2026 Cadillac CT4
Starting MSRP
$35,600
to $62,700
About the 2026 Cadillac CT4
The 2026 Cadillac CT4 asserts its position in the compact luxury segment with five distinct trims spanning a price range from $35,600 to $62,700. The base powertrain across the entry-level trims delivers 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, paired exclusively with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Fuel economy is structured around a combined rating of 26 MPG (22 city/32 highway) utilizing premium unleaded fuel. Dimensions measure 187.2 inches in length and 56.0 inches in height, offering 10.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity. Performance metrics scale significantly, culminating in the V Blackwing model which employs a 3.6L 6-cylinder turbo engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, showcasing Cadillac's strategy of performance stratification within the CT4 architecture.
Key Highlights
Efficiency Baseline
The standard powertrain achieves a 32 MPG highway rating, which is competitive for a rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan utilizing a gas engine requiring premium fuel.
Performance Spectrum
The CT4 lineup spans from the 237 hp standard engine up to the specialized V Blackwing, offering powertrain variance across 100% of its five trims.
Compact Footprint
With a length of 187.2 inches and a wheelbase of 109.0 inches, the 2026 Cadillac CT4 prioritizes maneuverability over maximum interior volume.
Rear Seating Constraint
Rear passengers are allocated 33.4 inches of legroom, signaling that the 2026 CT4 prioritizes front passenger space (42.4 inches) and overall exterior length constraints.
Best For
Value-Conscious Luxury Buyers
- The 2026 Cadillac CT4 begins at $35,600, providing entry into the premium brand segment while still offering a 26 MPG combined efficiency rating.
Enthusiast Drivers
- The top-tier V Blackwing trim exclusively features a 6-speed manual transmission option, catering directly to drivers prioritizing driver engagement over automatic convenience.
Urban Commuters
- Its 187.2-inch length and standard RWD configuration with a recommended premium fuel mandate suggest a focus on agile handling suitable for navigating tighter city environments.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $35,600 | rear wheel drive | 237 hp | 26 mpg |
| Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $39,900 | rear wheel drive | 237 hp | 26 mpg |
| Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $43,800 | rear wheel drive | 237 hp | 26 mpg |
| V 4dr Sedan (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | $50,000 | rear wheel drive | 325 hp | 23 mpg |
| V Blackwing 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M) | $62,700 | rear wheel drive | 472 hp | 18 mpg |
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Features Comparison
Feature
Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
V 4dr Sedan (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
V Blackwing 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
| Feature | Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | V 4dr Sedan (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | V Blackwing 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (34 features) | |||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | |||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | |||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | |||||
| Brake Assist | |||||
| Cornering Lights | — | — | — | — | |
| Daytime Running Lights | |||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | |||||
| Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags | — | ||||
| Electronic Stability Control | |||||
| Engine Immobilizer | |||||
| Front Head Airbags | |||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | — | ||||
| Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests | — | — | — | — | |
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | |||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | |||||
| LATCH System | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | |||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | |||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | |||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | |||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | |||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | |||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | |||||
| Rear Head Airbags | |||||
| Rear Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |||||
| Traction Control System | |||||
| Engine (10 features) | |||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.7 L | 3.6 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Cylinder Deactivation | — | ||||
| Fuel Injection Type | |||||
| Horsepower | 237 hp @ 5000 rpm | 237 hp @ 5000 rpm | 237 hp @ 5000 rpm | 325 hp @ 5500 rpm | 472 hp @ 5750 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | V6 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 24 |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 380 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 445 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (3 features) | |||||
| Drivetrain Type | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Rear Differential Type | — | — | — | Limited Slip | Limited Slip |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel (5 features) | |||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 374.0/544.0 mi. | 374.0/544.0 mi. | 374.0/544.0 mi. | 340.0/493.0 mi. | 255.0/391.0 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 22/32 MPG | 22/32 MPG | 22/32 MPG | 20/29 MPG | 15/23 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 18 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Warranty (5 features) | |||||
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (28 features) | |||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | — | — | |||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | — | ||||
| Cruise Control | — | — | — | ||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | |||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | |||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Electric Power Steering | |||||
