT-V and (as the optional engine) in the Premium Luxury make the same 360-hp / 405 lb-ft. So much for any powertrain exclusivity when you opt for a V…but the V will surely be a nice ride!
Very clean look, sporty and stout,
Well done white standing out in the crowd.
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In my opinion, the roll-out of this car is an epic fail on the part of Cadillac from a marketing perspective thus far. Cadillac allowed Motor Trend to review the car – which was unfavorable – and yet the car is barely visible from a consumer perspective.
It made no sense to give Motor Trend or anyone else a 2.0 to test drive for a review.
If the car is executed well, it should garner favorable reviews and feedback in all trim levels.
After the ATS and CTS, I never thought I would see a review of a new Cadillac sedan containing the words “lackluster driving dynamics,” but that is Motor Trend’s assessment.
Production starts 11/18 from what I heard. 3.0TT won’t be available though.
Remember those door assemblies are from the CTS and ATS. Also, look at the front passenger compartment – right out of the CTS. All new! Yeah right! how about redesigned.
While the CT5 is not a bad looking car the 3/4 and rear look weird in person too me.
I live in Miami, and I went to the autoshow. Lincoln and Lexus displays felt like you were in a luxury dealership. Lincoln had an area were the new Aviator was with a nice seating area. Lexus was simliar with lots of information about the brand. Other luxury makes had tablets on a pedestal – were you look online at the car. Cadillac – pedestal with a peice of paper.
I would like to upgrade my ATS 3.6 Premium, but I’m disappointed w Cadillac’s new strategy. I was hoping to move upscale from the ATS, but the interior of this car is no where near other mid size luxury cars. I have to wait and see what the premium luxury TT six looks like in person.
KBB also did a review and the guy reviewing did a darn good job keeping the feedback neutral. But read between the lines and basically all I heard ‘meh, you gotta like Caddy because there are more compelling choices out there’.
It’s rather hurtful to see the interior – the rear accoutrements and trim are not becoming of what is supposed to be a luxury marque.
After seeing this car at the NY Auto Show, I’m even more in agreement with Motortrend: ‘Although the Cadillac is handsome in front, most judges couldn’t get behind the side profile, especially its bizarre C-pillar graphic.
“It looks like it was stuck on at the last minute after a design review in GM’s Shanghai studio,”.
I’ll give it a 4 year +1 lifespan at best, maybe a refresh – hopefully they’ll redo the C-Pillar at that time – and then all Caddy sedans go bye bye unless they get new leadership.
This is such a weak follow up to the CTS.
I own a’18’ XTS which is Cadillac’s best selling car.Youtube car reviewers who are like 17 yrs old think it isn’t really really fast.It is.I’ve own a lot of cars including foreign and this car is nicer than all of them and fast!haha.Well heres the thing,i get stopped all the time by people who tell me how beautiful the XTS is with the pearly white paint job and new lighting everywhere.It is!Oh,and it’s they’re best selling car?So like with GM brands before it they’re going to cancel it.who’s in charge up there,Mickey Mouse?? Do they get rid of good cars just to make it look like they are doing something?
Nope, remember Buick still around,
I believe Buick is less than your Cadillac by far. GMC has its models good stuff. Can’t forget the Bow Tie nice models there also,
Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, maybe even
F’n Goofy.
It’s the weekend!!!! ???
They offered the job to Mickey. He said,” Thanks, but no thanks!”
He knew people would be in shock if GM started to be great again.
Mickey is a nice mouse, and dint want to mess with people’s minds and minimal perception ability:)
All joking aside, they do have some good products. But, we all know cost-cutting is one of their gifted talents.
The CT5 is looking pretty sharp in white
Looks very sharp.