I’ve been subbed for a long time, but I only recently got back to watching your videos regularly, and now you’re the first one I see. I look forward to MotoMan’s take on every new car now.
Hey Motoman, Thanks to this video I bought a loaded 2022 Black CT4-V and have since joined the Cadillac V Club. I am near Toronto Canada where they are recruiting members for a new chapter. Totally love this car. Thanks SO much!
Agreed with everything. It boggles my mind that GM would just ditch the somewhat-better interior materials (along with color and trim) from the ATS on this car. I don't care that they think that it competes in a size class below the ATS now, that doesn't stop Mercedes-Benz from making a decent interior for the A-Class. I too, miss the ATS Coupe. Thanks, CUV buyers. 😞
Best car reviewer in the entire industry hands down. That car looks like a lot of fun. Great color choice by the boss. Tell him if he gets you the Black wing Edition to review to please have it in the same color. Thank you in advance.
Great video, still absolutely baffled by the decision to name this a "V" rather than a "V Sport" - changing name constantly is Cadillac's downfall, that, and parts bin GM decisions. This is a case of a marketing team trying to be too cute - these people are not enthusiasts so they don't understand how to position these cars correctly.
I agree with you about this car. GM keeps shooting themselves in the foot with this brand by trying to save a few dollars per unit when they need to be best in class to re-establish themselves. They caught a clue with the Escalade, but they need to do that across the entire portfolio. Until they do, I will continue to look elsewhere.
Love this car. Agree on the interior, but with the Sangria leather color it looks much better ( the one I saw was white on the outside). If they offered the Sedona Sauvage interior with this body color - that would be a home run!
Loved your review of that CT4, Especially your critique of the ass end, it's Horrible and I don't like that notebook on the dash, it's chevrolet like, I have the built-in type. I bought the 2018 ATS AWD 3.6 sedan Naturally aspirated engine and I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT ❤️
@MotoManTV You mention cheap interior yet it looks identical to the CT5, just smaller. So do you think the CT5 is cheap as well because I don't remember it being a problem in your review. Thanks for the reviews!
I don't know why Cadillac skimps on the interior especially when you have the genisis of the world crushing it. I'd rather get a G80 and get the whole package.
G80 doesn't compete with this car though. G80 competes with the CT5 but are significantly more expensive. Better interior or not, you are paying for it. Base 4 cylinder G80 starts where the base CT5 ends and around mid-spec CT5-V. The G70 competes with the CT4. G70 and CT4 both have equally questionable interiors which aren't the best of both brands. But for around the same price or cheaper in some instances CT4 gives you faster more straight-line performance better handling and corner-carving machine thanks to being lighter, better sorted chassis with world-class magnetic ride control. It is also more reliable as well.
Problem is because sales of the last gen ATS and CTS were lackluster they decided to drop the prices significantly in order to compete and attract younger buyers but with the new lower prices they had to sacrifice the interior...
I believe these cars come with launch control, would have been nice if you tired it. I didn’t think you were going to mention the 2dr but you did at the end. I wonder which one would get it this time around the CT5 or CT4.
I have been subscribed to you for years, yet this is the first video I've seen in my feed in I don't know how long. RUclips is TRASH. How do I see all these videos I don't want to watch pushed on me on the daily but I don't even see videos from users I'm subscribed to?
Very sorry to hear that feedback, Anthony. Sadly, have heard it all too often since 2016. That is when we RUclips changed everything and our growth trajectory literally hit a wall. How? Prior to July 2016, we grew from 10,000 subs to 140,000 subs in 14 months. After July of 2016, we went from 140,000 subs to the 221,000 you see today - 61,000 subs in an almost FIVE YEAR period. Have asked for insight from RUclips for years but all requests have fallen on deaf ears. That said, can see the issue pretty clearly - which you underscore in your comment: Only about 3% of our 221,000 base is getting notified AND watching the episodes. Would love for this to change but this is the big reason why we have been building audiences at AppleTV and Amazon for years now.
