2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing - Jay Leno's Garage

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[@2006gtobob]

Manual, slicktop, rear wheel drive. A true performance car! And it's an American brand. And...when the engineer is laughing during acceleration runs, you know he loves what he built.

[@trulyyrs]

You must live down south?

[@cursedcanine8414]

I live in wisconsine and i want obe

[@2006gtobob]

@@trulyyrs Arizona and Chicagoland

[@trulyyrs]

@@cursedcanine8414 RWD I’m a No Go!

[@Fee.1]

@@trulyyrs I’m sorry you don’t know how to drive and use winter tires

[@trigganometry168]

Who would have guessed that corvette would ditch the manual while Cadillac said we need to keep the manual. Great job!

[@fredbloggs6080]

I think the Acura NSX and Lotus Emira are about the only other companies offering a manual. And those are sports cars.

[@asj12]

@@fredbloggs6080 the new nsx is not available on manuall

[@fredbloggs6080]

@@asj12 You are right, I guess I was confusing the see through manual transmission gearbox of the Lotus Emira, attributing a gearbox to the NSX also, although when I read the reviews I was aware of that difference.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Sad reality of modern cars. But there’s a few manual vehicles left. What do you currently drive?

[@fredbloggs6080]

@@WarriorsPhoto I'm not sure of whom you're asking that, but I am driving a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio--I traded in 2017 Cadillac CTS-V, which had body fit and finish and torque converter issues. Since the mid-1960s when I started driving, I always had a manual transmission, until, after a 13 year period from the late 1980s to about 2001 when I didn't have a car, I started with automatics, at first for convenience and cost, and then scarcity Plus the top automatics now do a better job than manual and most of the sports sedans and sports car automatics have paddle shifters you can simulate manual with. With my Quadrifoglio you can actually simulate manual with either the shift lever or the paddles--I think the paddles are easier. Of course is no clutch action with your foot.

[@seanc6754]

This car is amazing! PLEASE DONT STOP MAKING CARS LIKE THIS! especially with a 6 speed manual!!

[@Samuelfish2k]

Are you buying 1?

[@vblackwing]

Driving this car as a daily is an experience I wish more people could have. It's so insane, the feeling, the sound, everything.

[@duanehalverson2028]

Just when GM is building the best vehicles it ever has, Mary Barra is Stupidly and FOOLISHLY taking ALL of GM electric!!!! I wonder, why not create a new electric only division and leave the others alone? It's because you have leaders in GM that have become closed minded, electric vehicles only, end of discussion. I strongly believe that in 10 to 15 years from now GM will go through it's second and final bankruptcy. It will be the end for GM.

[@jackj5368]

He did indeed,@@Samuelfish2k.

[@justinrodriguez3430]

They did stop

[@gigatron2008]

Thank you Tony for saving the manuals. This guy is a legend.

[@jamesparkerjr5539]

If true, a 50% take rate for manual in the first bank of orders is impressive.

[@pulaski1]

It is, but there is almost no competition for this type of car with a manual transmission. .... It is now on my radar for sure, as I have never owned an automatic.

[@mountainmandale1587]

Don't forget about Cadillac's long term track record for automatic transmissions. Not the best.

[@AxLWake]

Yeah but that doesn't mean that in the long term they will seel 50% of manual cars. I guess that the people who preordered the car before it is on sale in the dealers network are real enthusiasts. These enthusiasts are most likely to want the manual than the larger group of people that will buy the cars later.

[@AxLWake]

@John Doe Yes. It's always good that customers can have the choice between the manual and automatic.

[@retired8484]

It isn't

[@zachg9065]

50% manual take rate is great news, I want one of these badly considering this is the last V8 manual Cadillac. Love that Jay is a true car enthusiast.

[@sean70729]

They should make all of them manuals.

[@bigdaddygamestudio5007]

@@sean70729 yeah sure, thats what killed the viper.

[@Mr88Andrew88]

It’s just cause the other manufactures barely offer them nowadays

[@cvvv6166]

Great Car ! i own a V3 , but want the manual before it goes extinct . Yet the CT5 exterior design still doesn't look as good or aggressive as CTS-V IMO🤔 . The Manual is a MUST now , but will need to wait see what the Z06 will be offering next month ( or even the upcoming ZR1/Zora ) 😉

[@StockCarGuy]

@@bigdaddygamestudio5007 it was mostly safety issues that killed the viper

[@colinpettit3448]

I live in England and am blown away by this car . I want one because its so cool with all that power,amazing interior,manual gearbox and it's not German .I do think that this car is the end of an era

[@SubieMooha]

I absolutely love this design. Never in my life have I ever wanted a Cadillac until now!

[@raymonds7492]

They look so mean with those lights too.

