The Cadillac CT5 will make its Middle Eastern debut at the 2019 Dubai International Motor Show later this month.
In the Middle East, the Cadillac CT5 model range will include the Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport trims, with the content-rich Platinum package available on Premium Luxury and Sport models. General Motors says the availability of the Platinum package will allow Middle Eastern buyers “to tailor the car to their style preferences with unique design and trim.”
Cadillac will also display its SUV family at the Dubai show, which currently consists of the 2020 XT4, XT5, XT6 and the Escalade. All of these models, along with the CT6 full-size sedan, are currently available to purchase in the Middle East, including in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The CT5 will go on sale in the region shortly after its debut in Dubai.
“We are very excited to finally unveil the first-ever Cadillac CT5 at the Dubai International Motor Show next month, bringing this prestigious model which perfectly demonstrates our unique expertise in crafting luxury sedans for our loyal Middle East customers,” said Cadillac Middle East managing director, Christian Soemmer. “Alongside the CT5 sedan, our 2020 SUV line up will be showcased on our stand—the new models share a strong link between design, luxury and technology, and form part of our brand’s 10-year transformation plan which looks to further enhance our customer experience and see product roll-outs tailored to the needs of our growing customer base in the region.”
Just as it is in North America, the Cadillac CT5 for the Middle East is based on GM’s rear-wheel-drive Alpha 2 platform. The base model is powered by the turbocharged 2.0-liter LSY four-cylinder, which makes 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. GM’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter LGW V6, which produces 335 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque, is also available in the sedan. The only transmission option is the GM 10-speed automatic. RWD is standard and AWD is available as an optional extra.
The Cadillac stand at the 2019 Dubai International Auto Show will be located in the Sheikh Saeed Hall for the duration of the show. It will open to the public on November 12, with the show set to wrap up on November 16, 2019.
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Any word on when production will start in US?
how many bone saws and buckets of acid will the trunk hold? that will be an important selling point in saudi arabia.
Of the CT5 cars ordered by my dealer, the earliest build date is 11/18.
Sweet! Barely a week away. It’s about time! Hopefully that is updated for strike impact and not delayed by 6 weeks!
Thanks.
This is Mary Barras wet dream – a rebadged altima masquerading as a cadlillac.
Woman with wet dreams?, too much P—–b there buddy…..
Why does GM sell cars to the Enemies of USA ? It’s a stupid move, and the army is not going to be happy about it.
Motor Trend article:
The interior is a mixed bag. Some aspects, such as the carbon-fiber trim with red accents to match the stitching, are well executed. The Bose stereo is dynamic and avoids the traditional midrange speaker mush. But other switchgear and plastics are pulled from the familiar GM parts bin and detract from any sort of premium feel.
“This is one of those cars that I can’t recommend to people shopping in this class. I just don’t see anything special or attractive here. The design is nice, but I’d prefer a 3 Series or A4 over the CT5. It’s a shame because the platform is nice, but everything else doesn’t really line up well.”
Motor Trend reviewed a sport version with the 2.0, which is the only engine available in sport trim: “After the CTS and ATS, the chassis is a disappointment,” MacKenzie said. ‘The CT5 doesn’t feel as powerful or as alert … This car fails to impress on a level that its CTS and Chevrolet Camaro forebears did when they each won Car of the Year.’” And “nearly every judge agreed that the new turbo-four engine felt underpowered.”
Sounds like a step backward. 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. They also hated the C-pillar: “It looks like it was stuck on at the last minute after a design review in GM’s Shanghai studio.”
Hope to see a review of the premium luxury with the 3.0TT6 soon.