General Motors has announced plans to build a next-generation Cadillac CT5, confirming that the luxury sedan will continue with an internal combustion engine rather than transitioning to an electric powertrain as some had speculated. Production will take place in the United States, though GM has not yet revealed whether the new CT5 will retain its rear-wheel-drive layout or if a V-Series performance model is in development. The automaker did confirm that the current-generation CT5 will remain in production through 2026, suggesting the redesigned model will arrive for the 2027 model year.

What was once speculated to become an EV-powered sedan, the CT5 will continue as a gas-powered Cadillac.

A Strategic Shift from Cadillac and GM

In a public statement, Global Cadillac VP John Roth stated “As Cadillac evolves, we will continue to make necessary adjustments to our portfolio to meet customer demand. We are thrilled to confirm that the legacy of the CT5 will continue with a next-generation ICE vehicle, proudly manufactured at GM’s Lansing Grand River Assembly plant, of U.S. and globally sourced parts.”

GM announced earlier this year that after the current CT4 and CT5 production ended, there would be no replacement Blackwing high-performance models. Also, production of the current Cadillac CT5 takes place at the Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Michigan that GM slated for a 1.25 billion-dollar investment plan to convert to EV production. But it seems GM may be backpedaling a little on the big EV plans and are hearing buyers lasting interests in gasoline-powered sedans.

GM has yet to confirm if the next CT5 will be rear-wheel-drive or offer a manual transmission.

Continued Refinement for the Modern Sports Sedan

The Cadillac CT5 was refreshed for the 2025 model year, debuting several notable updates in design and technology. These included revised front-end styling, an expanded suite of standard safety features, and a larger infotainment display. Under the skin, the current CT5 rides on the GM Alpha 2 platform and offers the 237 horsepower turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder, a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, a 360 horsepower version of the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 for the CT5-V, and the high-performance CT5-V Blackwing with the supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 pumping out 668 horsepower.

No word yet on the possibility of a future performance CT5, but we can dream of Cadillac keeping the LT4 alive, right?

Balancing Innovation and Tradition

The confirmation of a next-generation Cadillac CT5 marks a notable shift in GM’s evolving strategy. Balancing its EV ambitions with continued investment in performance and luxury-oriented internal combustion vehicles. While details remain under wraps, Cadillac’s decision to keep the CT5 alive signals confidence in the enduring appeal of the modern luxury sport sedan and its loyal customer base that still values the sound, feel, and driving dynamics of a gasoline-powered machine.