Is the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V a BETTER luxury sport sedan than a BMW 540i?

[@RaitisRides]

Hey everyone! My apologies for getting this up late. Lori and I were doing some last minute holiday rushing. Let me know what you really think of the CT5-V compared to the competition. Thanks as always for having my back!

[@LuisUrbieta]

You know that you have made it in life when you have the Apostle to the performance luxury sedans

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

No problem, Joe. I understand, U got to get those gifts as fast as you go on throttle 0-60. Lol. This CT5-V still does the business 👍.

[@LuisUrbieta]

@@DarkJediChrisG-1425 yeah I feel like this is the disciple of the luxury performance cars comparing it to the BMW 5 class

[@stevemorrison4401]

Joe, wanna know how many tickets you got going “on throttle” video’ing? Lol 😂

[@LuisUrbieta]

​@@stevemorrison4401I feel like Cadillac went above and beyond when it comes to making this car and when you see one on the road you know that you are the disciple of the road

[@Striker50_]

I'll buy one of these after someone returns their lease in 2028. $28K-$37K for a CT5 or CT5-V

[@chuckxu5910]

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 and happy new year 🎊🎆🎈 Motorsport fans 🚚🚌🛻

[@spinedoc893]

Keep your eyes open, I happened across a used 2024 CT5 premium luxury V6 with 509km on it that an older gent bought and drove for 2 weeks and discovered he couldn't get in and out of it so he traded it back in on an SUV. Poor fella must have taken a beating when he traded it because I got it for over $12k off MSRP. Absolutely love the car!

[@elivantassel7250]

Beauty of a car

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you approve!

[@Irishmanbikes]

Merry Christmas Joe and Lori!!!!

[@RaitisRides]

Same to you and yours

[@Letsberealish]

Did you get in trouble and now you're blocking out the speedometer? Also, that driveshaft tunnel is INSANE.

[@tri3pleagent]

The only problem i have with this car is the CTS-V sport. The V sport had a twin turbo that made 420 hp. And i think that motor should be in the CT5-V. I think it would make this car more competitive with the Germans.

[@aintpace]

shoutout to lori raiti with the smooth camera work

[@kervensferdinand669]

Joe I really love the body style of this beauty.

[@christophercassidy1075]

Nice to see you having fun enjoying the car, seeing how it handles and your feedback while driving. It does look beautiful in the area.

[@Dave-0]

These are really great looking cars….that would make even better looking wagons!

[@jeffs6090]

I really wish they still made the wagon and coupe.

[@spinedoc893]

I don't know that its better than a BMW but its a lot better value for money for sure.

[@darylharvey2865]

This is Caddy's Swiss Army knife. Can't lose with this one.

[@christophercassidy1075]

Merry Christmas and enjoy the season and your family. Thank you for all you do. This Cadillac looks nice, I like the refresh.

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Cadillac has some pretty luxurious rides! They’re known for their comfort and style, especially models like the Escalade and the CT5.

[@ReallyBruh1]

The CT-5 V is back YET again 😍🖤

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Dear Santa: I would prefer the Cadillac over the BMW. Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Santa. HO HO HO

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

Beautiful car and I have actually been looking at the CT5's at the dealers and i'm not sure on the CT5 2.0 Turbocharged 4 cyl at $53k or this CT5-V with twin Turbo V6 at $58k. Merry Christmas to Joe, Lori and Steven .

[@spinedoc893]

I went thru that same process and ended up buying a V6 and love it and would absolutely recommend the V6. I drove both on multiple occasions before actually buying and ended up with the V6 partly because I got an absolutely fabulous deal ($12k below MSRP) on a 'used' 2024 with 500 km on it that someone bought, drove for 2 weeks and traded it in on an SUV. Honestly the 2L is fine and you really don't notice the extra power of the V6 unless you really get your foot into it and then you really notice it. The real beauty of the V6 it is WAY smoother and quieter in daily driving. I found the 2.0L noisy and 'tinny' sounding and just a bit harsh if you rev it up even a little bit. I got a premium luxury simply because that's the one that was a great deal but if I was buying new I would have bought a CT5-V. Its only a few thousand more than the premium luxury with the V6 and for that you get 25hp more plus the Brembo brakes, magnetic ride control suspension, limited slip rear end and a few other goodies and its the only way you get the sport trim look with a V6. We are averaging around 30 mpg (us gal) in combined driving without babying it at all and we are in the middle of a Canadian winter! (and its spectacular in the snow as long as its not too deep for that front fascia) I'm VERY happy with it.

