Yes - I recognized the color immediately! Electric Blue fits the CT4-V Blackwing, but still looks like perfection on the better proportioned CT5-V Blackwing. The larger car's details are more attractive, especially at the rear where the CT4 needs the CT5's larger taillamps and trunk/bumper contours to lessen the visual impact of all that blank rear sheet metal. Miles, your body language behind the wheel was crying out for the manual, but I thank you for another awesome POV Drive Review in the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing. Next stop . . . your CT5-V Blackwing!
So funny you should pick that up about my body language - I kept wanting to grab a gear lever and push into a clutch pedal - this car screams for that setup! Thanks Edd
I cannot wait to get my 2023 CT5-V. They are aging very nicely, I’m seeing it and the CT4 more and more but not so common that I don’t want my own. The CT5’s design and proportions are just perfect imo, these cars will forever steal my attention or “break my neck” whenever I see them on the road! 🔥
@@motormusiqueforgive me father for I have sinned. Just bought the 10 speed 2 days ago. Dealer was giving a 20k discount plus 4k rebate, they only had 3 autos had to take the deal I got the last one. And I traded in my ‘17 ATS-V auto which was slightly rebuilt and had a few issues. I guess once a sinner always a sinner 😅
@@diegobert4033 Not only have you committed the automatic sin but also the sin of getting too good of a deal! But seriously where is there a dealer putting so much money on the hood of this car? Congratulations
Blue is my favorite color. I love that shade of blue on the car. Agree with you on the rear end view. Love that interior . I would of loved to see Cadillac match the stripe on the steering wheel to the body color but the red is ok. Safe Journey! CHOLULA!!!
First things first, Thank you very much for the great quality reviews recently you're the best! Also, since this is a turbo charged engine, does the 6-speed option have the "No Lift Shift" feature like the CT5V BW ?? because it makes more sense here
It is a shame it's overshadowed, because it's independently brilliant to drive. If not for the need of extra rear passenger space (car seats), I'd have gotten this instead of the CT5
Best in class…only shortcomings are the small rear seat and small infotainment screen (I’ve often wondered if it could be swapped out for the larger one from the CT5).
That's being worked on now... it does fit just need to resolve the signal issues. Once it's been worked out, I'll be upgrading my 4BW to the big screen.
Thanks. You clearly loved this. I'm going to throw a bunch of random enthusiast cars, can you let me know your ranking for driving fun and dynamics? Corolla GR, GR86, GR Supra Manual, Miata RF, C8 Z51 and CT4V BW. LOL. Would like your take as I LOVE your reviews.
True, the shifts MAY be a millisecond or two earlier on a dual-clutch, while the downside of a dual-clutch is clunkiness when going slow. Overall, I would rather have the torque converter auto.
I agree. The upshifts are fast , the downshifts seems snappy too. The zf8 is an awesome tranny many compare to a dual clutch. This 10 SPD seems good too. Other reviewers say it's snappy.
4 doors are just so practical, and if this had the manual, I'd choose this. That said, the C8 is one of the most practical sports cars you can buy (huge front and rear trunks), so if you part with the MT, it's not a bad way to go.
@Amr Alghabra this version doesn’t compete with the G70 but I can tell you from driving experience I test drove a 2023 CT5V (non BW) RWD fully loaded against 2023 G70 3.3tt RWD fully loaded and I was pleasantly surprised that they both drove similar…and that’s saying something for the G70 since Cadillac performance cars are known for their dynamic handling. The CT5V was my first choice but only Hyundai was willing to negotiate. Hence I walked away with the G70 and I’m enjoying it very much. All the other reviews I’ve seen regarding CT4V BW say this beast drives and handles amazingly.
I think it looks MUCH better than an M3! BMW ruined the looks of the new M3 with that new front. The CT4-V BW is a subcompact car, so you can't really complain about the headroom in the back, with the sloping rear :)
What’s sad is that the older Cadillac ATS that the CT replaced is faster 0-60 and higher top speed personally I like the older caddy because the dash is real leather
Nope. It didn't have a higher top speed. It's also the same or within a tenth in terms of acceleration. The BlackWing pulls over 1.0x gs on the skidpad, that's the improvement over the ATS(besides the interior).
