Cadillac's lineup of luxury sedans continues the legacy of their luxury rather large DeVille and Eldorado sedans of years gone by. Well gone is the chrome extravagance of that era to be replaced by the modern lineup of sporty sedans proudly wearing the iconic Cadillac crest.
Shoppers who have a midsize luxury sedan firmly in their sights will do well, in fact, very well, to take a closer look at what this iconic American brand has to offer.
The Cadillac CT5 nameplate has been around since the end of 2019 and has spawned the performance V series lineup of the CT5 and the stupendously fast CT5 Blackwing model.
The subject of our article is the great value-for-money 2025 Cadillac CT5 lineup, so continue reading as we look in detail at what the latest 2025 CT5 has in store for buyers.
What's New for 2025?
Cadillac's midsize luxury sedan has received a facelift for the 2025 model year that debuted at the North American International Detroit Auto Show in 2023.
This facelift changed the front fascia, grille, and the CT5's interior. The CT5's infotainment system saw the most significant upgrades for 2025.
Further revisions for 2025 are to the safety and driver assistance features, plus adding two new colors: Deep Space Metallic and Typhoon Metallic.
Modern Exterior
The exterior of the bold and aggressively styled 2025 Cadillac CT5 deviates from the typical three-box design that is common to the sedan body configuration and shows off a striking fastback rear window line to offer onlookers a very sporting and elegant side profile.
Up front, Cadillac's designers have endowed the front fascia with an aggressively large front grille and revised lighting elements with stacked IntelliBeam LED headlamps that feature light pipes that channel and disperse vibrant light in dramatic ways, resulting in elegant signature elements that are visible both at daytime and in the night, and vertical LED daytime running light treatment.
The front fascia of the 2025 CT5 lineup includes LED front lamp turn signals that engage the cornering lamps at speeds above 35 mph, upper and lower active aero shutters that automatically close at high speeds to help enhance aerodynamics and reopen at lower speeds or when needed to help cool the engine compartment.
At the rear, LED tail lamps with red outer lenses feature a sculpted red crystalline lens that is integrated into the CT5 design to catch the attention of those following the CT5.
Further exterior trim features are body-color heated, power-adjustable, and manual-folding outside mirrors with driver-side auto-dimming and integrated turn signal indicators.
Some standout exterior specifications include:
- Acoustic-laminated windshield glass
- Solar-absorbing glass
- Acoustic laminated side glass
- Rainsense automatic wipers with intermittent function
- Bright-accented LED illuminating outside door handles
- Capless Fuel Fill
- Tow hook
The 2025 CT5 lineup is available in a choice of nine exterior paint colors.
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Luxurious Interior
Befitting Cadillac's luxury vehicle positioning, the cabin environment of the 2025 Cadillac CT5 offers the driver and passengers alike a comfortable and airy space that is perfect for short daily commutes and longer travels.
The CT5 sports sedan dashboard design and layout are both straightforward and user-friendly. Elegant open-pore wood finishes lift the cabin ambiance, and the new gigantic 33-inch curved infotainment screen dominates the dashboard.
Seating sees fitment of sporty front bucket seats with power driver and front passenger adjustments upholstered in leather with mini-perforated inserts to add the necessary luxury.
The luxury experience goes as far as the standard power driver and front passenger lumbar massage function that helps you stay comfortable and energized, especially during long drives.
Just some of the numerous interior appointments include:
- Three-level heated driver and front passenger seats
- Three levels of ventilation for the driver and front passenger seats
- Front and rear head restraints with up/down adjustment
- Black seat belt color
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Front and rear carpeted floor mats
- Leather-wrapped Super Cruise steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- Alloy paddle shift controls
- Warning tones
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Assist handles in the outboard rear seat positions
Cargo and Passenger Capacity
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 can accommodate up to five passengers in its luxurious cabin, and the trunk offers a cargo capacity of 11.9 cubic feet, with the rear seat having split-folding functionality to allow for the loading of longer items.
Engine and Performance
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 is standard with 237 horsepower @ 5,000 rpm and 258-pound feet of torque, twin-scroll turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
Drivers seeking sportier performance will appreciate the 335 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque that the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 offers.
