The 2023 Cadillac CT5 is entering the new model year with minor updates and an increased entry price of $39,590 (all prices include destination), aiming to stay fresh against segment rivals like the BMW 5 Series, Audi A5 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
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The CT5’s exterior and interior styling carries over from the outgoing 2022 model, but for 2023, the standard CT5 lineup gains three new extra-cost exterior color choices: Argent Silver Metallic, Midnight Steel Metallic and Radiant Red Tintcoat. CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing models largely follow the same core script but add a fourth color called Maverick Noir Frost. Blackwing models also add a newly standard rear pedestrian alert system and a Blackwing badge on the trunk lid.
Powertrains also carry over, with a standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 237 horsepower and 258 pounds-feet of torque. An optional twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 makes 335 hp in the standard CT5 and 360 hp in the V-Series. The range-topping CT5-V Blackwing is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 that makes 668 hp and 659 pounds-feet of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission is standard on nearly all variants except the Blackwing, which has a standard six-speed manual transmission that can be swapped out for the 10-speed automatic.
Pricing and Release Date
The 2023 Cadillac CT5 and CT5-V lineup are available at dealerships now. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the CT5, while all-wheel drive adds $2,000 to $3,090, depending on the powertrain; the CT5-V Blackwing is RWD only. The available twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 adds $3,500 to the Premium Luxury trim, and opting for an automatic in the CT5-V Blackwing costs $3,175. Full pricing is below:
- Luxury: $39,590
- Premium Luxury: $44,090
- Sport: $45,290
- V-Series: $52,390
- V-Series Blackwing: $93,390
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