[@jcpnlz]

Nah the 3rd gen ctsv is in my opinion the best looking v.

[@scottd7222]

Best cadillac are the fleetwoods

[@WarDaddy72]

I am the same way!!!! I want o e of these almost as bad as a 911.

[@scottipippen6554]

This is just amazing. As a German growing up loving the first 4 generations BMW M5s with manual and the early Audi S4, S2 and S6, it`s just heart warming seeing this car. Since "our brands" almost only built automatic gear boxes right now. Besides the BMW M2, there is no real German sports sedan or coupe anymore..

[@Freimopp777]

The M3 and M4 is available in a manual transmission.

[@gremwins]

I thought the new M3 only came with stick, unless you got the competition pack?

[@rdollie1]

@@gremwins I think that's right but it is an option (and eventually I'll get used to the new grill and may look at one.)

[@ChristianMcAngus]

Isn't it much easier to reach European emissions standards with dual-clutch auto transmissions rather than manuals?

[@axelschwaiss1576]

Hoffentlich kommt er auch nach Europa.

[@rabidlenny7221]

I had never seen this car, and went to the Watkins glen race this year, saw it there on display. I’m like, 670 hp V8, with a stick. American made. Look at that upholstery. If I was a 50 year old executive, I’d look no further. It is unbelievable. Stunning.

[@ErrorlessRBLX]

Saw it at the same race and thought similarly!

[@tommynobaka]

thats what i call a coach build

[@hagestad]

gm electronics = no thanks

[@Random.Contents.]

@@hagestad I don't think it's a piece of crap like cheap GM products

[@mybro727]

@@hagestad right because your prefer Bmw electronics 😂

[@hothatchpa]

This guy is EXCELLENT for Cadillac. Very knowledgable, great communication skills, and calm temperament. He is not intimidated by Jay because he knows what he is talking about and brings back more to the conversation.

[@kevinharris1462]

Kudos to this dude. I've never seen nor heard someone so knowledgeable about their product. This guy is a Cadillac savant.

[@charles9965]

Ok

[@scheeenfilmiesgucke]

Good

[@jaystepp150]

I love the CT5. It’s terrific that Cadillac has continued to make a car like this. In these dark times. (Cross over era)

[@tillivanilli6481]

this time is like 1972, when the customer get rubbed by the industrial highest ranks, that would make the automibile to junk.... this dayys you´ll see ev on ev. and that all are a big lie. i´, from germany and i can tell you about really good autos the last 2 decadest. but before it was made in usa by maerican auto manuf. or even also fisher body. but then they know what they do, and in 1972 and introducing lies like "Energie cricis" they destroyed the whole us autoindustrie. and for me as an fan of the us auto industrie back than, however i´m 35 i whish to get back these dayes and i know there is hope because the history is the future!"

[@paxhumana2015]

@@tillivanilli6481 , lots of assassinations will have to happen before the evil trend is reversed from the envirotards that champion the causes of the Luciferian globalist elite.

[@jackj5368]

We appreciate your attempt to comment meaningfully,@@tillivanilli6481. No worries. After all...they say it's the effort that counts.

[@nelsonbrum8496]

The dark times will be when there is 100% EVs and no electricity in CA to charge them.. I'm already laughing about that.

[@johnbertram1537]

I feel like they said "let's make it perfect this last time" they are certainly creating the pinnacle of V8s here and putting everything it needs to handle well, brake etc...all with a manula transmission. What people have been ask for for years

[@mikejaynekennedy4790]

Tony Roma is very soft-spoken in a Mr. Rogers kind of way. He definitely is not a high-powered (cocaine fuelled?) marketing guy. He has all the answers, and all the answers are marvellous.

[@mykelwojcinski]

That’s because he’s an engineer….

[@PokerFaceEsq]

🤣🤣🤣🤣💯

[@izzdee]

Hes like the father in law you’re not sure likes you or not.

[@251Trioxin]

Unlike Dana white 🤣

[@concernedprogressive]

Jay is a bully.

[@alaindesforges]

50% uptake on the stick!!! That is truly incredible! I couldn't afford a new one, but it's good to know that there might be a lot of them on the used market. Good job Cadillac. That is one heck of a beast!

[@JRS075]

I just looked -- they are NOT plentiful on the used-car market.

[@jonathondavis170]

This is truly a beautiful machine - he should be completely proud to be the lead design engineer! I'm in love!!! 💪

[@toddbrown7142]

Jay, I love how you're just a driver enthusiast ... Keep these videos going.

[@hacatan24]

Well he does have like 900 cars lol.... But yeah I'm glad he drives his cars.. from 1890 to 2021....

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

40:23!

[@daakrolb]

“Jay pay attention to me! Please personally acknowledge my comment!”