0-60 MPH Times
CT5 trims powered by the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine will reach the benchmark 0-60 mph test in 6.6 seconds, while the burly V6 engined trims models reach 60 mph in a respectable 4.6 seconds.
Fuel Economy and MPG
CT5 trims equipped with the standard turbo-four engine have EPA fuel economy estimates of 23/33 mpg city/highway and those owners who opted for the brawny 335-horsepower V-6 can expect EPA estimates of up to 19 mpg in the city and 27 mpg for out on the highway.
2025 Cadillac CT5 Drivetrain and Handling
The sporty 2025 Cadillac CT5 boasts a standard rear-wheel drive drivetrain with a 2.85 rear axle ratio and a 10-speed automatic transmission with Electronic Precision Shift.
On-road manners are thanks to a suspension system that features in front an independent MacPherson Strut setup with a double-pivot design, and at the rear, an independent 5-link rear suspension that keeps the CT5 on track with a balance of excellent handling and comfortable ride.
The electric power steering increases or decreases the amount of assist depending on the steering wheel angle and vehicle speed to allow for sportier handling when needed.
2025 Cadillac CT5 Trim Levels and Pricing
Two loaded trim levels are on offer, with choices for those seeking more luxury and for those with more of a penchant for sporty performance.
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2025 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury
The CT5 has a starting MSRP of $47,595, is fitted with the 2.0-liter turbo engine or available 3.0 V6, and offers owners all of the standard features already mentioned, plus exterior features such as:
- 18-inch alloy wheels with Manoogian Silver finish
- Rocker moldings with extensions
- Bright window surround moldings
- Trapezoid dual exhaust tips
Further interior appointments include:
- Eight-way power driver and front passenger seat adjuster
- Driver-side footrest
- Power tilt and telescoping steering column
- Automatic Stop/Start with disable
- Automatic Vehicle Hold
- Electronic parking brake
- Digital compass
- Power windows
- Power door locks
- Keyless Open
- Remote Start
- Three USB ports
- 12-volt auxiliary rear power outlet
- Ambient interior lighting
2025 Cadillac CT5 Sport
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 Sport is available at a starting MSRP of $49,990, fitted with the 2.0-liter turbo engine.
The exterior of the Sport trim adds:
- Body-color rear spoiler
- Rocker moldings with extensions
- Black window surround moldings
- Neutral-density, Gray-tinted transparent outer lens tail lamps
- Body-color door handles
- Available Red brake calipers
- 19-inch alloy wheels with Pearl Nickel finish
The interior of the Sport trim features enhanced comfort and luxury appointments that include:
- Alloy sport pedals
- Inteluxe Seats
- HD Surround Vision
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Aside from the standard four-wheel antilock disc brakes with performance brake linings, eight airbags, and a tire pressure monitoring system, the 2025 edition offers a reworked automated emergency braking feature that helps to avoid collisions in intersections.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Seat belts in all seating positions
- LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert
- Seat belt indicator
- Teen Driver
- LATCH System
- Passenger Sensing System
- Rear Seat Reminder
The CT5 offers Cadillacs OnStar Basics that allows drivers to confidently drive using remote commands, built-in voice assistance, real-time traffic and navigation, and automatic crash response.
Further driver aids include active blind-spot assist, available traffic sign recognition, a new driver-attention monitoring system, forward collision alert, rear park assist, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Infotainment and Connectivity
For 2025, the Cadillac CT5 loses the rather small 10.0-inch touchscreen of the 2024 model and now features the latest version of Cadillac's infotainment system displayed on a gigantic 33.0-inch curved touchscreen that sits upright in front of the driver and the center stack.
This latest GM Google-based infotainment system is controlled via a rotary wheel located behind the transmission shifter or on the touchscreen. The standard features are Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, plus wireless phone charging and 5G Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
The Premium Surround Sound 15-speaker can be upgraded to a premium stereo tuned by AKG.
Is the 2025 Cadillac CT5 Right For You?
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 midsize luxury sedan is just right for those buyers who seek comfort and luxury without a massive price tag. The CT5 is definitely value-oriented, with powerful engine options and a stylishly sporty exterior design allied with a high-tech and luxury-finished cabin.
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