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#1 · (Edited)
Global debut of new American luxury sedan advances brand’s legacy by offering Super Cruise.
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April 16, 2015
By: GMI Staff


NEW YORK – Cadillac recasts the concept of American Luxury with the global debut of the unrivaled 2020 CT5 sedan.

This all-new compact sedan advances the brand’s award-winning legacy with a distinctive fusion of design, performance and comfort, supported by Cadillac’s latest technologies — including Super Cruise1, the world’s first true hands-free driver assistance feature for limited-access freeways.

“The first-ever Cadillac CT5 showcases Cadillac’s unique expertise in crafting American luxury sedans,” said Steve Carlisle, Cadillac president. “Its details elevate every drive and reward the senses.”

An all-new fastback design underscores the CT5’s refined ride, complemented with a driver-centric interior that blends high technology and high-touch elements. Luxury and Sport models allow customers to tailor the car to their style preferences with unique design and trim.

“Cadillac is dedicated to building the world’s most exhilarating luxury sedans,” said Carlisle. “Every element of the CT5 is focused on delivering an unrivaled experience, from the 10-speed transmission to Cadillac’s Super Cruise technology. The expansion of Super Cruise to CT5 reinforces our commitment to bringing the most innovative technologies to our customers.”

Cadillac CT5’s Super Cruise technology will be available in calendar year 2020 on select models.

CT5 highlights:

  • At launch, the model range will include Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport, with a Platinum package available on Premium Luxury and Sport models.
  • A 2.0L Twin-Scroll Turbo engine is standard and Cadillac’s 3.0L Twin-Turbo V-6 is available on Premium Luxury and Sport models. Unique sound calibrations are tuned with the engines and each is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
  • The driving dynamics build on Cadillac’s award-winning RWD architecture and include standard Driver Mode Control. AWD is available.
  • The latest Cadillac user experience with a large 10-inch-diagonal screen, as well as intuitive controls, including a rotary controller.
  • A host of comfort and convenience features such as standard Adaptive Remote Start, cabin air purification ionizer and available front-seat lumbar massage.
  • Driver awareness technologies include standard Safety Alert Seat and Cadillac’s latest generation available Rear Camera Mirror with zoom and tilt adjustment.
  • Standard driver assistance technologies include Forward Collision Alert, Low Speed Forward Automatic Emergency Braking3 and Front Pedestrian Braking.
  • Available driver assistance technologies including Advanced3 Adaptive Cruise Control, Enhanced Forward Automatic Emergency Braking, Automatic Parking Assist with Braking, HD Surround Vision with Recorder, Rear Pedestrian Detection and Alert, Reverse Automatic Braking and more.

A New Design Profile

With a fastback profile inspired by the Escala concept, the first-ever CT5 charts a new direction for Cadillac sedan design that leverages the natural proportional advantage of the vehicle’s rear-drive platform to communicate power, presence and performance.

“From every angle, the CT5 exudes athleticism, sophistication and confidence,” said Andrew Smith, executive director of global Cadillac design. “Cadillac’s signature hard-edge cues have evolved to a more sculptural and fluid expression of the brand’s design language.”

A long, 116-inch wheelbase (2,947 mm) and lengthened side glass accentuate the car’s long, low proportion and sweeping fastback profile. Body sculpturing, including taut character lines, contributes to the car’s strong stance and speaks to Cadillac’s legacy of craftsmanship and technology.

An all-LED exterior lighting strategy features signature vertical lights at all four corners of the vehicle.

Bright exterior accents and unique grilles and fascias distinguish the CT5 Luxury and Premium Luxury models, while the Sport model is differentiated by darker accents and performance-inspired details, including unique grilles, fascias, rocker extensions, spoiler and standard 19-inch wheels.

High-Tech and High-Touch Interior

CT5’s interior features elegant, wide surface lines and simple interfaces, focusing on quality, attention to detail, authenticity of materials and impeccable craftsmanship.

Everything from the instrument panel to the center display is focused on the driver and essential touch points, emphasizing control. That includes a prominent, 1080dp high-definition full-color 10-inch-diagonal touchscreen mounted high within the instrument panel for visibility.

