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2026 Cadillac CT5

The 2026 Cadillac CT5 is a midsize car, rated at 26 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.

2026 Cadillac CT5
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Combined MPG
26
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$42,000
Recalls
1

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeCadillac
ModelCT5
Model year2026
Vehicle classMidsize Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (S10)
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG22
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG26
CO₂ tailpipe346 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2950

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
CT522 MPG combined
CT526 MPG combined
CT5 AWD21 MPG combined
CT5 AWD24 MPG combined
CT5 V21 MPG combined
CT5 V15 MPG combined
CT5 V15 MPG combined
CT5 V AWD20 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City22 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined26 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

CT526 MPG
Class average36.9 MPG

About 30% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$740/mo
Amount financed
$37,800
Total interest
$6,576
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5-year fuel cost
$7,731

$1,546/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG26
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (1)

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL26V114000 · 2026-02-26

    General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

    Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2026 Cadillac CT5?

The 2026 Cadillac CT5 is EPA-rated at 26 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway).

Is the 2026 Cadillac CT5 reliable?

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Cadillac CT5. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2026 Cadillac CT5?

The 2026 Cadillac CT5 earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Cadillac CT5?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2026 Cadillac CT5 costs roughly $1,546 per year to fuel, or about $7,731 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2026 Cadillac CT5?

The 2026 Cadillac CT5 is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC