Review: 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing (Manual + Auto)
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- I drive the new Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing both on track and on the road in both manual and automatic transmissions to see how the successor to the ATS-V measures up. With a twin-turbo V6, rear wheel drive and a manual transmission, the Blackwing is a rare combo that only the BMW M3 can match these days. But starting at just $60,000, the CT4 Blackwing is 10k less expensive, making it an enthusiast's bargain no matter how you look at it. Then you add in the greatly improved interior, the track-ready capability, sharp and agile handling and great sounding exhaust, and you have a very desirable car that won't be offered much longer as gasoline performance cars slowly fade into the history books. Get them while you can and enjoy them while you can! What do you think of the CT4V Blackwing? Thanks to Cadillac for providing me with this opportunity!
Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
3:44 Interior
9:04 Automatic driving impressions
14:19 First acceleration reaction
24:38 Manual driving impressions
29:59 Fuel economy
31:45 Pricing and competitor comparisons
33:06 Final thoughts
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Ay let's go! Props to Cadillac for keeping the manual alive in the Blackwing!
Car looks menacing. I feel like the headlights are what the Camaro’s should of evolved into
To bad that design is specifically for the Cadillacs, it's what it's known for
this and the ct5 are future gems. I'd say they are good investment
Cadillac saves the day! Time to binge watch Blackwing videos! Finally!
Great looking car and big respect for them keeping the manuals alive! Seems like a fantastic option in the class.
According to the Order Guide, the key fob matches the brake caliper color. ;)
This is correct.
Thanks for the info!
*Well done Cadillac MANUAL TRANSMISSION*
Awesome car! Cadillac is checking all of the major boxes here. Do yourself a favor and get the manual everyone!
Ya wanna take over my payments? :) I've never really liked Cadillacs, but dang, this thing is going to stand out in sea of M3s...
Nah
@@blackice7408 Cool.
@@richardnavratil9661 I was talking to the original commenter. But I would get a manual in something like a corolla to learn how to use it. But in a performance car, I'd get an automatic. I can understand getting manuals than auto in cars prior to 2010 considering they were better than automatics, but now automatics are much better and I like going fast, remote start, and automatic cooled seats by the time I get in the car when I activate remote start in houston
@@blackice7408 I gotcha.
Yeah I can get that point. To me engagement is almost always more important than these convenience features, but I can understand not everyone feels that way. I think lot of enthusiasts would gladly give up .5 second in 0-60 or any sort of comparison performance test like that for more engagement, but I might be wrong.
Gotta praise them for offering a manual 🙏 I really want this car, but I'm worried that by the time I can afford it, they'll be gone.
lol it wont make it past 2022 for sure.
@@darekm6859 love the SS. Prices not so much lol
@@NickHarvey. They’ve held their value like a Boulder. I miss my 1LE
@@darekm6859 I think part of it is also because they completely failed to advertise the SS. Most people were surprised to hear that is was being discontinued without knowing it was available. Also, there was practically no alternative to the SS. I think the values will drop significantly now that the Blackwing is available.
Agreed isn't the price about 80k?i
This is badass. AND there's a manual option....i love America
I appreciate the active rev matching being turned off by default. Typically it is the other way around, because sales people want you to have a "nice" experience. It seems that they really went after the "Drivers" this time but with the ability to make it more comfortable on demand.
I really think that is the most correct way to approach a vehicle of this class!
Auto rev match >
To save the manuals tho they should have done the other way. Those who like performance cars with a stick and looking for a new car will buy it either way, but people who are not that experienced with manuals, and want to learn them, might need that feature to save them from crashing into the first pole they find on the road. And if they forget to switch it on then it will eventually happen to them.
i’m getting this or the ct4 sport or v in early 2025 when my lease is up. so it’s a long time but it will be here soon
@@RelaxAndSmokeMeth Better then what?
@@horvathr95 They will crash into a pole because they did not have the auto rev match on??? Are you sane?
Not to mention that this feature is utterly useless in daily (legal speed) driving and will only hinder learning. It auto rev match is what is stopping you from getting a manual, then oyu should not be buying a manual and probably have more concerns with driving in general.
Please be reminded that auto rev match =/= anti-stall.
A used one costs almost as much as the base MSRP of a 2022!! I was planning on a 2018 ATS-V but for $10K more may as well buy a new one exactly the way I want. Everyone on Earth knows this is going to be the last gas manual transmission sedans available on the planet. I HAVE to buy one even if it means giving up one of my other cars; there will never be any after this.
I'm sure the STI will still be around
@@geovannyortega385 this aged like milk lol.
Awesome review Matt! With the CT4-V Blackwing being this good, can't wait for the CT5-V Blackwing review!!
Matt, I've been watching your channel since senior year of high school in 2014 and I wanted to say thank you for the interesting and entertaining content over the years. They got me through some tough times and always always had a distinct quality to them. Keep up the good work and giving us great car content 🙏🏾
Thank you for the comment, it means a lot! I'm so glad the videos helped you and I appreciate all the support over the years too!
