@@anthonysciabarrasi2611 Exactly, it’s frustrating seeing all these car reviews bashing what I see is a personal preference. I haven’t used my trunk in months haha
Ok, I really think you have done the smartest review on this. Your right people do mix this car in with more expensive cars. I really think I could end up with a CT4V AWD. Good video.
Why are people so EXCITED, and VEHEMENT about freaking LIGHT BULBS! Their light bulbs !! You guys are more excited about LEDs, than engines and transmissions, and the cars styling. Is there an LED club or something?? LED police going after cars with incandescent bulbs??
I drive an AudiS4, B8.5 six speed and love it. I also love what Cadillac is doing with their performance sedans. This CT4 is a great buy. I would probably go with the AWD and some Blizzaks as it snows like a mother where I live. Great review!
Cadillac now makes cars with the best driving dynamics... Only if they could improve the interior to make it look more luxurious, and they need to stay away from GM parts sharing!
They also need to MARKET these cars. Seriously, nobody knows how great the engineers at GM/Caddy are, and it doesnt matter either if people arent coming into to the dealership
Car&Driver just got the CT4-V got 0-60 in 4.4 secs and 13.0 in 1/4 . This was done in the comparison test of the CT4 -V ,A35 and M235i . You will find CT4-V in the data comparison sheet. I’m surprise that the CT4-V is faster then the more powerful 360 hp CT5-5!
Very good evaluation and I appreciate the logical explanations of Cadillac's offerings. I would suspect that you may have an 'inner ear' onto management's decisions. Well done!
Not sure i follow. Compared to the Germans absolutely but interior materials are fine when Compared to the Korean and Japanese competition. Heck Acura, Lexus and genesis all have analog gauge clusters.
@@tri3pleagent same here my friend. They've got the exterior nailed now if they can trickle down the Escalades interior to all the other models they'd be perfect .
This review was spectacular. I'm looking at getting a 2021 ct4-V, but I must get AWD, as I get a decent amount of snow where I live, and this would be my daily driver.
Cadillac needs to stop trying to be everything but Cadillacs. Call this a Seville and make the damn speaker grilles out of metal. A can of tuna costs 79 cents.
This class of vehicle equivalent from old Cadillac would be something like the Cimarron, I think this is a HUGE improvement... Interestingly though, the tables have turned... FWD Cimarron competed with a bunch of compact RWD German cars, now RWD CT4 competes with a bunch of compact FWD German cars...
The Cimarrow was a laughable bit of badge swapping. A Cavalier gussied up a bit is not a Caddy. This is built on a platform designed especially for these cars and is a lot more special. I agree that there are a few obvious cheap bits that shouldn't have been signed off on, but overall they got a lot right. I don't actually care what they call it, CT4 or Seville.
Thank you for calling out the incandescent front turn signals, an intentional oversight on Cadillac's part with no viable reason. No other reviewers noticed (!?) or mentioned it.
Genesis G70 over this Cadilac. Especially if you wait for the updated G70. Currently you can get an AWD 3.3TT G70 in the upper thirty thousand range without even negotiating. The interior materials and quality are better than the CT4 thing and has more rear seat room.
I got in one the other day and I thought it was pretty good bang for the buck and materials seemed nice for the price range. The front seats give lots of toe space for rear passengers but if you move your head forward in the back seat, you can hit the ceiling pretty easily. Also the sunroof in that thing is tiny. I would still wait and see the redesigned G37 and compare it to this when the time comes for a purchase.
@@blakeswan5688 Alex, the man whose video you clicked on but obviously didn't watch, said the exact same thing. So by your own logic I guess he does too?
For everyone who is "hating" on this car I want you to step back for a min and picture this car with no Cadillac badges. Imagine you were at a "Cars and Coffee" or some other place that enthusiasts gather and someone with a clipboard walked up to you and rattled off the stats of this car along with the MSRP. Would you be interested? It is going to be about 4 or 5 years before I am car shopping again but I would give this car serious consideration as a daily driver, but that consideration has ZERO to do with the badging or the company that makes it. Oh and FYI, GMC Denali trimmed vehicle sales are greater than Cadillacs total sales here in the United States. In case any of you were somewhat unaware of what your fellow Americans actually consider to be Luxury in A.D. 2020.
Yup, that's why I love this channel. Alex doesn't play into the 90s mentality of "if it's not Japanese it's not worth anything" b.s. he reviews vehicles on what they bring to the table, without bias.
Will GM forever get a pass on the vast swaths of cheap black plastic and buttons? Put the Cadillac badge on the car and ask the same question. Anybody who hates this car is justifiable in doing so.
@@user-cx2bk6pm2f Name one vehicle that does not parts share or use plastic switchgear. A 2020 Bentley bentayga, a $200,000 suv uses the same parts as a Volkswagen. If you don't like cadillac that's fine but the b.s. excuse of "parts quality" on a luxury vehicle doesn't hold up when a vehicle costing 4 times as much as this does the same thing.
@@dtay8913 If you wish to accept mediocrity, you may, but it doesn't mean I have to. I don't want a car that needs to be excused, I want a car that wows me. If you need me to name those kinds of cars, I'd suggest you learn what's available before forming an opinion, and before trouncing someone else's. I grew up in Cadilacs and I love the brand, hence the constructive feedback. If, like you, we put on rose colored glasses and hand out participation awards, then Caddy will never get better. GM as a whole has come a long ways over the past 30 years in terms of competing with Euro and Asian cars, but they still have a ways to go.
