Cadillac CT4 Luxury, V-Series, Blackwing & More

Last updated August 4, 2026

Cadillac CT4

The Cadillac CT4 lineup starts with Luxury, the well-equipped core trim. Premium Luxury adds a richer, comfort-focused cabin, while Sport gives the regular CT4 a more aggressive look and more driver-focused seats and controls. The performance branch starts with V-Series, which adds a stronger turbo engine, bigger brakes, and track-inspired controls. V-Series Blackwing is the track-capable flagship, with a twin-turbo V6, adaptive suspension, and more specialized performance hardware.

What each trim is known for

Cadillac CT4 Base Model

Base Model

Luxury

The Base Model trim level, sold as Luxury, is the core CT4: a small rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan with its everyday comfort, technology, and safety essentials already covered.

Best for: Drivers who want the CT4’s sporty layout and upscale basics without the richer cabin or performance hardware of higher trims.

Highlights

  • 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder and 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Heated front seats and heated steering wheel
  • 8-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charging
  • Blind-spot, lane-keeping, and rear cross-traffic alerts
6 in stock
Cadillac CT4 Premium Comfort

Premium Comfort

Premium Luxury

The Premium Comfort trim level, sold as Premium Luxury, is the cabin-focused CT4 with leather, more seat adjustment, and extra help in traffic.

Best for: Commuters who prefer a richer interior, added seat comfort, and more driver assistance in a compact sport sedan.

Highlights

  • Leather upholstery
  • 12-way power front seats with driver memory
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Adaptive cruise control with added automatic braking features

Adds leather, memory-equipped power seats, ventilation, ambient lighting, and adaptive cruise control over Luxury. Some Premium Luxury examples also have a 2.7-liter turbo engine with more power.

15 in stock
Cadillac CT4 Sport Styling

Sport Styling

Sport

The Sport Styling trim level, sold as Sport, is the sharp-looking non-V CT4 with a more aggressive exterior and a driver-focused cockpit.

Best for: Drivers who want everyday CT4 usability with sportier looks, more supportive seats, and hands-on controls, but not a V-Series powertrain.

Highlights

  • Black mesh grille, sport front end, and integrated rear spoiler
  • Gloss-black exterior trim
  • 18-way front sport seats with larger side supports
  • Thick-rim steering wheel, paddle shifters, and alloy pedals

Adds the black mesh grille, rear spoiler, gloss-black trim, 18-way sport seats, paddle shifters, and alloy pedals over Premium Luxury, shifting the emphasis from comfort to sporty design.

4 in stock
Cadillac CT4 Performance

Performance

V-Series

The Performance trim level, sold as V-Series, is the first true performance CT4, combining stronger acceleration and serious braking and handling hardware with street-friendly luxury.

Best for: Driving enthusiasts who want real performance equipment without moving to the more specialized Blackwing.

Highlights

  • 2.7-liter turbo four-cylinder with 325 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque
  • 10-speed automatic transmission
  • Performance Traction Management with launch control
  • Brembo performance front brakes

Adds a 325-horsepower 2.7-liter turbo engine, a 10-speed automatic, launch control, Brembo front brakes, a V-Mode steering-wheel button, and Bose premium sound over Sport.

2 in stock
Cadillac CT4 High Performance

High Performance

V-Series Blackwing

The High Performance trim level, sold as V-Series Blackwing, is the track-capable CT4 flagship, built around major power and advanced chassis hardware while retaining a luxury cabin.

Best for: Enthusiasts who want the most focused CT4 for demanding road or track driving without giving up everyday comfort features.

Highlights

  • 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 with 472 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque
  • Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension
  • Custom launch control, line lock, and electronic limited-slip rear differential
  • Brembo high-performance front and rear brakes

Adds a 472-horsepower twin-turbo V6, adaptive suspension, an electronic limited-slip rear differential, custom launch control, line lock, Brembo brakes at both ends, and a 15-speaker AKG sound system over V-Series.