[@PHUCKUSA-z3l]

The chrome on front makes it look likes it's smiling.

[@vaioserpent]

I am very happy to see this caddy. I have not yet forgiven GM for killing off the Impala. It’s been a while since I binged watched your reviews, really enjoying those today. Wish you and your family Merry Christmas Joe.

[@patrickj5731]

Wow Cadillac has really progressed when I was in high school in the early 80s. They were known for funeral cars and poor men luxury cars. now they are building sports sedans and in 2026. They will be on the F1 grid. Let’s go Cadillac.!!!! as always another great video. Thank you for sharing.👍👍👍

[@Billn1971]

Merry Christmas to your family. Have a blessed 2025 Joe & Lori.

[@oscar4o]

Hi Joe! Great video as always! One thing, the v-series does come in AWD if you want. The blackwing only comes in RWD.

[@trigganometry168]

Is the turning radius different from the blackwing? I heard the BW turn radius suck?

[@noahtone59]

Pretty sure it’s the same. Imo it’s not bad, considering it’s a bigger sedan. Not a deal breaker.

[@trigganometry168]

@. At 18:48 he made it sound like the turning radius was great. But thanks for the feedback 👍🏼

[@norwegianblue2017]

The turning radius for the V is 21.3ft and 20.4 feet for the Beemer. Granted, the 540 is a bigger car.

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

Hey Joe, Happy Sunday Funday. For Christmas Joe could we have a RR Fleet garage tour 🤞😊

[@BlackjackK7X]

Would be really cool to see the fleet together. Joes got quite a fantastic selection!

[@mikeolson7557]

I would totally take this over the 5 series!

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

Lexus ES 350 F Sport Compared With This Car

[@dtay8913]

Cadillacs sedan lineup is GOATed. If only they gave the SUVs more power.

[@StraightLaceENT]

Um they did They have a Cadillac Escalade V.

[@dtay8913]

​@StraightLaceENT literally the only example. I mentioned "lineup" implying ALL if their SUVs. The XT4, XT5, and XT6 are all average or underpowered.

[@StraightLaceENT]

@ Escalade is there SUV, sir

[@401Blues]

yea the XT4 is (at best!) a limp dog in the subcompact performance SUV 0-60 7+ seconds...I think it has 2 holes in the floorboard (think Fred Flintstone) for your feet run the car up to speed

[@StraightLaceENT]

@ it’s a small SUV. It’s not supposed to be doing threes.🤦🏿🤑😑

[@jmoore4156]

While the Beamer may be more appealing overall, I think this Caddy is a solid option. Plenty of car for the price!

[@famasmaster2000]

Great video and review, I’m such a Cadillac freak at heart and this one does it for me. Great camera work Lori, you both knocked it out of the park 🎉👍

[@smooth37]

It's the perfect size: It's about an inch longer than a Camry. Great looking car with stunning display resolution. I'm happy that it has traction control.

[@ArunSudama-ur2cd]

Merry Christmas Joe, Lori. The CTSV is a car I’ve got my eye on in a few years. I really hope Cadillac doesn’t terminate the CTS program

[@davidp2888]

I haven't seen a lot of these on the roads. Are they selling well?

[@Striker50_]

not at all

[@aero6833]

Everyone has a mercedes or a camry from what i see

[@dfunklegendfontdawg32]

Great camera work and the whole production. Is this replacing a CT4-V-Blackwing? Or is that still coming? Thx!

[@norwegianblue2017]

If you're looking for a performance oriented daily driver, this V is a great choice. Pretty much identical in every way to the Acura TLX S Type, but more luxurious.

[@Angelbonilla1982]

Would take that old badge and give matte black paint!!

[@mickeybrumfield764]

It looks like Cadillac is bringing the goods, I think I would go with the Cadillac over the BMW or the Audi.

[@michiganman8383]

You can get AWD with the CT5 V,but the Blackwing doesn't offer AWD.

[@bossy1ish]

Merry Christmas and that’s a nice Cadillac

[@davidvega6215]

Thanks for another great video. but As per 7:07 the real "fun fact" is the first production car to feature twin turbos was the 1981 Maserati biturbo. and as a retired ASE certified Master Auto body and mechanical technician with over 35 years of experience, I can honestly tell you that Maserati was a real piece of crap! and speaking of crap! it's okay to compare the Cadillac with Audi or BMW when they're brand new. but if you are not planning on leasing the BMW or Audi for only a couple of years and then getting rid of them before they become huge money pits like they always have and always will. then I would strongly suggest getting the Cadillac! you would save your a$$ plenty in the long run. And still have a really nice car left to drive. By the time the Cadillac is broken in. the Beamer and Audi already would have been recycled. unless they bankrupt you first.

[@LeroyColeJr]

This should have been the impala

[@Darrell_llerraD]

😂

[@namename1]

Malibu v8 6.2

[@AxlWeiland]

I can't help but stare at the ketchup packet during the wheel close up lol

[@antoniocail5608]

Excellent video joe Merry Christmas 🎄

[@MarcusTurner-b5p]

Nice video keep up the great work Joe

[@richki.24]

360hp doesn't seem that impressive considering the N/A 3.6L was making 323hp and the 2025 Traverse is making 328hp in a Turbo 4 ...

[@Striker50_]

A $500 tune and you're pushing 420 easily

[@johnblack4915]

​@@Striker50_ will there be codes popped up lol

[@slickrichelicopter8977]

Why is the back seat so cramped? Hit a big bump, and your rear seat passengers will get a concussion. 😅

[@smittysmitty481]

This car is amazing!!

[@Scott924m]

I'm going to have to zonk you for calling them fake vents , their "DESIGN FEATURES"

[@justinhansen9435]

360 HP for a twin turbo V6 what are they doing!!? my corolla makes 300HP single turbo 3 banger lol Great video!!

[@Juelz87]

OMG!! I can't believe they have a detuned V6 Twin Turbo engine that is designed for driving comfort!! The audacity! /S

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍 happy holiday 😀 and I love ct5-v

[@markusgautschi60]

Like it!

[@tomdrummy4984]

I’m in your neck of the woods Joe…….just a bit congested. Maybe because of 🎅🎄

[@markmalloy3438]

Nice video and vehicle!

[@boywonder8114]

Do you get magnetic ride control

[@oscar4o]

Yes you do.

[@AntwiAlexander-i1q]

Ojoo give us drag race on this year model and bmw m5.this blacking is solid and nicely upgraded ❤

[@malikmcintosh7797]

7:27 nice burglar exhaust but not aggressive as the ct5 v blackwing with the supercharged v8

[@LeshVAuto]

I wished they updated the HP to 450. The predecessor CTS VSport had 420 hp from its TTV6.

[@andrew4451]

These will make unbelievable restomods in like 20 years

[@marksix3027]

The 5V should have a NA 6.2 with a 6 manual option.

[@TheTenthKhan]

Hey Joe! Could you please try to track down an Audi S7? Any trim would be great but I’d love to see the car reviewed by you.

[@coachmaupin201]

Happy holidays 🎉

[@bigheavy12]

Great video and thanks

[@DejonBuick-jl2fx]

Hey, Joe does this car compete with the BMW M5.

[@RaitisRides]

No it doesn’t Dejon. The Blackwing version of this car does.

[@DomSr]

I didn't even see that spider but I still got the hibee jibees 😬😵‍💫

[@sgod5902]

Beautiful car. I love it

[@richki.24]

very nice looking ride ...

[@kendellbass9735]

Serious question: What’s the difference between this, and the Blackwing version of the same name? Is it just added luxury?

[@michiganman8383]

This car is basically a V Sport,that's why it's just called CT5 V and not Blackwing.The Blackwing is a completely different car.This car has 360 hp and 405 lb torque and is a V6 tt engine,the Blackwing is a V8 supercharged engine with 668 hp and 659 lb-ft torque.

[@southerncomfort1339]

Merry Christmas Ratits Family. Thank you for another year of excellent content. As for the CT5 V! Nice car boardering on "Highly Great" shame that GM is too beaurcratic to make it "Great" the Blackwing is AWESOME! Not to step on the CT4 Blackwing give it M4 HP! It has a bigger engine than the M4/M3 but less HP😢 This would free up the CT5 V to have 475hp it needs/deserves!

[@davonne225]

Major zonk for the fake vents up front. What is the purpose. Interior is on point. Yeah Bose system is outdated. Been using that for years.

[@RitualRickk]

The spider part 😂

[@telliesmith9825]

I want one

[@johnblack4915]

Love the car..why they dont push the hp a lil bit...maybe like 420 hp they had in the previous CTS-V series sport?..overall great car..thanks Joe and Lori for this exciting segment 😀..Happy Holidays 😊 😃

[@AngryColt]

Beautiful car but quality control for quality I’d rather go with the 540i, the zf transmission + b58 goodness sent to the rear wheels or all 4 is just too good to pass up on. However Cadillac did a great job with this and especially the blackwing.

[@Steve23-392]

Great review, great vehicle. Definitely Black wing a better vehicle but the V series has a great price point.

[@abduljabbaralshaer2401]

Great Video......

[@crap8011]

I miss the days when a 540i or CTS-V would get you a V8. ..

[@xg....]

Gota mention: Base CT5 went up $9k from '24 to '25.. and CT5-V went up $5k.. 🤔😏🤦‍♂️

[@ron2366]

Personally, I think it should have been 400 hp range. It would have been more compatible.

[@nunnarij]

Going Caddy!!

[@apexautoreviewz]

You can actually get the Non” Blackwing” - V with an AWD option

[@isimonsez]

I get why people on a tight budget have to wait until it is used but personally if I had to go that route I get a loner vehicle that is a few months to a year old with low mileage. The idea of having to wait until someone turns in a lease 3 to 4 years in and then financing that vehicle for 4+ years, to me it doesn’t make sense. By the time that person is done paying off the car it is 7yrs old on the low end possibly 8 to 10 years old

[@Jvilleman400]

Why would you pick this over a CT4-V Blackwing? aren't they pretty close in price?

[@Boxtruckin]

Cause 3 series competitors are too small for grown men. Thi😮is 5 series realm.

[@Jvilleman400]

@@Boxtruckin I"m talking about value per dollar, smartass. 5V isn't even as big as 5 series, said so in the video.

[@richki.24]

why did you block something out ???

[@Trill_I_Am]

Probably for legal reasons

[@velboone6041]

I absolutely love the CT5...The CTS has always been a favorite of mines as well..

[@dreday3200]

You forgot to show the back up camera resolution

[@andreinitescu1768]

Hey Raiti, can you please review a 540i?

[@gabrielhenderson6959]

Can you review the 2025 ct4 v

[@EduardoRequena-y1z]

Nobody reviewed one with the quilted seats yet :/

[@edwarddejong8025]

I sure hope you can turn off the piped-in sound. I absolutely refuse to have fake noises in my car. A very nice car; very competitive with the BMW 540i. The BMW ranges from 67 to 87k.

[@raymondtuckerjr1886]

Yes. It is.

[@Truthspeakerrrrrrrr]

Tbh how is maintenance of a Cadillac ?

[@nathanlau400]

Any update on possible Spider-Man?

[@SpringfieldTony]

JOE 76 > Merry Christmas < Tony 57

[@cryptonator1988]

Why wont they put the 10spd on the corvette? Makes no sense..

[@crocopteam-7928]

On throttle... with a school bus coming down the road! They're called accidents for a reason. Nobody wants them to happen but they do. I've said it before, really wish you'd find less traveled roads to speed on, since this is what you do, review cars. Still love watching your channel though.

[@Batman00785]

I alway like your talk about cars

[@vitreoushumor]

I really hate to say this but I'd rather have that new charger daytona with the hatch. I feel crazy saying that.

[@leotroll9648]

I want one soooo bad and I feel like I deserve it but it's sooooo expensive ! lol I'm currently in a 2012 Impreza wrx wagon with 239k on the ODO lol still runs like a beaut! BUTTTTT I'm 29 and want something fun before I have kids lol I was thinking CT5-V, Genesis G70 3.3 AWD OR Lexus IS350 Fsport but the Fsport is just not enough car for the price tbh

[@robertannable9584]

Shame on Cadillac for going small displacement with turbos on a V-series. I was incredibly underwhelmed by HP & TQ numbers too

[@eortho]

Might be the perfect car without pumped-in sound and with a manual transmission. The pumped-in sound movement must be stopped.

[@av-ru-mi]

Shouldn’t a RWD vehicle have top of the line brakes for the rear wheels? Or do I not understand cars enough?