I traded my 2013 ATS Premium V6 in for a 2018 ATS Premium V6 with low miles rather than buy a new CT4V. I did not like the styling of the CT4V compared to the ATS and when I drove a CT4V for a week (as a loaner) I was not impressed with the hum drum styling and the turbo lag sucked as did the euro dash board lay out. The new CT4 looks plain jane unfortunately, so I will wait for the next attempt from Cadillac when it replaces the CT4 sometime down the road. By the way, the rear end is a design disaster. it looks like an Asian rear end.
Went to go check the new Vs out. Loved the exterior and look. Got inside and start touching stuff and it was such a turn off I didn't even want to drive it. Salesman kept telling me to just drive it. He didn't seem to understand I'd have to sit inside it to do so lol. Went straight to the BMW dealership to wash off the feeling it gave me. 😂
I have to agree, I don't know what they were thinking about that rear body style. There's no butt to it 🤷♂️(curves or styling). It just looks, blahhhh. Kind of reminds me of a hatchback style.
I live in a very populated area of NY... you NEVER see a Cadillac CT4/V Series or CT5/V Series. You see the same CT4/V & CT5/V in the Cadillac lots week after week, but, never on the road. It must mean Cadillac doesn't know how to sell cars... Very, very sad... What's the problem Cadillac?
This is a nice car (the CT4-V BW will be amazing) ruined by a hideous rear end. Why is the trunk lid so swollen looking like Bangle Butt. It's a bigger problem than the OK interior.
Motoman, the car isn’t “fun”, you’re over-driving a parts bin product. Take it easy, we want you back for more reviews!😅 Also, why do the Blackwings not use the actual Blackwing engine?? Cadillac marketing...smh
I just couldn't watch/listen after the 4:00 mark. The engine noise/sound is just awful. Anyway, this model is just as ugly as the ATS-V. Cadillac is in a downward spiral.
That technology looks horrible lol and these screens cost nothing you can buy best one after market for 400 and when you buy a luxury car they make it a big deal that they have a little screen that doesn’t do anything
@@miraphycs7377 the GS-F had 376 lb-ft of torque at one time. Which was low back in the day versus everyone else and not having 400 lb-ft of torque in your top spec today is typical weak showing from Toyota like the optional CT5V offers for around $50K before the Blackwing. Besides the CT4-V is a 2.7T and is probably over 400 lb-ft on over boost.
@@normt430 Indeed, Toyota products never really had the best specs. I don't recall the last time they had it. They probably didn't want to get involved in the dick measuring contest with the Germans. If they go copy the German order, they are following other's footsteps so that automatically puts them behind. Ever heard of Jaguar, or Maserati, who are forever in the shadow of Germans? "typical weak showing from Toyota" Two words. GR Yaris.
@@miraphycs7377 ...and now the Japanese are getting left in the dust with the new EV push. The Japanese lead in nothing automotive today. Solid state batteries are a pipe dream and hydrogen will never make to the masses. At least Honda invested in GM Utlium EV platform. Their infotainment systems are a mess and behind ones like GM or Telsa and there really is no quality/reliability separation between brands today. All while they charge top dollar for the economy versions.
@@normt430 LOL so you are an EV-astroturfer eventhough, your original comment was about internal combustion engine? Which one is it? Don't flip flop don't make it complicated and long-winding you sound like a politician. "no quality/reliability separation between brands today" There is still quality and reliability difference alright. I don't see or hear any Japanese or American cars, EV or ICE catching on fire unlike Korea POS Hyundai and Commie China INC. Nor astronomical and complicated repairs like the Euros. "The Japanese lead in nothing automotive today" You also sound like anti-Japanese. Did some Japanese hurt you, or are a WW2 Veteran Great Grandpa? Thank you for your service if it is the latter case. LOL 1)They still lead in traditional mechanical and electrical components. Enough that General Motors uses ISUZU "Rice" Duramax Diesel and NTN Driveshaft for the GMT T1XX. Aisin, Denso, NGK supplying parts to nearly all OEMs. Again why would OEMs keep buying these parts if they charge top dollars and are inferior like you claim? Even Tesla made in the USA uses Japanese batteries. Yamaha supplies high performance motors to Tesla and Lucid. How would they be getting dusted when they control the supply chain of parts both ICE and EV? 2)Likewise, why does nearly all OEMs use Reneseas a Japanese semiconductor company that specializes in automobiles eventhough it is much cheaper and far better to use a US one? www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2021/06/01/automotive-chip-maker-says-its-nearly-recovered-blaze/7490027002/ Also Honda didn't invested invested in GM. They are just getting helped temporarily before coming up with their own.
