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2022 Cadillac CT5 Performance

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2022 CT5 Performance

The performance levels of the 2022 CT5 are a tale of two engines. Sport and Luxury models are offered exclusively with a 2.0-liter turbo-four that delivers 237 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain is a dud and delivers uninspiring performance. The 0-60 mph sprint will take you a lazy 6.6 seconds, or 6.9 seconds if you're in an AWD model, making cars such as the BMW 3 Series look like a rocket ship. To save face, Cadillac offers a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 in the Premium Luxury trim, which pushes out 335 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. This offers considerably improved shove and a zero to sixty time of 4.9 seconds, or 5.1 seconds when spinning all four wheels.

2022 CT5 Performance Photos

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Engine and Transmission

There are two engines to choose from, both offering notably different performance levels, and unfortunately, you won't find a V8 here. The base engine is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 237 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. This engine is underwhelming at best, which is disappointing when you consider the athletic image the CT5 portrays. The engine has enough punch to overtake on the highway but is simply not enjoyable to push hard. Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels via a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission. Thankfully, Cadillac also offers a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that significantly increases driver enjoyment. This setup produces a healthy 335 hp and 400 lb-ft. With mountains of torque available across the rev range, the CT5 feels effortlessly fast, and most will be taken aback at how this car picks up speed. To top it all off, this is one of the best-sounding turbocharged six-cylinders around. There is no manual option available for the CT5, but the 10-speed auto paired with both engine configurations offers quick shifts when demanded and is silky smooth when you just want to cruise about.

2022 Cadillac CT5 Performance Specs

Cadillac CT5 TrimsCadillac CT5 EnginesCadillac CT5 HorsepowerCadillac CT5 TransmissionsCadillac CT5 DrivetrainsCadillac CT5 MPG/MPGE Luxury2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas235 hp @ 5000 rpm10-Speed AutomaticRWD27 MPG Premium Luxury2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6235 hp @ 5000 rpm10-Speed AutomaticRWD27 MPG Sport2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas235 hp @ 5000 rpm10-Speed AutomaticRWD27 MPG

2022 CT5 Gas Mileage

Cadillac has tried to play the economy card with the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, but this powertrain fails to deliver impressive numbers. The EPA rates that the RWD 2.0T will manage 23/33/27 mpg on the city/highway/combined cycles, while the AWD drops this down to 22/30/25 mpg. Stepping up to the turbocharged V6 engine will see those numbers drop even further: the RWD returns 19/27/22 mpg, while the AWD manages a meagre 18/26/21 mpg. Despite having cylinder deactivation tech, the four-cylinder engine's real-world testing revealed a combined figure of only 17.5 mpg. The 17.4-gallon fuel tank gives it a range of up to 472 miles of combined driving in its most efficient configuration.

2022 Cadillac CT5 Fuel Capacity

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