Cadillac introduced the 2020 CT4-V in May, but now
they’ve finally unveiled the standard model. Set to go up for order later this
year, the ATS successor has a bold new design which follows in the footsteps of
the CT5 and XT6.
The styling varies slightly by trim, but the CT4
Luxury and CT4 Premium Luxury have bright exterior accents, metallic grilles
and a relatively plain front fascia. The CT4 Sport is more aggressive
as it features a black mesh grille, dark accents and special 18-inch wheels.
The model also has semi-transparent taillights and a body kit that includes
unique fascias, extended side skirts and a rear spoiler.
The entry-level CT4 Luxury comes nicely equipped with
a leather-wrapped steering wheel, leatherette seats and an 8-inch infotainment
system with Android Auto and Apple Carplay compatibility. Other niceties include a dual-zone automatic
climate control system, active noise cancellation technology and a keyless
entry system with a push-button ignition.
Moving up to the CT4 Premium Luxury rewards buyers
with leather seats, LED ambient lighting and textured aluminum trim on the
center console. The model also has a
universal home remote, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming mirrors and upgraded
seats that feature more adjustments and memory settings. There’s also an assortment of driver
assistance systems including Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking,
Automatic Emergency Braking, Rear Park Assist and a Safety Alert Seat.
The CT4 Sport goes even further as it adds sport
seats, unique trim and alloy pedals. The
model also has a sport steering wheel with a thicker rim, dimpled grips and
magnesium paddle shifters. Power is provided by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
that produces 237 hp and 349 Nm of torque. It is connected to an eight-speed automatic
transmission which sends power to the rear wheels. Customers will also be able to order an
optional all-wheel drive system.
Buyers looking for something more powerful can order
the CT4 Premium Luxury which will be offered with an optional turbocharged
2.7-liter four-cylinder engine. It
produces 309 hp and 471 Nm of torque which is
just 16 hp and 43 Nm less than the CT4-V.
While it’s odd that the high-performance engine
isn’t offered on the CT4 Sport, the 2.7-liter unit is paired to a ten-speed
automatic gearbox. Rear-wheel drive is
standard, but all-wheel drive is optional. Cadillac will release additional
information closer to launch, but pricing should start in the low US$ 30,000
range.