By far, this is the best, most interesting and credible series about new cars on the Internet. I look forward to each review.
@Edysin Simon kumo is a genius. Him and motoman are an amazing team
I can't believe you don't have more subscribers. Your reviews are excellent!
I’ve been subbed for a long time, but I only recently got back to watching your videos regularly, and now you’re the first one I see. I look forward to MotoMan’s take on every new car now.
Welcome back, Will!
Hey Motoman, Thanks to this video I bought a loaded 2022 Black CT4-V and have since joined the Cadillac V Club. I am near Toronto Canada where they are recruiting members for a new chapter. Totally love this car. Thanks SO much!
Cannot wait to see you spank the CT4 V Blackwing
My favorite car review channel please never stop making videos.
Criminally underrated channel.
I hope the Cancel Culture bans the adverb "criminally" .
Well done. And I still love my ATS 2.0t FBO I want this to tho lol 😂😂😂
Great reviews - keep them coming!!!
Agreed with everything. It boggles my mind that GM would just ditch the somewhat-better interior materials (along with color and trim) from the ATS on this car. I don't care that they think that it competes in a size class below the ATS now, that doesn't stop Mercedes-Benz from making a decent interior for the A-Class.
I too, miss the ATS Coupe. Thanks, CUV buyers. 😞
Best car reviewer in the entire industry hands down. That car looks like a lot of fun. Great color choice by the boss. Tell him if he gets you the Black wing Edition to review to please have it in the same color. Thank you in advance.
Great video, still absolutely baffled by the decision to name this a "V" rather than a "V Sport" - changing name constantly is Cadillac's downfall, that, and parts bin GM decisions. This is a case of a marketing team trying to be too cute - these people are not enthusiasts so they don't understand how to position these cars correctly.
I agree with you about this car. GM keeps shooting themselves in the foot with this brand by trying to save a few dollars per unit when they need to be best in class to re-establish themselves. They caught a clue with the Escalade, but they need to do that across the entire portfolio. Until they do, I will continue to look elsewhere.
I’m gonna buy an ct4 v in ten years!!
Love my Cadillac! Great car!
Love this car. Agree on the interior, but with the Sangria leather color it looks much better ( the one I saw was white on the outside). If they offered the Sedona Sauvage interior with this body color - that would be a home run!
Loved your review of that CT4, Especially your critique of the ass end, it's Horrible and I don't like that notebook on the dash, it's chevrolet like, I have the built-in type. I bought the 2018 ATS AWD 3.6 sedan Naturally aspirated engine and I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT ❤️
@MotoManTV You mention cheap interior yet it looks identical to the CT5, just smaller. So do you think the CT5 is cheap as well because I don't remember it being a problem in your review. Thanks for the reviews!
Great vid! Great car.
I got to say I disagree with you on one thing, I actually love how the rear of this car looks I don’t know why but something about it is just 👌🏽.
Fair enough . . . We can certainly agree to disagree.
I don't know why Cadillac skimps on the interior especially when you have the genisis of the world crushing it. I'd rather get a G80 and get the whole package.
G80 doesn't compete with this car though. G80 competes with the CT5 but are significantly more expensive. Better interior or not, you are paying for it. Base 4 cylinder G80 starts where the base CT5 ends and around mid-spec CT5-V. The G70 competes with the CT4. G70 and CT4 both have equally questionable interiors which aren't the best of both brands. But for around the same price or cheaper in some instances CT4 gives you faster more straight-line performance better handling and corner-carving machine thanks to being lighter, better sorted chassis with world-class magnetic ride control. It is also more reliable as well.
