2023 Cadillac CT5
V-Series RWD
What the V-Series adds over the Luxury
| Spec | Luxury | V-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 321 mm | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc | vented disc, Brembo |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3659 lbs | 3974 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3659 lbs | 3974 lbs |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 360 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 405 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L Twin-Scroll Turbocharged I-4 DOHC with Active Fuel Management, direct injection and automatic stop/start | 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged V-6 DOHC with Active Fuel Management, direct injection and automatic stop/start |
| Valve configuration | Dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder with tripower system | Dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder |
| MPG (city) | 23 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Steering type | Electric, rack-mounted variable-effort premium power steering | Electric, rack-mounted variable-effort premium power steering (specific calibration for V-Series) |
| Front suspension type | MacPherson-type with dual lower ball joints, twin-tube struts and direct-acting stabilizer bar | MacPherson-type with dual lower ball joints, twin-tube struts and direct-acting stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link independent; coil springs with stabilizer bar | Five-link independent; coil springs with stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
| Tire size | 245/45R18 | 245/40R19 |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Brembo front brakes, Magnetic Ride Control 4.0
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc, Brembo |
| Rear brake diameter | 315 mm |
| Rear brake type | vented disc |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 11.9 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 57.2 in |
| Overall length | 193.8 in |
| Overall width | 74.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged V-6 DOHC with Active Fuel Management, direct injection and automatic stop/start |
| Valve configuration | Dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 360 hp |
| Torque | 405 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.4 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.6 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.7 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric, rack-mounted variable-effort premium power steering (specific calibration for V-Series) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson-type with dual lower ball joints, twin-tube struts and direct-acting stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link independent; coil springs with stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
Tires
| Tire size | 245/40R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 2.9 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3974 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3974 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety17 std · 9 opt
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Adaptive Cruise Control optional
- Forward Collision Alert
- HD Surround Vision with recorder optional
- Dual-stage frontal airbags
- HD Rear Vision Camera / Rear Vision Camera
- Head-curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions with rollover protection
- Lane Departure Warning (included with Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning)
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front passenger
- Engine Air Filter Monitoring
- Four-wheel-disc with ABS
- IntelliBeam automatic high beams
- Knee airbag for driver and front passenger
- Rear Park Assist
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Safety Alert Seat
- Teen Driver
- Automatic Seat Belt Tightening optional
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking optional
- Following Distance Indicator optional
- HD Surround Vision with recorder (standard on CT5-V Blackwing; available on CT5 Premium Luxury, Sport and V-Series) optional
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert optional
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert optional
- Reverse Automatic Braking optional
- Tire Pressure Monitor System; tire pressure monitor includes tire fill alert
Infotainment1 std · 1 opt
- Vehicle Diagnostics
- Head-Up Display optional
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Brembo front brakes
- Magnetic Ride Control 4.0
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 CT5. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the V-Series
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Cadillac CT5 V-Series add over the Luxury?
Against the Luxury, 2 features become standard that the Luxury does not and 16 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.