The CT4 is the smaller of Cadillac’s two luxury sedans, a modern four-door for people looking for a dynamic yet comfortable ride. It provides two turbocharged engine options, fast handling, a comfortable ride, and basic safety features at a lower price than European competitors. The driver-oriented cabin features simple controls for simple operation. Super Cruise, Cadillac’s semi-autonomous driving technology, is now available.
Overview
The Cadillac CT4 is a stylish and powerful sports sedan that prioritizes comfort over performance. On twisting back roads and windy valleys, the handling is agile and secure, giving the driver with engaging dynamics. It is slower than European competitors and is best used as a luxury cruiser. The CT4’s ride is silky smooth and refined, and the cabin is silent even at highway speeds. With the optional Super Cruise technology, traffic is no longer an issue, and GM’s infotainment system is one of the easiest to use. The CT4’s rear-seat capacity and in-cabin storage are both lacking, limiting its utility as a family vehicle. However, for those who are willing to forego some interior space in exchange for a stylish daily car, the Cadillac CT4 is unquestionably worth considering.
Trims and Pricing
The CT4 is available in four trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, and V-Series.
Around $33,500 is the starting price for the Luxury trim. The CT4’s list of standard equipment is very competitive for a premium compact sedan. Safety features such as automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and parking sensors are standard, and lane-departure warning and blind-spot monitors can be added for a fee. LED lights, electrically heated mirrors, and alloy wheels are included on the outside. Leatherette upholstery and automatic power windows are provided for passengers in the cabin. Power-adjustable seats are available in the front row, and the back row splits to provide additional cargo capacity. Standard features include keyless entry, keyless ignition, remote engine start, and dual-zone climate control. The sculpted seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel reflect the CT4’s sportiness. Buyers will get an 8-inch touchscreen with Cadillac’s infotainment software, a WiFi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, voice commands, and an 8-speaker stereo system, as well as a WiFi hotspot.
The Premium Luxury trim level, which starts at over $38,000, is the most luxurious. Auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, power-folding outside mirrors, bigger wheels, leather upholstery, driver’s seat memory, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and ambient inside lighting are all included.
The Sport trim, which costs roughly $39,000, offers the design and appeal of the more powerful V-Series without the increased cost. It has race-inspired aesthetic elements, paddle shifters, and 18-way power front seats on the outside and inside.
The V-Series has a more powerful engine, sport-tuned suspension and transmission, limited-slip differential, summer-performance tires, wireless smartphone charging, and a 14-speaker Bose premium surround-sound system, all for roughly $45,000.
The CT4 comes with a few different choices. For enhanced wet-weather grip, buyers can choose for an all-wheel drive system instead of the usual rear-wheel drive. A head-up display, navigation, a 12-inch digital driver display, and an automated heated steering wheel are among the available tech features. The Driver Assist and Super Cruise programs are ideal for frequent commuters.
Performance and Engine
The 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine in most CT4s produces 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It gets good gas mileage, with an EPA-estimated 23/34 mpg city/highway, but it’s not as fast or exhilarating to drive as comparable sports sedans. Rear-wheel drive is standard, as is an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The V-Series includes a 2.7-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with 325 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. This engine elevates the CT4’s driving performance beyond that of a typical luxury vehicle. The V-Series accelerates quickly, and it has no trouble passing slower vehicles, although it isn’t as quick as its German counterparts. The V-Series also gets its own 10-speed automatic transmission, as well as suspension and chassis improvements for better handling. The EPA’s fuel economy ratings have dropped to 20/29 mpg city/highway.
Interior
When you enter the CT4’s cabin, you’ll find one of the most modern layouts available in a GM vehicle. With attractive climate control controls and a metal-ringed starter button, the console has intricate angles for an intriguing appeal. Many of the car’s infotainment capabilities can be accessed without ever taking your hands off the wheel, and the steering wheel is delightfully thick for superb control during intense driving.
The Cadillac infotainment system, which is housed on an 8-inch touch screen, is simple and easy to operate. The screen is turned on and off, and the audio level is controlled via small knobs underneath. When you need to rapidly turn down the music, these are useful. A 12-inch driver cluster with digital instruments, multiple driving views, and turn-by-turn navigation directions is available as an option. You can change tunes without using the infotainment screen as well.
Although the cabin is comfortable and easy to operate, some of the materials utilized on the dashboard buttons and elsewhere do not have a luxury feel. Some of the plastics used throughout the film appear to be from a less-expensive GM product. In-cabin storage is also insufficient. There are shallow trays in the center console, as well as bins in the doors and glove box, but no additional storage nooks, as in some small sedans.
The front seats are roomy enough for adults to sit comfortably, while the back seats are cramped. The back seats, with only 33.4 inches of legroom, are suited for shorter travellers.
With 10.7 cubic feet of cargo room, it’s a little on the small side. Most owners’ demands should still be met, and the rear seats fold down for those occasions when extra space is required.
