We just got our hands on another set of spy shots of
the 2020 Cadillac CT5, and it looks like things are progressing nicely for the
automaker’s upcoming midsize sedan. Last summer, Cadillac President Johan de
Nysschen confirmed that the automaker would be killing some of its sedans and
replacing them with the new CT5. Models like the ATS, CTS and XTS would come to
an end, paving the way forward for a new midsize offering.
According to Carscoops photographers, it is smaller
than a BMW 5-Series, but larger than a 3-Series. The size of the sedan makes
sense for Cadillac’s new lineup. The CT6, which is similarly sized to a
7-Series, will soldier on and the CT5 will become the brand’s way of trying to
kill two birds with one stone.
The front of the sedan has some design cues that the
vehicle shares with the Escala Concept from 2016. From the little that we can
see, it looks like the CT5 has slim headlights that are a large departure from
the current units on the CTS, ATS and CT6. The elongated hood has a prominent
bulge with what appears to be a functional air scoop, while vertical daytime
running lights sit on the bottom part of the front fascia.
Looking at the profile reveals a fastback-like roof,
similar to the Kia Stinger or the Porsche Panamera. The taillight design at the
back is noticeably interesting, as it looks like a strip of LED lights will
connect the two taillight units at the rear. Two rectangular exhaust outlets
are poking through the camouflage.
With its wide, hunkered-down loo, and the prominent
hood bulge, it looks like Cadillac could be testing a high-performance variant
of the CT5. While the base engine in the sedan is expected to be a 2.0-liter
turbocharged four-cylinder motor, the V model should have a more potent
powertrain. Rear-wheel drive will be standard on the sedan, while all-wheel
drive will be available as an option.
While the majority of Cadillac’s sedan lineup will
disappear, if the automaker delivers a sedan that looks anything like the
Escala Concept and is priced like a 3-Series, it should be a hit.
Cr : Carscoops
