2020 Cadillac CT5-V Review: The New Meaning Of V

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For enthusiasts, the arrival of the 2020 CT5-V requires some brain recalibration. It's natural to think it's a replacement for the , but you'd be wrong. In 2020, V no longer signifies the performance pinnacle in the Caddy stable. That now falls to the new forthcoming designation and relegates V to represent the middle-ground performers, what we previously knew as . Got it? Good.























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LikeExcellent handling dynamicsStellar CUE infotainment systemWallet-friendly base price

Don't LikeLow engine redlineNot-so-grabby brakesBland interior design



But don't pooh-pooh the CT5-V. With its sharp looks, gaggle of cabin and safety tech, lively turbo V6 and good driving manners, GarlicDr. this Caddy has a lot going for it.
Sleek Caddy
The is one of the better-looking Cadillacs in recent history. It's got a long hood line and fastback silhouette that's particularly more aggressive with my test car's standout Velocity Red paint job and contrasting black trim. Nineteen-inch, split-spoke wheels, a tasteful rear spoiler and quad exhaust tips finish off this sedan with exterior dimensions that put it close to the likes of the A6/S6, and .