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2026 Cadillac CT5-V Review | Premium Engine Specs & Interior Features | McLaughlin Cadillac
When you opt for a 2026 Cadillac CT5 V-Series performance vehicle, you’ll feel every ounce of power when you put it through its paces. The 2026 CT5-V is powered by one of two rigorous engine options, and you can also choose between an automatic or manual transmission. In addition to its powerful nature, the CT5-V also offers luxurious accommodations, sophisticated style, and innovative technology systems. To explore this Cadillac performance vehicle in more detail, continue reading this 2026 Cadillac CT5-V review crafted by the team at McLaughlin Cadillac in Moline, IL.
To explore the standard features included with the CT5 V-Series trims, including the premium CT5-V Blackwing, you can also take a look at our trims comparison.
The new Cadillac CT5-V can be found at our Cadillac dealership — take a look through our inventory and locate your favorite model. Then, schedule a test drive at our Quad Cities location near Bettendorf and Davenport, IA. If you have any questions for our team, you can reach us by phone at (309) 797-5654 or message us online.
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2026 Cadillac CT5-V Interior Features & Cargo Space Available
Within the 2026 Cadillac CT5-V, you’ll discover sleek finishes, comfortable seating, and modern technology systems. The performance front bucket seats are designed to elevate your experience with a host of standard comfort features, including heating, eight-way power adjustability, power seatback bolsters, power four-way lumbar support, lumbar massage, and manual cushion extensions. In the CT5-V Blackwing, you can add ventilated front seats for increased optimization. When it comes to hauling gear, you’ll find 11.9 cubic feet of space in the trunk, or you can split-fold the rear seat to increase your cargo space.
Advanced technology systems are right at your fingertips in the 2026 CT5-V. The standard 33-inch advanced color LED display spans the dashboard and offers you access to your instrument gauges, navigation capability, built-in Google apps, and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. To access all these features, you can either use voice recognition or the smartly-designed rotary infotainment controller with jog control. To further enhance your thrilling drives, you’ll appreciate that all CT5-V models come with AKG™ premium audio systems, with the only difference being a slightly different number of speakers.
Available interior features include:
- Inteluxe™ or leather seat upholstery with mini perforated inserts
- Performance front bucket seats
- Heated and ventilated
- Eight-way power-adjustability
- Power seatback bolsters
- Power four-way lumbar support
- Lumbar massage
- Manual cushion length adjustment
- Split-folding rear seat
- Heated, leather-wrapped thick-rim steering wheel
- Power tilt and telescoping steering column
- Memory settings for the driver’s seat, outside mirrors, and steering column
- Alloy paddle shift control and sport pedals
Available technology features include:
- 15- or 16-speaker AKG premium audio system
- 33-in. advanced color LED display
- Rotary infotainment controller with jog control
- Google built-in
- Navigation capability
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Bluetooth®
- Natural voice recognition
- SiriusXM® with 360L capability
- SD card reader
- 5G Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
- Wireless phone charging
- One USB-A and two USB-C ports
- 12V front and rear power outlets
2026 Cadillac CT5-V Engine Options & Specs
Spirited power is yours whether you select the standard 2026 Cadillac CT5-V or the 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. The CT5-V comes equipped with a 360-horsepower 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine and a ten-speed automatic transmission, while the CT5-V Blackwing is paired with a 668-horsepower 6.2L supercharged V8 DI engine and either a six-speed manual transmission or a ten-speed automatic transmission. With the 6.2L supercharged V8 DI engine, you can go from 0-60 MPH in as little as 3.4 seconds and race around the racetrack at speeds of 200 MPH or more. The 3.0L twin-turbo V6 is also impressive with its 4.6-second 0 to 60 MPH acceleration and 156 MPH top speed.
Find impressive performance features available throughout the CT5-V lineup. For confidence when stopping, you’ll appreciate the standard Brembo® front performance brakes and the available Brembo rear performance brakes. The automatic suspension adjustments courtesy of the standard Magnetic Ride Control™ provide a smooth driving experience. To choose your current driving style, you can quickly opt for one of six standard drive modes: tour, sport, snow/ice, track, My Mode, or V-Mode.
