PREMiERdrum Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) Quote This is the second sedan to adopt Cadillac’s newest alphanumeric naming system, behind the bigger, more expensive and eventually-fated-to-die CT6. With any luck it’ll sell better than the CT6 did, and live up to the CTS’ legacy—that was always a favorite with enthusiasts, including ones at the Jalopnik office. The XT crossovers have been using those names for a while. https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-cadillac-ct5-is-your-very-turbocharged-cts-rep-1833369834 Edited March 18, 2019 by PREMiERdrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Boy...that is one sharp looking Kia... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Holy shit the styling is fucking terrible. I get a Japanese vibe from the greenhouse and the rest of it really doesn’t even look like a caddy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) I can see Lincoln competing with a CD6 based Zephyr replacement to MKZ....and then create a 4"-6" stretch version (in the rear seat area) labeled Continental with coach doors. Edited March 18, 2019 by twintornados 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailhiker Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 This doesn't look premium, let alone luxury class. The front end does not integrate well. Overall, it would make a fine Saturn! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucelinc Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 What the hell were they thinking with that C-pillar mess? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justdatdude Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I'm wondering how these torque number badges are going to work when both engines torque is close to 400? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomcat68 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 58 minutes ago, Trailhiker said: This doesn't look premium, let alone luxury class. The front end does not integrate well. Overall, it would make a fine Saturn! You beat me to it! If you cover the front, it looks like an evolution of the Saturn Ion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbeck Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell are rolling over in their graves right now... That C-pillar area and rear window look very untidy. Overall, as others have noted, it does not look like a premium sedan. Edited March 18, 2019 by grbeck 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) Well they did a terrible job of making the Escala production ready Edited March 18, 2019 by silvrsvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) When will Buick get their Regal replacement / version of this?? Edited March 18, 2019 by twintornados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.I. Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 This car is a mess.. poor Cadillac designers, what are they smoking? Cadillac is trying to copy a fiasco from BMW? Because that is the unique succes this vehicle will have: copy a failure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, falconlover 1 said: This car is a mess.. poor Cadillac designers, what are they smoking? Cadillac is trying to copy a fiasco from BMW? Because that is the unique succes this vehicle will have: copy a failure... Seriously, could it possibly do better as a Buick?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Overall, I don't think it's terrible. The front looks good - the headlights are a bit different (they remind me of the 1st gen Chevy Cruze how they "bumped" up into the hood area), but otherwise it's good. The front hasn't been a style problem for Cadillac - it's been from that point back, where the cars have looked like they were done by completely different design teams and put together at the last minute. In that regard, it's a better effort on the rear here. But WTF is with that massive dead space between the taillights and trunk lid? Maybe it's smaller in person, but it just looks odd. I don't like the C-pillar at all. Hopefully they at least made the black panel glass or at least gloss black plastic and not a flat/textured plastic, which would kill the look, and definitely give it that cheaper car look/feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Handler Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) Hilarious. The DLR from the $30k Honda they copied doesn't have a fake window. Edited March 18, 2019 by The Handler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Buick will be the "chromier GMC" utility brand going forward. Regal is 'dead man walking'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehaase Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 11 hours ago, atomcat68 said: You beat me to it! If you cover the front, it looks like an evolution of the Saturn Ion. Exactly what I thought when I saw it this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 That's a pretty nice Maxima. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Great news that Cadillac is keeping its sedan lineup fresh. CT5 looks awesome. Hopefully it preserves the excellent handling that won numerous awards for 3rd gen CTS. More CT5 photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgts Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 16 hours ago, twintornados said: When will Buick get their Regal replacement / version of this?? I wish, FWIW I heard a rumour 2 years ago Chevy is supposed to get a version of this to replace Impala/SS. It doesn't look too sharp as the CT6 do but absolutely not terrible either, definitely some JDN influence on the side profile as it reminds me of the Q50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Fgts said: I wish, FWIW I heard a rumour 2 years ago Chevy is supposed to get a version of this to replace Impala/SS. Well, since it is on the same architecture as Camaro - they should just market a four door Camaro. Edited March 19, 2019 by twintornados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Cadillac: We need our version of the Hoffmeister kink! Designer: Hold my beer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurgeh Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I think the front end looks terrific. The hatchbackish back pillar, not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I don't really dislike any of it but it sure doesn't scream luxury car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 21 hours ago, falconlover 1 said: That rear quarter window looks like it is a fake too (note there is no light shining through). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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