2023 Cadillac CT5 review
Cadillac CT5 highlights
Customer rating
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RepairPal reliability rating
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Pros
- Standard advanced driver-assist features
- Good handling
- Available Super Cruise
Cons
- Poor visibility
- Tight rear headroom
- Not as luxurious as competition
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 27 highway, 22 combined
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The 2023 Cadillac CT5 is an attractive luxury sport sedan with good performance and comfort
Not many American luxury sedans remain on the market, but the 2023 Cadillac CT5 is holding on. The CT5 was introduced in 2020 with a new style for the luxury brand, featuring a bold grille, slim horizontal headlights, vertical running lights, and a sleek fastback design. For the 2023 model year, the CT5 remains unchanged with the exception of some new color options. The 2023 Cadillac CT5 is offered in five trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, V-Series, and the limited-edition V-Series Blackwing. Engines range from the 237-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder powerplant to the Blackwing's hand-built supercharged V8 that delivers a staggering 668 horsepower. Except for the Blackwing, all CT5 trims are available with all-wheel drive. With any of the variants, the CT5 features a roomy cabin with a long list of standard comfort and driver-assist features.
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What is new for the 2023 Cadillac CT5?
- The CT5 is available in a new trim called the Premium Luxury.
- CT5 trims have been upgraded with Leather Seats, Memory Seat(s), Remote Start, and BOSE Sound System as standard equipment this year.
- Head Up Display and Power Hatch/Deck Lid features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Sport trim now comes with Power Seat(s), Rear Defroster, Parking Sensors, Rear View Camera, Lane Departure Warning, Traction Control, and Power Mirrors as standard equipment.
2023 Cadillac CT5 trims
Luxury:
- 235-hp, 258-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Side Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Cruise Control
- Rear View Camera
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Power Seats
- View our Cadillac CT5 Luxury inventory
Premium Luxury:
- Includes all features available on the Luxury
- 335-hp, 405-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Automated Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Smart Key
- Memory Seats
- Remote Start
- Traction Control
- View our Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury inventory
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5 reasons to buy the 2023 Cadillac CT5
What We Like
Performance: With multiple engine choices, there’s a wide range of performance levels available from the CT5. While the turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers more than adequate power for most driving situations, the V6 provides quick acceleration and smooth power, aided by the 10-speed automatic transmission. The brakes can be a little touchy, but the handling is good overall, with a well-tuned suspension and precise steering.
Technology: The CT5 features a 10-inch center display that integrates well with the dash and uses physical knobs for volume and tuning, as well as static links to essential features such as audio, navigation, and communications. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are standard, and multiple USB ports are available. The CT5 also comes standard with a long list of advanced driver-assist features.
Value: The Cadillac CT5 delivers impressive performance and a long list of standard features even on lower-end models, making it a much better value than some of its competitors. While the materials quality may not match that of a Mercedes-Benz or Audi, the savings over these European sedans is substantial.
What Needs Improvement
Storage: As one of the smaller vehicles in its class, the CT5 does not offer much in the way of utility. The Cadillac’s trunk has less than 12 cubic feet of space, though the rear seats do fold in a 60/40 split for a bit more versatility. Cadillac has a complete line of SUVs for those who need more space than the CT5 can offer.
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Cadillac CT5 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
- Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Automated Cruise Control
- BOSE Sound System
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Navigation System
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Spoiler
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
235
Torque (ft-lbs)
258
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
17
Wheelbase
116"
Overall length
193.8"
Width
74.1"
Height
57.2"
Leg room
F 42.4"/R 37.9"
Head room
F 39"/R 36.6"
Front tires
245/45R18
Rear tires
245/45R18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2023 Cadillac CT5 FAQ
The 2023 Cadillac CT5 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Luxury : 23 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- Premium Luxury : 23 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- Sport : 23 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
Here is what's new for the 2023 Cadillac CT5:
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Remote Start
- Navigation System
- Power Seat(s)
- Memory Seat(s)
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