@@BobbyB910 yeah, we had two ATS 2.0s for my wife, and they were quicker than her 2.0 CT4. She had a CT4 2.7 and that was faster than every ATS outside of an ATS-V.
2024 ct4-v blackwing msrp is 61k, right now, they are 83k here in sacramento area. It's f in crazy. I would like to buy one, but instead I HAVE to get a m340i because that car is just better in every way, even though I don't want too because too many people have bmws. I refuse to pay over 25% over msrp for a car that is BARELY better, "sometimes", in 0-60, while having less room inside, less interior quality and horrible, almost half gas mileage while not being better overall than the b58. I don't get how cadillac even sells these things. You would have to be brain dead to buy one or the ct5-v blackwing, which is even more absurd and disgustingly priced. I can take the money I save not buying a ct4-v BW, put into the m340i and have it stomp all over the 4bw.
@@Dolby109 lol..I've been driving stick the last 6 years ....I'm done with it. It's just annoying to me now . The roads are also not that great. I want to be able to chill in automatic and then use the paddles when I want to play F1 driver lol.
@@daboxer181 OK, just understand manuals are holding or increasing in value far better than automatics. Personally if I get an auto, might as well go electric.
oh cool.. 0:02 - 0:05 love that youre one of those dues that you use those canyon as an all-out race track for yourself... keep the yellow medivac helicoipetr has to make regular trips to those hills every weekend in business.
When the rear passengers are willing to pay for the car, I might start caring about rear legroom/headroom. Just sayin'
Best statement ever!!! 😂
Criminally underrated and undervalued car. I love mine and it’s my 2nd one!
How's the reliability been?
What happened to your first? 🫣
Yes - I recognized the color immediately! Electric Blue fits the CT4-V Blackwing, but still looks like perfection on the better proportioned CT5-V Blackwing. The larger car's details are more attractive, especially at the rear where the CT4 needs the CT5's larger taillamps and trunk/bumper contours to lessen the visual impact of all that blank rear sheet metal. Miles, your body language behind the wheel was crying out for the manual, but I thank you for another awesome POV Drive Review in the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing. Next stop . . . your CT5-V Blackwing!
So funny you should pick that up about my body language - I kept wanting to grab a gear lever and push into a clutch pedal - this car screams for that setup! Thanks Edd
great review miles! can't wait to see more ct5-v blackwing videos when you get your car.
Thanks, Naren!
I cannot wait to get my 2023 CT5-V. They are aging very nicely, I’m seeing it and the CT4 more and more but not so common that I don’t want my own. The CT5’s design and proportions are just perfect imo, these cars will forever steal my attention or “break my neck” whenever I see them on the road! 🔥
Heck yea - can't wait for mine too!
I think this is the best in his class and Miles where is your CT5-V Blackwing?
Agreed! Mine has been built and is coming in the next few weeks!
@@MilesPerHr Look forward to seeing yours.
@@MilesPerHr Ok thank you.
I like the aerodynamic and sleek styling of the body. Exceptional POV review of the 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing. Thx, MPH!
100% on the manual - I got and it is EPIC. I've had a lot of MTs, this is by far the best and by huge margin!
It's a sin to buy this car without a manual!
@@motormusiqueforgive me father for I have sinned. Just bought the 10 speed 2 days ago. Dealer was giving a 20k discount plus 4k rebate, they only had 3 autos had to take the deal I got the last one.
And I traded in my ‘17 ATS-V auto which was slightly rebuilt and had a few issues. I guess once a sinner always a sinner 😅
@@diegobert4033 Not only have you committed the automatic sin but also the sin of getting too good of a deal! But seriously where is there a dealer putting so much money on the hood of this car? Congratulations
@@motormusique Vera Cadillac in south Florida. I’d be on the lookout for GMC dealers in the Southeast trying to push these out of the lot lol.
