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Cadillac CT5

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 75% Detailed ratings

Price $43,798 – $101,458 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.1 – 18.4 L/100km

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The CT5 lineup includes a large selection of engines catering to all sorts of drivers. The base 2.0-litre mill produces 237 horsepower, while the 3.6-litre V6 cranks things up with 335 horsepower. In the case of the CT5-V, output is increased to 360 horsepower. At the top of the ladder is the almighty CT5-V Blackwing, a RWD-only performance model whose supercharged 6.2-litre V8 hammers the ground with 668 horsepower.

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Canadian Black Book Hands Out 2023 Best Retained Value Awards

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GM Adds New Super Cruise Features for 2022

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First images of the 2025 Cadillac CT5

Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing - first images

The Car Guide rating 75%

Pros

Remarkable handling
Performant V6 engine
Elegant design
CT5-V Blackwing is just crazy

Cons

Disappointing 4-cylinder engine
Average interior presentation
Problematic availability

Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	6/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

What's new in 2023

No major change.

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