| Front Cupholders | |||||
| Front Door Pockets | |||||
| Front Parking Sensors | — | ||||
| Front Seatback Storage | — | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Interior Air Filtration | |||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | |||||
| Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | — | — | — | — | |
| Push Button Start | |||||
| Rear Cupholders | |||||
| Rear Door Pockets | — | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Sun Sensor | |||||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | — | ||||
| Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel | — | ||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | |||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | — | ||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | |||||
| In Car Entertainment (15 features) | |||||
| AM/FM Stereo | |||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | |||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | |||||
| Auxiliary Audio Input | |||||
| Infotainment Display | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Memory Card Slot | |||||
| Premium Speaker Brand | — | — | — | Bose | AKG |
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 15 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | |||||
| Subwoofer Count | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Surround Audio | — | — | — | Discrete | Discrete |
| USB Port | |||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | |||||
| Power Feature (3 features) | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| Keyless Entry | |||||
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Frontseats (21 features) | |||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | |||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Driver Seat Thigh Extension | — | — | — | ||
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | |||
| Front Head Room | 38.3 in. | 38.3 in. | 38.3 in. | 38.3 in. | 38.3 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | |||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | |||||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | — | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 6-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Passenger Seat Thigh Extension | — | — | |||
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | |||
| Seat Massage Function | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Leather | — | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | ||||
| Rearseats (7 features) | |||||
| Folding Rear Seat Feature | — | ||||
| Pass-Thru Center Armrest | — | ||||
| Rear Head Room | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 52.5 in. | 52.5 in. | 52.5 in. | 52.5 in. | 52.5 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 33.4 in. | 33.4 in. | 33.4 in. | 33.4 in. | 33.4 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | |||||
| Tires and Wheels (5 features) | |||||
| Run Flat Tires | — | — | — | ||
| Tire Size | P225/45R17 | 235/40R18 | 235/40R18 | 235/40R18 | 275/35R |
| Tire Type | — | — | Performance | ||
| Wheel Diameter | 17 in | 18 in | 17 in | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Suspension (3 features) | |||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | |||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | |||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | |||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | |||||
| Clock | |||||
| Compass | |||||
| External Temperature Display | |||||
| Tachometer | |||||
| Trip Computer | |||||
| Measurements (11 features) | |||||
| 0-60 mph Acceleration Time | — | — | — | — | 4.1 seconds |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 10.7 cu.ft. | 10.7 cu.ft. | 10.7 cu.ft. | 10.7 cu.ft. | 10.7 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Curb Weight | 3422 lbs. | 3455 lbs. | 3468 lbs. | 3616 lbs. | 3860 lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4630 lbs. | 4630 lbs. | 4630 lbs. | — | — |
| Height | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. |
| Length | 187.2 in. | 187.2 in. | 187.2 in. | 187.2 in. | 187.6 in. |
| Turning Circle | 37.1 ft. | 37.1 ft. | 37.1 ft. | 37.1 ft. | 38.8 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 109.0 in. | 109.0 in. | 109.0 in. | 109.0 in. | 109.0 in. |
| Width (With Mirrors) | 77.7 in. | 77.7 in. | 77.7 in. | 77.7 in. | 77.7 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 71.4 in. | 71.4 in. | 71.4 in. | 71.4 in. | 71.4 in. |
| Telematics (8 features) | |||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | |||||
| Concierge Service | |||||
| Destination Download | |||||
| Emergency Service | |||||
| Hands-Free Calling | |||||
| Roadside Assistance | |||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | |||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | |||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended fuel type for the standard 2026 Cadillac CT4?
The 2026 Cadillac CT4 standard models, featuring the 2.0L 4-cylinder Turbo engine producing 237 hp, recommend the use of premium unleaded fuel for optimal performance and efficiency.
How much cargo space does the 2026 Cadillac CT4 offer?
The 2026 Cadillac CT4 is rated for 10.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity. This figure remains consistent across the available trims that share the base platform architecture.
What is the performance difference between the base CT4 and the V Blackwing trim?
The base model offers 237 horsepower, whereas the V Blackwing utilizes a significantly more powerful 3.6L 6-cylinder Turbo engine. Furthermore, the V Blackwing offers a 6-speed manual transmission, unlike the 8-speed automatics found elsewhere.
Are all five trims of the 2026 Cadillac CT4 front-wheel drive?
No, all configurations of the 2026 Cadillac CT4 listed utilize a standard rear-wheel drive (RWD) layout. The transmission varies from an 8-speed automatic to a 6-speed manual in the V Blackwing.
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