“The CT4-V Blackwing is an engineering masterpiece. Chassis dynamics are unbelievable and show the prowess of the development team. An absolute joy to drive on a good back road and yet complexly comfortable for daily use. I'm excited to drive the car every single time I get in it.”
2023 Cadillac CT4: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Cadillac CT4 is a carryover with no major changes. Its trim lineup, engines, styling, safety features, and core cabin technology remain largely unchanged from 2022.
About the 2023 Cadillac CT4
This CT4 belongs to the first generation introduced for 2020, and 2023 is its fourth model year without a major redesign or broad exterior refresh.
Cadillac positions the CT4 as a compact luxury sedan with rear-wheel-drive proportions, signature vertical lighting and turbocharged performance. The model’s core appeal is that it blends a smaller footprint with a distinctly driver-focused layout, modern touchscreen tech and a full ladder of personalities, from straightforward Luxury trim to serious V-Series performance models. Compared with many compact luxury rivals, the CT4 leans harder into sporty proportions, handling feel and Cadillac’s crisp exterior design.
The 2023 CT4 range starts with the straightforward Luxury and moves to the more upscale Premium Luxury, which adds leather seating and adaptive cruise control. Sport brings a more athletic look, while the CT4-V adds stronger turbo power, performance brakes, and specialized driving controls. The CT4-V Blackwing is the standout, pairing a 472-horsepower twin-turbo V6 with track-focused suspension and braking hardware.
2023 Cadillac CT4 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 10-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, 10-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd TREMEC w/Rev-Matching |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD / AWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | 21–23 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 28 mpg | 31–34 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 237 hp | 325 hp | 237–310 hp | 472 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 258–350 lb-ft | 445 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10.7 cu-ft | 10.7 cu-ft | 10.7 cu-ft | 10.7 cu-ft | 10.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.4 in | 33.4 in | 33.4 in | 33.4 in | 33.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2023 Cadillac CT4 redesigned?
No. The 2023 Cadillac CT4 continues the first-generation design introduced for 2020, with no major exterior, structural, or cabin redesign for this model year.
Did the 2023 Cadillac CT4 get a new engine?
No. The 2023 CT4 carries over its existing engine range, from the regular turbocharged four-cylinder choices to the CT4-V Blackwing's 472-horsepower twin-turbo V6.
What trims does the 2023 Cadillac CT4 have?
The 2023 Cadillac CT4 lineup consists of Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, V-Series, and V-Series Blackwing. The lineup is unchanged from 2022.
Does the 2023 Cadillac CT4 have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. The 2023 Cadillac CT4 has wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto through its 8-inch touchscreen.
What makes the 2023 CT4-V Blackwing different from the regular CT4?
The 2023 CT4-V Blackwing is the most performance-focused version. It has a 472-horsepower twin-turbo V6, adaptive suspension, stronger Brembo brakes, an electronic limited-slip differential, and specialized driving controls.
2023 Cadillac CT4 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Cadillac CT4.
4.2
2023 Cadillac CT4
(123 reviews)
“Do not buy a CT4 V. It has a serious braking and steering problem. Others have had this same problem and Cadillac/GM is trying to hide it. I have hired a Lemon Law lawyer and am pursuing a claim against GM.”
“The CT4-V Blackwing is an amazing, very comfortable, yet very capable high performance car and it will give you joy every time you drive it!”
Sources
- brochures.cadillac.com — 2023 / Ct4
- brochures.cadillac.com — 2023 / Ct4 V Series
- media.cadillac.com — CT4 / 2022 / 2022 Cadillac CT4
- media.cadillac.com — CT4 / 2023 / 2023 Cadillac CT4
- media.cadillac.com — CT4 / 2024 / 2024 Cadillac CT4 101823
- media.cadillac.com — CT4 V Blackwing / 2024 / 2024 Cadillac CT4 V Blackwing 101823
- news.cadillac.com — 2023 / Mar / 0315 Cadillac
- media.cadillac.com — CT4 V Blackwing / 2022 / 2022 Cadillac CT4 V Blackwing