FEATURE FOCUS: PLATINUM PACKAGE

The Premium Luxury and Sport models are available with a Platinum Package featuring an exclusive Sedona/Jet Black motif with Opus semi-aniline leather seating surfaces in Sedona Sauvage. These surfaces are distinguished with a custom, layered fading perforation pattern, fine contrasting seat piping and decorative chevron accents. Both front, heated, ventilated and lumbar massage seats feature additional bolstering and 18-way adjustability. The package complements the seats with upgraded leather-trimmed armrests and center console, unique carbon fiber decorative trim and a thicker-rimmed steering wheel with authentic magnesium paddle shifters and alloy pedals.

Intuitive Technology and Connectivity

CT5 delivers thoughtful technology integration by offering an intuitive in-vehicle experience with a heightened sense of control. This is provided in everything from vehicle controls that conform to the driver’s driving style to the latest, more personal Cadillac user experience, which provides more intuitive ways to interface with the system, including phone pairing via Near Field Communication and a new rotary controller.

CT5 also features standard Adaptive Remote Start and an available hands-free power-release decklid to further customers’ convenience and comfort. Adaptive Remote Start automatically activates features such as the available adaptive heated/ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel and other climate systems, depending on the temperature. The hands-free decklid uses a motion sensor with Cadillac crest target projection that allows customers to activate the trunk release with their foot, supporting easy access.

FEATURE FOCUS: SUPER CRUISE

Cadillac demonstrates its commitment to technology by bringing the Super Cruise driver assistance feature to the CT5. Cadillac’s Super Cruise driver assistance feature enables customers to drive hands-free on more than 130,000 miles of limited-access freeways in the U.S. and Canada, using LiDAR map data, high-precision GPS, a state-of-the-art driver attention system and a network of camera and radar sensors. The driver attention system helps keep drivers engaged by detecting and signaling when drivers need to pay more attention to the road.

Turbocharged Performance

CT5 is powered by a 2.0L Twin-Scroll Turbo engine and 10-speed automatic transmission with Electronic Precision Shift. This standard propulsion combination offers responsive off-the-line performance with excellent low-end torque. The twin-scroll turbocharger and a unique three-step sliding camshaft help the engine optimize performance across the rpm band for a greater feeling of on-demand power at all speeds.

Cadillac’s powerful 3.0L Twin Turbo V-6 is available on Premium Luxury and Sport models, rated at an estimated 335 hp (250 kw) and 400 lb-ft of torque (542 Nm)5. Low-inertia turbochargers and a manifold-integrated liquid-to-air intercooling system help the engine produce exceptional power with virtually no lag and sustain it across most of the rpm band. Like the 2.0L Turbo, it is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission with Electronic Precision Shift.

Both engines employ technologies such as direct injection, camshaft phasing, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) and automatic stop/start to balance performance, refinement and efficiency. Sound tuning via mechanical and electronic sources contributes to CT5’s optimized effect on the senses, with engine sounds tuned to augment the driving experience in a refined manner, while helping to minimize unwanted noise in the cabin.

Evolved Driving Dynamics

Building on the strengths of the superb RWD architecture that underpins Cadillac’s award-winning rear-wheel-drive sedans, the first-ever CT5 is designed to deliver an exhilarating driving experience while maintaining the brand’s signature blend of performance, comfort and refinement.

Evolutionary enhancements of the front and rear suspensions, including Cadillac’s signature double-pivot MacPherson-type front suspension, are designed to improve road isolation and driver feedback. At the rear, a five-link independent suspension contributes to the car’s excellent feeling of control.

Additional chassis and driving dynamics features:

  • Standard Bosch premium electric, rack-mounted power steering system.
  • Capable, confident and precise eBoost brakes.
  • Brembo front brakes are standard on the Sport model.
  • Standard ZF MVS passive dampers.
  • All-wheel drive is available on all models.