2 in stock

Trim comparison

FeatureBase ModelPerformanceSport StylingPremium ComfortHigh Performance
Includes
Luxury6 in stock
V-Series2 in stock
Sport4 in stock
Premium Luxury15 in stock
V-Series Blackwing2 in stock
Trim focusCore luxury and everyday essentialsStreet-friendly performanceAggressive looks and cockpitRicher comfort and driver assistanceTrack-capable performance
Engine2.0L turbo four, 237 hp2.7L turbo four, 325 hp2.0L turbo four, 237 hp2.0L turbo four, 237 hp; or 2.7L, 310 hp3.6L twin-turbo V6, 472 hp
Cabin characterHeated comfort essentialsV-Mode steering wheel and carbon-fiber console trim18-way sport seats and thicker steering wheelLeather, memory seats, and ventilationLuxury cabin and embedded navigation
Standout driving technologyRear-wheel-drive sport-sedan layoutPerformance traction modes and launch controlPaddle shifters and alloy pedalsAdaptive cruise and added braking helpCustom launch control, line lock, and electronic limited-slip differential
Brakes and suspensionStandard CT4 setupBrembo performance front brakesStandard CT4 setupStandard CT4 setupAdaptive suspension and Brembo front/rear brakes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Cadillac CT4 Luxury trim?

Luxury is the entry CT4 trim throughout the generation. It carries the core formula: a 2.0-liter turbo engine, an eight-speed automatic, an 8-inch touchscreen, dual-zone climate control, and key safety features. Newest examples also have heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.

What does the CT4 Premium Luxury add over Luxury?

In recent lineups, Premium Luxury adds leather upholstery, 12-way power front seats, driver memory, cabin accent lighting, rain-sensing wipers, and added driving assistance such as adaptive cruise control and reverse automatic braking.

What is the difference between the CT4 Sport and Premium Luxury?

On recent models, Premium Luxury focuses on a richer cabin with leather, memory seating, and added comfort equipment. Sport emphasizes appearance and driver support with a black mesh grille, spoiler, gloss-black trim, heavily adjustable sport seats, paddle shifters, and alloy pedals.

Is the Cadillac CT4 Sport faster than Premium Luxury?

Not necessarily. In recent regular lineups, Sport keeps the standard 2.0-liter turbo and mainly changes the styling, seats, steering wheel, and controls. Some Premium Luxury examples have the stronger 2.7-liter turbo, so the engine matters more than the Sport badge.

Which CT4 trim should I pick for the most comfort?

Premium Luxury is the comfort-focused choice among regular CT4 trims. On recent examples, it combines leather, 12-way power front seats, driver memory, heated and ventilated front seats, and extra assistance for highway driving and reversing.

Which CT4 trim has the sporty look without the V-Series performance hardware?

Sport is the one to look for. In recent years, it adds a black mesh grille, integrated rear spoiler, gloss-black exterior trim, sport seats, a thicker steering wheel, paddle shifters, and alloy pedals while retaining the regular CT4 powertrain.

How is the CT4-V different from the CT4 Sport?

The CT4-V is a genuine performance step above Sport. Used CT4-V models from the supplied 2020–2024 span have a 325-hp 2.7-liter turbo, 10-speed automatic, launch control, performance traction settings, Brembo front brakes, and Bose surround sound. Sport mainly adds visual and seating upgrades.

What is the difference between the CT4-V and CT4-V Blackwing?

The Blackwing is the much more focused model. The 2022–2024 Blackwing uses a 472-hp twin-turbo V6, adaptive suspension, an electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential, larger Brembo brakes, and specialized launch controls. The regular CT4-V uses a 325-hp turbo four-cylinder and an automatic.

Which Cadillac CT4 trim has a manual transmission?

The CT4-V Blackwing is the manual-transmission model. From its 2022 introduction, it was offered with either a manual or an automatic. The regular CT4-V uses a 10-speed automatic, while the mainstream trims use an eight-speed automatic.

Which Cadillac CT4 trim has the strongest engine?

The CT4-V Blackwing has the strongest engine. Models from its 2022–2024 run use a 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 producing 472 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque. That is well above the regular CT4-V’s 325-hp turbo four-cylinder.

Which CT4 trim has the stronger 2.7-liter turbo engine?

Some later Premium Luxury examples use the stronger 2.7-liter turbo instead of the standard 2.0-liter engine. The CT4-V also uses a higher-output 2.7-liter turbo as its defining engine. Check the individual car’s engine because the Premium Luxury badge alone does not confirm it.

Does the CT4-V badge mean the car is a Blackwing?

No. CT4-V and CT4-V Blackwing are separate trims. The CT4-V is the performance model with a 325-hp turbo four-cylinder. The 2022–2024 Blackwing sits above it with a 472-hp twin-turbo V6 and more specialized suspension, braking, and traction hardware.

What audio systems come in the CT4-V and CT4-V Blackwing?

The regular CT4-V uses a Bose premium surround-sound system in the supplied 2020–2024 trim span. The 2022–2024 CT4-V Blackwing steps up to a 15-speaker AKG surround-sound system.

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