[@frankrochefort5852]

Caddy with a stick...so sick!

[@crzzymnn911]

Yo man when does your mixtape come out lol

[@iyzyz]

#bars

[@russiachinanorthkoreastatetv]

Exactly

[@ruxrox]

As a Cadillac crazy "collector," I have an 84 Sedan Deville and an 85 Eldorado. They were constructed for the times. Easy to drive and so comfortable. But, Cadillac has always been a performance brand. A 500 CI engine was always more than they needed. I love the new Caddy's. They are the odd duck but are so sweet.

[@chrispraz5198]

Having a manual option shows GM still has a soul. And is making cars with some of that 👍🏻 hope it carries over to the new era.

[@cmorales5]

In the Sixties and 70”s you would say: “It’s a Cadillac!”.... meaning greatness, the best. You gotta love the brand.

[@akitas8165]

Only in America were they considered "the best".

[@Louthemailman]

@@akitas8165 thats all that matters

[@iamtherealzombie]

@@Louthemailman Which sums up perfectly what's wrong with the USA, not being able to objectively evaluate things just because they were "made in USA".

[@raymonds7492]

Cadillac was a rolls Royce competitor in the 40s. In the 80s and 90s they were trash.

[@badcornflakes6374]

@@iamtherealzombie I think he's being a little cheeky and you're taking things way too serious. You're what's wrong with the USA.

[@timmietz]

I just put a deposit down on one of these with a manual transmission! Is it slower than the E63 or the M5? Absolutely it is. Do I care? Absolutely not. Because no one else is going to sell me a car with a manual trans other than the standard M3. The fact that my fully specced car came in at $116k vs $135-140k for the Germans certainly helps too. I just wished it looked a little more like the CT4V BLACKWING. At any rate, THANK YOU CADILLAC and THANK YOU GM! I am going to park my CT5V BLACKWING right next to my 2019 ZR1 7MT and get ready to talk about the ICE glory days come 2045.

[@rogerbussiii]

It took me far 2 longer to figure out that acronym. Yep.. get em while u can.. this year's 911 is likely the last year without a battery. If so i would waiger that no amount of milage would make it depreciate. Its a matter of time until they're worth thier weight in precious metals.

[@TheHitman-]

This car will beat both cars you mentioned especially at top speed. Are you high?🤣😂

[@benjaminbellamy7207]

My concern is that the Electrical Grid infrastructure won't catch up until 2055.

[@timmietz]

@@TheHitman- just about as high as my net worth. Let’s just leave it at that.

[@StandingUpForBetter]

Good choice my man and well done being in a position to have the collection you have because these are future collectables for sure. Enjoy man!

[@Donbarbz]

That car is beautiful! The stance, the sound, the overall look and performance…..And it’s comes in manual!! I love it! I cannot afford it, but I love it, Lol

[@voltecrules624]

The crackle of the exhaust in the canyon drive is awesome.

[@GregTally]

10:43 They had to cut Jay off after he started listing all his Cadillacs because he has so many it would take an hour to list them all 😂😂

[@sunsetrider45]

This is the first Cadillac since the 1980's that I would want to buy. Manual transmission is a godsend.

[@sealsnipe42]

I made the dash for this car, all the metal under the panels and down to the foot tubs are all one piece. Very cool to see the final product as I only worked for a supplier for GM.

[@nevertrustyoutubeandthegov]

Keeping manuel transmission alive I love we need more of this

[@alreit317]

50% manual take rate is great. My last car was a used V-wagon. The manuals were so rare, I couldn’t afford one. 4-5 year old manuals were selling for original sticker or more.

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

Plaid Tesla. Enough said.

[@houlagan13]

@@InSaN3ViSioN I’m confused, Al wanted a manual supercharged v8 in a wagon, so where does a Tesla come in?

[@BeingMe23]

@@InSaN3ViSioN Fastest Production car 0 to 120 mph in 6.5 sec.

[@TheHitman-]

@@BeingMe23 It will not beat a V to 120...140? Not even a question. Electric cars are boring. And not reliable.

[@pherron7471]

@@InSaN3ViSioN It doesn't make noise.

[@briankelley616]

They will make electric cars with plenty of power, but nothing will replace the sound of a supercharged V-8. Thanks Jay for another fun ride!!! 😁

[@aviator-kn8zq]

get ready plenty of appliances coming

[@katashi222]

....the sound of a V8 with a 6 speed manual, and poping that clutch at redline....

[@daweigo6851]

So true!

[@threeballedtomcat9380]

I remember when driving a luxury car was like driving your sofa around..... This Cadillac is a monster ! Gotta love it.....