@@user-cx2bk6pm2f I know what's available. If you would take the time to watch the video you're commenting on you'd realize Alex went over the main competition to this vehicle. If you don't want to but a GM product that's fine. I'm not losing any sleep, pretty sure they aren't losing any sleep either. We are all entitled to our opinions but just to set the record straight you responded to either my comment or the original poster's comment, both of which were pro GM. If you weren't willing to hear a differing opinion to your own I don't know what to tell you. I want them to do better too, but aside from the Germans no other vehicle competing with this blows it out of the water in every single aspect. It's thier entry level sedan in a dying segment of course It's using plastic switchgear. The only difference between this and some of its competitors is that they didn't paint it silver
Thanks for the review! Is it just me, or the interior is on a cheaper side with plastics? And here is some ironic side of things: to measure the size of the interior available for the driver, we can check how close is Alex's face to the camera, while watching there a "driving" section of the review ;)
If I could rent a sporty fun car for a week I could see myself wanting a Cadillac. That's shocking even thinking about it. But that's how few sedans are left on the market.
They could’ve went bigger with the screen but nah they chose the standard 8inch one. I would love to see some real wood to make it look classier and some ambient lighting!!!!!! The button look plain and cheap could’ve used brushed aluminum on some. A lot more room to improve upon.
It strikes me that it shows an inferior version and not the Blackwing which is the most equipped and Manual. I think it is more than good that there are automatic versions of the vehicles, since people over 60 years old or with some mobility problems also need to drive. But show me the Blackwing
It’s got a great profile, and the front ain’t bad, but that rear angle... overall I see a mouth where the lights look a little sabertooth and the the trunk door and license plate section look like it’s sucking in it’s lower lip 😂
Thanks for the great review as always Alex 👍🏻.... I know you wanted o avoid the comparison against the 3 series and class due to their available v6 engines and more expensive price tags but how would you say this V version compares to a 330i or comparably priced C300? I know those would still offer less content at similar price but wondering how you’d compare their driving dynamics since those would be RWD. Basically would you opt for slightly more expensive and slower 4 cylinder 3 series/C class or still opt for the CT4?
@@natnut2008 I don't consider reliability important and neither is a 6 cylinder engine. That's why I'm considering this car...,. But even if I did other than an updated look the IS350 is barely competent IMO and it would rule it out
@@natnut2008 well I'd have to wait for reviews and test drive, but even though they seemed to have priced it aggressively the power trains are still outdated and offer lackluster performance and it's also practically the same interior as the current generation The current G70 would be a much better proposition at that point and given that that'll also receive another refresh soon it makes the IS350 even less appealing.
@@natnut2008 Have you driven an is350 spiritedly? Shifts are sllllooooowwwwwww, handling is all about understeer despite being RWD (defeats the purpose of having a rwd drivetrain), only good thing about the 2021 is350 Fsport is that it comes with an LSD, which the CT4 V does aswell.
Love reading the comments from all the haters. You Americans really hate GM with a passion. Meanwhile the country is circling the drain, gee I wonder why. Funniest part is if this car had a different badge on the hood everybody would be going ga ga over it.
The funny thing about your comment is that if you apply that to the "Kia" Stinger it would hold true, but you just know a parts bin car when you see it. It's classic GM dimensions. Bigger car on the outside, but tiny on the inside.
I wish this was available with a V6 with about 325-350 HP. I Know the Blackwing will be a V6 but it will be too performance oriented for my taste. This is similar to the engine lineup gap in the Alpha Romeo Giulia.
Man. Can't wait for Cadillac to make a full EV. With GM investing so much into electric, it's bound to happen in the near future. I love their current design language so much, I'm just not buying anything with a gas engine anymore.
Great review (as ever) of a great car. In my opinion there’s just something about it. Sure I’d love a Blackwing, but the regular V is probably honestly the sweet spot for a daily for me. I think Cadillac has done a great job of listening to criticisms, and people are unfairly hard on them IMHO.
Alex how do you compare this to a base infinity Q50? I know the size is way different but both can be had for almost the same money. Also I believe that if Cadillac made the interior of the new escalade the standard form for all their models like what the BMW and Benz are doing, their sedan sales will sky rocket.
I think the Q50 is aimed more at comfort and style. Its infotainment is bad and it's not fast, but its size and comfort make up for it and I'm pretty sure it comes with more standard feature than the Caddy. I think it comes with a 360 camera and the Bose (14 speaker if I'm not wrong) standard. The 360 camera is super helpful when parking and making sure you don't scrape the front or the wheels in the curb. You also get more safety standard. I own a 3.7 2015 and I love it!