@@diegobert4033 that’s nuts, hard to believe honestly. Unfortunately I am in Canada and these cars are hard to come by and also marked up
Blue is my favorite color. I love that shade of blue on the car. Agree with you on the rear end view. Love that interior . I would of loved to see Cadillac match the stripe on the steering wheel to the body color but the red is ok.
Safe Journey!
CHOLULA!!!
A body color matching stripe would have been so cool!
15:42 “oh good heavens”😂😂
Personally. I find this to be the more desirable Blackwing. 💙✌️
I got a white one with red calipars! I love it.
First things first, Thank you very much for the great quality reviews recently you're the best! Also, since this is a turbo charged engine, does the 6-speed option have the "No Lift Shift" feature like the CT5V BW ?? because it makes more sense here
Thank you for the support! Yes, the 6-speed has no-lift shifting
Great review, this car is truly a joy to drive from what I've heard,a shame it's overshadowed by its "Older sibling" .
It is a shame it's overshadowed, because it's independently brilliant to drive. If not for the need of extra rear passenger space (car seats), I'd have gotten this instead of the CT5
Some very nice diving in and even nicer car!
Best in class…only shortcomings are the small rear seat and small infotainment screen (I’ve often wondered if it could be swapped out for the larger one from the CT5).
That's being worked on now... it does fit just need to resolve the signal issues. Once it's been worked out, I'll be upgrading my 4BW to the big screen.
@@MrSchn3ll how did the modification turn out? any success?
Thanks. You clearly loved this. I'm going to throw a bunch of random enthusiast cars, can you let me know your ranking for driving fun and dynamics? Corolla GR, GR86, GR Supra Manual, Miata RF, C8 Z51 and CT4V BW. LOL. Would like your take as I LOVE your reviews.
Those are all good ones! Though obviously the price points vary, I’d say:
Miata RF and GR86 (tie)
CT4-V BW (Manual)
GR Corolla
C8 Z51
GR Supra Manual
considering getting rid of my 340i
What an intro !
Why didn't you drive the m340i like this 🙂
How is that auto tranny? Is it fast? Does it rev match on downshifts?
Starting to get very interested in one of these. Manual of course...the only way to have a drivers car.
True, the shifts MAY be a millisecond or two earlier on a dual-clutch, while the downside of a dual-clutch is clunkiness when going slow. Overall, I would rather have the torque converter auto.
I agree. The upshifts are fast , the downshifts seems snappy too. The zf8 is an awesome tranny many compare to a dual clutch. This 10 SPD seems good too. Other reviewers say it's snappy.
With a 12V outlet, you can plug in an adapter for your USB plugs. So, it's no problem for me.
This car I perf for me I'm single
You forgot about the Lexus IS 500 at 67k!!!
I love these cars so bad, but I’m so young I’ll never be able to get one:/
Awesome review - Any opinions on comparison to the Audi RS3?
Now I ask could you drive this year round in Michigan?
This and the macan GTS destroy the canyons which one was your favorite
The paddle shifters are made out of magnesium
This or a C8 for your daily, assuming you don’t care 2 doors or 4?
4 doors are just so practical, and if this had the manual, I'd choose this. That said, the C8 is one of the most practical sports cars you can buy (huge front and rear trunks), so if you part with the MT, it's not a bad way to go.
I think this is the best in his class and miles where is your ct5 blackwing
My car has been built - just waiting for delivery!
Will a new born car seat fit ?
How does the M5 competition compare to CT5V blackwing in terms of ride quality. Which one is harsher on softest setting?
The Blackwing's Magnetic Ride Control rides nicer for sure. Even though they've softened the M5 Comp a bit, it's still too firm in Comfort
I mean if you are really in the market go drive both, but the M5 isn't offered in manual, so for me it's not even in the running.
Which car do you prefer this or genesis g70 ??
@Amr Alghabra this version doesn’t compete with the G70 but I can tell you from driving experience I test drove a 2023 CT5V (non BW) RWD fully loaded against 2023 G70 3.3tt RWD fully loaded and I was pleasantly surprised that they both drove similar…and that’s saying something for the G70 since Cadillac performance cars are known for their dynamic handling. The CT5V was my first choice but only Hyundai was willing to negotiate. Hence I walked away with the G70 and I’m enjoying it very much. All the other reviews I’ve seen regarding CT4V BW say this beast drives and handles amazingly.