[@alexgonzo000]

I watched this right after watching the alpha Romeo vid. I love the difference. You can tell that this guy from Cadillac cares about a fun driver oriented car and is so happy to be there. It shows in the difference of product. I love that they kept the manual and added new things like the no lift shift

[@serjeynoga3212]

Man so much props to Cadillac for offering a manual!!!!

[@eldorado767]

The USA now has a fine high performance sports sedan and a serious mid-engine Corvette- that you can get serviced nearly anywhere in America. Good job!

[@SkyRiver1]

And the fastest production car under 2 million, the Tesla Plaid. Plaid is also the MOST American car. Made in America baby and nothing comes close. Baring accidents you will never need to service a Tesla other than tires -- you won't even wear out your brake because of regen. And it continues to improve even after you buy it with real over the air updates.

[@germancarluv]

Borrrriiing.

[@ras4782]

The ford gt been doing its thing for a min and the viper

[@darrendonovan6679]

@@SkyRiver1 Check out the many QC issues Tesla owners are facing, and the poor customer service. It's all on the Tesla forum. "Never need service side from tires" is one of the most disingenuous statement ever.

[@ace1usmc]

I absolutely love the sound of this car! I think it might be the only car I could own that I wouldn't feel the urgent need to swap out the exhaust before the temp tags even expired. Beautiful car!

[@julzmax956]

I think it's funny that Cadillac wants people to forget about their past and just about every reviewer can't stop talking about it even though they haven't made a "luxury" car in quite a while. I love these new caddy's, they look beautiful and actually compete against the world.

[@thekinarbo]

Every vehicle manufacturer has made an ugly car or 2 or more and ALL have had recalls. Audi was notorious for their poor quality in the late 70s. We had a recall on one of our Mercedes-Benz suvs, brake booster seal. For the most part I say buy whatever tickles your fancy. I will say I'm warming up to Cadillac. The Escalade ESV V makes my panties moist.

[@scottiecopasetic8315]

I'm really gonna miss Jay Leno when he stops doing these great videos... Such a living legend! Really humble man who's got all the cool toys.

[@phillippugh2161]

Well there will will always be his KZbin videos way after jays long gone so there's that 😜

[@scottiecopasetic8315]

@@phillippugh2161 - yes, and that'll be very much appreciated. I guess since I'm older I'm a bit more nostalgic about Leno (and his amazing personality). Even if he didn't have all the cool toys - he seems like he'd be a really great uncle or father figure. Let's hope he stays around for as long as possible. You have a wonderful evening sir!

[@phillippugh2161]

@@scottiecopasetic8315 funny thing is I never was a fan of his talk show..I'm more a David letterman fan , but I really like him in this format

[@scottiecopasetic8315]

@@phillippugh2161 - you must be close to my age. I remember flipping back & forth between the two. Letterman was a sarcastic goofball (probably why I liked his show). But Leno was a class act. I concur, this Jay Leno's Garage is more my style.

[@daweigo6851]

Never knew of him before I found these in lock down in Australia, love what he does...

[@jamesbshaw]

Mr. Leno, Thank you for making these videos. With all that is going on, the ability to just check out for 40 min and enjoy is just wonderful. Thanks again

[@w41duvernay]

I pray Jay Leno keeps making these videos.

[@iamtherealzombie]

It boggles the mind that over 50% of CT5-V Blackwing preorders were manuals and GM won't even think about putting one in the C8.

[@raymonds7492]

Because the c7 was like 13-15%. But since it’s a global car they should’ve had the option. They also couldn’t put one in because the center tunnel is were all the strength is.

[@jameswillard1]

@@raymonds7492 exactly, I don’t understand why this always comes up. They made a decision to use a backbone chassis design for rigidity and one of the sacrifices was the manual transmission.

[@raymonds7492]

@@jameswillard1 They also needed the door sills to be low. If they sat you in a bucket maybe there would be a stick but the car is made for a wide demographic so that is impractical.

[@Derikimi]

26:38 Going full throttle and yet looks back to see the reaction of the engineer who worked on the car, makes me laugh every time.

[@Stratking01]

Watched so many of these videos and it’s funny how whenever someone is talking about their strut bracing or tower to tower bar, Jay makes it a point to let them know about the Ford Falcon and that it’s a MONTE CARLO bar lol

[@aviator-kn8zq]

LOL

[@laszlodemeny4485]

@@aviator-kn8zq Jay should review more classic cars like a 66 thunderbird landau 428 engine

[@krusher74]

if you play a drinking game where you take a drink everytime Jay repeats a old story you would be wasted!! (car jackers cant drive a stick!! drink.)

