CadillacThe most compact and frugal four-door is perhaps its most appealing, as evidenced by its position among the favorite sports sedans. This small sedan seems to be competing with the growing small car segment luxury sedan, but its rear-wheel drive layout and sophisticated chassis resemble larger European models. NS CT4Its frame makes a great case for itself compared to the standard BMW car The 3 Series and Blackwing add M3-like prowess to that already extraordinary platform. It even has a standard manual transmission.
So it’s attractive, but is it competitive? CT4 To be smaller, with a cramped rear seat and a grooved trunk. Its cabin quality is lower, and its engines (including the Blackwing’s twin-turbo V6) are less refined. However, it’s cheaper enough to justify all of the above. For the few people who still prefer the contactless steering and non-cushioned suspension in their entry-level luxury sedan, the CT4 is a great choice – no matter what you compare it to.
CT4 is new for 2020 but due to global restrictions and is slowly running out sell sedans, it was produced and sold in limited quantities. Along with its older brother, CT5, it is expected to be completely discontinued by the middle of this decade. Cadillac has confirmed that the Blackwing models will be its last internal combustion sedan.
Furniture & Technology | Passenger & cargo space | Performance & Fuel Economy
What is it like to drive? | Price & Features | Fault ratings and safety features
What’s new for 2022?
The CT4 lineup gets a new halo model for 2022: CT4-V Blackwing. It packs a twin-turbo V6 with enough power to take on BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63 and even comes with a standard manual transmission. Other updates are few and far between. Blaze Orange Metallic (as seen in the Blackwing photo above) has been added to the exterior colour choose and Super yacht packages will be available later in the production run of the ’22. Note that due to continuity lack of chips, Cadillac may not order the CT4 with a heated steering wheel for the rest of the model year.
How is the CT4 interior and the technology in the car?
We’ve criticized the design and quality of other Cadillac interiors, and while the CT4 is very similar to those, its lower price tag and market positioning make it even more competitive and much more palatable. much. It may not be as expressive as the Mercedes A- or Class CLA, but for the money, we don’t think you’ll be disappointed. More expensive models can be optionally available with features like front-row massage and Super Cruise (available later).
The infotainment system is controlled by an 8-inch touchscreen with a pair of spare controls better suited for scrolling through playlists, radio stations or other menu functions. One sits adjacent to the display and volume knob, while the larger one sits on the center console. We quite liked this setup and appreciated the clean interface and responsiveness of the Cadillac system. The base setup includes wirelessly connected Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus Amazon Alexa integration and a choice of USB Type-A and Type-C charging. Upgrades include navigation, multiple Bose sound packs and, exclusively for Blackwing, an AKG sound system. Wireless charging is complemented with these.
How big is CT4?
Like many of Cadillac’s previous sports sedans, the CT4 is a bit oddly sized for the segment it’s aimed at, stretching nearly 9 inches longer than the BMW. 2 The Gran Coupe and Mercedes-Benz A-Class. However, this does not mean that the interior space advantage is comparable because of the CT4’s rear-wheel drive platform. Instead, everything is effectively adjusted so that the cabin space is similar to competitors in terms of legroom, head and shoulders.
Not only does it have a 10.9 cubic foot trunk, but the CT4 is also one of the smallest in its class (just Mercedes A-Class somehow manages to get smaller), it’s one of the smallest found on any sedan. However, We tried to fit many pieces of luggage as in Cadillac CT5 – the larger sedan has more room, but only for a shopping bag or two. Indeed, the days of This is what Cadillac’s trunk looks like long past.
What is performance and fuel economy?
Cadillac offers its small sedan in three matching states. Sport and Luxury models are equipped with a 2.0-liter inline-four engine that produces 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. This is the most powerful base engine offered in its class. Like all CT4 models, it comes standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission, active fuel management (which can only run on two cylinders to save fuel) and rear-wheel drive. . Four-wheel drive is an option. EPA Rating energy saving is 23 mpg city, 34 mpg highway and 27 mpg combined with RWD and 22/31/26 with AWD.
High-end luxury models have the option of a 2.7-liter inline-four making 310 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. It returns 21/31/25 mpg with RWD and 21/29/24 with AWD.
NS CT4-DRAW get the same base engine and nearly identical fuel economy numbers, but there’s a bump up to 325 hp and 380 lb-ft. That might seem like an understatement considering Cadillac’s overwhelmingly powerful V models in the past, but GMThe luxury arm of the company decided to rearrange its performance hierarchy by eliminating the “V-Sport” altogether, shifting the “V” down to fill that role and introducing a range of models. New flagship Blackwing. This position CT4-DRAW against BMW M235i Gran Coupe and Mercedes-AMG CLA 35, both play in the same space with similar power figures. Its fuel economy is 20/29/23 with RWD and 20/28/23 with AWD.
