2020 CADILLAC CT5 & CT5-V REVIEW - Kansas City, MO

What's New for the 2020 Cadillac CT5?

In 2020, Cadillac releases the CT5 sedan for the first time. The CT5 has the signature Cadillac luxurious appeal. The CT5 stuns at every angle with a sleek, sculpted, and stylish exterior. It belongs to the class of midsize sedans and has plenty of room for five. The CT5 is equipped with driver-assist support that gives drivers hands-free assistance on the highway. Cadillac's executives say that the CT5 was designed to give drivers and passengers the most luxurious and sensory-rich driving experience possible.

When you first take a seat in the CT5, you'll know that you are in for a special ride with luxurious touches in every corner of the cabin. Refined seating material and a high-tech, user-friendly infotainment system add to the premium experience. With select trims, namely Luxury and Sport, drivers can customize their vehicle's interior in many ways. A dynamic touchscreen and powerful engine are other highlights of the CT5.

The CT5 Has Many Features Across Three Trims

The 2020 Cadillac CT5 is available in three trim levels. The base is called Luxury. Even as the base trim, the Luxury comes packed with a generous assortment of features. Starting with the outside, the CT5 gets LED lighting in front and back. This includes LED headlamps and LED taillights. Integrated active noise cancellation reduces ambient exterior sound to make your rides as quiet, calm, and stress-free as possible. The base trim gets a 10-inch diagonal screen with Cadillac's signature high-definition background. In the back, a safety alert system warns drivers if pets or children are left behind in the back seat when the car stops. The Premium Luxury, which is the mid-level trim, upgrades to premium leather seats. It also gets LED illuminated door handles and ambient interior LED lighting.

A wireless charging port keeps devices fully powered and ready to go on the road. More driver-assist safety aids, including side blind zone warning and lane change alert, are standard starting with the mid-level trim. Auto-dimming features are a handy standard feature. A Platinum package, which adds more enticing amenities to the list, is available with the Premier Luxury. Topping the trim lineup is the Sport. The Sport trim gets a unique exterior appearance with sporty grilles, side rockers, a spoiler, and sporty fascias. High-performance Brembo brakes are a bonus addition to this exceptional sports car. The front seat moves in eight ways, and the interior has a special carbon fiber décor.

What's Under the Hood of the 2020 Cadillac CT5?

The 2020 CT5 is offered with a standard and an available engine. The standard is a 2.0L turbo with four cylinders. This engine generates up to 237 HP and 258 LB-FT of torque. It is combined with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Next up is a 3.0L engine. This optional engine increases the car's power output to 335 HP and 400 LB-FT of torque. All-wheel drive is offered on both.

2020 CT5 has an Abundance of Safety Features

The CT5 has an impressive safety package with additional standard features on the higher trims. The backup camera, which is standard, makes reversing safer and easier. A teen driver package and vibrating seat are other innovative safety features. Driver-assist technology is standard or available.