Is the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing a BETTER sport sedan than an AMG CLA 45?

The CT4-V Blackwing has both extreme styling and performance from Cadillac. On the outside there is a ton of carbon fiber aero, forged wheels and performance exhaust. On the inside you are greeted by a fulle leather interior, digital gauge display and unique steering wheel. Under the hood is a 3.6L twin-turbo V6 that pumps out 472HP. Is the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing a BETTER sport sedan than an AMG CLA 45?
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[@davidp2888]

Cadillac is really bringing it with this one! If I had this I'd move farther away from the office just to make my commute longer.

[@Hollow08]

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[@RoberChaimberlian]

You're creazly know about commute😆

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

Alright Joe this CTV4 Blackwing sure does fly high and earns its wings! Love the sound, the tech, luxury, classiness, and sport feel. I don't mind the graphics package either. Is there a 2023 Blackwing Joe and did they just have a 2022? Also can't wait to tune in to you and Lori's Q and A soon! On Throttle!!!

[@RaitisRides]

That sounds awesome.

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

@@RaitisRides It's weird how they had a 2022 and no 2023 model.

[@RaitisRides]

@@DarkJediChrisG-1425 It is coming!

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

@@RaitisRides Soinds good Joe I know you'll bring it 😉

[@tonypereira2054]

Hard pass for me on the side graphics.

[@Big.W.]

The fast and the furious

[@chriskoloski8881]

It's not the last hoorah. EV cars will never make it

[@alancrisp1582]

🤔 Really?. They once said the same thing about talking pictures!. And many other things also.......

[@garrylogan5995]

I don't see how ev cars will fair out. There's a lot not being said on the backend and other issues that has been ignored to whereas an ev powered car is good for long term reliability, cost of very expensive batteries and a possible shortage of mining the raw materials to make the battery. Very, overly priced for averaged Joe and Jane's to afford when barely salaries can't cover basic living cost. I see EV's failing car companies in the long run when they can't sell them affordable to own and two a very aging power grid to keep pace of possible demands of electricity. Of course WE the consumer will pay for it whether we buy them or not.

[@whatsupwithsteve]

Much depends on this upcoming election. Ev's should be a choice, not a mandate.

[@barbaranoble6209]

My husband won this CT4-V Blackwing last September. Kenneth K of Louisiana. We brought it home from Tampa and it is sitting in our garage to sell. Mileage 1600. It is a VIN001.

[@daboxer181]

Why selling?

[@Big.W.]

@@daboxer181if it’s a vin001 I would sell it too. It’s not like I’m gonna put 80,000 miles a year on that one

[@1lovesgreatness]

Yes, Mercedes is washed up like this year's LA Lakers.

[@RaitisRides]

I see what you did there!

[@Kevin_2442]

As the owner of a cla 45 the ct4 black wing is awesome, only thing I think it lacks is a better interior

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

Cadillac will never have good interior. GM 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LxiEQ]

@@HOTPLATEGAMING to you. but that’s literally almost every muscle car. Dodge, ford and chevy sticking with the same interior. not sure if ford was changed recently

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

@@LxiEQ your response doesn’t make any sense. what does mentioning muscle car has anything to do with my comment?

[@GMfan746]

Love where Cadillac is heading! I still miss that big sedan with a v8 engine.

[@RaitisRides]

You can still get the CT5-V Blackwing with the V8

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

Sad to see those V8s go. I always wanted to drive one just once before their gone for good. I hope my dream comes true Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

@@DarkJediChrisG-1425 sounds good to me!

[@UnicornDB8r]

Amen

[@robertdickey178]

I had a "78" Sedan Deville with a "425" ci engine and it was smooth and fast enough for me. It was much better than the HT4100. The V864 was ahead of its time and had bugs that needed to be figured out. By the time they got it right, they had moved on because of the reputation that wasn't good enough to continue at the time. Now just about every gasoline powered automobile company on the planet uses a similar product for many of their vehicles.

[@KuyaArbee]

no joke! I'm picking this over the CLA45AMG! the CLA is a baby car... regardless of the size

[@LlamaSpeeed]

Excellent review, one thing to note though, I wouldnt promote dream giveaway garage. They have a reputation on praying on gullible people, skewing giveaways, and even sometimes not holding their end of the bargain.

[@butchstaz5109]

And I notice this car had a redline of 4500 rpm. For the first 500 miles for break in your not supposed to go over 4000. Obviously that was overlooked. I get it for the excitement factor but the guys revving the hell out of the car Although it would be a free car

[@mefadon459]

The last 3 years I have to say genesis and Cadillac been doing the thing in the luxury sport lineup!

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you are digging it!

[@LatestHour]

I still like the ATS-V Coupe, such a great-looking car, especially in blue.

[@G.G.001]

I already owned an ATS-V. Besides a few issues with tranny reprogramming, it was one heck of a car. Surprised quite a few M's and AMG's with it.

[@Cobra_Ken]

Badass car. The CT5V has the best seats.

[@RaitisRides]

This is very true!

[@jakes5530]

Idk if it’s better, but it’s definitely cooler. There’s a definitive “if you know, you know” mentality about V-cars.

