2022 Cadillac CT4

　　

2022 Cadillac CT4 Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

　　Most American automakers have caught the SUV fever and ditched sedans in favor of high-riding vehicles. One exception is Cadillac. The luxury automaker still produces two sedans: the small CT4 and the larger CT5. The 2022 Cadillac CT4 is the brand's most affordable model and competes with other entry-level luxury sedans such as the Audi A3, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Cadillac CT4 Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$169/mo  for CT4 Luxury

　　CT4 Luxury

　　Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $33,695 MSRPPremium Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $38,595 MSRPSport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $39,795 MSRPV 4dr Sedan (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 10A) - $45,895 MSRP

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　The CT4 gives buyers a choice of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive and one of two turbocharged engines. There's also the V-Series, which is the sporty version, as well as the full-blown CT4-V Blackwing, which we review separately on zzdcar. Not much changes for the 2022 CT4, though Cadillac has thankfully made the formerly optional package of advanced driver aids standard equipment.

　　As the sole domestic entry-level luxury sedan available for 2022, the CT4 could be worth a look. But know that it has some drawbacks in regards to comfort and refinement. Check out our test team's Expert Rating for the full report.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Below Average

　　6.6

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

6.5/10

　　How does the CT4 drive? The CT4 certainly has power, and it can get going in a hurry. Our all-wheel-drive test car with the upgraded 2.7-liter engine accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.0 seconds. Unfortunately, the driving experience is better on paper than in reality. The turbocharged engine wheezes when pushed, and it lacks responsiveness when you need it. The brake pedal on our test vehicle audibly clicked upon almost every touch, but worse was its wooden feel that made it difficult to consistently come to a smooth stop.

　　Most aspects of the CT4 seem reluctant to do what you ask. Its steering is unceremoniously heavy, and its chassis struggles when asked to transition from one quick turn to another. The 10-speed automatic transmission issues thumpy shifts, and the automatic engine stop-start system is one of the loudest around.

　　

Comfort

6.5/10

　　How comfortable is the CT4? The vehicle we tested came in the Premium Luxury trim, but we found little evidence to back up that lofty claim. The CT4 feels neither premium — the seats lack support — nor luxurious — the leather feels generic — and it gets worse from there. Drivers will notice that road noise is present inside the cabin at nearly all speeds on nearly all surfaces. That's disappointing in a vehicle at this price, wearing this badge.

　　Worst of all, though, is the choppy suspension. You don't just hear every crack and bump in the road; you feel them. There are many affordable economy sedans that provide a much smoother ride. It's simply uncomfortable.

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