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Cadillac CT5

2019 to present Combustion engine 4-door sedan
Cadillac CT5, photograph
Kevauto · CC BY-SA 4.0
01 Overview

Cadillac CT5 was built from 2019 to the present, as a 4-door sedan. Powertrain: 2.0 L LSY turbo I4; 3.0 L LGY twin-turbo V6; 6.2 L LT4 supercharged V8 (Blackwing). Layout: FR layout / F4 layout; FMR layout (V-Blackwing). Weight: 3660 lb (Luxury RWD).

Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.

02 Features and what it can do
Forced induction (turbo or supercharger)

Overview

The Cadillac CT5 is a mid-size luxury car manufactured and marketed by General Motors under the Cadillac brand since 2019. It is the replacement for the Cadillac CTS.

Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.

03 Specifications
Built2019-present
Body4-door sedan
ClassMid-size luxury car
Engine2.0 L LSY turbo I4; 3.0 L LGY twin-turbo V6; 6.2 L LT4 supercharged V8 (Blackwing)
LayoutFR layout / F4 layout; FMR layout (V-Blackwing)
Transmission6-speed TR-6060 manual (CT5-V Blackwing only); 10-speed Hydra-Matic 10L90 automatic
PlatformGM Alpha 2
Weight3660 lb (Luxury RWD)
Built atUnited States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly); China: Jinqiao, Shanghai (SAIC-GM)
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
ReplacedCadillac CTS; Cadillac XTS
04 Market price

Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.

05 Running costs
  • Fuel use (combined)
    21 mpg = 11.2 L/100 km
    EPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2026, median of 7 listed variants (15 to 26 mpg)
  • Fuel cost per 100 km
    16.80
    11.2 L x your fuel price
  • Fuel cost per 10,000 km
    1680
    consumption x distance x your fuel price

Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.

06 Buyer's guide

Who it suits

  • Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.

Check before you buy

  • Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
  • Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
  • Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
  • Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator

General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.

07 Import age windows

Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.

United StatesEarliest examples become eligible in 2044.
CanadaEarliest examples become eligible in 2034.
United KingdomEarliest examples become eligible in 2029.
AustraliaEarliest examples become eligible in 2044.
KenyaNewest examples (2026) are within the 8-year cap.
08 Other generations and models

More from Cadillac · all Cadillac models

09 Questions buyers ask

Can I import a Cadillac CT5 from Japan?

By production year alone, Cadillac CT5 is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2044); Canada (2034); United Kingdom (2029); Australia (2044). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.

What powers the Cadillac CT5?

Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 2.0 L LSY turbo I4; 3.0 L LGY twin-turbo V6; 6.2 L LT4 supercharged V8 (Blackwing).

How much fuel does the Cadillac CT5 use?

The US EPA lists a combined 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) for model year 2026, the median of 7 listed variants. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.

Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.

10 Sources

Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.

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