The Cadillac CT5 is going away when the current generation reaches the end of the road--sort of. Buyers will have to wait a couple of years to see the next generation of these cars, but some early details about what's coming are emerging.
Key Takeaways:
- The current CT5 ends production after the 2026 model year.
- The next-gen CT5 is expected in the second half of 2028 as a 2029 model.
- Cadillac will keep an internal combustion (gas) engine and use an updated version of GM's Alpha 2 platform.
When Will the Next Cadillac CT5 Arrive?
The first-generation CT5 debuted for the 2020 model year, and the current sedan is scheduled to bow out after the 2026 model year.
That won't mark the end of the CT5 nameplate, however. GM Authority confirms the next generation will arrive during the second half of 2028 as a 2029 model-year vehicle.
Will the Next CT5 Still Have a Gas Engine?
While Cadillac expands its EV lineup, the next CT5 won't make the switch to electric. GM confirms that the new generation will keep its gas engine.
Exactly what will be under the hood hasn't been revealed yet, so we'll have to wait for details about engines, transmissions, and performance.
What Platform Will the Next CT5 Use?
Cadillac will build the next CT5 on an updated version of the current car's GM Alpha 2 architecture. Known internally as Alpha 2-2 or A2LL-2, the Cadillac CT5 platform traces its roots to the original Alpha architecture introduced with the third-generation Cadillac CTS. It should increase chassis rigidity, reduce noise, vibration, and harshness, and offer a more refined ride.
What Comes Next for the Cadillac CT5?
There's still a considerable wait before the next CT5 reaches the road, and many of the details that will define it have yet to be announced. What we do know is that Cadillac's sport sedan has another generation ahead of it. Contact us at Reliable GMC and Cadillac in Roseville
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