Awesome job, Matt!! What a cool car. I love that it’s smaller than the 3 series, but still has 4 doors. I really hope these sell. Can’t wait for the CT5-V Blackwing too!
The ATS-V with the same fully forged LF4 that always had the same titanium connecting rods. There's nothing changed. It's still the same badass LF4 platform that Cadillac shelved until they seen us ATS-V owners putting down 700whp with minimal upgrades and drag racing the crap out of the with zero issues. Call it what it is Matt, the same exact engine made in 2015 that was way ahead of its time!
The manuals get titanium valves. To keep revs from dropping between shifts.
People please buy these!
I LOVE THIS CAR
JAMIE ! Love u dude 🤙🏼
Thanks for stopping by Jamie!
BET YOU DONT LOVE IT ENOUGH TO BUY ME ONE HAHAHAHAHA😛
Me too - excellent design inside & out! 👍🏻🇺🇸
Suprised to see this out so quick. Thing sounds awesome
I appreciate the fair shake of the auto trans in this review. I think I'm going to try to make one of these happen before they disappear, and while my last two cars have been manuals (and would love one of these manual), the auto may be the one olive branch that gets my better half onboard 😅. Would rather settle for an auto than not have this in my life, and will give me a chance to work on my left foot braking for track work 👍. Glad that the auto compromise is as minimal as possible
Great car, love my ATS 2.0 turbo 6MT. Will keep that going till it dies! Manuals UNITE!
Who else just skips to his backroad pull to see his reaction 😂
Great review! Love the exhaust sound!
Great to see your appreciation for the manual cars and RWD.
OMG ILY I BEEN WAITINF FOR THIS
This thing looks fantastic. Future classic
Been wishing / waiting for this one! Cool
Already knew this was gonna be my next car... But this review just cemented it .. thx Matt
Great video, thanks for taking a look at the Blackwing!
I'm a 🇯🇵 car guy but I love all cars. I don't know why people don't like Caddys. Cadillacs are amazing
Cadillacs were pretty underwhelming and unreliable for a long time. It takes a lot of work and time to undo the damage the brand gained over time.
This looks AMAZING
Great video man!
This in a manual would be my dream car 😂
Love it! They nailed this project
I'm glad you reviewed this vehicle. 🚗 ⚜️🌟💫
It sounds like a GTR lol all jokes aside the CT4-V Blackwing is an awesome car and I can't wait to see the CT5-V Blackwing!
Great Review
Great video buddy! Keep up the great work
Thanks Davis!
Awesome video, great job!
Thanks Yanal!
Good review buddy.
Great review
First time a cadi has been appealing to me.
Definitely here for the auto review, great vid Matt as per usual. Appreciate the 2 different reviews, not a big manual fan on higher HP/ luxury sports vehicles. 👌🏾
hi Matt. nice vid. liked b4 watching b/c I knew it was going to be good
Fantastic ride, especially for the money. That's one impressive car.
Stunning looking car
Love this car!!
Nice! You must have been at the same event Sofyan from Redline was! :) So glad to see a manual
Yep!
The exterior is waaaaay better than the M3/M4
Excellent I love it
One of the best looking Cadillac’s in a long time and you can get a manual. Very nice.
Only here for his acceleration reactions, love this dude, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.
29:30 Unrelated to the CT4, but that’s exactly why I got my new Mazda3 hatch in a stick! I thought about trying to find a used manual since the prior gen is more fun to drive, but I ultimately decided to support the manual new and so glad I did.
Thank you for supporting the manuals William!
I was ready to hate on the sound of the TT V6 which inevitably sounds meh but the way they added that little harmonic note through the speakers is honestly perfect. This thing seems waaaay better than the old ATS-V.
I've always liked the way they did the v6 sound. Its no v8, but I think GM has the best sounding v6 (na and turbo) in the market. Best sounding 6 cylinder is going to Porsche hands down.
According to another reviewer I saw, the color of the key corresponds to the color of the brake calipers. And since yours is bronze/gold... That checks out here as well. So yah, I believe that's how they do the painted keys. Key=brake caliper color.
Now that's what a V6 should sound like and in a manual! Hopefully once they are cheaper I'll be getting one for sure.
Beautiful
Just grateful that Cadillac is sending off its gas engines performance cars with a bang
Manual yessir Cadillac knows what they're doing
26-013! My buddy just bought this exact car!!! He lives in indian land, South Carolina. We were watching the video and we saw the number. You drove his car lol
love that track !!! VIR
I thought that Cadillac does not produce manual transmission cars, but man, that is really a beautiful car with stick shift. Glad that they have still a manual car.
You know Matt I realize that your preference is a V8 car, and you're a V8 guy all the way, but you have done an amazing job reviewing this 6 cylinder Cadillac Blackwing, I am truly impressed with your "review technique" and content! 👏👍
Thank you, I appreciate that! I enjoy fun cars of all types!