@@vq37zu eh all love but i'd probably get an altima or a maxima over the q50, especially new. the software is just so poor and the interior is outdated.
yeah that's why I said the infotainment sucks lol I don't care for it though, I usually have the screen turned off and do everything from the phone, so no biggie. I'm also a big fan of the exhaust note of the VQ motors so 🤷🏿♂️
Fully agree. No idea why you wouldn't get the superior product in the G70 and also enjoy the 10 year warranty which GM could never do if it want to stay in business
I'm more concern with mpg. the 2.0l engine gets 34/23 while the bmw gets 36/26 and might be a bit more driving in eco mode. The ct5 (which is suppose to be comparable with the 3 series) gets worse milage. I like this design but might go with the bmw due to gas milage
@@drplando14 It has an Eco feature that shows you in real time what your average is, it let's you know the sweet spot to drive at to raise your average
IMO and maybe some of the others agree if you aren't able to sync the steering wheel camera and the outside camera you should just get rid of one or the other feed
Kinda irrelevant but damn does that CLA get expensive. Why would you have a CLA250 with all the options when you could have a much nicer E class with a couple options for nearly the same price
I have to disagree with the looks. The front of the AT4 is nice, but that rear is not. The CLA has the looks at every angle. The interior is also ok. The Germans do it better.
Why would you need one? The donuts are only good for 50 miles anyways, if a runflat with a can of fixaflat can do that then why include the weight and room
I personally feel that Cadillac has lost its identity and is trying very hard to figure out its true purpose and reestablish its brand name once again. However, they need to figure out what they want to be, where they need to compete and what type of products to sell. Right now they are throwing everything but the products are nothing at the same time. No current product excites me at all that I would even consider buying. I wish them good luck.
@@celenyvargas5653 the rest of the car is good, basically a follow-up to the ATS which was very good quite reliable, same paltform etc, just need to know about engine
Alex, to be fair, Autopilot by Tesla is far superior to many other automaker's lane keeping/lane centering, so I think it's a bit unfair to lump it into the same category as everyone else. I agree that supercruise is hands-off, where as Tesla isnt (but we all know that its for regulatory reasons, not for the lack of ability); I have driven Hyundais and Subarus with Lane keeping, and they ping-pong. I've driven Volvo with Pilot Assist and the car frequently jumps into the neighboring lane without any warning. Isn't Super-cruise only available on Freeways that have been mapped by Cadillac?
I've never seen that effect be visible in real life, just on video where there can be an unfortunate correspondence in frame rates with the control circuitry of the lights. It's quite ordinary for LED lights to be driven by circuitry that cycles them on and off (for various reasons). It doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the power source.
Every escalade I see (since I don't see any cadillac sedans) has the same pwm-dimming, not-quite-right, florescent-like offness to their running lights
Trying to figure out who would even cross shop this. I think people who think Acura and Infiniti are performance luxury cars. I don’t see any German buyer even considering Cadillac. CT4 means “Cimarron the Fourth”.
All the standards options should have included in the msrp price. common options added up to be $10k+!!! This is the reason why Cadi has failed in selling their vehicle. Very stupid. Overpriced.
Cadillac really went for the drivetrain on this one. I wasn't impressed with the interior quality and space. The infotainment screen is small and looks like an afterthought. It has less safety features than a Nissan Altima. The driving factor would really have to be good.
RWD driving dynamics is really THAT different, so i'm a bit confused as to why people would compare it to a FWD car. BTW, i appreciate the "less" safety features. something blaring at you at inordinate times is just disconcerting, and you're just driving normally.
@@twystedhumour I'm not the person buying the car other people are. It's the other people I have to deal with on a daily basis. I dive 100-150k miles per year. You'll never tell me there are enough safety features. If you so choose to disable them so be it. I'd be willing to bet you've never pulled a lifeless body out of a car that could have prevented it's own accident. The sensor don't do anything unless you're in the wrong. With a few exceptions to miss-markings in construction zones and few other thing. I will agree that fwd cars over 200-/+ horse power just don't feel right.
@@Heatherder Younger baby boomers are not even 60 years old yet. As for young people, with the possible exception of the Escalade, they're not buying Cadillacs unless they're getting a good price trying to fool people into thinking they have more money than they do
The CT4-V looks like another winner for Cadillac! www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a34304375/2020-bmw-m235i-gran-coupe-vs-cadillac-ct4-v-mercedes-amg-a35/
Oh, great - a decontented Cadillac. It's cheap and it's huge, while I'm looking at something small and premium. These people are going to make me buy an Audi TT and I hate Audis.
@@zaitcev0 Chevk out October Car & Driver for the CT4-V that beat thr Germna's in a comparison test. The Alpha platform is truly a delight and not FWD based like Audi TT.
This should be compared to 3 series, a4, and c class not the a3, cla, and 2 series due to its size. American luxury has always been cheaper than its European counterparts. So it should be compared based on sizes not prices. You can’t compare a Lexus NX to a BMW X1 because their prices are closer to each other. Cadillac can’t even get their classes correct 🤦🏻♂️
Alex addresses this in the video-it is based on interior size and price, not just price. A3, CLA, and 2 series is the correct class. Car and Driver also felt the same way and did a comparison test of this group, minus the A3.
@@Watchlistenread9623 i think Cadillac design team is slacking. How is this car a foot longer than an A3 and have a smaller interior and trunk space? So to compensate Cadillac decided to compete with the lower segment and made the car cheaper to hide their inadequacies.
@@raix63 I disagree. The car competes well in the class it was intended. Based on the size, interior materials, engine choices, and price. Car and Driver and Alex both found that to be true.