[@Stratking01]

Or if you had to drink whenever he says, “oh we use Vintage Air”… yea trashed man

[@Charlesb88]

Or how about his dads Ford Galaxy where Jay got to pick the engine. Or the references to his “fine” fashion style. Or how about the inability of a lot a sports cars/supercars to only hold maybe a set of golf clubs in their tiny trunks. Or no one used the fitted luggage in classic luxury cars. Or how he also uses Wilwood Brakes. Or the stories about the JC Whitney catalog of car accessories. Or his joking all the ash treys in classic cars and how everyone smoke back in the day. That’s just some of the regular gags/stories he features in his vids. This would make a great drinking/bingo game.

[@studiolezard]

Here's an idea for a sub-series: As you have more and more century-old cars, you should celebrate them as they reach that birthday.

[@mason5540]

Jay Leno is approaching that mark lol

[@charlie1832]

@@mason5540 he’s like 72

[@j.d.schultzsr.9215]

As a 75 Y/O, 2nd generation Detroit-born motorhead, I never thought I'd lust after a Cadillac. As much as I feel that we need to save our planet, electric and even hybrids, while nearly front-of-the performance pack, have a long ways to go before they'll win me over in terms of reliability. Even though for 4 years, I worked on the assembly line building Hydramatic 400s I have NEVER liked any automatic. I never liked the way they drive and have had AT failures of them from ALL of the Big 3. Manuals? Yeah, I have worn out some and have had to replace a clutch or 2, but could always perform transplants on my driveway. ATs? Good luck finding somebody who can do that for under $1000.00.

[@E34Benzin]

Automatics are awesome. The smoothness that a torque converter provides is unmatched by any manual. Cadillacs should be all about comfort, insulating you from the road.

[@joe6096]

@@E34Benzin If this is truly the end of gasoline Cadillacs, there is no better sendoff than a supercharged 6.2 liter beast you row your own gears to that crackles every time you let off the accelerator combined with the absolute best handling suspension of any sedan in the world. Proper performance and road feel will ALWAYS be better than comfort and insulation.

[@E34Benzin]

@@joe6096 Don't get me wrong, that's an awesome car, but not what Cadillac is known for. It depends, if you wanna travel long distances it's all about comfort and insulation. Driving a performance car with a loud throaty V8 is great, but also more tiring.

[@donaldthomas7330]

I am HAPPY to be a subscriber of Jay Leno's Garage!! Jay you ALWAYS make it SO MUCH FUN to watch ALL of your videos, with all your guest, car info etc. So days when I am FEELING down, or Bad?? I watch your Videos Jay Leno!!! You GENUINELY having FUN and JUST BEING THE GREAT GUY THAT YOU ARE!!! ALWAYS BRINGS ME OUT INTO A CHEERFUL & HAPPY DAY AGAIN!!,Thanks for BRINGING A RAY OF HOPE & SUNSHINE INTO MY LIFE!!🙂🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@hent1438]

Big thanks Cadillac for continuing to offer three pedal V-series sedans with big power. It's too bad that FCA won't offer a manual Charger Hellcat. It's become so much about marketing decisions & shift times, that these companies have forgotten about the person who just wants a manual because of the fun factor and emotional experience. That's all.

[@toothrestorer6588]

@ Hent. If FCA offered manual transmission Hellcat Chargers, the theft rate might go down

[@hent1438]

@@toothrestorer6588 So true. The manual transmission is the millennial anti-theft device lol....

[@elichosen3931]

Someone actually did a tremec 6sp swap hellcat widebody only one in the world, its ridiculous I love it! checkout the "autotopiaLA" channel.

[@hent1438]

@@elichosen3931 I just recently saw that. I hope the Chrysler execs were also watching. Any brass in that company that thinks a manual SRT Charger manual wouldn't sell is out of touch with reality.

[@straightpipediesel]

@@hent1438 It's emissions. The Hellcat as-is barely meets Federal emissions laws (Tier 3 Bin 160, the worst possible class), it's likely a manual wouldn't make it at all.

[@geerstyresoil3136]

As Chevy SS manual owner, this is the only car in the world I can upgrade to imho.

[@donnis618]

Love those SS cars, so underated! Congrats

[@toku30]

It's a Holden

[@kychristell1779]

Do you love it?

[@larrytrask3491]

@@toku30 Holden was GM

[@nemesiomartin1135]

@@larrytrask3491 is

[@JamesWilson-of9ky]

Yep,I'm still driving my 2007 Gen 1 V. I just hit 51,000 actual miles.I love the car !!

[@jimbailey1122]

This car reminds me of the sadly-dropped Chevy SS. A friend of mine had a 2015 and man that car was a hoot to drive with its LS3!

[@geoffm3031]

I sold my 11 CTS V just under a year ago and now with this one being the last combustion engine caddy ever it's a must have for me! 6spd and carbon.

[@danpatterson8009]

If I envy Jay Leno anything, it's for being able to give back to his Dad before he passed.

