The 2020 Cadillac CT5 mid-size luxury sedan offers a new look—but not a new idea—for the automaker in a competitive class.
Pros New look for Cadillac Turbocharged powertrains 10-speed automatic Available all-wheel drive SuperCruise should show up
Cons Divisive exterior style Does it have enough to sway luxury buyers? Will it be a good size for U.S. shoppers? No electrified powertrains, yet
New midsize luxury sedan similar in size to the BMW 5 Series.A replacement for the outgoing ATS and CTS sedans.Available Super Cruise active driver assist system.2020 is the first year for the CT5.
Pros Comes stocked with Cadillac's latest technology and safety features Steering and handling should be precise
Cons CT5-V version doesn't offer a whole lot of extra power
Tired of being the American knife in a German gun fight, Cadillac has the likes of Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz in its sights with the all-new 2020 CT5. The CT5 will fill the void in in the Cadillac lineup that will be left by the departure of the CTS and ATS sedans.Cadillac has upped its game with the CT5's interior, providing more posh than plastic. Premium Luxury models are available with a nice open-pore wood trim that elevates the interior design. Cadillac's CUE infotainment is controlled by a rotary wheel located behind the gearshift or by interacting with the 10-inch touchscreen itself; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. Desirable available features include a head-up display, wireless charging, and an eight-speaker Bose audio system.
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is bigger and more butch, but still every bit as good for a bunch.
Pros Bold new exterior Stout V-6 Spacious third row Built for families like network prime time Plenty of cargo room
Cons Active safety is pricey Turbo-4 further sidelined No hybrid batteries, at all Poorly functioning all-wheel-drive system
The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic. V6 engine now standard across the lineup.Upgraded navigation and infotainment systems,More features added to option packages. . Pros Passenger room is generous in all three rows Loads of space for any combination of passengers and cargo Feature-rich infotainment system comes with standard Wi-Fi hotspot
Cons Some safety features are only available on top trims Quality of some interior panels and controls seems low-rent for this class
The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse ranked #6 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Chevrolet Traverse has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 17 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Plenty of room for passengers and cargo Intuitive infotainment system Smooth ride
Cons Low-rent interior Lacks agility Many rivals have more standard driver assistance features