@@Watchlistenread9623 by that logic then cheaper luxury cars such as american, korean and japanese brands should compete to a lower segment german brands Lexus NX should compete with bmw x1 subcompact suv. Genesis G70 should compete with the 2 series and CLA.. so on and so forth.
@@raix63 All the length is in the hood, caused by it being a rwd car. I do suspect the packaging is mildly inefficient, but they did have to fit this rather long I4 under the hood. The passenger compartment is almost exactly the size of the stubbier fwd German competitors.
Cadillac is SO underrated!
I love “cramped” interiors!! I feel safer and hugged by the car, more connected i guess. Not a popular opinion but I love it!
me too i don’t buy cars for the people sitting in the back i buy it for me because i’m driving and that’s all that matters
@@anthonysciabarrasi2611 Exactly, it’s frustrating seeing all these car reviews bashing what I see is a personal preference. I haven’t used my trunk in months haha
Woah, i have the same opinion too!
100% agree. I love that feeling
They took away head room and truck space. NOT GOOD, from an Uber driver view. I LOVED ATS and CTS, perfect cars for doing the job.
Thank you Alex for understanding this car, this is a true performance bargain vs a 228i and cla
I loved my 2005 Acura TL. The proportions of the CT4 are almost exactly that size and the car seems amazing. I can’t wait to get one.
That volt coming at you at 14:07 was looking really good for a 2014/15!
Kevin Lee you have some very fast eyes or skills on the pause button congrats
@@John-209 I second that, holy smokes :)
This is the best review I've seen on this car. Very fair and balanced. Plus, you did an outstanding job with comparing it to its proper competition.
The 2 series Gran Coupe is a stupid concept. Compared to an actual 2 series like an M240i, this car is bullshit. Too big.
@@aluisious I hear you. I have an m235i (real coupe).
Ok, I really think you have done the smartest review on this. Your right people do mix this car in with more expensive cars. I really think I could end up with a CT4V AWD. Good video.
Oh, also I try support American industry, cause it’s good for us.
It’s a luxury vehicle in 2020, by now ALL lighting needs to be LED as standard. No excuses
And have amber turn signals!!!! There is no advantage to red turn signals that justify a less safe design. They just wanna save a few pennies
@@Jaymac720 ambers look like crap
@@Jaymac720 the red looks better IMO. Plus, modern technology has mitigated the danger. They last pretty long.
Why are people so EXCITED, and VEHEMENT about freaking LIGHT BULBS! Their light bulbs !! You guys are more excited about LEDs, than engines and transmissions, and the cars styling. Is there an LED club or something?? LED police going after cars with incandescent bulbs??
I love this car! Awesome and Cadillac has done a great job.
I drive an AudiS4, B8.5 six speed and love it. I also love what Cadillac is doing with their performance sedans. This CT4 is a great buy. I would probably go with the AWD and some Blizzaks as it snows like a mother where I live. Great review!
What does B8.5 mean?
I'd like Cadillac cars! I might buy this Alex.
I'm impressed by the useful detail and comparisons you provided Alex. We are seriously looking at the CT4V to replace our aging CTS. Thanks!
Cadillac now makes cars with the best driving dynamics... Only if they could improve the interior to make it look more luxurious, and they need to stay away from GM parts sharing!
I wished they used some type of wood in the interior and ambient lighting
They also need to MARKET these cars. Seriously, nobody knows how great the engineers at GM/Caddy are, and it doesnt matter either if people arent coming into to the dealership
Cadillac is a GM brand so it most likely won’t happen…
If they Introduce proper ambient lighting , it’ll carry the car to another degree
Car&Driver just got the CT4-V got 0-60 in 4.4 secs and 13.0 in 1/4 . This was done in the comparison test of the CT4 -V ,A35 and M235i . You will find CT4-V in the data comparison sheet. I’m surprise that the CT4-V is faster then the more powerful 360 hp CT5-5!
Very good evaluation and I appreciate the logical explanations of Cadillac's offerings. I would suspect that you may have an 'inner ear' onto management's decisions. Well done!
the best thing about Cadillac, massive year end clearance sale
I think this is a good looking sedan. Good job Cadillac
Really impressed with this vehicle. If only they would step the interior game up.
Not sure i follow. Compared to the Germans absolutely but interior materials are fine when Compared to the Korean and Japanese competition. Heck Acura, Lexus and genesis all have analog gauge clusters.
Imo they did, not great but no deal breaker like in the past
@@Mgoblagulkablong I give them credit... they're moving in the right direction. I really want to see them knock it out of the park, tho.
@@tri3pleagent same here my friend. They've got the exterior nailed now if they can trickle down the Escalades interior to all the other models they'd be perfect .
@@tri3pleagent At least it gets fully digital gauges next year and it has volume and tuning knobs.
This review was spectacular. I'm looking at getting a 2021 ct4-V, but I must get AWD, as I get a decent amount of snow where I live, and this would be my daily driver.
Cadillac needs to stop trying to be everything but Cadillacs. Call this a Seville and make the damn speaker grilles out of metal. A can of tuna costs 79 cents.
This class of vehicle equivalent from old Cadillac would be something like the Cimarron, I think this is a HUGE improvement...