CT5-V engine specs are shown in the accompanying table.
| Model | CT5-V | CT5-V Blackwing |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 | 6.2L supercharged V8 DI |
| Horsepower | 360 HP | 668 HP |
| Torque | 405 lb.-ft. | 659 lb.-ft. |
| 0-60 MPH | 4.6 sec. | 3.4 sec. |
| Top Speed | 156 MPH | 200+ MPH |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 18 / 27 | 13 / 20 |
| Drivetrain | RWD / AWD | RWD / AWD |
| Transmission | Ten-speed automatic | Six-speed manual or ten-speed automatic |
2026 Cadillac CT5-V Exterior Features Available
As you approach the 2026 Cadillac CT5-V, you’ll appreciate its swooping lines, topped off by a body-color rear spoiler. Rocker moldings with extensions are standard, and come in gloss black on the CT5-V Blackwing. To brighten the road, turn to the standard automatic LED on/off headlamps with tunnel detection. As you round the sedan to approach the rear, you’ll notice an eye-catching quad-outlet exhaust with bright tips, as well as neutral-density, gray-tinted transparent outer lens LED taillamps. You can equip your CT5-V with either standard 19-inch wheels or available 20-inch wheels.
Available exterior features include:
- 19- or 20-in. wheels
- Quad-outlet exhaust with bright tips
- Body-color rear spoiler
- Automatic LED on/off headlamps with tunnel detection and automatic leveling
- IntelliBeam® auto high beams
- LED front lamp turn signal
- Adaptive forward lighting
- LED front cornering lamps
- Neutral-density, gray-tinted transparent outer lens LED taillamps
- Body-color, heated, power-adjustable, power-folding outside mirrors with driver’s side auto-dimming, integrated turn signal indicators, and puddle lamps
- Rocker moldings with extensions
- Illuminating door handles
- Hands-free decklid release with Cadillac logo projection light
2026 Cadillac CT5-V Color Options Available
- Summit White
- Black Raven
- Drift Metallic
- Deep Space Metallic
- Typhoon Metallic
- Cyber Yellow Metallic
- Coastal Blue Metallic
- Argent Silver Metallic
- Radiant Red Tintcoat
2026 Cadillac CT5-V Cadillac CT5-V vs. CT5-V Blackwing
The 2026 Cadillac CT5-V and 2026 CT5-V Blackwing are both unique performance vehicles with their own distinct style and capabilities. The CT5-V is standard with a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine, while the CT5-V Blackwing comes with a 6.2L supercharged V8 DI engine. While the CT5-V is standard with numerous performance features, the CT5-V Blackwing further enhances and adds to the existing capabilities. You’ll also notice premium upgrades to the Blackwing like leather seat upholstery, additional security features, and sporty style enhancements.
For details about specific features included with each CT5-V trim, be sure to take a look at our trims comparison.
2024 Cadillac CT5-V Review | Premium Engine Specs & Interior Features | McLaughlin Cadillac
Revolutionized performance and effortless style are what drive the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing™ to success on the racetrack and beyond. Both of these CT5 V-Series models are ready to show you what it takes to provide eye-popping acceleration and exhilarating top speeds. Read through this CT5-V review crafted by the team at McLaughlin Cadillac to learn more. If you’re interested in a standard Cadillac CT5 sedan instead, head over to our CT5 review for a closer look at that model.
Interested in seeing these new Cadillac CT5-V sedans in person? Head over to our new inventory, find your favorite model, and use our online form to schedule a test drive. If you have any questions for our Moline, IL, Cadillac dealership team, you can give us a call at (309) 797-5654 or message us online. We are located just over the border from Iowa — Bettendorf, IA, and Davenport, IA, are just a short drive away.
