2024 Cadillac CT4

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The Cadillac CT4 needs a lot of work before it can genuinely compete with other entry-level luxury sedans. Its promise of grandeur is spoiled by ergonomic errors, costly options and a downright uncomfortable ride. The CT4 pales in comparison to modern rivals that do a far better job of providing modern comfort at a similar — or often better — price point.

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2024 Cadillac CT4 Review

byMark Takahashi^{Correspondent
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Ryan ZumMallen has worked in the automotive industry since 2012. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Ryan has also contributed to Road & Track, Autoweek, Trucks.com and more. In 2019, Ryan published his first book, Slow Car Fast, on the millennial generation and its unique take on modern car culture.}

Pros

Sporty acceleration
Comes with helpful tech features
Pretty good fuel economy for a sporty sedan

Cons

Small back seat, even for the class
Overly firm ride quality
Too much cheap-feeling plastic and hard surfaces given the CT4's price

What's new

No significant changes for the 2024 CT4
Part of the first CT4 generation introduced for 2020

Overview

If you're one of the few shoppers seeking an American-made luxury sedan, Cadillac is the only choice and there are notably few choices there too. The CT4 is the smallest sedan in Cadillac's stable, slotting under the larger CT5 and the forthcoming all-electric Celestiq. We like the CT4 for its sporty performance but it trails rivals in critical areas. For 2024, the CT4 returns largely unchanged, but we're hopeful a refresh for 2025 will address some of its shortcomings.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2024 Cadillac CT4 Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$210/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: Power over refinement

You have three engines to choose from in the CT4 lineup. There's the 237-horsepower base engine, the 325-hp CT4 V-Series and the 472-hp V-Series Blackwing variant. Any of these choices will get you up to speed with authority, but overall performance in the first two is hampered by a lack of agility and polish. The suspension is tuned to sports car stiffness but doesn't seem to benefit cornering abilities to the same degree, making this small Caddy feel a bit rough. That lack of refinement also carries over to the interior, which has too much hard plastic for our tastes. Check out our Expert Rating below for more details on where the CT4 could use improvement.

Competitors to consider

The Cadillac CT4 has an uphill battle when it comes to the competition. European sedans deliver more performance, luxury, comfort and refinement. These include the venerable BMW 3 Series, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Audi A4. To its credit, the Cadillac is quite a bit less expensive, but that ends up making a stronger case for entry-level luxury sedans from Acura and Lexus, which benefit from much nicer interiors. Knowing a refresh is coming, we suggest waiting to see what improvements are made, or extend your budget to include the more well-rounded CT4-V Blackwing.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Below Average

6.6

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Performance

6.5/10

How does the CT4 drive? The CT4 certainly has power, and it can get going in a hurry. Our all-wheel-drive test car with the upgraded 2.7-liter engine accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.0 seconds. Unfortunately, the driving experience is better on paper than in reality. The turbocharged engine wheezes when pushed, and it lacks responsiveness when you need it. The brake pedal on our test vehicle audibly clicked upon almost every touch, but worse was its wooden feel that made it difficult to consistently come to a smooth stop.

Most aspects of the CT4 seem reluctant to do what you ask. Its steering is unceremoniously heavy, and its chassis struggles when asked to transition from one quick turn to another. The 10-speed automatic transmission issues thumpy shifts, and the automatic engine stop-start system is one of the loudest around.

Comfort

6.5/10

How comfortable is the CT4? The vehicle we tested came in the Premium Luxury trim, but we found little evidence to back up that lofty claim. The CT4 feels neither premium — the seats lack support — nor luxurious — the leather feels generic — and it gets worse from there. Drivers will notice that road noise is present inside the cabin at nearly all speeds on nearly all surfaces. That's disappointing in a vehicle at this price, wearing this badge.

Worst of all, though, is the choppy suspension. You don't just hear every crack and bump in the road; you feel them. There are many affordable economy sedans that provide a much smoother ride. It's simply uncomfortable.

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Interior

6.5/10

How’s the interior? There are some head-scratching issues that mar an otherwise tolerable cabin. Getting in and out of the front seat is no problem, and there is ample room inside. The back seat, though, is tight even for the compact class. The roof is low, the sills require a high step-over, and the doors don't open very wide. Passengers 6 feet or taller will not be comfortable in the back for long, and they will likely have to contort themselves to get out.