The G70 has a nicer interior and more rear space, but dynamically, can't hold a candle to the CT4-V BW (I'd choose this)
Bring it to Germany
I think it looks MUCH better than an M3! BMW ruined the looks of the new M3 with that new front.
The CT4-V BW is a subcompact car, so you can't really complain about the headroom in the back, with the sloping rear :)
🔥✨💫🤩
Isn’t this his car
It's the same color, but the smaller, less powerful CT4-V Blackwing model
What’s sad is that the older Cadillac ATS that the CT replaced is faster 0-60 and higher top speed personally I like the older caddy because the dash is real leather
Nope. It didn't have a higher top speed. It's also the same or within a tenth in terms of acceleration. The BlackWing pulls over 1.0x gs on the skidpad, that's the improvement over the ATS(besides the interior).
@@JamesonsDiecastCars my ATS is faster than a ct5 and ct6 my buddy has a regular ct5 2.0t same as mine but he has 36 less whp both AWD
@@JamesonsDiecastCars top speed limited to 147 on ATS after I removed the limiter thanks to MPVI2 I can hit 155 after that it’s very slow to gain mph
@@BobbyB910 yeah, we had two ATS 2.0s for my wife, and they were quicker than her 2.0 CT4. She had a CT4 2.7 and that was faster than every ATS outside of an ATS-V.
@@BobbyB910 yeah, but we were talking about the BlackWing which does 189, you had it in your head the ATSV had a higher top speed.
What REALLY throws me off is the vette logo on a TT v6 car
Wat
Why are you overhyping the car😂😂
Because this is the car he’s getting (and it’s an amazing car for its segment)
It's easy to sit there and call something overhyped if you have no frame of reference. Drive the car, then tell me it's too hyped.
I'm actually getting the CT5-V Blackwing (not the 4), but this is still an incredible car
@@MilesPerHr how does one like you get all of the amazing opportunities to drive and review cars like these? Love your content Miles! 👊
He isn't overhyping the car, It's one of the best drivers car's out right now.
2024 ct4-v blackwing msrp is 61k, right now, they are 83k here in sacramento area. It's f in crazy. I would like to buy one, but instead I HAVE to get a m340i because that car is just better in every way, even though I don't want too because too many people have bmws. I refuse to pay over 25% over msrp for a car that is BARELY better, "sometimes", in 0-60, while having less room inside, less interior quality and horrible, almost half gas mileage while not being better overall than the b58. I don't get how cadillac even sells these things. You would have to be brain dead to buy one or the ct5-v blackwing, which is even more absurd and disgustingly priced. I can take the money I save not buying a ct4-v BW, put into the m340i and have it stomp all over the 4bw.
The upshifts are snappy as heck by the looks of it. The downshifts seem a touch slower but still decent and way faster than a human .
Well this is available in manual, and as such, that is the only way it should be optioned.
@@Dolby109 not in my city.... It will drive you nuts with the traffic.
@@daboxer181 It's called leg day bro.
@@Dolby109 lol..I've been driving stick the last 6 years ....I'm done with it. It's just annoying to me now . The roads are also not that great. I want to be able to chill in automatic and then use the paddles when I want to play F1 driver lol.
@@daboxer181 OK, just understand manuals are holding or increasing in value far better than automatics. Personally if I get an auto, might as well go electric.
Joe Raiti compete this car with the Mercedes CLA AMG 45 🤣🤣🤣
i have been in a cla45 i love them
@@Miskamandariini and you think also that the CLA AMG is a competitior to the CT4-V Blackwing?
@@alengreen589 absolutely i love them both
@@Miskamandariini Thank you.
@@alengreen589 no problem
oh cool.. 0:02 - 0:05 love that youre one of those dues that you use those canyon as an all-out race track for yourself... keep the yellow medivac helicoipetr has to make regular trips to those hills every weekend in business.