What are the defects of the CT5?

[VonCody]

The CT5 has two defects. Here are the related introductions about the shortcomings of the CT5: 1. Strong jerking sensation when shifting gears in cold conditions: This occurs when shifting gears in cold conditions and disappears as the vehicle temperature rises. The jerking sensation mainly originates from the transmission, and models equipped with the GM 10AT transmission often experience this. 2. Engine mount resonance: When the speed is between 50-60 mph and the RPM is around 1200-1500, a slight press on the accelerator may cause abnormal engine noise accompanied by body vibration. Here are the advantages of the CT5: 1. High model configuration. 2. Low selling price. 3. The overall tuning of the CT5 is more sporty, with high evaluations in terms of handling and power.

[DiJune]

As a professional frequently working with the CT5, the car's spatial layout is indeed a bit frustrating. The front headroom isn't very friendly to people over 1.8 meters tall, and the rear seats are cramped for both head and legroom. A friend just complained last week about the trunk - the fastback design makes it a struggle to fit a stroller, requiring forceful stuffing. There's no sugarcoating the fuel consumption of American cars either; in city traffic, it easily hits 13 MPG with just casual driving, and the small fuel tank means frequent gas station visits. The most frustrating aspect is the low-speed gear shifts, especially when following traffic at 20-40 km/h - the jerky transitions can make you question your life choices. That said, the sporty suspension's firmness is part of the trade-off; just remember to ease off the throttle when going over speed bumps.

[MaxFitz]

I've been commuting with the CT5 for three years, and the infotainment system is really a pain. The screen responds slowly during cold starts, and the occasional CarPlay disconnections are particularly annoying. The brake pedal has excessive free play in the initial travel, and I almost rear-ended someone when I first got used to it. The most frustrating part is the rear seats—they're as straight as benches, and my parents always complain during long trips. The tires are also an issue; the factory-fitted thin tires are too prone to bulging, and replacing one costs a whopping 2,000 yuan. The sound system is quite impressive, but the active noise cancellation sometimes produces a low-frequency humming noise, which makes me drowsy when driving at night.

[ZoeyFitz]

From the perspective of an auto repair shop owner, the CT5 has several design shortcomings that are quite frustrating. The underbody protection panels don't provide full coverage, and the engine bay wiring layout is tricky. Replacing the air filter requires dismantling half of the dashboard. While the LED headlights look great, their maintenance costs are painful - a single headlight assembly is quoted at 12,000 yuan, not to mention the exorbitant out-of-warranty repair costs for the magnetic ride control system. The oil pan and transmission connection points are prone to oil seepage, affecting many vehicles with over 50,000 kilometers. Interior plastic parts commonly develop rattles, especially noticeable in winter, with dashboard ticking sounds that require inserting foam padding to resolve.