[@Thatdude877]

Fck bro I felt this one!

[@toddposton869]

Amen!

[@debbierupe2900]

WOW...just beautiful! I didn't know that Cadillac made stick shifts...when I first learned to drive , I learned when the shift was on the steering wheel. Lol I miss driving with a clutch and shifting gears. This car makes me get goose bumps. Love ya J..God bless you and your family.

[@not-fishing4730]

The best car I've owned in my life (I'm 67) has been my '05 Cadillac CTS-V that I put 120,000 miles on and owned for over a decade. After purchasing and riding my '07 Moto Guzzi Griso for a decade I sold the Caddy but I still miss it.

[@davidolson558]

Only 120,000? That's just breaking it in.

[@stanleymasterson1135]

You RIDE a Griso. I DRIVE an Iso Grifo.... lol

[@gamingden444]

@@stanleymasterson1135 corny

[@josephmartinez8803]

@@davidolson558 You're thinking of Toyota.

[@twoblacklabs904]

@@vbvapat ... and knowing in a few years that everything sold will be electric or hybrid only makes this last GM family sedan VERY desirable and potentially collectible! The $100k price tag might be a bit off-putting, but you really get what you pay for, and this Caddy is LOADED!

[@paulocouto6003]

im from EU and honestly i would take this over an M5 or E63, it just looks great especially the front, both agressive and classy, congrats on the car, and that V8 rumble fantastic, 10x better than the fart cans car sound like nowadays

[@joeking1046]

But let's be honest , you can't afford any of these cars. Lol

[@oambrosia]

@@joeking1046 neither can 97% of the people watching this video!

[@Doriamo]

@@oambrosia I know I can't lol

[@dragospahontu]

@@joeking1046 the GSF naturally aspirated engine is much nicer

[@HNedel]

This thing in black looks better than the current german offerings, and the interior looks nice as well

[@brintitan]

I know this Cadillac engineer is soft spoken already, but during some questions, it seemed like he was about to cry or something. Like he knows this is the end of a great era and is deep down heartbroken. If so, i feel you 🖤🖤😫😫!!

[@Largetalons]

All of those years having to memorize pop stars names and pretending you cared what actors had to say was worth it.

[@jamesengland7461]

Kind of like being a plumber so you can tinker with cars on the weekend ;)

[@amale4202]

Yes, he just couldn't wait to get away from The Tonight Show.

[@jimtrucksis1505]

Loved seeing Jay do the old power shifting and looking like a teenager again. Great interview again Jay, and some nice exposure for Tony who is a class act and has been a great contributor to GM for many years

[@impslap7620]

So refreshing. I love turbos but nothing beats the instant torque of a big supercharged V8!

[@jethzeeltorres9727]

I like how this guy took every question that Jay asked and answer it accordingly as he asked .

[@jithesh51423]

Bmw and Mercedes watch and learn. This is how you build a sports sedan. Oh how the mighty have fallen. Massive respect towards cadillac for building this car for the very few car enthusiasts, even though I'll never be able to own one it's great to know atleast some manufacturers are out there thinking about us car guys. Thank you for this.

[@frogstomp427]

I love that Jay doesn't cut these guys any slack if they are hocking their product. He is polite about it, but you can tell he mocks the fix-a-flat in lieu of a spare tire.

[@rdollie1]

Yes but it's meaningless complaint since I don't know any make in this class that has offered a spare in the past decade!

[@arthursmith5409]

Two millionaires on different sides of automobile tracks. Jay can say and act how he wants to, they all want to advertise on his channel, see dude plug Michelin tires two plus times? So put up with him! Dude kept saying, as I said before, Jay don't care. I love him for purposely being himself...

[@kimberlyhampton5332]

I absolutely love that this is a manual transmission. Good choice Cadillac!

[@paoloviti6156]

Thanks for sharing this marvellous car. Yep, I'm glad that you are proud of a real American car that are at the same level as the European cars but also the Cadillac all the reasons to be proud of their car with an almost unheard-of of the manual gears! Absolutely cool 😎 👌

[@vordt4139]

I love Jay's "Oh yeah, wow" When he power shifts.

[@SpaghettiKillah]

I am an european "snob" but i'll take this over the M5 any day of the week honestly!

[@admiralbeez8143]

The Cadillac grill is much better than the new giant BMW kidneys

[@Aron-ru5zk]

@@admiralbeez8143 the M5 doesn’t have that.

[@elgooghosent7080]

Tanto è praticamente proibita per noi col superbollo

[@JRS075]

I had a chance to comparison-drive a 2002 CTS-V against an M5, M3 and Mercedes AMG-C. Some marketing company (probably paid by Cadillac) was doing research in who liked which cars best. The CTS-V was a ton of fun, but the M5 was just as fast but had a more-supple ride. The M5 was #1 on my chart, but the CTS-V earned my respect.

