The 2023 Cadillac CT5-V is the fourth model year for the first-gen sports sedan, offering a few critical changes and updates over the 2022 model year. Among these, GM Authority has learned, is a change to the way in which the Driver Assist Package is offered, with the package now made optional, rather than standard.
According to GM Authority sources, the Driver Assist Package for the 2023 Cadillac CT5-V is optional for both the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and the non-Blackwing CT5-V. To note, the package is only optional for the CT5-V Blackwing in conjunction with the 10-speed automatic transmission, but is not available for CT5-V Blackwing models equipped with the six-speed manual transmission.
Offering the Driver Assist Package as optional is a change compared to the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V, which equipped the package as standard. Prior to the 2022 model year, the 2021 Cadillac CT5-V offered the package as optional, and it’s now optional once again for the 2023 model year as well.
The Driver Assist Package for the 2023 Cadillac CT5-V is tagged with RPO code Y5Y, and includes the following content (relevant RPO codes listed in parentheses):
- Adaptive Cruise Control (KSG)
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking (UGN)
- Reverse Automatic Braking (UVZ)
As for the greasy bits under the hood, the 2023 Cadillac CT5-V will be offered with a single powerplant option, namely the twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 LGY gasoline engine, rated at 360 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque. The LGY engine mates exclusively to the GM 10-speed automatic transmission, and feeds either a rear-wheel drive system or all-wheel drive system.
Meanwhile, the 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing ups the ante with the supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 gasoline engine, which is rated at 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque.
Both models ride on the GM Alpha 2 platform, with production taking place at the GM Lansing Grand River plant in Michigan.
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Comments
What a joke !!!
Those features are fine for your average inattentive, distracted driver, but these are enthusiast cars driven by people who pay attention to the road. Last car I bought was a Buick and I purposely avoided the top trim level to avoid these intrusive “helpers”.
Congratulations, Ted, you’re such a great driver! That’s not the point. These features are standard on a Corolla or a Civic. The fact that Cadillac is devolving this equipment is downright embarrassing for the brand.
I’d get the stick. But it’s nice to see thisntechnas optional instead of being force to biy stuff that is just going to break.