The Cadillac CT5 began arriving at General Motors dealerships in the United States and Canada in December, and now, deliveries of the performance-focused Cadillac CT5-V model variant have also commenced.
Some customers have already taken possession of their new Cadillac CT5-V sedans, which are arriving by the truckload via GM’s Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Michigan.
The Cadillac CT5-V and the smaller Cadillac CT4-V represent a new two-tier strategy for the V-Series performance sub-brand. Previous V-Series products, like the third-generation Cadillac CTS-V, were hardcore, high-horsepower beasts intended for experienced performance enthusiasts. These new products, by comparison, are softer, less powerful and more approachable for the regular consumer. The brand will still offer hardcore V-Series model variants in the way of the upcoming “next-level” models, but the two-tier strategy allows it to bring new customers into the V-Series fold who may have previously deemed V-Series products too extreme for their tastes.
Under the hood of the “standard” Cadillac CT5-V sits GM’s twin-turbocharged 3.0L LGY V6 engine, which routes power through a 10-speed automatic transmission. The turbo V6 is good for 360 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 405 pound-feet of torque at 2,350 rpm, helping to propel the sedan from 0 to 60 mph in around 4.6 seconds and on to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. Rear-wheel-drive is standard, though all-wheel-drive is available for a premium.
Also contributing to the car’s sporting nature are the standard fourth-generation Magnetic Ride Control dampers, Brembo front brakes, Performance Traction Management system, and Vehicle Control Mode. Rear-wheel-drive models have 19-inch alloy wheels shod in sticky summer rubber, while all-wheel-drive models come with all-seasons from the factory.
Prices for the 2020 Cadillac CT5-V start at $48,690 in the United States before options, and $52,248 in Canada. We expect the aforementioned “next-level” Cadillac CT5-V and CT4-V models to debut later this year before going on sale in the United States sometime early next year.
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Comments
The reviews of the CT5-V that are flowing in are very positive.
Unfortunately, so are the COVID-19 tests in my state.
For example–
Motor Trend: “When you think about the cars the CT5-V is directly targeting—S4, M340i, and C43—you conclude that Cadillac’s got them all beat, not just on price but also on what really matters in this segment: performance. None of those three Germans drives like this thing. Even though I shouldn’t be, what with the recent history of Cadillac V lineup, I am impressed and surprised.
Car and Driver: “The CT5-V is more engaging and fun to drive than the German competition.”
The Drive: “Cadillac finally built what the ATS-V and CTS-V should’ve been all along, a nimble, aggressive, luxurious, and someday soon, tech-forward performance sedan. This is what Cadillac customers—as well as those elusive Mercedes, Audi, and BMW buyers—want. I…The CT5-V is the whole package.”
I got a good look at a CT5 Saturday. A lot of what has been said about it is totally wrong. The car looked great and the interior was very nicely done. I was in a BMW 5 several days before and the CT5 was every bit as nice, and looked fresher.
All of the CT5 trims look better in person. It looks modern. It makes CTS look old already.
The seats are really good in the Sport + V or Platinum Pkg on Prem Lux.
If tall, the standard seats are not as comfortable as ATS/CTS.
I don’t like black wheels on a Cadillac V or not. It looks dirty/ungroomed to me.
I total dont like the black wheels or the ones with the grey inserts. always look dirty.
understand that Cadillac is trying to make the new V-series models more approachable to customers, but these minor mechanical upgrades over a CT5 3.0T don’t really merit the V-badge.
Why didn’t Cadillac just set up this engine and badge hierarchy:
CT5 Sport Plus: features the upgraded 360HP 3.0TT and an available 6-speed manual.
CT5 V-Sport featuring the 420HP 3.6LTT but no manual transmission (those wanting the 6-speed can get the CT4-V with its 3.6LTT).
CT5 V-Series featuring the 460HP 6.2L V8 engine with an available 6-speed manual. This would be the spiritual successor to the Chevy SS sedan.
CT5 V-Series Supercharged featuring a 6.2L SC with 550HP.
CT5 V-Series Supercharged R featuring a 6.2L SC with 650HP.
CT5 V-Series Supercharged S featuring a 6.2L SC with 725HP.
Why, how, who? Came up with the ridiculous TWEENER Idea? This stupid concept needs to go! We have a ATS 2.0T, I love the nasty little beast of a engine. Power when you want it! Good mileage too. What were they thinking when they de-tuned it to the sad weak dull state that is the engine today. PLEASE, I dont want to here that the torgue comes in at lower RPM, BLA, BLA, BLA, its weaker, slower, dull and lifeless. Truly disappointing! WHY, WHY, WHY?????
On my 2nd CTS-V and unless I can get an equivalent in power and performance it maybe my last. Twin turbo V6 just doesn’t do it for me. Might end of replacing it with the competition when the time comes.