Cadillac CT5
The Cadillac CT5 is powered by two engines, each further motivated by turbocharging. The base engine is a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder making 237 horsepower, while the optional engine is a 3.0L V6 engine with two turbochargers making 335 horsepower in Premium Luxury trim. The bigger V6 also powers the CT5-V tuned for a horsepower rating of 360. Both engines are paired to an advanced 10-speed automatic transmission, which sends power to the rear wheels as standard or through an optional all-wheel drive system. The new CT5-V Blackwing is powered by a 668 horsepower supercharged V8 that can be paired to either a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission.
The CT5's four trim levels include Premium Luxury, Sport, V-Series and V-Series Blackwing. The base luxury trim comes nicely equipped with standard features including automatic LED headlamps and taillamps, rain sensing wipers, Bluetooth connectivity, OnStar, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, SiriusXM satellite radio, keyless start, a high resolution 10-inch digital touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, leatherette seating surfaces, paddle shifters mounted behind the steering wheel, a remote starter, wireless phone charging, heated and power adjustable exterior mirrors with an auto-dimming function for the driver's side, driver seat with memory settings, ambient interior lighting and an auto-dimming mirror for the interior. The Premium Luxury trim also comes with a few more safety features including lane change with side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert and rear park assist.
The Sport trim is priced similarly to the Premium Luxury trim but focuses more on athletic looks and driving dynamics. It builds on the Luxury trim by adding a rear spoiler, 19-inch wheels, 14-way front seats, and leatherette upholstery.
The CT5-V gets the most powerful engine available in the CT5 and pairs it to an electronic limited slip differential for maximum traction while also offering Magnetic Ride Control dampers, which are capable of changing the level of stiffness to provide incredible handling given the supple ride quality of the vehicle. The traction control system is also upgraded for the V trim, offering five different settings and allowing owners to always be in control even in poor conditions.
Standard safety features across the lineup include parking sensors, lane departure warning, active blind spot, forward and rear collision mitigation, active driver attention monitoring, traffic sign information system, rear pedestrian detection, and front cross traffic mitigation.