Interestingly though, the tables have turned... FWD Cimarron competed with a bunch of compact RWD German cars, now RWD CT4 competes with a bunch of compact FWD German cars...
The Cimarrow was a laughable bit of badge swapping. A Cavalier gussied up a bit is not a Caddy. This is built on a platform designed especially for these cars and is a lot more special. I agree that there are a few obvious cheap bits that shouldn't have been signed off on, but overall they got a lot right. I don't actually care what they call it, CT4 or Seville.
The design is amazing. Better looking than any of its competitor.
I agree ... CT4 is beautiful and a uniquely styled vehicle.
A 4.5 second mid size luxury car starting at 33k? Wow that sounds incredible
Someone gets it ;)
To be fair, the 4.5 Sec time is a CT4-V with the 2.7L engine.
Agreed!
@@ncvwrx2759 The premium with the 2.7 is less, and remember that the CLA and 228i get notably more expensive...
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With the discounts in my area, you can get a decently equipped CT4 V for under 41k. More specifically the technology package.
Thank you for calling out the incandescent front turn signals, an intentional oversight on Cadillac's part with no viable reason. No other reviewers noticed (!?) or mentioned it.
Alex back in the trunk. That was a nice surprise
Great review Alex!
I want to like it but I just can't get over that "Bangle Butt".
I see a Versa trunk lol
I think the design is gorgeous
Genesis G70 over this Cadilac. Especially if you wait for the updated G70. Currently you can get an AWD 3.3TT G70 in the upper thirty thousand range without even negotiating. The interior materials and quality are better than the CT4 thing and has more rear seat room.
@Der Schwindel I agree
And probably will last longer too
@@trent7080 ditto
G70 is very nice
Both are great models, comes down to subjective preference imo.
I got in one the other day and I thought it was pretty good bang for the buck and materials seemed nice for the price range. The front seats give lots of toe space for rear passengers but if you move your head forward in the back seat, you can hit the ceiling pretty easily. Also the sunroof in that thing is tiny. I would still wait and see the redesigned G37 and compare it to this when the time comes for a purchase.
Damn looks great and love that it's rwd.
would love to see you review the CT4-V Blackwing
Excellent and informed review! One note, you can option 19" sport wheels 😊
This is my top pick in the segment
It’s gorgeous
That's because you work for Cadillac...
So the fanboy of GM says its his top pick....who cares?
@@bobshoemak1161 Obviously you do, since you took the time to respond to his comment 😑
@@blakeswan5688 Alex, the man whose video you clicked on but obviously didn't watch, said the exact same thing. So by your own logic I guess he does too?
What about the 2021 Lexus IS350? It's arriving in November and is comparably priced.
For everyone who is "hating" on this car I want you to step back for a min and picture this car with no Cadillac badges. Imagine you were at a "Cars and Coffee" or some other place that enthusiasts gather and someone with a clipboard walked up to you and rattled off the stats of this car along with the MSRP. Would you be interested?
It is going to be about 4 or 5 years before I am car shopping again but I would give this car serious consideration as a daily driver, but that consideration has ZERO to do with the badging or the company that makes it.
Oh and FYI, GMC Denali trimmed vehicle sales are greater than Cadillacs total sales here in the United States. In case any of you were somewhat unaware of what your fellow Americans actually consider to be Luxury in A.D. 2020.
Yup, that's why I love this channel. Alex doesn't play into the 90s mentality of "if it's not Japanese it's not worth anything" b.s. he reviews vehicles on what they bring to the table, without bias.
Will GM forever get a pass on the vast swaths of cheap black plastic and buttons? Put the Cadillac badge on the car and ask the same question. Anybody who hates this car is justifiable in doing so.
@@user-cx2bk6pm2f Name one vehicle that does not parts share or use plastic switchgear. A 2020 Bentley bentayga, a $200,000 suv uses the same parts as a Volkswagen. If you don't like cadillac that's fine but the b.s. excuse of "parts quality" on a luxury vehicle doesn't hold up when a vehicle costing 4 times as much as this does the same thing.
@@dtay8913 If you wish to accept mediocrity, you may, but it doesn't mean I have to. I don't want a car that needs to be excused, I want a car that wows me. If you need me to name those kinds of cars, I'd suggest you learn what's available before forming an opinion, and before trouncing someone else's. I grew up in Cadilacs and I love the brand, hence the constructive feedback. If, like you, we put on rose colored glasses and hand out participation awards, then Caddy will never get better. GM as a whole has come a long ways over the past 30 years in terms of competing with Euro and Asian cars, but they still have a ways to go.
@@user-cx2bk6pm2f I know what's available. If you would take the time to watch the video you're commenting on you'd realize Alex went over the main competition to this vehicle. If you don't want to but a GM product that's fine. I'm not losing any sleep, pretty sure they aren't losing any sleep either. We are all entitled to our opinions but just to set the record straight you responded to either my comment or the original poster's comment, both of which were pro GM. If you weren't willing to hear a differing opinion to your own I don't know what to tell you. I want them to do better too, but aside from the Germans no other vehicle competing with this blows it out of the water in every single aspect. It's thier entry level sedan in a dying segment of course It's using plastic switchgear. The only difference between this and some of its competitors is that they didn't paint it silver
Thanks for the review! Is it just me, or the interior is on a cheaper side with plastics?