Elsewhere, buttons and controls for the driver seem to have been placed wherever there was space with little thought to making the experience pleasant or convenient. We often found ourselves searching for the desired button or dial, and the rotary controller to operate the main interface feels cheap.

Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? Our test CT4 came with an integrated navigation system and 14-speaker Bose surround-sound system. Both are optional, and both stood out as highlights of our time with the car. Navigation is easy to read and follow on the 8-inch touchscreen, and the stereo has a wide range of adjustability and nice acoustic quality.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity comes standard, and connecting up with Bluetooth is quick and easy. The CT4's integrated voice recognition system also works quite well. While it can't recognize natural language, it's simple enough to issue the right command for directions and some in-car functions. Adaptive cruise control is optional and wasn't included with our test car, which is unjust considering it's a standard feature on many mainstream vehicles.

Storage

7.0/10

How’s the storage? When it comes to utility, the CT4 is mostly usable for everyday tasks. But there are a lot of caveats. The trunk is wide and deep but only amounts to 10.7 cubic feet of total capacity, which is low for the class. It also lacks handles in the trunk to fold down the second row of seats that many rivals have.

Inside the cabin, small-item storage seems fine at first glance. There's a decent-size center console, and our test vehicle came with a smartphone charging station. But that same console is only acceptable compared to other small luxury sedans, and the cupholders and door pockets are on the small side. Child seat attachment points are accessible, but the tight second row does not accommodate bulky child seats.

Fuel Economy

8.0/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the all-wheel-drive CT4 with the 2.7-liter engine will get 25 mpg in combined city/highway driving, which is underwhelming for a four-cylinder luxury sedan. But the good news is that our test car easily beat that number in our real-world driving, posting an impressive 29.5 mpg on our standardized 115-mile evaluation route.

Value

7.0/10

Is the CT4 a good value? We didn't notice any shakes or rattles coming from the inside of the cabin while driving, but there is little else worth praising. There's too much cheap-feeling plastic and too many hard surfaces given the CT4's price. Our test car came to $46,690, which simply isn't justifiable considering the quality of rivals for the same money.

Cadillac provides a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty and six-year/70,000-mile powertrain coverage, slightly better than average for the class. Rust protection of four years/50,000 miles is shockingly low for a luxury brand.

Wildcard

5.5/10

It's difficult to point to any aspect of the CT4 that is unique, innovative or even distinctive. It feels like you made a Xerox of a Xerox of a modern luxury sedan. The driving experience is far from dynamic or rewarding, and that could be forgiven if the CT4 provided an excellent ride — but it doesn't. The CT4 tries to coast on the cachet of its Cadillac badge. Instead it risks cheapening it.

Which CT4 does Edmunds recommend?

The midrange Premium Luxury trim gets our recommendation. It not only has a more upmarket interior with leather upholstery, but it also comes with adaptive cruise control and is eligible for many more options. These include the more powerful 2.7-liter engine.

Cadillac CT4 models

The 2024 Cadillac CT4 is available in four trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport and the higher-performance V-Series. Rear-wheel drive is standard on all trims, and all-wheel drive is optional. Keep reading for a breakdown of the key features you get with each trim.

Luxury
The base Luxury trim comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (237 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Standard features include:

17-inch wheels
Proximity keyless entry and ignition with remote start
LED headlights and taillights
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Synthetic leather upholstery
Power-adjustable driver's seat
8-inch center touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)
Eight-speaker audio system

The Luxury trim also comes standard with these advanced driver aids:

Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
Automatic high-beam assist

Premium Luxury
The Premium Luxury trim offers additional standard features and makes many of the optional packages listed below available. It comes standard with the base 2.0-liter engine. Optional is a more powerful turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine (310 hp, 350 lb-ft) mated to a 10-speed automatic. Notable features include:

18-inch wheels
Auto-dimming mirrors
Front and rear parking sensors
Rain-sensing wipers
Leather upholstery
Interior ambient lighting
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the CT4 and the car in front)

Sport
The Sport trim (only available with the base 2.0-liter engine) gives the CT4 a more sporting and athletic look. It lacks the Premium Luxury trim's leather seating but otherwise has:

Rear spoiler
Body-color exterior trim
Alloy paddle shifters and pedals
Sport steering wheel
Sport front seats (with power-adjustable front passenger seat)