Problem is because sales of the last gen ATS and CTS were lackluster they decided to drop the prices significantly in order to compete and attract younger buyers but with the new lower prices they had to sacrifice the interior...
I believe these cars come with launch control, would have been nice if you tired it. I didn’t think you were going to mention the 2dr but you did at the end. I wonder which one would get it this time around the CT5 or CT4.
If it had launch control, it would just be that much more embarrassing.
@@machtschnell7452 embarrassing to who the car?
A used low mile CT4-V or CT5-V RWD when they are about $5000 apart?
I agree with you on the ATS Coupe.
Was it my imagination Motoman discribed the CT4 v as a middle of the road ATS? Why did we get rid of the ATS?
This 2.7T would be better in the XT4 that is underpowered. Overall, this engine appears to be a little too rough for the CT4V.
For the price and performance I could look past the interior honestly
So true...the oddest caddie rear ever!
I have been subscribed to you for years, yet this is the first video I've seen in my feed in I don't know how long. RUclips is TRASH. How do I see all these videos I don't want to watch pushed on me on the daily but I don't even see videos from users I'm subscribed to?
Very sorry to hear that feedback, Anthony. Sadly, have heard it all too often since 2016. That is when we RUclips changed everything and our growth trajectory literally hit a wall. How? Prior to July 2016, we grew from 10,000 subs to 140,000 subs in 14 months. After July of 2016, we went from 140,000 subs to the 221,000 you see today - 61,000 subs in an almost FIVE YEAR period. Have asked for insight from RUclips for years but all requests have fallen on deaf ears. That said, can see the issue pretty clearly - which you underscore in your comment: Only about 3% of our 221,000 base is getting notified AND watching the episodes. Would love for this to change but this is the big reason why we have been building audiences at AppleTV and Amazon for years now.
The gauge cluster looks to be exactly the same as what's in a Malibu
Luckily there is a digital gauge cluster available as an option now.
Would like to see you test the all new Acura TLX.
GM should hire the interior designer from Kia /Hyundai. For Cadillac
I traded my 2013 ATS Premium V6 in for a 2018 ATS Premium V6 with low miles rather than buy a new CT4V. I did not like the styling of the CT4V compared to the ATS and when I drove a CT4V for a week (as a loaner) I was not impressed with the hum drum styling and the turbo lag sucked as did the euro dash board lay out. The new CT4 looks plain jane unfortunately, so I will wait for the next attempt from Cadillac when it replaces the CT4 sometime down the road. By the way, the rear end is a design disaster. it looks like an Asian rear end.
Aesthetics are definitely subjective, I like the exterior of this one better than the CT5, just my taste.
Went to go check the new Vs out. Loved the exterior and look. Got inside and start touching stuff and it was such a turn off I didn't even want to drive it. Salesman kept telling me to just drive it. He didn't seem to understand I'd have to sit inside it to do so lol. Went straight to the BMW dealership to wash off the feeling it gave me. 😂
You missed best part of the Alpha platform!
@@normt430 driven many Alpha platform cars. They drive nice.
@@icanmanifest And they all are finished like a back country outhouse.
You’re right BMW uses higher quality plastic. Ha ha
The interior needs to be more luxurious. It also needs more carbon fiber. I remember when Cadillacs had great interiors.
I have to agree, I don't know what they were thinking about that rear body style. There's no butt to it 🤷♂️(curves or styling). It just looks, blahhhh. Kind of reminds me of a hatchback style.
You get turbo lag in in the very well received Giulia QV
Yes, but you get a lot of go too. This has no go.
I live in a very populated area of NY... you NEVER see a Cadillac CT4/V Series or CT5/V Series. You see the same CT4/V & CT5/V in the Cadillac lots week after week, but, never on the road. It must mean Cadillac doesn't know how to sell cars... Very, very sad... What's the problem Cadillac?
This is a nice car (the CT4-V BW will be amazing) ruined by a hideous rear end. Why is the trunk lid so swollen looking like Bangle Butt. It's a bigger problem than the OK interior.
