Cadillac CT5

The Cadillac CT5 is a compact luxury vehicle that currently spans a single generation, which launched for the 2020 model year.

Cadillac CT5 Quick Facts
Model years	2020 – Present
Assembly location	Lansing Grand River Plant, Michigan, USA
Layout	Front-Engined, Longitudinal
Engine	Turbo 2.0L I-4 LSY,Twin-Turbo 3.6L V-6 LGY, Supercharged 6.2L V-8 LT4
Horsepower	237 – 668
Torque	258 – 659
Transmission	6-Speed Manual, GM Hydra-Matic 10-Speed Auto"
Drive wheels	Rear-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Availability	U.S.A., Canada, Middle East
Predecessor	Cadillac ATS Sedan (Cadillac ATS-L Sedan – China)
Successor	–

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.

While the CT5 is only available with gasoline engines state side, a diesel engine is expected for select foreign markets.

Notably, a high-performance Blackwing model was introduced for the 2022 model year, with the full moniker being: CT5-V Blackwing. It’s equipped with the supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8, and offers a standard 6-speed manual transmission in addition to an available 10-speed automatic. The CT5-V Blackwing is expected to hit dealer lots the summer of 2021.

First-Gen Cadillac CT5 Powertrain
Engine	Model(s)	Fuel	Aspiration	Driven Wheels	Transmission	Power (hp / kW @ RPM)	Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ RPM)
2.0L LSY I4	350T (Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport)	Gasoline	Turbocharged	Rear or All-Wheel Drive	10-Speed Auto (MQA)	237 / 177 @ 5000	258 / 350 @ 1500-4000
3.0L LGY V6	500T (Premium Luxury)	Gasoline	Turbocharged	Rear or All-Wheel Drive	10-Speed Auto (MQA)	335 / 250 @ 5000	400 / 542 @ 2400-4000
3.0L LGY V6	CT5-V	Gasoline	Turbocharged	Rear or All-Wheel Drive	10-Speed Auto (MQA)	360 / 265 @ 5600	405 / 550 @ 2350-4000
6.2L LT4 V8	CT5-V Blackwing	Gasoline	Supercharged	Rear-wheel-drive	10-Speed Auto (MQA) or 6-Speed Manual	668 / TBD @ TBD	659 / TBD @ TBD