[@robertromoff2594]

Since you had the Cadillac engineer with you, it would be interesting to know what he was most proud of, what he had to compromise on, and what he hopes to improve upon in successive model years.

[@gergelyturcsanyi6743]

This guy looks like Cadillac sent the cleaner from the office.

[@gergelyturcsanyi6743]

@Allen Tokyoo Haha, not really. Reality.

[@vblackwing]

It's funny because Tony Roma isn't just a Cadillac engineer. He's literally the man behind the entire V-Series production. He manages the engineers.

[@toddposton869]

I love my 2011 Hennessey CTS-V! It just cannot be explained, just how incredible these cars are. It is the epitome of luxury performance.

[@TheJeffShadowShow]

I leased a CT5 last June. A luxury model in Wave Blue arrived at the dealer on June 23 and I took delivery on June 25. A few months later I decided to retire early to concentrate on the new Hi-Level Diner Restaurant (an Amtrak Superliner Diner in Oak Hills, California). I sold the Cadillac to a local GM dealer and made a fair profit. GM built nearly zero of these for about four months last year. My next CT5 lease will be in a few months. Jay, thank you for these videos and as the president of the Toronado & Aurora Chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America, thank you for the "66 RWD"!

[@lylelehman3456]

Best part of the video is listening to two automobile enthusiasts chat, discuss cars with the musical sound track being provided by the manually shifted GM engine.

[@discoverymoi]

This car should be able to effortlessly endure the current SUV fuss. This is amazing in aspect, design, power interior, branding, Just the perfect 2021 Sedan. Well done again Cadillac, I can have my dream garage, with an Escalade, this and a Silverado 2500 HD 4x4 High Country.

[@ryanhuffman5544]

Great to see another GM engineer on the show. Hearing them talk gives me a lot of faith in the future of the company.

[@FrancisJFox]

Jay Leno is the only review I will listen to & trust - a real car guy.

[@harryballzack]

“It’s the RR of automobiles!” That never gets old!😂😂

[@VBshredder]

Both GM and Ford are doing some truly impressive stuff in the last few years. I could actually see myself buying either having been buying Japanese exclusively since 2000 or so.

[@MrKinghuman]

Now this is a car. This is what you remember old BMWs 5 and 7 series used to be. I love that these companies are.listening to the consumers. Normally a manual in a car this big wouldn't make sense, but with that horsepower it makes all the difference.

[@Todd_S]

This could be the new Motor Trend Car of the Year. Amazing!

[@sardil01]

It is hard to tell if Jay Leno is awake or sleeping. The excitement level is off the charts.

[@Derek_C]

Yeah, but the guy from cadillac seems to be wondering why he was asked to be there! 😉

[@rdollie1]

Honestly, I haven't seen this show in over a year and Jay doesn't look too well from my view...hopefully all is well.

[@andymelendez9757]

Love it when engineers talk. Everything considered and tweaked Thanks Jay

[@creampuff1947]

Had a CTS-V and a C5 and now C8 HTC … marvelous engineering … if this car has same handling and performance as the C8 it has to be a leader in that bracket … loved the info in this segment - Jay is da man (BUT WHATS WITH ALL THE ADS?)

[@memoalonso3317]

I have a '19 Vette 7 Speed, I will not buy a C8 because a manual trans is not offered, but now I will be Cadillac CT5-V owner. I can hardly wait to get one. Thanks Jay!

[@StandingUpForBetter]

Again thanks Jay for featuring this car and very well done Cadillac! I LOVE this is offered in a manual. This is a future classic for sure. To think this car has more HP than a 2017 Dodge Viper. WOW! BTW jay you hit this nail on the head. THIS is the golden age of muscle cars and once it is gone it is gone. Word to the wise. If you see a car you like that is being sold right now find a way to get it more sooner than later.

[@slfurr4]

Seems like that platform would have been a great way to reintroduce the Buick Grand National.

[@mattolson7146]

Or like he said the ct4 platform with the turbo v6

[@2010challengerRT]

Buick is scared of doing fun stuff. If it's not a re-badged SUV from another brand, they aren't going to do it. They just exist for China.

[@patkaczmarek7362]

The cosmetics would've needed exponential improvement. What we have here is basically an expensive 'Americanized' version of a Honda Accord. Nothing more.

[@2010challengerRT]

@@patkaczmarek7362 Nothing more? So a supercharged 668 hp V8, RWD, a stiffer performance-intended platform is nothing?

[@slfurr4]

True... they're literally a "meh" SUV brand at this point.

