Since its formation over 100 years ago, Cadillac has been known for designing and building luxury sedans with exceptional performance. This is because the folks at Cadillac understand that drivers looking for a premium vehicle want to get the most out of it. This is why the Cadillac CT4 is a luxury compact sedan that delivers unrivaled performance. It gives drivers an elegant interior cabin with the technological innovations they expect from Cadillac. This has been the case since the CT4 hit the road for the first time in 2020.
For the 2025 Cadillac CT4, you will get an impressive array of choices, allowing you to choose the one that best fits your desires. You get to choose from five different trim levels on the 2025 CT4, each with a name that clearly connotes its virtues. The entry-level trim is the Luxury; this is crucial as there is nothing basic about the CT4 Luxury and its elegant features. The Premium Luxury takes things a step further, while the Sport pushes the athleticism of this compact sedan. There are also two variants for high performance—the CT4-V and CT4-V Blackwing—which are not for the faint of heart.
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Cadillac offers four different engines on the 2025 CT4. One of these engines is standard on three trims, with one trim having an available engine option. Meanwhile, the remaining two engines are specific for the CT4-V models.
The 2025 Cadillac CT4's Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport trims feature a 2.0-liter Twin-Scroll Turbocharged I-4 gas engine. This engine has a dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) configuration, with 16 valves for its four cylinders. It also features a twin-scroll turbocharger to boost performance, and it uses direct fuel injection to provide up to 237 hp at 5,000 RPM and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1,500 RPM.
If you choose the Premium Luxury trim, you can opt for a more powerful 2.7-liter Dual-Volute Turbocharged I-4 gas engine. This also has a DOHC configuration and uses direct fuel injection. However, this available engine boosts output to 310 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque.
The 2025 CT4-V variants have a specific engine tied to them. The CT4-V has a 2.7-liter Dual Volute Turbocharged I-4 gas engine, like the one available on the Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport trims. However, the version of this engine on the CT4-V has been given a significant boost, delivering 325 hp at 5,500 RPM and 380 lb-ft of torque at 1,500 RPM.
The largest and most powerful engine for any 2025 CT4 comes on the CT4-V Blackwing. This 3.6-liter Twin-Turbocharged V6 gas engine delivers an incredible 472 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque.
Rather than go with a standard transmission for all of the different engine options on the CT4, Cadillac has opted to pair each engine with a transmission designed to get the most out of its performance. As a result, the 2.0-liter Twin-Scroll Turbocharged I-4 engine comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission, while both versions of the 2.7-liter Dual Volute Turbocharged I-4 have a 10-speed automatic transmission. If you opt for the CT4-V Blackwing with its 3.6-liter Twin-Turbocharged V6 engine, you will get to choose between a 6-speed manual transmission and an available 10-speed automatic transmission.
Each 2025 Cadillac CT4 comes with rear-wheel drive to improve acceleration and fuel economy. You can also opt for improved traction with all-wheel drive—an available trait on every 2025 CT4. Also, the CT4-V models have Brembo performance brakes for improved handling.
No matter which model or trim level you choose on the 2025 CT4, you are going to get impressive speed and acceleration. The CT4 with the 2.0-liter Twin-Scroll Turbocharged engine will go from zero to sixty in just 6.2 seconds; opting for the 2.7-liter Dual-Volute Turbocharged engine on the Premium Luxury and CT4-V trims reduces this to just 4.8 seconds. The CT4-V has a top speed of 156 mph, which is serious performance. Still, if you want to get unrivaled performance on your CT4, you may want to opt for the CT4-V Blackwing; with its 3.6-liter Twin-Turbocharged V6, it can go from zero to sixty in just 3.9 seconds with a top speed in excess of 189 mph.
Depending on which engine and trim you choose, you are going to get solid fuel economy on your 2025 Cadillac CT4. The 2.0-liter Twin-Scroll Turbocharged engine will give you an EPA-estimated 26 MPG combined in rear-wheel drive, whereas opting for the 2.7-liter Dual-Volute turbocharged engine on the Premium Luxury will still deliver an impressive 25 MPG combined.
The CT4-V with the same engine provides 23 MPG combined in rear-wheel drive, while the CT4-V Blackwing provides an acceptable 19 MPG combined. Opting for the available all-wheel drive on the CT4 will reduce the fuel economy of every engine by only about one mile per gallon combined, so this shouldn't be a big factor in deciding on a drivetrain for your sedan.
