GM Working On 2024 Cadillac CT5 Refresh: Exclusive
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The Cadillac CT5 has soldiered on with relatively small changes and updates since originally launching for the 2020 model year. Now, GM Authority has learned that GM is currently working on a Cadillac CT5 refresh for the 2024 model year. Here are our exclusive details.
This CT5 mid-cycle refresh will bring a revamped front fascia, which will include a new set of headlights and some smaller changes to the surface treatment, particularly the lower front grille, which will ditch the current model’s “semi-smiley” aesthetic.
Those expecting any kinds changes to the C-pillar “kink” might be disappointed to find out that the somewhat-controversial design element will not be modified. Similarly, the rear end will have no changes. However, sources tell us that at one point, product planners and designers considered revising the taillamps with a new set of graphics within the existing model’s lenses. At this time, it’s unclear if that revision will end up making it to the production model.
Moving inside, a Cadillac CT5 refresh will get some noteworthy updates to the interior, including an overhauled cockpit in a way not unlike the upcoming 2024 Cadillac XT4, which will also be a refresh. As GM Authority reported back in August, the XT4 mid-cycle refresh will deliver a wide curved display that houses both the instrument cluster and the infotainment screen. A revised center stack will also be used to incorporate the new found display.
2022 Cadillac CT5 interior
That’s all for updates, the rest of the vehicle will not be revised, which includes the controversial C-pillar design kink. In addition, there will be no refresh for CT5-V Blackwing models.
As a reminder, the Cadillac CT5 is currently available with three different engine options, including the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine, rated at 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, as well as the twin-turbo 3.0L V6 LGY gasoline engine, rated at 335 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque. The CT5-V also uses the LGY, albeit in a different tune, where it makes 360 horsepower. Performance junkies have the ability to opt for the supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 gasoline engine, rated at 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque, in the CT5-V Blackwing.
Interior in a prototype of a 2024 Cadillac XT4 refresh. The refreshed 2024 CT5 will get a similar screen treatment.
Under the skin, the Cadillac CT5 rides on the Alpha 2 platform. Vehicle production takes place at the GM Lansing Grand River plant in Michigan for all markets except for China, where the CT5 is made at the GM Cadillac Jinqiao plant in Shanghai.
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Wasn’t sure if I liked the ct5 when it came out but it definitely grew on me and the plan was to get one next year. Can’t imagine a refresh would be better just like the camaro.now with the volatility gas prices I’m not sure if I still plan to make my 1st Cadillac purchase
How about a mild hybrid for the CT5 – V? That might increase weight a little, but it would improve mpg and hp/torque numbers. 21 mpg for the CT5 – V when I’m averaging 19.5 in my Silverado over 4 years and 60k miles is not very efficient. A CT5 – V with 25 miles of electric range, 380 hp, 425 lb/ft torque, and 25 combined mpg would be a fantastic proposition.
210golfer: I agree in total. Many on here have seen where I have a beef with GM for dropping the Volt and it’s power train. HUGE mistake. The natural transition for most people from ICE to EV would be just that type of power train. But instead, GM just drops it and walks away from the large investment they made on the Volt and the advancements they made with it. All I can say is that I would 100% love to have my current Malibu with the Volt plug-in hybrid tech. What’s more, they could have used it in smaller SUV’s and even trucks.
I wish GM had your vision. Toyota/Lexus is using hybrid technology in their 2 most important products, the RAV4 and the RX. Toyota has hybrids for fuel economy and is working on hybrids for performance. BMW and Mercedes both have mild hybrids in the lineup. GM should have planned a more gradual transition from ICE to electric and hybrids are the perfect solution. The Volt was ahead of its time and the technology was underutilized.
GM has finally done something right: having the vision to go BIG on the OLED interior (starting with the ’21 Escalade) and the subsequent guts to apply it throughout the lineup over the next few years: OLED already in Lyriq and coming to XT4 and CT5. Finally, a connecting hallmark that buyers can see and associate positively.
Fully agreed. GM learned a lot from the CUE system which if you remember got a lot of criticism because of its many issues. Now they are fully mature with OLED screen technology and are deploying them fully in vehicles with Cadillac getting large OLED screens.
So this means Lansing Grand River will be producing rear drive Cadillacs through 2026 at least. Given the Camaro is also assembled there, wouldn’t it make sense they would keep that around through 2026 too?
The possible fact that GM is spending resources and updating an ICE Cadillac sedan just made my day.
Interior refresh will be very welcomed.
WHY is there a “controversy” over the CT-5’s C pillar ‘kink’?! Don’t all/most vehicles capture some element[s] of other vehicle designs?
The issue people have with it is execution. It’s a large faux window. Im guessing this was a byproduct of moving the car’s design from Omega(originally planned platform) to Alpha.
The controversy isn’t the kink itself. Look at the one on the Honda Accord. I love Cadillac but it’s execution doesn’t scream luxury – it actually looks like the Chevy Cruze from the first gen with that small triangle acting like it’s a part of a window.
The cheaper Malibu has the extra $2.00 window in the C pillar, but the more expensive Cadillac has to make due with a fake window?
Voice of reason… Your probably going to see many more ICE vehicles from GM because the target change over year is 2035 and a lot can happen in thirteen years… Besides as much as I like EVs the technology and range just isn’t there yet to justify having just one vehicle per person in a household to go on a long trip I would currently need another vehicle that could make it in one trip without stopping for a half hour just to charge.
I think this is great that GM has not forgotten about their ICE vehicles. So the CT5 and the XT4 are getting the Escalade/Lirique Oled screen dashes, what about the XT6 and the XT5? It would be crazy to see the extry level crossover get the updated dash while the big brother crossovers get nothing for 2024. Any news on the XT6? I think the XT5 might be going away which is crazy.
So, does this mean the Camaro might live on since the plant will be building the refreshed CTs?
I’m confused because I heard that all alpha platforms were going away in 2023/2024.
Beautiful high quality and content in all the Cadillacs which are 1 of the finest best running cars on the road in my opinion. Cadillac is fighting hard against the foreign market & are doing an awesome outstanding magnificent excellent courageous bravery job. Cadillac I applaud you
So no one’s going to comment on the statement in the article that these new updates are NOT going to be applied to the Blackwing models? That’s really unfortunate if true…how regrettable for the top of the line performance model to not get the new interior upgrades/full widescreen gauge cluster.
AudiA4… Knowing GM they are probably working on the the Blackwing update… I would much rather have it latter and done right then rushed to market and be a POS! Also remember the Blackwings came out after the current CT4 and CT5 where already being sold.