Last updated August 4, 2026
The Cadillac CT5 lineup starts with Luxury, the straightforward entry trim. Premium Luxury is the comfort-and-chrome branch, while Sport trades the more formal look for blacked-out details and a sport-themed cabin. V-Series marks the move to genuine performance hardware, and V-Series Blackwing sits at the top with a supercharged V8 and track-capable equipment. Newer Premium Luxury and Sport models have the lineup’s large curved display and hands-free highway driving technology, so equipment can vary by model year.
The Base Model trim level — sold as Luxury — is the straightforward CT5, pairing the sedan’s rear-drive layout with its core design, safety, and infotainment features.
Best for: Drivers who want the CT5’s style and rear-drive character without the comfort or performance upgrades of higher trims.
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The Premium Comfort trim level — sold as Premium Luxury — is the dressier, comfort-first CT5, known for chrome accents and richer cabin equipment.
Best for: Drivers who prefer traditional luxury details, supportive comfort features, and strong cabin technology over a darker sport look.
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Compared with Luxury, Premium Luxury adds a dressier exterior and a stronger focus on seat comfort and cabin technology. Newer examples also bring the curved display, Super Cruise, premium audio, and a surround-view camera.
28 in stock
The Sport Styling trim level — sold as Sport — gives the regular CT5 a darker, more athletic look without turning it into a V-Series performance model.
Best for: Drivers who want the regular CT5’s everyday usability with blacked-out styling and a sport-themed cabin.
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Compared with Premium Luxury, Sport shifts the emphasis from chrome and maximum comfort to black exterior details and a more athletic cabin theme. Newer examples share the large display and hands-free highway technology.
10 in stock
The Performance trim level — sold as V-Series — balances everyday luxury with meaningful engine, brake, suspension, and driving-control upgrades.
Best for: Drivers who want a genuinely quick CT5 that still feels suited to commuting and daily use.
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Compared with Sport, V-Series adds a 360-hp twin-turbo V6, adaptive suspension, Brembo front brakes, and performance driving controls. These are functional upgrades, not just appearance changes.
7 in stock
The Top Tier trim level — sold as V-Series Blackwing — is the most focused CT5, combining track-capable performance hardware with Cadillac luxury and technology.
Best for: Drivers seeking the supercharged-V8 CT5 and its most serious braking, chassis, and launch-control hardware.
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Compared with V-Series, V-Series Blackwing adds a 668-hp supercharged V8, rear Brembo brakes as well as front Brembos, more advanced launch controls, a 16-speaker AKG system, a 12-inch digital gauge display, and a head-up display.
0 in stock| Feature | Top Tier | Base Model | Performance | Sport Styling | Premium Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | V-Series Blackwing0 in stock | Luxury10 in stock | V-Series7 in stock | Sport10 in stock | Premium Luxury28 in stock |
| Main focus | Track-capable performance | Straightforward entry luxury | Everyday performance | Dark, athletic appearance | Comfort and traditional luxury |
| Engine and output | 6.2L supercharged V8, 668 hp | 2.0L turbo four-cylinder | 3.0L twin-turbo V6, 360 hp | 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, 237 hp | 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, 237 hp; or 3.0L twin-turbo V6, 335 hp |
| Exterior character | Ultra-performance Blackwing theme | Clean, modern CT5 styling | Expressive V-Series design | Black mesh grille and dark trim | Chrome-accented |
| Cabin emphasis | Luxury and technology with a track focus | Core luxury and infotainment features | Upscale and suited to daily use | Sport-themed trim and alloy pedals | Most comfort-focused regular CT5 |
| Adaptive suspension | Magnetic Ride Control | — | Magnetic Ride Control | — | — |
| Performance brakes | Brembo front and rear brakes | — | Brembo front brakes | — | — |
| Performance driving controls | Traction management, Custom Launch Control, and Line Lock | — | Traction management and Launch Control | — | — |
| Audio system | 16-speaker AKG surround system | 9-speaker system | 15-speaker Bose Performance Series | Premium audio; newer examples use AKG Studio | Premium audio; newer examples use AKG Studio |
On 2020–2024 CT5s, Premium Luxury moves beyond the entry Luxury trim with a dressier, comfort-focused presentation and access to more upscale equipment. It is also the regular trim that can be found with the stronger 335-hp twin-turbo V6.
In newer CT5s, Premium Luxury is the comfort-led choice, with chrome accents, ventilated front seats, a surround-view camera, and automatic parking assist. Sport uses darker trim, a black mesh grille, a rear spoiler, and a sport-themed cabin.
On pre-refresh cars, the CT5-V adds real performance hardware rather than mainly visual changes. It has a 360-hp twin-turbo V6, suspension that adjusts as you drive, stronger front brakes, and launch control. Sport uses the regular turbo four-cylinder.
The CT5-V is the more everyday performance model, with a 360-hp twin-turbo V6. The 2022–2024 Blackwing is far more intense, using a 668-hp supercharged V8, stronger brakes, rear-wheel drive, and either a manual or automatic transmission.
No, but it is the simplest CT5. Sold for 2020–2024, Luxury has the turbo four-cylinder, LED lighting, core safety features, and a 10-inch touchscreen. Later examples also have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Yes. Premium Luxury is the regular CT5 trim aimed most clearly at comfort and a traditional luxury look. On newer models, highlights include heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats, a heated steering wheel, and surround-view cameras.
Not necessarily. In newer regular CT5s, Sport uses the same turbo four-cylinder and is mainly the darker, more aggressive-looking trim. Some Premium Luxury examples instead have the stronger 335-hp twin-turbo V6.
The 2020–2024 CT5-V is the performance step between the regular Sport and the Blackwing. Its 360-hp twin-turbo V6, adjustable suspension, stronger front brakes, and launch control make it more than an appearance package.
The 2022–2024 Blackwing is the most performance-focused CT5. It combines a 668-hp supercharged V8 with adjustable suspension, high-performance brakes, rear-wheel drive, and a richly equipped cabin.
Premium Luxury is the clearest comfort choice. In newer models, it combines massaging, heated, and ventilated front seats with a heated steering wheel, surround-view cameras, premium audio, and Super Cruise hands-free highway driving.
Sport is the one to look for. It keeps the regular CT5’s turbo four-cylinder but adds a black mesh grille, dark exterior trim, a rear spoiler, alloy pedals, and carbon-fiber-look cabin trim.
Premium Luxury examples can be found with a 335-hp twin-turbo V6, while the 2020–2024 CT5-V uses a 360-hp version. The 2022–2024 Blackwing is not a V6; it has a 668-hp supercharged V8.
In newer CT5s, Premium Luxury and Sport include Super Cruise hands-free highway driving. Earlier availability varied by trim and equipment, so confirm that the individual used car has the system.
Since the 2025 refresh, both Premium Luxury and Sport have the 33-inch curved display with Google built-in. Earlier CT5s use a 10-inch central touchscreen instead.
The 2022–2024 CT5-V Blackwing is the only CT5 trim in this lineup offered with a manual transmission. Other CT5 trims use an automatic, and the Blackwing can also be found with an automatic.