--- title: "Cadillac Still Has No Plans for Gas-Powered CT4, CT5 Replacements: Report" date: "2025-03-20" modified: "2025-03-20" authors: - name: "Byron Hurd" job_title: "Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/byron-hurd" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/cadillac-still-has-no-plans-for-gas-powered-ct4-ct5-replacements-report" categories: - "Cadillac News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Cadillac" - "CT4" - "CT4-V Blackwing" - "ct5" - "CT5-V Blackwing" - "luxury" - "sedan" - "sports car" --- # Cadillac Still Has No Plans for Gas-Powered CT4, CT5 Replacements: Report ![Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing in red, front three-quarter shot.]() *Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. \Jerry Perez\* Despite pumping the brakes on its electrification shift, General Motors is sticking to its plan to sunset the internal-combustion [Cadillac]() CT4 and CT5 sedans after this generation. All-electric four-door models remain on the table, but there will be no gasoline-burning replacement for either once sales of existing models have dried up, per *[GM Authority]()*. Cadillac made it plain with the launch of the Blackwing versions of the [2022 CT4-V]() and [CT5-V]() that they would mark the final chapter in the brand's internal-combustion performance story. Technically, that left the door open for non-performance models to carry on the banner after the two sport sedans are retired, but that's some admittedly narrow wiggle room. Both nameplates are sticking around for the 2026 model year, but beyond that, the future looks murky. Apart from the [Celestiq](), Cadillac's electrification efforts have paralleled the industry's pivot toward taller, longer, roomier vehicles, but this report suggests that there's some hope for folks who actually want a low-slung performance EV. GM has carved out space within its platform hierarchy for cars with a lower seating position. ![]() *Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing. *Peter Holderith** Two of them are reportedly already in development at Cadillac. While that would match up perfectly with the CT4 and CT5, slow sales of the former already cost it the mid-cycle refresh that boosted the CT5's interior for 2025. The likelihood of an actual replacement for the more compact sedan, even with electric power, appears to be quite low. But the existence of a second model is interesting, especially if its size does line up with that of the [now-discontinued CT6](), as *GM Authority's* source claims. Could this represent a coupe/sedan pairing, or perhaps a return of the larger nameplate? Either way, there's one thing we can be pretty certain about at this point: it won't be powered (at least exclusively) by gasoline. *The Drive* has reached out to GM for comment on this report and will update this story should we hear anything. *Got a tip? Drop us a note at tips@thedrive.com.* ## Author Byron is an editor at The Drive with a keen eye for infrastructure, sales and regulatory stories. He brings a light, punchy style to all of his content, believing that there's plenty out there to be laughed at—himself included. Born and raised in Maryland but now based just a stone's throw from Detroit, Byron is an auto enthusiast and generalist who enjoys building and tinkering with things of all kinds, from cars, computers and digital cityscapes, to the new garage that will soon house his fleet (a CT4-V Blackwing, a JK Wrangler and an NA Miata). Inspired by an early love of rollercoasters, Byron quickly caught the high-performance driving itch. He's been tracking and auto-crossing his cars since 2007. In his downtime, Byron enjoys reading, playing city builders, and studying the history of the Motor City. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()