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2023 Cadillac CT4-V review

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Pros

  • Strong engine performance
  • Nimble sports car handling
  • Loads of standard features

Cons

  • Sport and Track modes too firm for daily driving
  • Small back seats
  • Hard to distinguish from base model

Mileage (EPA estimate)

15 city, 23 highway, 18 combined

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Classy and compact sport sedan

The 2023 Cadillac CT4-V is like a throne made of swords. Sure, it’s respectable and comfortable, but with an edge. The CT4-V is the sport trim of the compact entry-level car in Cadillac’s lineup, and it emphasizes the sport. With a powerful 325-hp turbocharged engine and athletic and agile handling, it’s ready for your commute but also wants you to push it. Available in fun and tossable rear-wheel drive, or the more serious and capable all-wheel drive, the CT4-V has options to make it your ideal next car. Look for the sport, tech, and luxury options you must have, and take a test drive that you won’t forget. 

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What is new for the 2023 Cadillac CT4-V?

  • CT4-V trims have been upgraded with Remote Start and Run Flat Tires as standard equipment this year.
  • The Blackwing trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
  • The Base trim now comes with Rear View Camera and Rear Spoiler as standard equipment.

2023 Cadillac CT4-V trims

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5 reasons to buy the 2023 Cadillac CT4-V

1. Powerful turbo engine 

Beneath the swept hood is a large 2.7L four-cylinder. It features a high-tech dual-volute turbocharger design, which is a fancy way of saying it's well-balanced and has excellent throttle response. You’ll notice the 325 horsepower at high RPM, but more importantly, you will love how the 380 lb-ft of torque pushes you into the seat from a stop, powers up steep grades, and makes passing a semi on the highway effortless.   

2. Magnetic ride control 

Standard on RWD CT4-V models, this suspension needs its own section. Normal suspension dampers are reactive, taking a hit from a pothole and then compressing and rebounding, doing their best to compensate for road irregularities. Magnetic ride control is an active suspension, meaning it uses multiple sensors to “see” what the road conditions are like. As you drive through a corner (or over a pothole), it senses the parameters and adjusts each corner as needed for the highest grip and most comfort, all at 1,000 times per second. You’ll never feel it working, other than the stellar ride experience.  

3. Clever interior 

Despite the sportiness built into the CT4-V’s DNA, it’s a smart sedan usable in the real world. For example, the standard head-up display puts info on the windshield so you don’t have to take your eyes off the road. The standard wireless charging pad is designed to accommodate the largest smartphones, keeping them secure as you top it up without fumbling for charging cords. Even the trunk has function built-in, with a wide opening and low liftover height, and the 60/40 split folding rear seat lets you carry extra-long cargo.  

4. Smart AWD 

When the weather doesn’t cooperate, the CT4-V has your back. Available on the 2023 Cadillac CT4-V is an intelligent all-wheel drive system that can power you through slippery conditions like rain, slush, snow, or sand. It even works on dry pavement to enhance grip during cornering. The CT4-V AWD system can behave like a rear-wheel-drive car when needed, or drive power to the wheels with the most grip. It’s all automatic, with no driver input, but you will appreciate it when driving home in a torrential downpour.  

5. Desirable tech 

The CT4-V has next-generation technology built into the architecture, with standard over-the-air software updates and enhanced cyber security. The large standard eight-inch CUE infotainment system features Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity, plus available WiFi.

Other standard tech features include keyless entry and push-button start, a 12-inch dual-display driver information center, and a 12-speaker Bose® sound system.  

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Cadillac CT4-V features and specs

Base 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear View Camera
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Head Up Display
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Seat Massagers
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.7L

Horsepower

325

Torque (ft-lbs)

380

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

17

Wheelbase

109.3"

Overall length

187.2"

Width

71.4"

Height

56"

Leg room

F 42.4"/R 33.4"

Head room

F 38.3"/R 36.5"

Front tires

235/40R18

Rear tires

235/40R18

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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