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The CT4 and CT5 replace the ATS and CTS in the Cadillac lineup. Built in Lansing, Michigan at the Grand River Assembly Plant where the Chevrolet Camaro is also made, the two sedans retail at $32,995 and $36,895 excluding destination charge.
Preparing for increased consumer demand, General Motors decided to add a second shift to produce more CT4 and CT5 models. All told, approximately 400 workers will be employed. Lansing is also the home of the Delta Township Assembly Plant, which produces the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave three-row SUVs. A third shift is in the pipeline there, resulting in the employment of approximately 800 workers.
“We are excited to provide these opportunities in Lansing,” said Phil Kienle, vice president of manufacturing and labor relations. “Our team members have proven experience in building high-quality vehicles and are well-prepared to meet the needs of our customers. This is great news for our manufacturing sites as well as Lansing.”
Both additions will be operational in the second quarter of 2020, meaning that the vehicles produced by the new employees will arrive at dealerships for the 2021 model year. Lansing is also the stomping ground of the V-Series performance versions of the CT4 and CT5, which feature four- and six-cylinder turbocharged engines.
Available with either rear- or all-wheel drive, the CT4 comes as standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission and 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. A 10-speed is also available, and if you were wondering, the four-pot develops 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The V-Series levels up to $45,490 as well as 325 horsepower and 381 pound-feet of torque from 2.7 liters of displacement.
Moving on to the CT5, the mid-size sedan also features the 2.0-liter turbo as standard but instead of the eight-speed transmission, the 10-speed is your only choice. There’s no difference in output ratings nor the revolutions where the engine develops maximum power and torque.
Customers can also pick a 3.0-liter V6 with twin-turbo technology, capable of 335 horsepower and 400 pound-feet as standard and 360 horsepower with 405 pound-feet in the V-Series. The latter costs $48,690 excluding destination charge.
“We are excited to provide these opportunities in Lansing,” said Phil Kienle, vice president of manufacturing and labor relations. “Our team members have proven experience in building high-quality vehicles and are well-prepared to meet the needs of our customers. This is great news for our manufacturing sites as well as Lansing.”
Both additions will be operational in the second quarter of 2020, meaning that the vehicles produced by the new employees will arrive at dealerships for the 2021 model year. Lansing is also the stomping ground of the V-Series performance versions of the CT4 and CT5, which feature four- and six-cylinder turbocharged engines.
Available with either rear- or all-wheel drive, the CT4 comes as standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission and 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. A 10-speed is also available, and if you were wondering, the four-pot develops 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The V-Series levels up to $45,490 as well as 325 horsepower and 381 pound-feet of torque from 2.7 liters of displacement.
Moving on to the CT5, the mid-size sedan also features the 2.0-liter turbo as standard but instead of the eight-speed transmission, the 10-speed is your only choice. There’s no difference in output ratings nor the revolutions where the engine develops maximum power and torque.
Customers can also pick a 3.0-liter V6 with twin-turbo technology, capable of 335 horsepower and 400 pound-feet as standard and 360 horsepower with 405 pound-feet in the V-Series. The latter costs $48,690 excluding destination charge.
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