2025 Cadillac CT5 Dimensions, MPG, Interior

2025 Cadillac CT5 Dimensions, MPG, Interior   –  Back in 2023, the CTS drew a bold line in the sand for Cadillac. It showed that the brand was willing to take risks and do something different to separate itself from other luxury manufacturers. Adding the high-performance chops of the CTS-V model provided an element of credibility. Coupe and wagon variants were added to the lineup, but neither proved popular enough to last.

All these years – and a name change – later, the 2025 Cadillac CT5 (née CTS) is available a variety of ways ranging from basic to Blackwing, the latter on its way with a supercharged V8 and a manual transmission. Needless to say, you’ve got options.

2025 Cadillac CT5 Redesign and Update Plan

Exterior and Interior

Based on the same rear-wheel-drive platform as the Chevrolet Camaro, the CT5 provides a more relaxed and stately driving experience than the smaller and more stiffly sprung CT4. All-wheel drive adds a more planted, balanced handling experience – not that the rear-wheel-drive version is lively enough to be tail-happy. Steering is light and somewhat vague at times, but relatively direct with a tendency to return to centre. The turbocharged V6 offers lots of torque across the rev range and pulls effortlessly in any of its 10 gears.

The higher trimmed CT5-V raises the bar, getting 360 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque from the same 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6. It can also be had with magneto-rheological dampers and an electronic limited-slip rear differential. There are many options to choose from depending on your budget and performance preference.

2025 Cadillac CT5 Specs

The CT5 offers many creature comforts, but they can require ticking pricey options boxes to get the highest-quality experience. The Platinum package (not included on this vehicle) adds leather seating, driver seat memory function, auto-dimming mirrors, wireless phone charging, and upgraded wheels, as well as ambient interior and exterior LED lighting.

It also opens up the option of adding the $9,995 Platinum package that includes GPS navigation and upgraded audio, climate, lighting, and parking packages, upgraded leather seating and steering wheel, more interior colour and accent options, upgraded power seats, alloy pedals, and the massive dual-pane sunroof.

Thankfully, many of the options can be parcelled off into smaller packages to avoid paying for items you don’t want or need, however, navigation and the 15-speaker audio system are a package deal. The CT5 offers wireless charging, Bluetooth connectivity, and a 4G LTE connection with in-car Wi-Fi, which can be used to wirelessly connect to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through the vehicle’s infotainment system.  2025 Cadillac CT5 Dimensions

Engine and Performance

The standard engine offering is a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, delivering 237 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Unlike the CT4, which offers the option of a 2.7L four-cylinder (for an added $2,875), the upgraded engine in the CT5 is a twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 making 335 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. This upgrade results in a price bump of $4,025, but drops the zero-to-100km/h acceleration time from 6.6 seconds to 4.9.

The CT4-V uses a high-output version of the same engine that produces 360 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque at as low as 2,350 rpm. The CT5’s V6 is a torquey motor that emits a very subtle sound. Shifts from the 10-speed automatic are smooth and almost seamless. Engage sport mode and utilize the shifter’s manual function to hold gears longer for improved acceleration.

2025 Cadillac CT5 Fuel Economy

Numerous variables, including driving habits, road conditions, weather, and temperature and temperature, affect fuel economy and yearly gasoline costs. Selecting a powertrain will also be important because the CT5 comes with two engine options and rear- and all-wheel drive.

The rear-wheel drive 2.0L four-cylinder has a combined rating of 9.0 L/100 km, 7.3 L/100 km on the highway, and 10.4 L/100 km in the city. This V6 all-wheel drive tester has a combined rating of 11.1, 9.1 on the highway, and 12.7 in the city. Premium fuel is needed for both engines. Driving in the city, on the highway, and a lot on secondary roads for a week resulted in an observed consumption of 13.8 L/100 km.  2025 Cadillac CT5 Dimensions

2025 Cadillac CT5 Safety Features

A host of both passive and active safety features are provided, with the ability to add others as you move up through the trim levels. The CT5 offers forward collision alert and automatic emergency braking as standard equipment across all models. The Super Cruise driver-assistance feature that acts as an advanced adaptive cruise control system is on its way, while the top two trims also include blind-spot monitoring. This tester featured a driver awareness package that includes lane-keep assist, a follow-distance indicator, and automatic high-beams, while a separate package that wasn’t optioned features a more basic version of adaptive cruise than the Super Cruise system.

The aptly named “Buckle to Drive” feature prevents the car from being shifted out of park until the driver has fastened their seatbelt, while a customizable feature called Teen Driver lets you configure vehicle settings to promote safer, less distracted driving. Driving behaviour can also be monitored to promote improved habits. The CT5 will also feature front and rear parking sensors, as well as HD surround-view monitoring, once Super Cruise is available later in 2025. Membership-based connected services and OnStar are also offered.  2025 Cadillac CT5 Dimensions

2025 Cadillac CT5 Price and Release Date

The CT5 has a very appealing starting price, but add more amenities and it rapidly becomes more expensive than the competitors, so make your decision carefully. The starting price for the Luxury trim level is $40,098. You get a rear-wheel drive powertrain with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a 10-speed automated transmission for that price.

Any trim level can have all-wheel drive added as an option, which brings the price closer to that of the competition but is still significantly less than that of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3 Series, which are only available to Canadians in all-wheel drive (apart from their high-performance models, of course).

Stepping up to Premier Luxury trim with all-wheel drive like this tester starts at $45,298 and adds more content, along with the option of upgrading to the twin-turbocharged V6 engine (at a cost of $4,025). This test unit was also outfitted with a dual-pane sunroof, upgraded paint, lighting, and wheels, plus a few others, adding up to $9,300 in options. Ringing the register at $54,698 before destination and delivery, it’s competitively priced while offering a lot of value for the money.  2025 Cadillac CT5 Dimensions