For a v6 sounds amazing
When this car was introduced, I dismissed it because of the V6. However, this video really impressed me. I love that it's a manual transmission!! Exterior and interior look great! I've been in the market for a Challenger Hellcat Widebody 6-speed, but Dodge has dragged their feet for close to a year now and still no clue if/when you can order one. I'm running out of patience and I want a cool manual transmission car. That excludes the Corvette, GT500, and Jaguar F-Type R. This is a SERIOUS contender for my money. I will need to go test drive one of these puppies!!
I would recommend NOT buying the hellcat if your looking for Driving experience.
All of the Hellcat/Challenger/Demon are built on a 20 yr old Mercedes chassis. All weight over 4,200 lbs. And regularly get smoked by GM/Ford/European/japanese Sports cars because it's all Marketing.
It's too heavy and lacks modern tech. The gem is the engine only.
That thing is awesome. Hope it's still around with a manual when I can afford one. Prob 3 years away. Thanks for the review Matt!!
That blue one with bronze wheels would look great!
The carbon fiber quality appears to be improving based on the video footage. I’ve detailed my good friend’s Z06 and found it’s CF was a little plasticky feeling. Overall the looks on this thing are stellar, Cadillac is doing great with their sedans.
Nice!!!!
That is a sick looking car, wish it came to Australia.
Great review Matt, I was hoping to get your thoughts on the clutch feel, is the grab point vague. These days I find it really hard to get a great feeling clutch where you can feel the engagement point
The long throw took me a few minutes to get used to, but after a little driving I was totally fine with it. Grab point feel seemed fine to me. Hope that helps!
MANUAL FTW!!
American muscle is back baby
Those seats!
I believe the key fob color goes with the color of the brake calipers
Nice
considering getting one of these - seems like a good car for the money. Do you know approximate top speed?
The fob matches the color of the brakes. Also, do they offer this in AWD?
The fast and luxurious.
This is a nice car
How is the ground clearance with the front carbon splitter?
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
«the shifter seems to be located pretty high..look like a big center console..is that comfortable?
Hi, this is an interesting car I like this one I like the wheels and infotainment system I think a 7-inch touchscreen has great hp and torque we can do launch control manual and automatic which is awesome I'm rad too disappointed about the seats Cadillac should have provided normal seats nonetheless it's ok this car is really upscale thanks you've given great review this car thanks
The key color is matched to the brake calipers.
To be honest, practically no one who buys this car will be tracking it. I had great “track cars” and never had the time for it. This car is a luxury car at the end of the day, and its a big fat sedan. There is no shame in getting it in an automatic. If you want a stick shift sports coupe, get a porsche. This car is a cruiser than can get athletic when it needs to, and for those of us who drive in heavy traffic the automatic is the necessary choice so I am glad you showcased it in this video. Probably sealed the deal for me just not sure about 7 grand for carbon fiber lips 🤔
@Matt Maran Motoring I just wish the ct4 black wing had the 6.2 lt1 in it so you have another v8 option atleast in either the ct5 v or the ct4 blackwing even thoe I know it has a little bit more power because of the turbo but with the lt1 you could still get that v8 sound and may have been cheaper because it didn't have turbos lol
I want one , still researching to see how well they do ,
You want it to be worth more when you sell it? GET THE MANUAL!!!
Wish that was the case for the chevy ss
And u can burn thru automatic fast
@@issavibez394what do you mean?
lol that’s not how it works. These cars are already hard to sell as is, no one really knows about these which is why I personally purchased one.
I went for auto because of the traffic during my commute. A white manual one that I was considering is still available 30 days later and has gone from $60k to being posted for $50k with 14k miles.
no, they all have crazy markups and aren’t going away
I'm in love with my manual ATS-V!! This seems like it's similar but better!
The color of the key matches the brake colors
Key fob color matches the brake caliper color
While not quite as special as the M340i’s B58 and ZF8 combo, the chassis and overall car makes for an unbeatable purchase imo.
Great review Matt!
Really love the design of this model. I'd be on it if not for having an E60 with 0 payments.
That would be an amazing daily
I’ll do one without the aero package. . Also 1000th like.
a manual in a caddy in 2022? Thats amazing
I cannot wait until 2025 when these are $30k used cars, this thing seems perfect
I don't think it'll be going down value, it's the last gas manual v cars from Cadillac , the next generation v cars will be all electric.
@@mohammedawadud7238 oh. Thats tragic
@@Sube-Tube but I might be wrong though.
@@Sube-Tube Yes, the CT4-V & CT5-V Blackwings are the last ICE Cadillac’s. The upcoming Cadillac’s will be all-electric, including the Blackwings. Also, the CT4 & CT5 will not be replaced in the near future, only EV sedan in the lineup is the Celestiq and the “low roof” vehicle, which could be a coupe.
Lol you can't even buy a 6-year old Chevy SS for 30k. Especially with the manual they won't sell tons of these. Values will dip a bit while they're still on sale and then float for 5-10 years after they're discontinued with no replacement before they start rising.
Yes the ct4v Blackwing I can't wait for the ct5-v Blackwing to
Really cool car in general, I'm just not a fan of the back. Either it's the trunk lid or the taillights, not sure.