2025 Cadillac CT5

Both the 2.0-liter four-cylinder and 3.0-liter V6 engines remain unchanged for 2025. The turbocharged four-cylinder will continue to make 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, while the twin-turbo V6 will make 335 hp and 405 lb-ft. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive available; both engines and drive combos utilize a 10-speed automatic transmission.

If you think a midsize luxury sedan sporting a four-cylinder engine is out of the ordinary, remember that BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz all start their midsize sedans off with turbocharged four-cylinder engines too. It is worth noting, however, that the German engines are all more powerful than the Cadillac's offerings in its base cars.

Thankfully for those who crave a performance sedan, Cadillac offers the V and V Blackwing versions of the CT5, which remain just as potent as they did last year. That means the CT5-V uses an uprated version of the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that's optional on the regular CT5 and maintains its 360 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque. It comes exclusively with a 10-speed automatic transmission and rear- or all-wheel drive. The supercharged 6.2-liter V8 in the CT5-V Blackwing also remains the same and cranks out a delicious 668 horsepower and 659 lb-ft of torque. Buyers can opt for either a six-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic, but the Blackwing is rear-drive only.

No doubt the biggest change/improvement for the 2025 CT5 is inside. Spanning more than half the dashboard is a new 33-inch digital display. It incorporates the instrument panel as well as the Google-powered infotainment system and looks very similar to the system we've experienced in the Escalade. It will feature 9K resolution and have customization options.

The software behind that massive screen will have Google built-in features, including the software company's Maps, Assistant, and Play for downloading and updating various apps. Amazon Alexa is also included, and 5G Wi-Fi is available.