The 2025 Cadillac CT4 is a truly luxurious compact sedan. This is why the entry-level trim is called the Luxury, since no matter which version you choose, you are going to get an elegant interior that is in line with Cadillac's tradition. If you are looking for a compact sedan with a difference, this attention to detail and luxury truly sets the Cadillac CT4 apart from other models in its class.
Even though it is a compact sedan, the CT4 has a very roomy interior. In fact, you can comfortably seat up to five passengers inside the CT4. Front passengers will enjoy 42.4 inches of legroom, while those seated in the back will appreciate having 33.4 inches to stretch out their legs. This is why the CT4 is a rare compact sedan that can truly provide space for five adult passengers.
Depending on which trim level you choose, you will get an exquisite interior with seats that are as comfortable as they look. The Luxury trim has Inteluxe seats, while the other trim levels up the ante with leather seating surfaces. The front seats are heated and ventilated, allowing you and your front-row passenger to stay warm on cold days and cool on hot afternoons. There is also an available power lumbar massage feature on the front seats; this will help reduce back strain and fatigue when you are out on a long drive.
Cadillac has given the CT4 some unique interior design features. For example, the Luxury trim has a Pitch Dark Night center console, while the Premium Luxury and Sport trims have a Synergy Finish textured aluminum center console. The two CT4-V variants provide a Twenty-Two Carbon Fiber center console. Each of these is designed to provide an attractive look in tune with the rest of the interior of the various 2025 CT4s.
The Cadillac CT4 has 10.7 cu.ft. of trunk space. This should provide enough room for groceries when you go on a shopping trip or everyone's luggage when you take your CT4 on a fun road trip.
The 2025 Cadillac CT4 is the most technologically advanced version of this compact sedan yet. Cadillac has tapped into technology to make the CT4 safer, more connected, and more entertaining than ever. This use of technology helps to set the CT4 apart from other models in its class.
Cadillac has placed a premium on passenger safety by giving the 2025 CT4 one of the most comprehensive standard arrays of advanced active driver safety features. This is because Cadillac includes the Driver Awareness Plus suite on every 2025 CT4.
If you are getting too close to the vehicle in front of you, the Following Distance Indicator will alert you so you can increase the distance. If the vehicle you are behind suddenly brakes, the Forward Collision Alert will sound, giving you the opportunity to take evasive action; the LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert will flash, and the Safety Alert Seat will vibrate, getting your attention as well. This will also engage the Automatic Emergency Braking, bringing your CT4 to a safe stop or reducing the impact if a collision is unavoidable. At slower speeds, the Front Pedestrian Braking will work in the same manner so you can avoid colliding with a bicyclist or pedestrian.
One of the most common causes of accidents on highways involves crossing into other lanes. A momentary lapse of concentration can cause you to drift into an adjacent lane. When this happens, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning will alert you to this and use slight steering adjustments to get you back on the straight and narrow. Similarly, when you signal to change lanes, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert will let you know if the coast is clear before you get over to the adjacent lane.
Many motorists have accidents in parking lots because they pull out without looking or cannot see vehicles and pedestrians about to walk behind them. The CT4 has an HD Rear Vision Camera that allows you to see objects behind your car without having to turn your head. In addition, the Rear Cross Traffic Alert works similarly to the Side Blind Zone Alert, alerting you to people and vehicles about to cross behind you.
One of the most distracting things about driving at night is constantly turning your high beams on and off. IntelliBeam is a set of automatic high beams that will turn on when you reach an area of low light and then automatically turn off when the lighting improves or the system detects another motorist. This allows you to concentrate on your driving.
The CT4 will also help you with parallel parking. Each model comes with Rear Park Assist, which uses steering and braking assistance to get your car into a parallel spot. This reduces the chances of striking the vehicle behind you while parking.
Each 2025 Cadillac CT4 comes with an infotainment system with an 8-inch full-color HD touchscreen. This allows you to use the various entertainment and information apps on the system, or you can connect your phones using wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, letting you make hands-free calls and texts even if you left your charging cables at home. The CT4 also has a wireless phone charging pad in the center console, too; this allows you and your passengers to keep your phones charged while out on the road.
Depending on which trim level you choose, you are going to get a premium audio system on your 2025 Cadillac CT4. This lets you stream your favorite music through the infotainment system. The Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport trims feature an 8-speaker premium audio system designed for the CT4. If you are a real audiophile, then you are sure to love the ones on the CT4-V variants. The classic CT4-V has a Bose Premium Surround Sound system with 14 speakers designed to immerse you and your passengers in music. The CT4-V Blackwing does better, boasting an AKG Premium Surround Sound system with 15 speakers.