View Photos of the 2020 Cadillac CT5 550T
With the new CT5 fitted with its optional 335-hp twin-turbo V-6, Cadillac may have finally built a sedan that people will want to buy.
The 2020 Cadillac CT5 is a compelling luxury sedan, especially when outfitted with the available 335-hp twin-turbo V-6 engine, and a reason to have hope for Cadillac's sedan future. Read the full story here.
The CT5 is a new car for Cadillac, but think of it as the spiritual successor to the dearly departed CTS. It's not quite as sporty as that model, but it has plenty of characteristics that will entice the luxury buyer with a taste for good driving.
The CT5 is recognizably a Cadillac, but it has a sleeker, more modern design than many of the brand's previous sedans.
The CT5's sabertooth light signature now appears to be layered under a sheet of metal below the grille, which bucks the trend among luxury sedans by not being absolutely massive.
Cadillac's infotainment system now features buttons for certain key functions, including volume and climate controls. Gone are the clumsy touch-sensitive slider controls.
Not all of Cadillac's new infotainment hardware is to our liking. The rotary knob would be much more useful if it toggled in the four cardinal directions instead of just scrolling.
The trim in the Premium Luxury CT5 model we drove felt neither premium nor luxurious (aside from its spacious appointments and leather seats).
The 335-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 in our test car costs $3500. Having driven the four-cylinder model earlier this year, we recommend you spend the cash on the bigger engine.
The CT5 isn't as sporty as the CTS was, but it can stand up to hard driving and offers the isolated feel and effortless power that luxury buyers say they want.
The CT5 is even better in its V trim level, where the V-6 gets 25 more horsepower and the chassis is upgraded for better performance.
Cadillac hopes the CT5 will attract young professionals with active lifestyles. That may be a bit of a stretch, but we're sure the brand's traditional middle-aged clientele will like the CT5 just fine.
2020 Cadillac CT5 550T
2020 Cadillac CT5 550T
2020 Cadillac CT5 550T
2020 Cadillac CT5 550T
2020 Cadillac CT5 550T
2020 Cadillac CT5 550T
2020 Cadillac CT5 550T
2020 Cadillac CT5 550T
2020 Cadillac CT5 550T
2020 Cadillac CT5 550T
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