[@gregster1950]

So true about the manual and carjacking. I have been to car washes with my older pickup with a 5 speed, and seen people get in, and get out to get someone who can drive it. Along those lines, I had decided on the Hellcat, but in seeing this, with the 6-speed, I am going to plan on this. (making sure 6-speed and colors are what I want, as this will be had for years. I love and have a 6 speed now, but when in 10 years when I am 67, can I, will I, drive a manual, I sure hope so! It is so much for fun than auto or even a paddle)

[@billybob9961]

I have a 2011 CTSV sedan it came stock with 556 hp after having the car for 10 years I went ahead and had it tuned fully changed a new inner cooler it dynode at 586 hp to the rear wheels still to this day and incredible car. I ordered the new C8 Corvette July 29, 2020 when I saw this episode originally I still did not have a delivery date I was going to get this Cadillac instead of my Corvette but I finally have been given a production number so I’m going to stick with the Corvette if I had the money I would get the Cadillac also.

[@MA-ho5hd]

Tony's a fantastic representative for GM.

[@BlackPhillip666]

Engineers are better humans.

[@zenjamin6262]

The way Jay sneaks in insults is epic

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

39:10 lol

[@byack6885]

Cadillac, you knocked this out of the park. Looks, features, performance, quality (or so it seems). Wow.

[@Snaproll47518]

Loved the little anecdote about his dad’s ‘76 Caddie. Speedy recovery, Jay!

[@harryballzack]

Funny how Jay keeps bringing up other brands and the Caddy guy flinches a little then joins the convo. 😂

[@scotchbudmeister9018]

Built for today's enjoyment and future collectability. Pre sell out. Three pedals. Well played Caddie. Thanks for the nice demo. Love the exhaust.

[@FaithfulServant316]

Jay's Impression of Rediwhip canister inflating tire is a TIMELESS CLASSIC with audio improv! 🤣

[@hectorperez-zq3uc]

Got mine last week, all the tuning you can do by just a flick of a switch is mindboggling. Once I get over five hundred miles watch out rice burners

[@BigEd2006]

I'm kind of surprised with everyone wanting SUV's that they wouldn't make a wagon to try and grab some of that back hatch loving performance crowd... especially with the prices on the old ones... seems a no brainer that there's demand. White Diamond Manual CTS-V Wagon is like a unicorn. Wagons are basically just lowered SUV's or some of these SUV's just lifted cars in reality.

[@TermlessHGW]

Agree 100%. We need more station wagons and hatchbacks for that matter.

[@CFlow375]

Most people buy SUV's for the commanding view, not the space unfortunately.

[@quincee3376]

If it's awd i would totally be down. I agree with you. But people really seem to like the small crossovers now.

[@quincee3376]

@@CFlow375 that's a good point. I have relatives (female) that feel real safe in an suv.

[@sethallison5682]

Buick made that Regal wagon, which was actually a good looking car, and no one bought it. Might have scared them from making something like that.

[@bryanwhite3021]

I had to search for this episode, didn't come up in my subscriptions. That sound! Glorious!

[@trailingrails9953]

I love sports sedans, I'd lost hope for them when the Chevy SS flopped, but Cadillac is keeping the future of my favorite type of car alive. Thanks to Jay and Cadillac for showing us around. Now to focus on my career so I can afford one eventually.

[@jakybakey8473]

There is no future for these things.

[@oliverg6643]

Cadillac's V sedans are super underrated, i was a CTS fan since they started making the V series but too bad they are now gone. The 2019 Cadillac CTS V Pedestal Edition sooo sick.

[@Stantonv]

Thanks for posting this earlier than before. I love the car and your show!

[@gripp9k]

Cheaper, faster, and waaaay more reliable than any modern BMW? Well done :)

[@rickarra1833]

BMW sucks. Mercedes blows them away

[@JPIndustrie]

you know BMW's are building Toyotas now right? reliability lol - you ever owned a modern (I mean post 2015) american performance machine? They couldn't ship non cracking wheels last generation lol

[@gripp9k]

@@JPIndustrie And you know that BMW's are unreliable pieces of crap that are horrendously expensive to fix, when they inevitably break, right? And no, I wouldn't buy an American car either. Sorry fanboy, get lost.

[@FastGunner2040]

The Manual is the reason the CT5-V Blackwing is so interesting to me. If I had $95K lying around, I'd be buying one today.

[@user-kp5kt5es5l]

No one EVER would’ve thought that we could see such a great car, from Cadillac. The performance is there, and it has a manual for that group of people that still think this is the 90s.

[@HeavyLikesSandwich]

Aesthetically, the best looking sedan by far this year. This car looks good from any angle.

[@Dulanor]

Put your glasses on, the design is a train wreck. Typical cadillac infotainment sucks and weird design everything else seems solid.