The Cadillac CT4 first hit production last year, slotting as Caddy’s new C-segment competitor and indirectly replacing the Cadillac ATS. We recently caught up with the CT4 at the Miami International Auto Show, where we found it sitting pretty in the high-gloss Premium Luxury trim level. Now, we’re taking a closer look at this brand’s latest small sedan in the following GM Authority Live Photo Gallery.
For those that may be unaware, the Premium Luxury trim level is offered as one branch of Cadillac’s Y-trim level strategy, sitting above the entry-level Luxury, and parallel to the performance-oriented Sport. This particular Cadillac CT4 is finished in Shadow Metallic paint.
Up front, the Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury is characterized by a bright grille insert, as opposed to the dark insert seen on the Sport trim level. Long LED lighting signatures and led headlamps bookend the fascia.
Further trim differentiation is made via bright window trim (alternatively known as Daylight Opening, or DLO) and wheel selection. This particular Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury model is equipped with the standard 18-inch rollers, but customers can also opt into larger 19-inch wheels if desired. We also see bright-accented door handles front and back, a standard feature for the Premium Luxury.
The tail section features red-tinted tail lamps, as well as dual exhaust tips with a trapezoidal shape.
With the Cadillac CT4 carrying over the same general body structure as the ATS, it wouldn’t be terribly out of line to consider it a refreshed ATS Sedan. After all, we see the same mirrors, door handles, and cutlines between the two, and both run the same general vehicle architecture, specifically the standard wheelbase GM Alpha platform.
Nevertheless, there are an abundance of differences between these two models as well. For example, the CT4 runs the GM Alpha 2 platform, which is a more evolved iteration of the Alpha architecture underpinning the ATS. What’s more, the CT4 incorporates the all-new Global B electrical architecture, a new powertrain set, and overhauled cabin space as well.
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Comments
Better looking than the CT5, but there’s enough bulkiness at the rear end for three cars. Should have kept the back side cleaner.
Agreed. As I stated previously, that butt-E is a bit confusing. Different, for difference sake. Not appalling, but not really sleek.
Sometimes in the design world, green lights need to change to red.
I agree. Much more cohesive than the CT5. The Blackwing CT4-V is going to be interesting.
Pete Benson
I agree with your sentiment that it looks better than the CT5. But I disagree regarding the rear end, I think it looks good.
Very pretty design, more than ATS
Difficult to believe that this is essentially a 4-door Chevy Camaro with a lot of bling.
This car is 4.4 inches longer than the ATS but has 0.1 inch LESS rear legroom..When they made the ATSL for China market it had 3.3 inches MORE rear legroom than the ATS in North America …One of ATS owner complaints was rear legroom but in G.M. s infinite wisdom they said screw you then will will give you less.And of course G.M. also gave us the 8 speed Automatic Transmission.If its a race to the bottom G.M just might win.
Now if only they can get it to sell as well as the ATS so they can have a legit excuse to dump it in two years…….
I read on another Cadillac website that the CT4 has less interior room then the ATS did—very disappointing for a car that is four inches longer—I know the wheelbase are both the same–but after the complaints about the lack of interior room in the ATS—was hoping the CT4 would be a little larger.
To give the car more rear legroom it would have cost a dollar a car more to build. Mary couldn’t let that happen, it was just too expensive…. Anyway the BOLD decision to cancel it has likely been made so it docent mater anyway…
Probably all true. Here’s another one. 👍
BTW I think it is a GREAT looking car. I saw A white CT5 on Tuesday and stopped to look at it. The car looked fantastic inside and out. Moral of the story the actual people designing and building the car did a great job, even with what must have been massive limitations forced on them by the fools on the top floor. GM needs people that actually know they are in the CAR business running GM not the supernaturally clueless that think they are in the cost cut is all we now business.
I’m not sure if I understand your verbiage at the end of your post, but I get it and agree.
Have another👍🍺