Topping the range is the Blackwing, hitting 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds with the automatic and 4.1 with the manual. The 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 makes 472 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque and has a top speed of 189 mph. Fuel economy is rated at 15/23/18 with the manual and 16/24/19 with the automatic.
What kind of car does CT4 like to drive?
It’s legitimately interesting. You can feel the immense strength of the chassis, as well as the ability to adjust the suspension perfectly when pushing the car along. You also just feel everything. There seems to be less and less padding first‘s and 0 is between you and the car compared to other sports sedans like BMW 3 Series and New Acura TLX. The steering has a lot going for it: there’s always weight, no matter the driving mode, there’s no need to make too many adjustments based on speed, and real feedback is filtered through the steering wheel. At the same time, the CT4 seems to be more mature and sophisticated in its engineering than the various front-drivers with which it competes on price (Mercedes A / CLA, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe).
And, should we mention, all of the above applies to a CT4 Premium Luxury we tested. The CT4-V elevates things even further, especially when equipped with the optional MRC 4.0 suspension. The Blackwing is perfect as a (sub)compact sports sedan that can be perceived while offering a luxurious ride on the street. The manual transmission shifts beautifully and includes rev, no-lift, launch control and line-locking features for those looking to get every bit of performance out of their vehicle.
If there’s a performance disappointment, it’s the four-cylinder engine option. Both are quite gravelly and hardly a fine grinder like a BMW or Acura, namely. The upgraded 2.7-liter turbocharged engine also has a notable exhaust port. However, there’s certainly no question of performance. The base 2.0-liter engine is completely competitive, while the 2.7 will really impress in either of its available outputs.
We’re also big fans of the 10-speed automatic transmission. It can do its job without the hassle of normal day-to-day driving, but when in Sport mode, the car detects when you’ve started to drive passionately and automatically performs a more performance oriented algorithm (it actually warns you of this in meter cluster). The lower gears are still selected to keep revs high and downshifts are perfectly timed and performed when brake in turn. Very few automatics do a better job.
What more information can I read about the Cadillac CT4?
Review of first drive Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing 2022
Beautiful sunsets for internal combustion engines.
Cadillac CT4-V 2021 road test review
V for Deja Vu
2021 Cadillac CT4 Baggage Check
Better than expected though still horribly small.
The first 2020 Cadillac CT4 Drive
CT4 has little shoes to fill.
What features are available and what is the price?
The “Luxury” model represents the entry-level CT4. It starts at $34,690, including a surprisingly reasonable $995 destination fee. Standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights, power-adjustable front seats (12-way driver and 10-way passenger; both power lumbar adjustment), faux upholstery. leather, leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone climate control. , 8-inch touch screen interface, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay wireless connectivity. and an eight-speaker sound system.
Stepping up to the Premium Luxury model adds 18-inch wheels, auto-dimming rearview mirrors, automatic headlights and wipers, driver’s seat memory settings and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. This equipment also makes the 2.7-liter engine available as well as additional advanced safety systems.
Sport is positioned as an alternative to Premium Luxury for those who prefer a more youthful, performance-oriented style. It is still offered exclusively with the 2.0-liter engine, but includes black trim, unique wheels, and sports-themed interior accents and surfaces.
CT4-V is the entry-level performance version. It comes standard with the improved 2.7-liter engine and the addition of a mechanical limited-slip differential, larger brakes, 4.0 Magnetic Cruise Control and signature V wheels. Both season tires Summer and all season tires are available.
And then there’s Blackwing. Standard equipment on this level includes everything on the CT4-V, plus a larger engine, standard summer tires and, of course, a manual transmission. Interior upgrade packages include front sport seats with adjustable braces and lumbar massage. Performance and external data loggers carbon fiber Aerodynamic components are also available.
There are quite a few options available, most of which are packaged in packages. Below you will find the base price for each part, but you can check it out 2022 Cadillac CT4Full price, specs and feature breakdown here Automatic log.
All prices are for rear-wheel drive and include a $995 destination charge:
- Luxury: $34,690
- Premium Luxury 2.0: $39,590
- Sports: $40,790
- CT4-V: $46,890
- CT4-V Blackwing: $59,990
What are the safety devices and its crash ratings?
The 2022 Cadillac CT4 Luxury doesn’t come standard with advanced safety systems, although forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking is standard on all other trim levels. The Driver Awareness Plus package adds lane departure warning, lane keep assist, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic alert. The Driver Assistance Package adds enhanced emergency functionality brake system operate at higher speeds as well as vice versa. Adaptive cruise control is included in that package, while Cadillac’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous highway driving system will be a late-available option.
CT4 was not available crash test by a third party at the time of this writing.