And here is some ironic side of things: to measure the size of the interior available for the driver, we can check how close is Alex's face to the camera, while watching there a "driving" section of the review ;)
The interior is GM's famous el cheapo black plastic special. It's not acceptable in the cheapest Chevy, much less a Caddy.
If I could rent a sporty fun car for a week I could see myself wanting a Cadillac. That's shocking even thinking about it. But that's how few sedans are left on the market.
This car is just gorgeous!! Also a breath of fresh air since now the germans are so common
They could’ve went bigger with the screen but nah they chose the standard 8inch one. I would love to see some real wood to make it look classier and some ambient lighting!!!!!! The button look plain and cheap could’ve used brushed aluminum on some. A lot more room to improve upon.
As EngineeringExplained noted (by reading Cadillacs own SAE engineering documents), the 2.7 was designed solely as a TRUCK ENGINE!
Obviously the reviewer didn't mind it as this is competes with the German's.
@@normt430 But he noted that it sounded not as refined than the Germans 4 see 25:36.
@@paddle_shift not in normal driving.
As an ATS owner, the new CT4 doesn't bring much, even in the V version. Hope the mid life refresh will bring something different.
That's what the blackwing is for
@@brentlawler792 exactly, have the blackwing, its incredible
At last. An American car I could consider.
It strikes me that it shows an inferior version and not the Blackwing which is the most equipped and Manual.
I think it is more than good that there are automatic versions of the vehicles, since people over 60 years old or with some mobility problems also need to drive.
But show me the Blackwing
It’s got a great profile, and the front ain’t bad, but that rear angle... overall I see a mouth where the lights look a little sabertooth and the the trunk door and license plate section look like it’s sucking in it’s lower lip 😂
Thanks for the great review as always Alex 👍🏻.... I know you wanted o avoid the comparison against the 3 series and class due to their available v6 engines and more expensive price tags but how would you say this V version compares to a 330i or comparably priced C300? I know those would still offer less content at similar price but wondering how you’d compare their driving dynamics since those would be RWD. Basically would you opt for slightly more expensive and slower 4 cylinder 3 series/C class or still opt for the CT4?
If reliability and a V6 is important, consider the 2021 Lexus IS350 F-Sport.
@@natnut2008 I don't consider reliability important and neither is a 6 cylinder engine. That's why I'm considering this car...,. But even if I did other than an updated look the IS350 is barely competent IMO and it would rule it out
@@jonathanhidalgo4591
That's an interesting viewpoint on the Lexus IS350. How did you come to that conclusion?
@@natnut2008 well I'd have to wait for reviews and test drive, but even though they seemed to have priced it aggressively the power trains are still outdated and offer lackluster performance and it's also practically the same interior as the current generation The current G70 would be a much better proposition at that point and given that that'll also receive another refresh soon it makes the IS350 even less appealing.
@@natnut2008 Have you driven an is350 spiritedly? Shifts are sllllooooowwwwwww, handling is all about understeer despite being RWD (defeats the purpose of having a rwd drivetrain), only good thing about the 2021 is350 Fsport is that it comes with an LSD, which the CT4 V does aswell.
I love the looks in white.
Exactly ...thats why i had one in white
I don't know if I missed this, but what are the biggest difference from buying the four version versus buying the five version? Where are they built?
23:40 Comparing this to a Lexus CT?
Love reading the comments from all the haters. You Americans really hate GM with a passion. Meanwhile the country is circling the drain, gee I wonder why. Funniest part is if this car had a different badge on the hood everybody would be going ga ga over it.
The funny thing about your comment is that if you apply that to the "Kia" Stinger it would hold true, but you just know a parts bin car when you see it. It's classic GM dimensions. Bigger car on the outside, but tiny on the inside.
This is a great looking sedan.
Is the 2.0 standard engine overall reliable with the 8 speed automatic transmission? Am considering a CT4 in 2025 model year, base sedan...
the MPGs for the power is incredible...
Low twenties is not impressive, period. There's a reason he gave it a C. Most competitors do better.
@@markmiller3279 380lb-ft...
@@markmiller3279 21 city, 29 hwy, for 380lb-ft, 0-60 4.5s, is impressive.
I wish this was available with a V6 with about 325-350 HP. I Know the Blackwing will be a V6 but it will be too performance oriented for my taste. This is similar to the engine lineup gap in the Alpha Romeo Giulia.
G70
Cannot compete with Cadillac Alpha platform.
@@normt430 caddy is a joke
Man. Can't wait for Cadillac to make a full EV. With GM investing so much into electric, it's bound to happen in the near future. I love their current design language so much, I'm just not buying anything with a gas engine anymore.
Great review (as ever) of a great car. In my opinion there’s just something about it. Sure I’d love a Blackwing, but the regular V is probably honestly the sweet spot for a daily for me. I think Cadillac has done a great job of listening to criticisms, and people are unfairly hard on them IMHO.