Standard customer-selectable drive modes allow CT5 to adapt even better to driver preferences and changing road conditions. The modes — Tour, Sport, Snow/Ice and new My Mode — can alter the calibrations for transmission shifting, steering and brake feel, front/rear torque split (with the available AWD system) and vehicle sound character to customize the driving experience.

CT5 can handle a variety of road conditions no matter the climate, thanks to all-wheel drive available on every model along with a diverse range of tire choices, including 19-inch all-season run-flat tires and 18-inch Michelin self-seal tires. All tire options allow drivers to continue driving during most punctures that would sideline conventional tires, for immediate replacement/repair.

Coming Soon

The 2020 CT5 makes its public debut at the New York International Auto Show April 19-28 and will be available for ordering this fall. It will be manufactured at GM’s Lansing Grand River facility, which previously received a $211 million investment to build the next-generation Cadillac sedans. Pricing and additional information will be announced closer to the start of production.

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#3 ·
I absolutely hate the C-pillar on this car. It ruins an otherwise overall solid offering.

Interior is nice. I want to poke and proud and fondle the materials and build quality before making a final judgement, but it does look lower quality than the current CTS all around, which is fine considering it's a cheaper car than it is. There are some nice touches though, like the larger 10" HD touchscreen and the nicely detailed center console area with the rotary dial.

3.0TT is a fantastic engine for this car. Thank God they 86'd the 3.6 in favor of a globally compliant engine that offers way more torque at a lower RPM than the 3.6. 2.0T is too weak though, just like the XT4. 237 HP isn't enough in my opinion.

SuperCruise is a very welcome sight, and should be a major selling point for this car. I just hope they don't restrict it to top trim levels.
 
#6 ·
3.0TT + AWD = :tup::

Big Touchscreen = :tup::

C Pillar Kink = :tdown::

Center Console = :tdown::

New Power Nomenclature = :tdown::


I'll have to sit in it and see how if the packaging is better with the new Gen. Plus see/feel the quality of materials and execution. Center stack looks busy to me. Still hate the C Pillar. Alpha is a great platform, hopefully they made it more usable this generation.
 
#7 ·
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2020-cadillac-ct5-sport-sedan-official-info-price-specs-photos/?wc_mid=4035:16484&wc_rid=4035:1693921&_wcsid=2E1637BE982D039319B31E6DC7785DA431A848E7BB789762

Warning, for those of you who will dislike anything GM does, the link is mostly positive, I recommend you look for a negative article.

Attached is a good write-up. Looks like GM even addressed the front door pockets, they are flocked.
The door chimes and other warning sounds are exclusive to Cadillac.
I think GM is FINALLY listening to make Cadillac just a touch of reach from GM.

Tons of great pictures in that article. The straight on rear shot is absolutely awesome.
 
#10 ·
That Black/White/Red Stitching color scheme on the CT5 Sport is GORGEOUS!!!!!! Please, please, PLEASE spread that to other cars in the Cadillac portfolio. It's absolutely perfect and tastefully done.

One thing I wish they added would be customizable TFT gauges/virtual ****pit.
 
#11 ·
That Black/White/Red Stitching color scheme on the CT5 Sport is GORGEOUS!!!!!! Please, please, PLEASE spread that to other cars in the Cadillac portfolio. It's absolutely perfect and tastefully done.

One thing I wish they added would be customizable TFT gauges/virtual ****pit.
I kind of agree. At least the static gauges look much better than the ATS ones. I just hate a tach in a car that has no need for one.

However, the center screen is pretty solid and if it's HD then that's a win/win too.
 
#12 · (Edited)
I want to like this car, but the flaws are sticking out right now.

Of course, they'll save the nice steering wheel for the Platinum.

Less rear headroom and 2 cu ft smaller trunk! Two Bad CTS things they made even worse!

I hope the head restraints can be adjusted backward.

At least the seat cushions are flatter, but the side bolsters will keep wide (fat) people from buying it. And the rear hip room. The back seat is for children or the short and skinny only.

Black headliner, black carpet, black dash, and black wheel on every car! Don't they know some people park outside sometimes? It will look and feel like an oven even on a cloudy day.
 
