2024 Cadillac CT4 V

If you're one of the few shoppers seeking an American-made luxury sedan, Cadillac is the only choice and there are notably few choices there too. The CT4 is the smallest sedan in Cadillac's stable, slotting under the larger CT5 and the forthcoming all-electric Celestiq. We like the CT4 for its sporty performance but it trails rivals in critical areas. For 2024, the CT4 returns largely unchanged, but we're hopeful a refresh for 2025 will address some of its shortcomings.

You have three engines to choose from in the CT4 lineup. There's the 237-horsepower base engine, the 325-hp CT4 V-Series and the 472-hp V-Series Blackwing variant. Any of these choices will get you up to speed with authority, but overall performance in the first two is hampered by a lack of agility and polish. The suspension is tuned to sports car stiffness but doesn't seem to benefit cornering abilities to the same degree, making this small Caddy feel a bit rough. That lack of refinement also carries over to the interior, which has too much hard plastic for our tastes. Check out our Expert Rating below for more details on where the CT4 could use improvement.

The Cadillac CT4 has an uphill battle when it comes to the competition. European sedans deliver more performance, luxury, comfort and refinement. These include the venerable BMW 3 Series, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Audi A4. To its credit, the Cadillac is quite a bit less expensive, but that ends up making a stronger case for entry-level luxury sedans from Acura and Lexus, which benefit from much nicer interiors. Knowing a refresh is coming, we suggest waiting to see what improvements are made, or extend your budget to include the more well-rounded CT4-V Blackwing.

The midrange Premium Luxury trim gets our recommendation. It not only has a more upmarket interior with leather upholstery, but it also comes with adaptive cruise control and is eligible for many more options. These include the more powerful 2.7-liter engine.