2025 Cadillac CT4 Changes, Specs, Review – Not very long ago, it seemed as though Cadillac had finally lost its reputation as an old man’s automobile in favor of something much more contemporary and edgier. GM’s premium brand still lacked precise performance and handling on par with its German rivals, despite the Escalade SUV and CTS-V, as well as the “art and science” design language. The AT4 was intended to be the ultimate competitor to the BMW 3 Series, but this never happened. Cadillac decided to give the small premium sports sedan market another go even though the ATS has been terminated. Meet the brand-new Cadillac CT4, a small sports luxury car targeted at younger clients that will debut in 2025. The likewise brand-new and impending 2025 CT5 is more ATS-like in size.
This rear-wheel-drive sedan, which sits below the similarly new CT5, is based on an improved version of General Motors’ Alpha platform, which also supports the current sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro. Can the 2025 Cadillac CT4 succeed where the ATS failed with its sporty posture, an all-turbocharged engine lineup allowing for both enhanced performance and reduced emissions, and Cadillac’s revised design language?
2025 Cadillac CT4 Redesign
Exterior And Interior Design
Although the CT4’s external appearance is hardly ground-breaking, attention will be drawn to its elegant profile and athletic posture. The 2025 Cadillac CT4 has that sought-after sport sedan design thanks to its long dash-to-front axle, broad stance, and rear-wheel-drive configuration. This is obviously not front-wheel-drive. The external embellishments that are brilliant and the distinctive front grille with foil stampings for the Luxury and Premium Luxury trims are only two of the design features that stand out. The Sport and V-Series, in contrast, include darker accents and performance-inspired elements like rocker extensions, a rear spoiler, and distinctive wheel designs for those desiring a sportier attitude. All throughout the V-Series automobiles are V logos. While 18-inch wheels are an option, a pair of 17-inch wheels are standard.
No matter the trim level, every 2025 Cadillac CT4 comes standard with LED headlights, taillights, and the distinctive vertical lights at each corner. The classic three-box shape is still there, but it now resembles a coupe more than ever since the rear pillars taper more sharply than on the previous ATS. We like what we see, but we still have the impression that the Cadillac designers might have done more with the aesthetics. Only time will tell.
The driver-focused cockpit of the 2025 Cadillac CT4 with room for up to five passengers is one of the first things Cadillac wants us to know about it. Front and center is an 8-inch diagonal touchscreen with great quality. Here, all communication and entertainment features are controlled. Keyless access and push-button beginning, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a dual-display driver information center, a rearview camera, LED interior lighting with stealth mode, and dual-zone automatic temperature control are just a few of the many other goodies that come as standard. Leather upholstery (leatherette is standard) and trim, as well as other premium trim elements like metal accents, are used to decorate the rest of the interior.
2025 Cadillac CT4 Engine
Cadillac made the decision not to offer the CT4 with a V6 engine given the current trend of engine reduction. Rather, consumers intention be competent to choose between two four-cylinder turbo engines. A basic 2.0-liter engine with an 8-speed automated gearbox with 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque is available. A 2.7-liter machine with 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft of torque is an option, and it drives a 10-speed automatic transmission. Although all-wheel drive is an option on every model level, rear-wheel drive is the default. Active fuel management, a three-step sliding camshaft design, an integrated exhaust manifold, and an electronic water pump are features shared by both engines.
As previously revealed, the performance-oriented CT4-V has the latter engine, whose output is up to 325 horsepower and 380 lb-ft. Brembo front brakes with four-piston calipers and, for RWD models only, GM’s prized Magnetic Ride Control adaptive dampers, now in their fourth iteration, are also included in this grade.
2025 Cadillac CT4 Release Date And Price
As of this writing, Cadillac has not disclosed the CT4’s official price. There are four different trim levels available: luxury, premium luxury, sport, and V-Series. We anticipate starting costs to be in the $33,000 range, which makes sense given that its two main rivals, the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class, both have comparable starting prices. Naturally, the CT4’s price will jump fast if the options boxes are checked, and we wouldn’t be shocked if a fully loaded CT4-V sold for at least $45,000.
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