Cadillac CT5-V vs. CT5-V Blackwing™
While the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V and 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing are both sophisticated mid-size sport sedans in their own right, they do have distinct differences, particularly when it comes to performance. The CT5-V comes with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine that gets up to 156 MPH on the racetrack. Looking for more of a supercharged experience? The CT5-V Blackwing more than provides — its V8 engine can reach 200 MPH and above on the racetrack.
Engine Options & Specs
Pavement-searing performance is where it’s at when you drive either the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V or CT5-V Blackwing. Both sedan options are standard with rear-wheel drive (RWD), or you can choose all-wheel drive (AWD) for the CT5-V. Accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.4 seconds with the CT5-V Blackwing, or 4.6 seconds in the CT5-V. The CT5-V comes with a ten-speed automatic transmission — this same feature is optional on the CT5-V Blackwing. Instead, the CT5-V Blackwing is standard with a six-speed manual transmission. For complete engine specifications, read through the accompanying table.
|
CT5-V |
2024 Cadillac Model |
CT5-V Blackwing |
|
3.0L twin-turbo V6 |
Engine |
6.2L supercharged V8 |
|
360 HP |
Horsepower |
668 HP |
|
405 lb.-ft. |
Torque |
659 lb.-ft. |
|
18 / 27 |
MPG (City/Hwy) |
13 / 21 |
|
4.6 sec. |
0-60 MPH |
3.4 sec. |
|
156 MPH |
Top Speed |
200 MPH |
|
RWD / AWD |
Drivetrain |
RWD |
|
Ten-speed automatic |
Transmission |
Six-speed manual or ten-speed automatic |
Interior Cargo Space & Features Available
Inside the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing, you’ll find opulent amenities and technology focused on the here and now. Settle in and play your favorite music through either the Bose® speakers on the CT5-V or AKG® speakers on the CT5-V Blackwing. Look the part with the ambient interior lighting and alloy sport pedals standard on both sedans. Technology systems exclusive to the CT5-V Blackwing include a surround vision recorder, a 12-inch HD color reconfigurable driver cluster, and a head-up display. Looking to pack some gear in the trunk? Both CT5 V-Series sedans offer 11.9 cubic feet of trunk volume, which can be expanded further with the split-folding rear seats. Available CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing interior features include:
- Performance front bucket seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated, leather-wrapped thick-rim steering wheel
- Power tilt and telescoping steering column
- Rotary infotainment controller with jog functionality
- SiriusXM® 360L
- HD Radio™
- Wireless phone charging
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- Wi-Fi® hotspot
- Super Cruise™ driver assistance technology
Exterior Features Available
The 2024 Cadillac CT5 V-Series sedans are polished beauties designed to attract the gaze of passersby. No matter which CT5-V model you choose, you’ll find it paired with low-profile, run-flat tires for better handling on the racetrack. Whether these are all-season tires or summer-only tires will depend on your selection — both tire types are available. The CT5-V is available with either 19-inch or 20-inch wheels, while the CT5-V Blackwing only comes with 19-inch wheels. CT5-V Blackwing-exclusive features include welcoming illuminated door handles and elegant LED front cornering lamps. Available CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing exterior features include:
- Hands-free decklid release
- Automatic on/off headlamps with tunnel detection
- Neutral-density, gray-tinted transparent outer lens tail lamps
- Body-color rear spoiler
- LED headlamps and taillamps
Color Options Available
- Summit White
- Black Raven
- Velocity Red
- Cyber Yellow Metallic
- Coastal Blue Metallic
- Midnight Steel Metallic
- Argent Silver Metallic
- Radiant Red Tintcoat
- Black Diamond Tricoat
Visit McLaughlin Cadillac in Moline, IL, Today
The new Cadillac CT5-V is available now at McLaughlin Cadillac in Moline, IL. Stop by today to experience it in person — you can find our current stock in our inventory. Be sure to arrange a test drive at our dealership once you’ve selected your ideal model. If you have any questions, give us a call at (309) 797-5654 or message us online.
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