#21 ·
I want to like this car, but the flaws are sticking out right now.

Of course, they'll save the nice steering wheel for the Platinum.

Less rear headroom and 2 cu ft smaller trunk! Two Bad CTS things they made even worse!

I hope the head restraints can be adjusted backward.

At least the seat cushions are flatter, but the side bolsters will keep wide (fat) people from buying it. And the rear hip room. The back seat is for children or the short and skinny only.

Black headliner, black carpet, black dash, and black wheel on every car! Don't they know some people park outside sometimes? It will look and feel like an oven even on a cloudy day.
It's called tint and a front window shade. I've had a tan steering wheel. It's disgusting looking in no time and not work the "look".


As for all the dimensions, have they been release somewhere and I haven't seen it? Plus, fat people dont buy cars anymore. That's why CUVs are so popular. Dont have to move your legs as much to get in and out.
 
#13 ·
The white portion of the black seats looks like a wife beater t-shirt.

Overall looks nice. Interior looks great. Really like the front and rear. I don't think the profile is overly attractive, but I think that greenhouse as it is means a roomy interior.
 
#19 ·
I mentioned that as well in one of the closed threads. It’s info that’s probably put out there by Cadillac. My guess is that it has to do with the price point. Look at it as a G2 successor.
 
#33 ·
Buick's new minivan for China.
Screens all over the interior is not a privilege anymore in 2019.
If Cadillac does not not have it now, it does not mean they can't do it. This is for the germancarfanboys :D



Now wait for the Escalade ;)
GM Shanghai always seems to know how to do luxury right. That is some fancy stuff right there.
 
#31 · (Edited)
Current 2.0T:
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 265 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 295 @ 3000-4500
Curb weight: 3714 (from C&D)

I'd rather have the lower torque peak, because I rarely drive at 4000 rpms. I'd have thought the longer wheelbase would have cost them more pounds.

"This is a tweener. Bigger than the ATS but smaller than the CTS."

The price should be tweener too, hopefully closer to the ATS. The Luxury probably has vinyl seats, so forget that trim. Why not cloth?
 
#94 ·
Except that’s not what tweener means. It’s ten inches larger than the ATS, and a mere 1.7 inches shorter than the CTS. A tweener implies that it would fairly evenly split the difference on size. It doesn’t mean a shave smaller than one and nearly a foot larger than the other. It’s a good ten inches bigger than the ATS. It is squarely in the mid-size range.
 
#48 ·
The 3 series has a 115 inch wheelbase and the 5 series has a 117 inch wheel base. The thing is when the next generation 3 series and 5 series comes out the ct5 will get closer to the 3 series in size and further from the 5 series in size. The ct6 will go head on with the 5 series and the ct4 will compete down low.
 
#75 · (Edited)
CTS:
Passenger Volume : ft³ 97.0
Front Head Room : in 40.4
Front Leg Room : in 45.7 ??
Front Shoulder Room : in 56.9
Front Hip Room : in 53.8
Second Head Room : in 37.5
Second Leg Room : in 35.4
Second Shoulder Room : in 54.8
Second Hip Room : in 53.3



It does not surprise me that the interior width is the same. That's what happened with the 2nd gen CTS--they just widened the track and fenders.

And the cloth interior option? Is this that hard to implement? Not everyone wants leather.
And no one wants vinyl, which I'll bet comes on the Luxury model.
 
#58 · (Edited)
After seeing the CT5 Sedan, my suggestion to Cadillac is to: Please produce the CT5 Coupe that Cadillac showed in "patent drawings" a few months ago:

https://jalopnik.com/cadillac-ct5-coupe-possibly-revealed-in-patent-drawings-1827392305

Hopefully, if Cadillac makes the CT5 Coupe, it will come out reasonably close in timing to the CT5 Sedan, and offer similar versions--Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport, along with the Platinum package being offered on two of those.

I love that Cadillac is offering the Platinum package for both Premium Luxury and Sport versions of the CT5. Hopefully, all future Cadillac models will include an available Platinum package.
 
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