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2026 Cadillac CT5
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2026 Cadillac CT5

The new for 2020 CT5 replaced the CTS and is designed to compete with the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The CT5 drives well, thanks to its taut and agile handling. The ride is steady and well controlled. The standard engine is a responsive, but noisy, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. The uplevel choice is a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6. Both are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission that tends to delay upshifts. The sedan is offered with rear- or all-wheel drive. Controls are much more user-friendly than in other recent Cadillacs, but 2025 brought more complexities. Standard safety systems include forward collision warning and city-speed automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity and Cadillac's Super Cruise advanced driver assistance system were new for 2021. News for 2022 includes a high-performance Blackwing version, which comes with a 668-hp 6.2-liter supercharged V8 and is available with a six-speed manual transmission or 10-speed automatic. This sporty CT5 also gets brake and suspension upgrades. Blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning became standard. The 2025 CT5 was refreshed and received changes including exterior styling updates, a new 33-inch infotainment and instrument cluster screen, along with more safety features such as blind spot assistance, and traffic sign recognition.

Market value
$53,300
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 3/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 10-speed
Category
Luxury small cars
Generation began
2020

Pricing

Current retail median
$53,300
Retail value range
$44,725 - $108,425
Original MSRP range
$49,200 - $98,900
Trade-in range
$40,960 - $98,300

Ratings

Road test score
75/100
Reliability
3/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
21 MPG
EPA highway
30 MPG
EPA combined
25 MPG
Tested city
15 MPG
Tested highway
36 MPG
Tested overall
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,070
Cruising range
410 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3 sec
0-60 mph
7.7 sec
60-0 mph braking
127 ft
Avoidance speed
54 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
194 in
Width
74 in
Height
57 in
Wheelbase
116 in
Weight
3,865 lb
Maximum load
875 lb
Towing capacity
1,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
43 in
Rear head room
2 in
Rear leg room
29.5 in
Luggage
2+1+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Cadillac

Cadillac is primarily a luxury brand, selling quieter and higher-tech variants of Chevrolet vehicles. Its SUV line spans from compact options up to the enormous Escalade. Several boldly designed EV models have excellent range, quick acceleration, and fast charging speeds. There’s also the V-Series, a line of performance versions available for several vehicles, which can compete with the best sports sedans from Europe. Most models are available with excellent driver assistance tech, including GM’s Super Cruise. New car reliability across the brand is average. Several new models are Consumer Reports recommended for their interior quality, comfort, and fit and finish. We also recommend some of the brand’s used models.

Vehicle ID: 37024 Updated: December 4, 2025

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