Alex how do you compare this to a base infinity Q50? I know the size is way different but both can be had for almost the same money. Also I believe that if Cadillac made the interior of the new escalade the standard form for all their models like what the BMW and Benz are doing, their sedan sales will sky rocket.
i would avoid the q50.. worst in the segment imo
I think the Q50 is aimed more at comfort and style. Its infotainment is bad and it's not fast, but its size and comfort make up for it and I'm pretty sure it comes with more standard feature than the Caddy. I think it comes with a 360 camera and the Bose (14 speaker if I'm not wrong) standard. The 360 camera is super helpful when parking and making sure you don't scrape the front or the wheels in the curb. You also get more safety standard. I own a 3.7 2015 and I love it!
@@vq37zu eh all love but i'd probably get an altima or a maxima over the q50, especially new. the software is just so poor and the interior is outdated.
yeah that's why I said the infotainment sucks lol I don't care for it though, I usually have the screen turned off and do everything from the phone, so no biggie. I'm also a big fan of the exhaust note of the VQ motors so 🤷🏿♂️
Oh look, the new Caddy as I drive by to the Genesis dealer...
🤣😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Too bad this looks good too
@@yes8032 Are you high?
Fully agree. No idea why you wouldn't get the superior product in the G70 and also enjoy the 10 year warranty which GM could never do if it want to stay in business
@@bobshoemak1161 I’m just saying it looks good too not that it’s better can you even read?🤦♂️
Updated headlights trade turn signal for a cornering light and the LED functions as a turn signal similar to the CT6!
I'm more concern with mpg. the 2.0l engine gets 34/23 while the bmw gets 36/26 and might be a bit more driving in eco mode. The ct5 (which is suppose to be comparable with the 3 series) gets worse milage. I like this design but might go with the bmw due to gas milage
I'm currently getting 38.6 MPG with my 2021 CT4 2.0 L
@@russellmusictv4403 that is really great to know. I will have to look more into it. I drive mostly highway miles.
@@drplando14 It has an Eco feature that shows you in real time what your average is, it let's you know the sweet spot to drive at to raise your average
Trunk Comfort Index is the best!
Probably more reliable than BMW 3 series
But 3 series looks better
IMO and maybe some of the others agree if you aren't able to sync the steering wheel camera and the outside camera you should just get rid of one or the other feed
Are you driving Hwy 9? through Saratoga?
After driving semi trucks, seeing you in that backseat pretty much eliminates sedans. Maybe a wagon at the least.
Ct4 is sharp
Kinda irrelevant but damn does that CLA get expensive. Why would you have a CLA250 with all the options when you could have a much nicer E class with a couple options for nearly the same price
I thought GM prices included destination a while back? Is that still the case or does it only apply to their other brands.
Can confirm it is the case, having just helped my mother buy a ct5
I have to disagree with the looks. The front of the AT4 is nice, but that rear is not. The CLA has the looks at every angle. The interior is also ok. The Germans do it better.
The CLA's goofy FWD proportions ruin it. CT4 looks miles better.
Purple interior is. . . interesting.
can you get a spare tire with the CT4?
Why would you need one? The donuts are only good for 50 miles anyways, if a runflat with a can of fixaflat can do that then why include the weight and room
@@Heatherder At the time I didn't know it came with run flats.
I personally feel that Cadillac has lost its identity and is trying very hard to figure out its true purpose and reestablish its brand name once again. However, they need to figure out what they want to be, where they need to compete and what type of products to sell. Right now they are throwing everything but the products are nothing at the same time. No current product excites me at all that I would even consider buying. I wish them good luck.
Infotainment screen toooooooo smaaaaaaal.Come on Cadillac.Other than that I love the styling.
Much better than the overpriced, poor handling german FWD transverse crap. On par with 3-series / C-class.
Germans are way better🤦♂️
Alex please start showing the back up camera, you almost never speak about the back camera and camera resolution quality.
Is the Cadillac reliable and how are the engine?
It's up in the air, the engine has only been on the market for about a year and in trucks
@@horuslupercal3872 so in others words is unknown..
@@celenyvargas5653 the rest of the car is good, basically a follow-up to the ATS which was very good quite reliable, same paltform etc, just need to know about engine
It has better warranty than the Germans. So you are covered for a longer time.
$41k for the 2.7 is looking good when these will be going off the lot discounted for $5-6k without even negotiating.
Alex, to be fair, Autopilot by Tesla is far superior to many other automaker's lane keeping/lane centering, so I think it's a bit unfair to lump it into the same category as everyone else. I agree that supercruise is hands-off, where as Tesla isnt (but we all know that its for regulatory reasons, not for the lack of ability); I have driven Hyundais and Subarus with Lane keeping, and they ping-pong. I've driven Volvo with Pilot Assist and the car frequently jumps into the neighboring lane without any warning. Isn't Super-cruise only available on Freeways that have been mapped by Cadillac?
I saw other reviews that seats are uncomfortable, especially on long trips
I see the horrific, flickery, cheap-looking lights are still a design "feature." Cadillac needs to make those DC-powered already
I've never seen that effect be visible in real life, just on video where there can be an unfortunate correspondence in frame rates with the control circuitry of the lights. It's quite ordinary for LED lights to be driven by circuitry that cycles them on and off (for various reasons). It doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the power source.
Every escalade I see (since I don't see any cadillac sedans) has the same pwm-dimming, not-quite-right, florescent-like offness to their running lights
'70 something Caddy in opposite lane at 13:57.
