The 2021 Cadillac CT5 represents the second model year for the luxury sedan, and receives several new features and changes, including the new Diamond Sky Special Edition Package, a 12-inch reconfigurable driver cluster, and a revised color palette.
| Assembly location | Lansing Grand River Plant, Michigan, USA |
| Layout | Front-Engined, Longitudinal |
| Engine | Turbo 2.0L I-4 LSY,Twin-Turbo 3.0L V-6 LGY |
| Transmission | 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 | – |
Changes, Updates, New Features
Exterior
- Deletion of two exterior color options
- Addition of three exterior color options
- Addition of 19-inch alloy wheels with Polished finish (RT8)
Interior
- Deletion of 8-inch diagonal color Driver Information Center
- Addition of 12-inch diagonal color reconfigurable driver cluster
- Addition of Buckle to Drive
- Addition of Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto
- Deletion of 8-inch diagonal color Driver Information Center
- Leather-Appointed seating changed to Leather Seating Surfaces
- SiriusXM is now referred to as SiriusXM 360L
- Rotary Infotainment Controller now has a jog functionality
- Revised interior materials for V-Series models
Mechanical
- Brembo V Performance front brakes changed from standard to available on Sport models
Packages
- Addition of Diamond Sky Special Edition Package, exclusively for Premium Luxury models
- Addition of Technology Package
- New standard content for Luxury models
- Content changes to the following:
- Navigation and Bose Premium Audio Package
- Driver Awareness Plus Package
- V Performance Package is now available on Sport models and remains standard on V-Series models
See detailed 2021 Cadillac CT5 changes, updates and new features here: 2021 Cadillac CT5 change log.
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.
Body Styles
The 2021 CT5-V model continues to be offered exclusively as a four-door sedan.
Models & Trims
The 2021 Cadillac CT5 is offered as a retail or fleet model, with the Luxury being the base model. Additionally, it is available with either a rear-wheel or all-wheel drivetrain configuration
2021 CT5 Trims:
- Luxury
- Premium Luxury
- Sport
- V-Series
Color Options
The 2021 CT5 offers a total of thirteen exterior colors and six interior color options with three different seat trims.
The 2021 CT5 color options include:
- 13 Exterior Colors:
- Velocity Red
- Crystal White Tricoat
- Diamond Sky Metallic
- Satin Steel Metallic
- Summit White
- Black Raven
- Evergreen Metallic
- Shadow Gray Metallic
- Wave Metallic
- Garnet Metallic
- Dark Moon Metallic
- Rift Metallic
- Infrared Tintcoat
- 6 Interior Colors:
- Jet Black
- Sahara Beige w/ Jet Black
- Sky Cool Gray w/ Jet Black
- Maple Sugar w/ Jet Black
- Sedona Sauvage w/ Jet Black
- Whisper Beige w/ Jet Black
Powertrain
The 2021 Cadillac CT5 is available with the following engine choices:
| 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) | 335 / 250 @ 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 |
Platform
The 2021 Cadillac CT5 rides on the all-new Alpha 2 platform, otherwise written Alpha II. The Alpha 2 platform is a General Motors vehicle architecture designed to underpin compact and mid-size vehicles with a longitudinal front-engine, rear-drive configuration. The platform is a successor to the first generation Alpha architecture, or Alpha 1.
It is the same chassis the underpins the first-generation Cadillac CT4.
Production
The 2021 Cadillac CT5 is assembled by GM USA at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant in Lansing, Michigan, USA for the North American market.
The model is also assembled by the Cadillac China manufacturing facility, otherwise known as Cadillac Jinqiao or Shanghai-GM Jinqiao, which is located in the town of Jinqiao, Pudong, Shanghai, China.
Availability
Units of the 2021 CT5 should hit US dealer lots by the end of the 2020 calendar year.
The vehicle is expected to be made available in various other markets at some point in the future, including Mexico, South Korea, Russia, Japan, Europe and the Middle East.
Sales
See Cadillac CT5 sales numbers for all markets, including the United States, Canada, Middle East, Russia, and South Korea.
Notes:
- Cadillac CT5 sales are comprised of all CT5 variants, including CT5, CT5-V, and CT5-V Blackwing.
- Information for market (country) specified.
- Sales information compiled from various sources by GM Authority and Motrolix.
Debut
The Cadillac CT5 made its debut on March 18th, 2019 in the automaker’s ‘Sensory Symphony’ social media campaign.
Beyond 2021
We expect that the first-generation CT5 will live on through at least the 2025 model year.
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Discussion
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