Cadillac isn’t making a lot of noise about the 2026 CT4, and maybe that’s the point. While its bigger brother, the CT5, got a proper facelift last year, the CT4 returns largely as we remember it—just with a few added features, a couple of new paint shades, and, of course, higher prices.
The entry-level CT4 now starts at $35,600, before the inevitable $1,495 destination fee. That’s $605 more than before, though Cadillac tries to soften the blow by tossing in some previously optional equipment. The base Luxury trim now includes the Cold Weather Package—heated steering wheel and heated front seats—that used to cost $600 extra.
Step up to the Premium Luxury or Sport, and you’ll find the Climate Package bundled in. That means heated and ventilated front buckets are now standard, a $1,200 value if you’re keeping score.
Beyond that, the exterior sees only minor updates with a reshuffled color chart, adding Coastal Blue Metallic and Vibrant White Tricoat. Powertrains carry over: a 237-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder anchors the base lineup, while a more muscular 310-hp 2.7-liter turbo-four is available on the Premium Luxury.
The performance ladder starts with the CT4-V, which now begins at a round $50,000. That’s a jump of nearly $3,000 over last year, and Cadillac hasn’t pointed to any meaningful upgrades. Still, its 325-hp 2.7-liter turbo remains a sweet spot for buyers wanting some spice without going full Blackwing.
At the top sits the CT4-V Blackwing, a car that still feels like a throwback hero in Cadillac’s portfolio. Prices edge up slightly to $62,700—a modest $505 increase—but buyers now get a performance steering wheel as well as the Driver Assist Package when optioned with the 10-speed automatic. That adds tech goodies like adaptive cruise control and enhanced emergency braking.
What hasn’t changed is the reason the Blackwing exists: a twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 that cranks out 472 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque, paired with a standard six-speed manual. Cadillac still quotes 0–60 mph in 4.1 seconds—numbers that keep this rear-drive bruiser firmly planted in the sports-sedan conversation.
2026 Cadillac CT4 Pricing
- CT4: $35,600
- CT4-V: $50,000
- CT4-V Blackwing: $62,700
Price hikes might not be welcome news, but Cadillac’s small sedan hasn’t lost its edge. For enthusiasts, the manual-only Blackwing remains the crown jewel—a reminder that Cadillac knows how to build cars that get under your skin, even in an era of quiet updates and cautious rollouts.
Source: Cadillac