2025 Cadillac CT5 review
As Cadillac continues to transition to an electric vehicle lineup, the combustion-powered CT5 remains, carrying on the tradition of the classic, rear-wheel-drive American-made luxury sedan. The midsize four-door features signature Cadillac design elements and a powerful, sleek look. Inside, the CT5 takes on a high-tech vibe with the 2025 model featuring a 33-inch curved display incorporating the digital gauge cluster and Google-based infotainment system. There’s spacious legroom for passengers in front and back with comfortable, stylish seating, although rear passengers may find the headroom limited due to the sedan's sleek shape. Power is plentiful thanks to the available twin-turbo V6. Buyers also have a higher-performance option with the CT5-V (covered separately).
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First generation Cadillac CT5
The Cadillac CTS changed the luxury brand's direction when it was introduced in 2003, and the CT5 aimed to continue that legacy when it replaced the CTS in 2020. Looking sporty with its wide stance and sleek fastback silhouette, the CT5 introduced a new look for the brand’s sedan lineup. As expected, the luxury sedan came with a well-equipped cabin outfitted with premium materials throughout. A 10-inch touchscreen display was standard at launch, but was replaced in 2025 with an advanced 33-inch curved display. The interior upgrade also included a swap to the much more intuitive Google-based infotainment system.
The 2020 Cadillac CT5 came to market with two engine options: a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6, the latter delivering 335 horsepower—both are still available today. Rear-wheel drive was standard, with the option of upgrading to all-wheel drive. Cadillac also offers the CT5 with Super Cruise, the brand’s advanced hands-free driver-assist system.
Model highlights
Google-based infotainment system (added in 2025)
33-inch curved display (added in 2025)
Super Cruise available (added in 2021)
Android Auto™/Apple CarPlay® (wireless added in 2021)
Strong turbocharged V6 engine available
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2020 - 2026
2026 Cadillac CT5
2025 Cadillac CT5
Highlights
Refreshed styling
Added standard equipment
New 33-inch display
Google-based infotainment
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2024 Cadillac CT5
2023 Cadillac CT5
2022 Cadillac CT5
2021 Cadillac CT5
Highlights
Super Cruise available
Wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ added
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2020 Cadillac CT5
Perry Stern has been writing about cars for almost 30 years and has been an enthusiast for much longer than that. Contributing to multiple automotive publications, Perry drives almost every new car on the market, ranging from base-level Kias to exotic high-performance Lamborghinis. But his favorite is still the 2006 Mazda Miata parked in his garage.
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