Motoman, the car isn’t “fun”, you’re over-driving a parts bin product. Take it easy, we want you back for more reviews!😅 Also, why do the Blackwings not use the actual Blackwing engine?? Cadillac marketing...smh
We’re you in the ear go commercial?🤔
I’m not into Cadillac like that rather have the German
Unfortunately it costs as much as a similar sized BMW.
I just couldn't watch/listen after the 4:00 mark. The engine noise/sound is just awful. Anyway, this model is just as ugly as the ATS-V.
Cadillac is in a downward spiral.
Thay made the CT6 V awesome car only made them 2019 & 2020 I don't understand....
GM always cost cutting!!
It's not a V. Shame on Cadillac for weakening the V brand. BMW, Lexus, and Mercedes have done the same thing.
That technology looks horrible lol and these screens cost nothing you can buy best one after market for 400 and when you buy a luxury car they make it a big deal that they have a little screen that doesn’t do anything
Why is this car even of interest? M340i will just runaway and hide in a better interior and much better build quality.
Because it’s 20 grand cheaper than your BMW
When I saw the CT4 and CT5 for the first time, I thought the CT4 rear end was way better than the CT5
The CT4-V has more torque than a Lexus 5.0 V8!
You mean the CT4-V Blackwing which has 445 vs 399 of Lexus?
This has 380.
But the Lexus 5.0 does have more torque than the GM 5.3L V8 though (383).
@@miraphycs7377 the GS-F had 376 lb-ft of torque at one time. Which was low back in the day versus everyone else and not having 400 lb-ft of torque in your top spec today is typical weak showing from Toyota like the optional CT5V offers for around $50K before the Blackwing.
Besides the CT4-V is a 2.7T and is probably over 400 lb-ft on over boost.
@@normt430 Indeed, Toyota products never really had the best specs. I don't recall the last time they had it. They probably didn't want to get involved in the dick measuring contest with the Germans. If they go copy the German order, they are following other's footsteps so that automatically puts them behind. Ever heard of Jaguar, or Maserati, who are forever in the shadow of Germans?
"typical weak showing from Toyota"
Two words. GR Yaris.
@@miraphycs7377 ...and now the Japanese are getting left in the dust with the new EV push. The Japanese lead in nothing automotive today. Solid state batteries are a pipe dream and hydrogen will never make to the masses. At least Honda invested in GM Utlium EV platform. Their infotainment systems are a mess and behind ones like GM or Telsa and there really is no quality/reliability separation between brands today. All while they charge top dollar for the economy versions.
@@normt430 LOL so you are an EV-astroturfer eventhough, your original comment was about internal combustion engine? Which one is it? Don't flip flop don't make it complicated and long-winding you sound like a politician.
"no quality/reliability separation between brands today"
There is still quality and reliability difference alright. I don't see or hear any Japanese or American cars, EV or ICE catching on fire unlike Korea POS Hyundai and Commie China INC. Nor astronomical and complicated repairs like the Euros.
"The Japanese lead in nothing automotive today"
You also sound like anti-Japanese. Did some Japanese hurt you, or are a WW2 Veteran Great Grandpa? Thank you for your service if it is the latter case. LOL
1)They still lead in traditional mechanical and electrical components. Enough that General Motors uses ISUZU "Rice" Duramax Diesel and NTN Driveshaft for the GMT T1XX. Aisin, Denso, NGK supplying parts to nearly all OEMs. Again why would OEMs keep buying these parts if they charge top dollars and are inferior like you claim? Even Tesla made in the USA uses Japanese batteries. Yamaha supplies high performance motors to Tesla and Lucid. How would they be getting dusted when they control the supply chain of parts both ICE and EV?
2)Likewise, why does nearly all OEMs use Reneseas a Japanese semiconductor company that specializes in automobiles eventhough it is much cheaper and far better to use a US one?
www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2021/06/01/automotive-chip-maker-says-its-nearly-recovered-blaze/7490027002/
Also Honda didn't invested invested in GM. They are just getting helped temporarily before coming up with their own.
It's gonna be shit just like the old Cimarron
Ugly car...sorry.