What Is the 2024 Cadillac CT4?
The Cadillac CT4 is a luxury sports sedan that comes standard with a 237-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. One rung higher is a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder that comes with a 10-speed automatic; this powertrain develops 310 hp in Premium Luxury trim or 325 hp in the sportier CT4-V. Sitting atop the range is the high-performance CT4-V Blackwing, which boasts a 472-hp, twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 and can be had with the 10-speed automatic or a six-speed manual gearbox. The Blackwing comes only with rear-wheel drive, but other CT4s are available with RWD or all-wheel drive.
According to Cars.com’s cargo measurements, the CT4-V has 13.7 cubic feet of trunk volume. Read here to learn how compatible Cadillac’s smallest sedan is with car seats. The CT4’s competitors include the BMW 3 Series, Genesis G70 and Lexus IS.
What’s New on the 2024 Cadillac CT4?
The only notable update to the 2024 Cadillac CT4 lineup is the addition of 20th-anniversary cosmetic tweaks to the CT4-V and Blackwing variants. These celebrate two decades of Cadillac’s performance-minded V sub-brand and include small 20th Anniversary exterior badges, along with four new colors: Velocity Red, Cyber Yellow, Coastal Blue and Black Diamond.
What Features in the 2024 Cadillac CT4 Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Wireless device charging
- Two USB ports
- Satellite radio
- Wi-Fi hot spot
- Power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats
- Blind spot warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear-seat reminder
- Teen Driver vehicle settings
Available features include:
- Leather seating surfaces
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- 12-inch digital instrument panel
- Bose audio system
- Navigation
- 360-degree camera system
- Adaptive cruise control
- Rear automatic braking
- Super Cruise hands-free driver-assist system
Should I Buy the 2024 Cadillac CT4?
The 2024 Cadillac CT4 is agile and entertaining to drive, particularly with the potent engines in the CT4-V and CT4-V Blackwing. From behind the wheel, it’s clear Cadillac wanted to create a small luxury car that emphasized performance. Downsides include a small trunk and cramped backseat. However, if you travel light and are looking for an athletic, value-packed small luxury sedan, the handsome CT4 is worth consideration.
