r/Cadillac • u/PerfectBlueRequiem • 2d ago

Imbalanced Comparison - CT5 vs Malibu

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Not here to share an opinion just to shake up a common ethos for individuals comparing Chevrolet offerings with Cadillac; particularly the comparison between the Chevy Malibu & Cadillac CT5. Considering the fact that the two are not even built on the same GM platform (Epsilon vs Alpha 2), and the driving dynamics are not all that similar - I would love to get a better idea of why anyone feels that these two vehicles are comparable.

I hear it all the time from Euro fanboys and auto vloggers that review the CT5 with a bias against GM products.

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u/PerfectBlueRequiem 2d ago

Well said! 🙌🏾

  • and believe me when I say I understand that GM has cut a few corners to make the CT5 what it is today but the point you made cannot be stressed enough; "for the PRICE you get an incredible driving machine".

Imo the comparison to Euro cars should not even be relevant in a conversation about the CT5. I find a more compelling argument when vloggers contrast the CT5 with the Genesis G70, Infiniti Q60, or even the Chrysler 300. These are all vehicles that strive for affordability while offering the most comfort, luxury, and performance for the price.

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u/ChasedWarrior 1d ago

Premium vs Luxury cars. Is Cadillac the new Buick when it comes to sedans?

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u/PerfectBlueRequiem 1d ago

Well in reference to sedans (CT4, CT5, and CT6 [in Asia]) I think Cadillac has been the Buick of sedans for quite some time. At the very least, it has been this way since the early 2010s. The only vehicle in the Cadillac lineup that I see receives the "premium", and rightfully so, is the Escalade. The beauty of what Cadillac did with its sedans is that they offer entry level luxury with a driving experience that makes you feel like you spent more than you actually have.