Sedans keep vanishing from American roads, and Cadillac’s lineup is the latest casualty of that ongoing extinction. After axing the CTS and CT6 a few years ago, the brand will lose two more nameplates when production of the CT4 and CT5 wraps up in 2026. But before you cue the funeral procession, there’s good news buried in the fine print: the CT5 isn’t dead yet.

Cadillac has confirmed that the CT4 and CT5 will both end production after the 2026 model year, with the smaller CT4 bowing out in June and the CT5 lasting through December. And while the CT4 is officially done for, a next-generation CT5 is already in the pipeline—and it’s sticking with good old-fashioned internal combustion.

In a statement to Motor1, Cadillac said it “will continue with a next-generation internal combustion engine vehicle.” That’s music to the ears of enthusiasts still clutching their gas cards while the industry rushes headlong into the EV era.

The new CT5 will be built at GM’s Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Michigan—the same factory that currently assembles both sedans and once produced the Chevrolet Camaro. That shared DNA isn’t just trivia; the Camaro’s platform underpinnings helped make the CT5 one of the best-handling luxury sedans in its class.

News of the brand’s future sedan strategy first surfaced on CadillacVClub.com, which published a letter from Cadillac VP John Roth. In it, Roth wrote that Cadillac is “well positioned to adapt its portfolio to meet customer demand by offering the luxury of choice.” Translation: Cadillac isn’t giving up on gasoline just yet, even as it pushes deeper into its all-electric future.

Exactly when the next-gen CT5 will debut remains unclear. The letter mentions “a future model year,” which likely points to a 2027 launch window, though the wording leaves Cadillac some wiggle room if timelines shift. Given the industry’s current turbulence—supply chains, regulations, and the EV transition—it’s a smart bit of flexibility.

And Cadillac would be wise to keep the CT5 alive. Through the first nine months of this year, the larger sedan has outsold the CT4 by a three-to-one margin, with CT5 sales climbing 10.7 percent while the CT4 slid 17 percent. Clearly, if there’s still life in Cadillac’s sedan lineup, it’s beating in the CT5’s chest.

There’s no official mention yet of a CT5-V or CT5-V Blackwing, but with Cadillac openly committing to a gas-powered successor, enthusiasts are already crossing their fingers. After all, if the next CT5 keeps room under the hood for a big V-8—or even a hot twin-turbo V-6—it might just carry the torch for old-school performance a little longer.

So yes, sedans may be fading. But in Cadillac’s world, at least one four-door still refuses to go quietly.

Source: Motor1

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