In an era when luxury sedans are disappearing from the market, Cadillac has confirmed that its CT5 will live on for another generation, standing as a rare holdout in a landscape increasingly dominated by SUVs and crossovers.
The automaker recently notified owners and enthusiasts that both its current CT4 and CT5 sedans will be phased out after the 2026 model year. However, unlike its smaller sibling, the CT5 will not be disappearing entirely. Instead, Cadillac plans to introduce a new version, keeping the model alive — and importantly, still powered by an internal combustion engine — for North American buyers.
The move comes as other major automakers, including Acura, BMW, and Volvo, discontinue flagship sedans such as the TLX, 8 Series Gran Coupe, and S90. The CT5’s survival marks a strategic deviation for Cadillac, which has already shifted much of its lineup toward electrified crossovers and SUVs, including the Lyriq and Escalade IQ.
Since debuting in 2019, the CT5 has built a reputation for balancing luxury and high performance. The flagship CT5-V Blackwing, equipped with a 668-horsepower supercharged V8 and an available six-speed manual transmission, remains one of the last true performance sedans of its kind. Sales figures reinforce Cadillac’s decision — the CT5 continues to outperform several of the brand’s SUVs, including the XT6 and XT4, making it one of Cadillac’s most consistent sellers in recent years.
Meanwhile, the smaller CT4, despite its agility and lower price point, has struggled to gain traction. With fewer than 5,000 units sold so far in 2025, it represents just a small fraction of Cadillac’s total sales.
The upcoming CT5 redesign is expected to maintain its rear-wheel-drive architecture and could continue offering high-output performance variants, though Cadillac has yet to confirm details about trims or engines. In an industry rapidly shifting toward electrification and crossovers, the decision to keep the CT5 alive signals Cadillac’s intent to preserve part of its performance heritage.
For enthusiasts mourning the shrinking sedan market, it’s a rare victory — proof that there’s still room for a well-crafted, driver-focused car in a world of utility vehicles.