Cadillac CT4

As General Motors are shying away from saloons due to poor sales in favor of crossovers, its luxury brand Cadillac isn't shying away from its poor performers because to them, they need them in the fight against expensive German imports. One such example is their latest sedan that joined alongside its big brother CT5. It's called the CT4.

Priced at $32,995 plus additional costs, the Cadillac CT4 may be the most admirable alternative against the competition in its class but it can be somewhat underrated because while the exterior design may be admirable by Cadillac standards, it looks somewhat conservative and serious, reflecting the kind of customers this car's targeting at; stern executives.

On the inside, the CT4 is all about functional and usable at the same time. Because Cadillac doesn't believe in the minimalist trend that caught speedo boys running away from it, the CT4 has all the dials that function every single gizmo loaded into it as well as the touch screen sat-nav you can toy with. At the passenger side, meanwhile, the CT4 is about as accommodating as the competition as well as having decent boot space.

Under the hood, the CT4 is powered by a choice of a 2.0L turbo and a more powerful 2.7L turbocharged engine that produces 310hp of power and 350lb-ft of torque while mated to an optional 10-speed automatic gearbox. Aside from that, the CT4 feels as sporty as its European competition because of its clever sport-tuned dynamics underneath. In its rear-wheel drive guise, the CT4 is as lively to drive as the competition but when given the four-wheel drive option, it's all balanced and mild at all kinds of roads, be it tarmac, gravel, and snow. Whichever drivetrain its on, the CT4 is worth a gamble against the competition but sometimes, it's a bit of a letdown compared to them.

In terms of safety, the CT4 features a wide range of safety tech, including Forward Collision Alert, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Automatic Emergency Braking, among many others.

While the CT4 may not be as attractive and enjoyable as the competition, it's worth the shot taking them on and Cadillac sure knows how to do the right thing not to abandon the already diminishing sedan trend because looks like they're the only guys around here if you know what I'm saying.

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