V-Series
The CT4 V-Series basically combines the Premium Luxury and Sport trims and adds more performance and capability. It packs a more powerful version of the 2.7-liter engine (325 hp, 380 lb-ft) and:

Mechanical limited-slip rear differential for improved traction
Front Brembo brakes
Upgraded exhaust system
Performance traction management (an improved traction and stability control system)
Launch control
Sport suspension
Adaptive suspension dampers (enhance ride comfort and handling; rear-wheel-drive CT4s only)
Performance summer tires
Front performance seats
14-speaker Bose audio system

These advanced driver aids are standard on the Premium Luxury, Sport and V-Series trims:

Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the CT4 and the car in front)
Enhanced forward collision mitigation system
Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

Notable option packages for the CT4 include:

Sun and Sound package

14-speaker Bose audio system
Sunroof
Navigation system

Cold Weather package

Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel

Climate package

Contents of the Cold Weather package
Ventilated front seats

Technology package

Air ionizer
12-inch digital instrument cluster
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

Navigation and Bose Premium Audio package

14-speaker Bose audio system
Navigation system

Super Cruise 1 package

Super Cruise (a semi-automated driving system that allows for hands-free driving on select highways)
Leather-wrapped Super Cruise steering wheel
Digital instrument cluster
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Cadillac and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Surround Vision Recorder (functions as a 360-degree dashcam)

Super Cruise 2 package

Features from the Super Cruise 1 package
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

Cadillac CT4 Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.6

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Luxury and Sport Combined

Jscheu, 12/06/2020

2020 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

My All Wheel drive Premium Luxury CT4 surprised me by how well it handles on the road, both straight way and especially curves. In a 6 inch snow this past week, I actually felt safer the way it hugged the road and handled than my 4 wheel drive truck.Safety features galore.Even though there is not much room in back for passengers, by moving the front seats up.some provided enough leg …

Way better than expected!

CT4 to go go go, 12/31/2020

2020 Cadillac CT4 Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

I have a CT4 Luxury. Before this car I had a 2014 CTS Coupe (3.6L) which I also bought new. While this car is a little smaller, it is so much to drive. It really feels like a sports car. I don't bother with surveys, in this case it was worth my time. I first drove a CT5, I prefer the CT4. My only negative comment it my own fault. My last Cad had the BOSE system. I miss that, the …

Highly Disappointed

Cal, 02/16/2023

2022 Cadillac CT4 Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

I worked hard to purchase my brand new 2022 CT4 with every bell and whistle right off of the showroom floor. It was an achievement and dream come true. Its turned into a nightmare. Thank God for warranties because this thing has been in the shop every other month. One thing after another. From a faulty mass airflow sensor, to crank shaft problems, fuel tank problems, etc. All of these …

Awesome CT4

SDS61, 11/28/2020

2020 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

Ct 4 is awesome, Great styling inside and out, smooth driving handles well at all speeds. Acceleration is great. Solid Fit and Finish. A great vehicle overall!

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2024 Cadillac CT4 Features Specs

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

Luxury

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$34,595
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	26 MPG
Cost to Drive	$210/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	10.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite CT4 safety features:

Teen Driver: Provides configurable vehicle settings and reports to help ensure safer driving habits of young drivers.
Side Blind Zone Alert: Alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot.
Buckle to Drive: Ensures the driver's seat belt is fastened before he or she shifts out of park.

FAQ

Is the Cadillac CT4 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 CT4 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 6.6 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2024 CT4 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 25 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the CT4 has 10.7 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Cadillac CT4. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 Cadillac CT4?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Cadillac CT4:

No significant changes for the 2024 CT4
Part of the first CT4 generation introduced for 2020

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Is the Cadillac CT4 reliable?

To determine whether the Cadillac CT4 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the CT4. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the CT4's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 Cadillac CT4 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Cadillac CT4 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 CT4 and gave it a 6.6 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2024 CT4 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 25 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 CT4 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 Cadillac CT4?

The least-expensive 2024 Cadillac CT4 is the 2024 Cadillac CT4 Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $34,595.

Other versions include:

Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $34,595
Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $39,495
Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $40,695
V 4dr Sedan (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $47,095
V Blackwing 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M) which starts at $61,495

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What are the different models of Cadillac CT4?

If you're interested in the Cadillac CT4, the next question is, which CT4 model is right for you? CT4 variants include Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A), Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A), Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A), and V 4dr Sedan (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 10A). For a full list of CT4 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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Edmunds spotlight: Power over refinement

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