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2025 Cadillac CT5-V: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V gets a substantial mid-cycle refresh led by redesigned front styling and a new 33-inch curved dashboard display. The engines and core performance hardware carry over.
About the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V
First-generation CT5 performance range (CT5 launched for 2020; CT5-V Blackwing joined for 2022). For 2025, the CT5-V lineup gets its mid-cycle refresh.
Cadillac positions the CT5-V range as a pair of American mid-size performance sedans that mix serious speed with everyday comfort. The regular CT5-V is the more street-friendly performance sedan, while the Blackwing turns that formula into a track-capable flagship with much more power. Across the range, the pitch is bold styling, rear-drive performance character, a roomy four-door cabin, and premium features that make these cars feel special on a commute or on a back road.
The CT5-V remains the more road-friendly performance sedan, pairing a 360-hp twin-turbo V6 with adaptive suspension, strong Brembo front brakes, massaging front seats, and a 15-speaker audio system. The Blackwing is the more track-focused version, with a 668-hp supercharged V8 and upgraded performance hardware, while the Le Monstre Edition adds serialized details and trim inspired by Cadillac’s 1950 Le Mans history.
What changed, by category
Styling
Both CT5-V models receive redesigned front ends, updated vertical lighting, and new walk-up and walk-away lighting sequences.
Tech
A new 33-inch curved display replaces the previous smaller-screen dashboard layout. Cadillac also adds a built-in performance app with live vehicle information and updates the cabin’s visual presentation.
Trim lineup
The 2025 range adds V-Series, V-Series Blackwing, and the limited V-Series Blackwing Le Monstre Edition trim listings.
2025 Cadillac CT5-V specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd w/Rev-Matching | Manual, 6-Spd w/Rev-Matching |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| Horsepower | 360 hp | 668 hp | 668 hp |
| Torque | 405 lb-ft | 659 lb-ft | 659 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 11.9 cu-ft | 11.9 cu-ft | 11.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.9 in | 37 in | |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Adaptive Headlights | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Driver Attention Assist Monitor | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V?
The biggest change is the mid-cycle refresh, which brings redesigned front styling and a new 33-inch curved dashboard display across the CT5-V range. Updated vertical lighting and a built-in performance app are also part of the update.
Did the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V get a new engine?
No. The engines carry over for 2025. The CT5-V retains its 360-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6, while the CT5-V Blackwing keeps its 668-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V8.
How is the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V different from the 2024 model?
The 2025 CT5-V has a more modern dashboard and updated exterior styling, but its engines and core performance hardware remain the same. The main differences are the 33-inch curved display, redesigned front end, updated vertical lighting, and new performance app.
What is the 2025 CT5-V Blackwing Le Monstre Edition?
The Le Monstre Edition is a limited, collector-focused CT5-V Blackwing that honors Cadillac’s 1950 Le Mans history. It keeps the standard Blackwing’s 668-hp supercharged V8 and adds heritage stitching, special sill plates, a 3D-printed shifter medallion, and a serialized plaque.
Does every 2025 Cadillac CT5-V have the 33-inch display?
Yes. The 33-inch curved touchscreen and digital instrument display is fitted across the 2025 CT5-V range, including the V-Series, Blackwing, and Blackwing Le Monstre Edition.
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