2021 Cadillac CT5

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.

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:

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

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.