I think domestic sedans will really come back in a few years.
Alex on Autos: No Bullshit
I Love It.
10.7 cubic feet in the trunk?!? Hell, my Sonic sedan’s trunk measures 14.1.
Trying to figure out who would even cross shop this. I think people who think Acura and Infiniti are performance luxury cars. I don’t see any German buyer even considering Cadillac. CT4 means “Cimarron the Fourth”.
What a cramped rear seat & micro trunk space! This is Cadillac??😩
W Preston Because it is a small Cadillac
It's the caddy that zigs
I agree that the trunk space is ridiculous, but the interior space is very similar to its competitors.
Because it's a compact sports sedan. Want more space? Get a Ct5.
@@geethsan1567 get a CT5 and you end up with around the same amount of trunk space, how fun
All the standards options should have included in the msrp price. common options added up to be $10k+!!! This is the reason why Cadi has failed in selling their vehicle. Very stupid. Overpriced.
So you know this is the same 2.7 out of the silverado, designed for truck duties. Thats why the torque is low and the revs are low.
Why is a sunroof NOT standard??? I expect it for anything over $30,000!
It's not standard because a lot of people don't want one.
Cadillac really went for the drivetrain on this one. I wasn't impressed with the interior quality and space. The infotainment screen is small and looks like an afterthought. It has less safety features than a Nissan Altima. The driving factor would really have to be good.
RWD driving dynamics is really THAT different, so i'm a bit confused as to why people would compare it to a FWD car. BTW, i appreciate the "less" safety features. something blaring at you at inordinate times is just disconcerting, and you're just driving normally.
@@twystedhumour I'm not the person buying the car other people are. It's the other people I have to deal with on a daily basis. I dive 100-150k miles per year. You'll never tell me there are enough safety features. If you so choose to disable them so be it. I'd be willing to bet you've never pulled a lifeless body out of a car that could have prevented it's own accident. The sensor don't do anything unless you're in the wrong. With a few exceptions to miss-markings in construction zones and few other thing.
I will agree that fwd cars over 200-/+ horse power just don't feel right.
It's a small detail but the matte black window pillars is unacceptable on a new "luxury" car.
I just can’t bring myself to buy a Cadillac. Genesis for me.
I think I'll keep my A4.
"Cadillac has a reputation for building some really great luxury sedans"? In what universe?
V-Series? The CTS-V has almost 200 more lb-ft of torque than a Lexus F.
Milky way.
Since ten years ago kevin. The boomers are done, cadillac is a zoomer brand now
@@Heatherder Younger baby boomers are not even 60 years old yet. As for young people, with the possible exception of the Escalade, they're not buying Cadillacs unless they're getting a good price trying to fool people into thinking they have more money than they do
The CT4-V looks like another winner for Cadillac!
www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a34304375/2020-bmw-m235i-gran-coupe-vs-cadillac-ct4-v-mercedes-amg-a35/
I’ll keep my 2017 ATS-V with the problematic CUE and all.
could listen to you shit on mercedes and bmw all day
Oh, great - a decontented Cadillac. It's cheap and it's huge, while I'm looking at something small and premium. These people are going to make me buy an Audi TT and I hate Audis.
When discounted the German's can't compete with Cadillac in the states.
Get an A35 AMG, around the same size except its much more practical and imho sounds a ton better.
Honestly I was thinking about C43, TTS, or perhaps give up and get 2-seaters like Supra or Cayman.
@@zaitcev0 all decent choices, except the TTS is understeer city. At least the C43 has a RWD bias, and the Zupra\Cayman are both great choices.
@@zaitcev0 Chevk out October Car & Driver for the CT4-V that beat thr Germna's in a comparison test. The Alpha platform is truly a delight and not FWD based like Audi TT.
This should be compared to 3 series, a4, and c class not the a3, cla, and 2 series due to its size. American luxury has always been cheaper than its European counterparts. So it should be compared based on sizes not prices. You can’t compare a Lexus NX to a BMW X1 because their prices are closer to each other. Cadillac can’t even get their classes correct 🤦🏻♂️
Alex addresses this in the video-it is based on interior size and price, not just price. A3, CLA, and 2 series is the correct class. Car and Driver also felt the same way and did a comparison test of this group, minus the A3.
@@Watchlistenread9623 i think Cadillac design team is slacking. How is this car a foot longer than an A3 and have a smaller interior and trunk space? So to compensate Cadillac decided to compete with the lower segment and made the car cheaper to hide their inadequacies.
@@raix63 I disagree. The car competes well in the class it was intended. Based on the size, interior materials, engine choices, and price. Car and Driver and Alex both found that to be true.
@@Watchlistenread9623 by that logic then cheaper luxury cars such as american, korean and japanese brands should compete to a lower segment german brands Lexus NX should compete with bmw x1 subcompact suv. Genesis G70 should compete with the 2 series and CLA.. so on and so forth.
@@raix63 All the length is in the hood, caused by it being a rwd car. I do suspect the packaging is mildly inefficient, but they did have to fit this rather long I4 under the hood. The passenger compartment is almost exactly the size of the stubbier fwd German competitors.
Come on Cadillac, a Toyota Corolla comes standard with full speed radar cruise control so can all your cars.