2021 Cadillac CT4
The 2021 Cadillac CT4 is a luxury midsize car that was first introduced for the 2020 model year. It’s sporty, yet classy, and is sure to contend with its rivals.
TRIMS/PRICING
There is a choice of four trims for the CT4: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, and CT4-V
- Luxury – starting price $33,395
- Premium Luxury – starting price $37,595
- Sport – starting price $36,695
- CT4-V – starting price $44,895
PACKAGES
- Bose Premium Audio package ($850)
- Sun and Sound package ($2,450)
- Cold Weather package ($600)
- Navigation and Premium Bose Audio package ($1,400) – Premium Luxury and higher trims
- Climate package ($1,200) – Premium Luxury and higher trims
- Driver Assist package ($1,000) – Premium Luxury and higher trims
- Technology package ($1,350) – Premium Luxury and higher trims
- Driver Awareness Plus package ($800) – Premium Luxury and higher trims
- Front Lighting and Assist package ($400) – Premium Luxury and higher trims
EXTERIOR
The CT4 has ten exterior colors for a buyer to choose from:
- Summit White
- Black Raven
- Infrared Tintcoat
- Dark Moon Metallic
- Garnet Metallic
- Wave Metallic
- Shadow Metallic
- Evergreen Metallic
- Satin Steel Metallic
- Crystal White Tricoat
The CT4 has a selection of eight distinct and optimally designed wheels, in multiple available sizes and features light, bright, and dark finish choices.
Standard - LED headlamps, taillamps and signature lighting, Luxury theme front fascia and bright accented grille, bright accented door handles, bright moldings, laminated acoustic windshield and front-side glass, capless fuel fill
Sport and V Series – performance design front fascia with dark aero mesh grilles, rocker moldings, body-color, with gloss black extensions, gloss black moldings, body-color door handles, neutral-density transparent outer-lens tail lamps
V Series – Rear spoiler, additional black accents
All trims have an available sunroof
INTERIOR
The CT4 seats up to five people, but the rear seats are a bit tight for most adults and are undersized. The front seats have ample head- and legroom and are supportive, especially on long drives; and the quality looks good inside, but it isn’t as luxurious as most rivals.
Cargo: 10.7 cubic feet of trunk space
Standard:
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Split-folding rear seat
- Rear-seat reminder
Available:
- Genuine leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Massaging front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters
- Driver memory settings
SAFETY
Cadillac offers plenty of standard and available advanced-safety features to add conveniences and keep you secure on the road.
Standard:
- Forward automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Rearview camera
- Forward collision warning
- Safety Alert
- Teen Driver – lets you set speed and audio limits
Available:
- Adaptive cruise
- Reverse automatic emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane change alert
- Lane keep assist
- Head-up display
- Lane departure warning
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Surround-view parking camera system
- Super Cruise – allows for hands-free driving under select conditions
TECHNOLOGY
All trims come with Cadillac’s intuitive, easy-to-use CUE infotainment system with an 8.0-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two USB ports, a Wi-Fi hotspot, eight speakers, satellite radio, HD Radio , voice recognition and steering wheel controls. The touch screen responds quickly to most inputs, and there are also physical controls for some functions.
Additional standard features include dual-zone automatic climate control and remote start.
Available: wireless charging, navigation, and a 14-speaker Bose audio system
PERFORMANCE
The CT4 delivers energetic engines and a solid fuel economy, with a smooth ride.
Luxury and Sport trim: 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission
Premium Luxury: 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine or an optional turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder with 310 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
CT4-V-Series: 2.7-liter four-cylinder with 310 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque or an available more powerful version of the turbocharged 2.7-liter with 325 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque.
- A mechanical limited-slip differential for improved traction
- A sport-tuned suspension
- Performance traction management – improves traction and stability control system
- Magnetic Ride Control – adjusts ride comfort in rear-wheel-drive only
Rear-wheel-drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available
- All-wheel drive ($600) - Luxury
- All-wheel drive ($1,200) – Premium Luxury
- All-wheel drive ($2,600) – Sport
- All-wheel drive ($500) – CT4-V
Fuel:
- 23/34 mpg city and highway with its base engine and rear-wheel drive
- 20/30 mpg city/highway with 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine
- 20/29 mpg city/highway with CT4-V model
- If you opt for all-wheel drive, fuel ratings drop by 1mpg
WARRANTY
Cadillac covers the CT4 with a four-year/50,000-mile warranty
CONCLUSION
The 2021 Cadillac CT4 is a good luxury small car that is full of class and offers a good value. With its style, powerful performance, and intuitive tech controls, it’s a contender at an affordable price tag. If you want more luxury, a rival might offer more at a higher price tag.