Cadillac CT5

The Cadillac CT5 is a compact luxury vehicle from General Motors’ Cadillac division. It currently spans a single generation, launched for the 2020 model year.

Cadillac CT5 Overview
General
Introduction model year:	2020
Expected refresh model year:	2023
Expected overhaul model year:	2026 (second generation CT5)
Body styles:	four-door sedan
Segment:	compact sedan (D segment)
Chronology
Indirect predecessor:"2014-2019 Cadillac CTS Sedan"
Successor:	None
Mechanical
Platform:	Alpha 2 platform
Layout:	FR (front-engined, rear-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive)
Gasoline Engines
CT5 350T (Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport):	Turbo I-4 LSY
CT5 Premium Luxury 550T:	Twin-turbo V-6 LGY (low output)
CT5-V:	Twin-turbo V-6 LGY (high output)
CT5-V Blackwing:	Supercharged V-8 LT4 (expected)
Diesel Engines
CT5 350D:	turbo I-4 LSQ (European markets; expected but not confirmed)
Transmissions:	10-speed automatic
New energy powertrain:	none
Assembly
GM Lansing Grand River:	Supplies North America, South Korea, Middle East, Russia, Japan
SAIC-GM Jinqiao Cadillac"	Supplies China

First Generation

The first-generation Cadillac CT5 launched in late 2019 as a 2020 model year vehicle. The first-generation CT5 serves as a direct replacement for the Cadillac ATS Sedan (for global markets except for China) and for the ATS-L Sedan (in China). It also indirectly replaces the Cadillac CTS.

The CT5 name is the result of Cadillac’s new naming scheme, wherein the brand labels cars like sedans, coupes, and wagons with the CT moniker, followed by a number designating its “sequence” in the lineup. Similarly, Cadillac crossovers and SUVS will be named XT followed by a number identifying its sequence in the vehicle hierarchy.

The vehicle rides on the Alpha 2 platform, an updated version of the first-generation Alpha platform that underpinned the Cadillac ATS and CTS, as well as the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro. Only one body style – a four-door sedan – is available. Despite the first-gen CT5 having a fastback-like profile, the vehicle is a traditional sedan with a regular trunklid.

The vehicle is available with two three gasoline engines. One diesel engine is expected for select markets.

Cadillac CT5 Powertrain
Model Year	Vehicle	Engine	Fuel	Aspiration	Driven Wheels	Transmission	Power (hp / kW @ RPM)	Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ RPM)	Axle Ratio
2020 – present	Cadillac CT5 350T	2.0L LSY I4	Gasoline	Turbocharged	RWD or AWD	10-speed auto MHS	237 / 177 @ 5200	258 / 350 @ 2000-4000	2.85
2020 – present	Cadillac CT5 550T	3.0L LGY V6	Gasoline	Turbo	RWD or AWD	10-speed auto MHS	360 / 268 @ 5400	405 / 550 @ 2350-4000	2.85
2020 – present	Cadillac CT5-V	3.0L LGY V6	Gasoline	Turbo	RWD or AWD	10-speed auto MHS	360 / 268 @ 5400	405 / 550 @ 2350-4000	2.85
2022 (expected)	Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing	6.2L LT4 V8	Gasoline	Supercharged	RWD	10-speed auto or 6-speed manual	650 (est)	650 (est)	TBD
2021 (expected)	Cadillac CT5 350D	2.0L LSQ I4	Turbo-Diesel	Turbo	RWD or AWD	10-speed auto MHS	170 / 126.8 @ TBD	280 / 380 @ TBD	TBD