In most people's minds, the real luxury car still depends on the BBA, and its brand appeal and second-tier luxury brands are not the same thing at all. But for many people who drive the BBA, in fact, it is just that, if the daily use process is more powerful or more configuration, the driving experience improvement may be more obvious. The existence of this second-tier luxury brand Cadillac CT5 makes some consumers feel that the BMW III series in the BBA is not fragrant, after all, the whole series is equipped with 2.0T+10AT as standard, and the wheelbase has reached 2947mm.
Cadillac CT5 is positioned as a medium-sized sedan, with a pricing range of 279,700-341,700, and in many places there is a full price reduction of 40,000, which is already attractive and cost-effective compared to the rival BMW III series. After all, bmw three series is often close to the starting price of 300,000, and then counting the optional configuration, the naked car will be more than 300,000, and the price gap is really not small. So under the premise that the Cadillac CT5 is priced, what is the performance quality of this car? Let's take a look.
In terms of appearance design, cadillac CT5 adopts a family-style shield-shaped net, which has a high degree of recognition, and the blackened mesh structure of the net enhances the dynamic atmosphere of the front of the car, and the flattened front is modified by several raised rib lines to create a sense of strength that belongs to the American car.
In terms of size, the CT5 has a length, width and height of 4924*1883*1445(1453)mm and a wheelbase of 2947mm, with smooth and natural side lines, outlining a slender body posture. The alloy wheels are relatively simple in shape, using Michelin tires, with a tire width of 245mm and a diameter of 18 inches, and the top model is 19 inches in diameter. The rear shape of the car is relatively simple, using a bilateral two-out exhaust design. In terms of appearance, the Cadillac CT5 belongs to a sporty style, but the overall design is not too radical model, which can fit the aesthetics of most young people.
Entering the car, the shape and color of the center console appear to be relatively ordinary, the 12-inch full LCD dashboard + 10-inch floating LCD central control screen is trapezoidal, and more physical buttons are retained below, the button damping is moderate, and it is in line with the habits of use, more humanized, and the three-spoke multi-functional steering wheel is wrapped in leather material, and the touch is more delicate.
In terms of configuration, in addition to some more conventional configurations, cadillac CT5 is equipped with forward collision warning, active braking, passive pedestrian protection, active closed air intake grille, remote start, active noise reduction and other functions as standard. Functions such as lane departure warning, reversing side warning, parallel assist, lane keeping assist, 360° panoramic image and full-speed adaptive cruise will be reflected in different models. The car machine supports mobile phone interconnection/mapping, car networking and OTA upgrades, etc., can also be voice recognition control, has Wi-Fi hotspot and other functions, and the functionality is general.
The chassis adopts a combination of McPherson independent suspension and multi-link independent suspension, using front-mounted rear-drive drive, and the drive structure of the rear wheel force is more obvious for the improvement of the control, the only problem is that for owners who are not familiar with the rear-drive, if the horsepower is too large, there may be a push head phenomenon. Steering wheel steering feels lighter, but with less dotted position and precise pointing. The chassis is tightly tuned and solid, which is a bit hard from the comfort point of view, but it is very stable when passing the speed bump, and there is no loose bump. The steering angle is small, and the handling texture is quite good, so for many drivers who love to drive, the handling texture of this car is not inferior to the three series.
Equipped with a 2.0T turbo engine, the maximum power is 174KW, the horsepower is 237Ps, the peak torque is 350N·m, it matches the 10AT gearbox, it can break the 100 in 7.3 seconds, and the comprehensive fuel consumption of NEDC is 6.9L/100km. This powertrain is universally owned from the engine to the gearbox, and together with the original factory tuning, it has a high fit. Engine support with Tripower variable valve management technology, can support switching two-cylinder, four-cylinder economical, four-cylinder efficient three engine working modes, in the two-cylinder mode can save up to 15% of fuel consumption, can switch according to road conditions and vehicle speed, to achieve both power and fuel economy effect.
Summary: As the leader of the second-tier luxury brands, the comprehensive strength performance of cadillac CT5 is still quite good, and the only shortcoming is the interior. But as long as the exterior is not ugly and can be taken, the interior is relatively mediocre and does not matter much. With the passage of time, the overly delicate and advanced interior will also age, and there is aesthetic fatigue after looking too much, so after lengthening the use time, the interior is the least important part. But cadillac CT5's excellent appearance, strong control, full of technological engine and performance, are all things that can bring positive feedback to the owner for a long time, not to mention that it has a considerable terminal discount. Do you think that compared to the BMW III Series, its advantages can be recognized by you?