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2022 Cadillac CT4 review

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Cadillac CT4 highlights

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Pros

  • Great acceleration
  • Solid tech features
  • Many driver aids are standard

Cons

  • Stiff, uncomfortable ride
  • Small back seat
  • Interior lacks premium quality

Mileage (EPA estimate)

23 city, 34 highway, 27 combined

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2022 Cadillac CT4 offers many options

Cadillac's smallest car, the 2022 CT4, is a performance-focused luxury sedan. The smaller sibling of the CT5 comes in a variety of flavors, including rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, two turbocharged engine choices and several trims with the Premium Luxury tier at the top.

Cadillac made most driver aids standard for the 2022 CT4, which joins wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ as standard features. But adaptive cruise control is still not standard, unlike on many rival vehicles.

But while it may be the entry-level sedan offered by Cadillac, it falls short of its lofty ambition: competing with the Mercedes-Benz CLA, BMW 2 Series or Audi A3. While the CT4 checks the performance box, at least as far as acceleration is concerned, the ride is stiff and bumpy. And the interior features too much low-quality plastic even on higher trim levels to clear the luxury bar Cadillac set for itself.

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What is new for the 2022 Cadillac CT4?

  • The Premium Luxury and V trims have been discontinued for 2022.
  • CT4 trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor, Front Seat Heaters, and Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment this year.
  • The Luxury trim now comes with BOSE Sound System as standard equipment.

2022 Cadillac CT4 trims

Curious how Cadillac CT4 trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

Luxury:

Sport:

  • Includes all features available on the Luxury
  • A/C Seats
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Memory Seats
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto
  • Run Flat Tires
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • View our Cadillac CT4 Sport inventory

Blackwing:

  • Includes all features available on the Sport
  • 3.6L
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Parking Sensors
  • Manual Transmission
  • Navigation System
  • Auxiliary Audio Input

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5 reasons to buy the 2022 Cadillac CT4

What We Like

Engines: The CT4 is plenty powerful. The CT4 can go from 0-60 mph in just 5 seconds with the upgraded engine. While the base engine doesn't boast as much raw power, the fuel economy is impressive.

Tech: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard features; but if you prefer to use the CT4's system, it's intuitive and easy to use. The built-in navigation system is an optional feature but it’s also excellent.

Fuel Economy: The CT4 gets an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in combined city/highway driving, which is solid for a vehicle with its equipment and in its class.

What Needs Improvement

Comfort: A stiff ride ensures you'll feel most of the bumps and divots the road throws at you, which is jarring for a luxury sedan. The interior of the vehicle is also a bit cramped, especially in the back seat. And its lack of a premium feel makes the entire experience less pleasant.

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Cadillac CT4 features and specs

Luxury 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

235

Torque (ft-lbs)

258

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

P225/45R17

Rear tires

P225/45R17

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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