[@paulguy2545]

🇬🇧 From what I’ve heard about the ‘CT4-V’ Blackwing, its Lighter than the CT-5V making it a more agile Track Car. I’ve seen a test on track of the CT4 and according to ‘TheTopher’ this is the lighter one!

[@theballintruth3369]

Imagine you but a sports car but it was redlined by 20 reviewers

[@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049]

I love my ATS 2.0t but ct4 may be on my list next. Though I’m not getting rid of my ATS or ion redline supercharged 😅

[@DEEPCYCLEGARAGE]

No one is "switching".... Oil isn't going away.

[@martingriggs6362]

I hope the car manufactures don't understand what's behind the push for EV's (if they are in on it, that would be more depressing). The electric grid in the US would need a complete overhaul if the current 4% of EV's goes to just 15%. The environmental push is a rouse. It's about money, and power (as usual). The elite may want their cars to be electric, but they want the middle class / poor to be on public transportation. You're easier to control if you can't afford your own transportation. Same goes for housing. Remember what Klaus Schwab of the WEF says - "You will own nothing, and be happy"

[@bentleyfierro3926]

Cadillac NEVER ADVERTISE V MODELS. only enthusiast know.

[@RaitisRides]

This is a good point!

[@mariowhyte2816]

Maaaaaaaan Caddy sure came swinging for the fences with this one and it's an absolute homerun!!! I love this thing!!! Please load it onto that Expedited Massachusetts bound transporter please and thank you very much!!! The sound alone is worth the price of admission!!! Dream Giveaway sure knows how to package a vehicle!!! Awesome review Joe and Lori!!!

[@blueb4829]

I think the Euro brands are still better looking.

[@noroom4commies086]

This and the lc 500 are my dream daily drivers haha

[@namret12]

Downforce. We got it. Move to something else.

[@Cobra_460]

The blackwings make my heart pitter patter. That’s for sure,yes,even though I personally would go with a manual;but each transmission is good in their own ways. Awesome job you two! 😊😊😊😊

[@samgriffith8086]

Love my ATS-V. Bet this thing is a monster

[@paulac1234]

Would choose this any day over Mercedes. This one is super special!

[@bryanwashington9511]

This Caddy looks good the silver on white is nice!

[@RaitisRides]

You have good taste Bryan!

[@bryanwashington9511]

@@RaitisRides there have been multiple people on here using your name claiming that we have won prizes but I've reported them to KZbin

[@janoz06]

The cheap stripes look ugly

[@HighExposureMedia]

Comparing a CT4-V Blackwing to a Mercedes CLA 45 is a bad comparison. This is better than a C 43 AMG. The true comparison for this is a C63 AMG

[@davidklein1565]

HA! Yes.. You know what they say about guys with big hands and big feet ---- two out of three ant bad! lol

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[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for watching!

[@Angelbonilla1982]

It's really hard to choose between the M5CS or Blackwing!! Choose the BlackWing but with the M5CS interior design and those gorgeous Carbon Fiber buckets seats!!

[@Angelbonilla1982]

@wolfpacguy yup!! But the CTS-V is over $100k to.

[@99-Zulu]

@@Angelbonilla1982 The CT5 V BW starts at around $92k for the manual if you want the 10 spd auto is $95k. Granted after taxes and all the fees you are getting close to that $100k or more. But I'd still go for the CT5 V BW. Not only is it cheaper but it's also quicker around some of the tracks. Assuming tracking the cars is your main priority. If you are looking at it being a year round car up north get some winter tires. If you don't want winter tires highly suggest getting the M5CS.

[@ATR-_]

The Carbon Buckets on the CT5V Blackwing are beatiful.

[@Angelbonilla1982]

@@ATR-_ their nice but the M5CS carbon fiber buckets seats are unique!

[@HamishCarpenter]

BMW all day!!

[@AJMILLER91]

Never disappointed with the reviews this is a sexy beast

[@Squidgawddd96]

My cousin has one of these cars. Shits sick . He got his in manual

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

You know you've made it when you're the Apostle to the Luxury and performance!

[@RidingWithBobby]

I’m waiting for rates to drop a bit before I trade in my CLA45 for the new CT4V BW. Thankfully my ladies mama gets that GM discount too 🔥

[@Sandwich137]

I like watching your videos cuz you actually seem excited to drive those cars.

[@porfiriato84]

He overreacts tho.

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah!

[@RaitisRides]

That is my true emotion.

[@Richking213]

That paint job is immaculate. Sexy vehicle indeed❤

[@RaitisRides]

You can say that again Walter!

[@itbeginx]

I ain't tripping but that's an ugly car and American made.

[@samuelwaweru9819]

Your right Joe the manual gives you that moment to connect with the vehicle and have fun.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right Samuel!

[@wearethehaunted3831]

Joe..go easy on my new car!

[@jimmydeneus7109]

Let's keep it going 914k subscribers and reach mr raiti to a million

[@C5Cse7en]

Stop on a dime and give everyone change - NICE! 🤠

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for that!

[@InvestBetter.]

Alas, this will never he "The last ICE car in Cadillac history" like the CT5 is This will always be Robin to the CT5's Batman

[@7Roxer]

"And you know what they say about people with large feet. They got big shoes" 😂😂

[@autodiesel9993]

Sure no massage seats...mine does.

[@ericB3444]

JoeyBall that’s a WhiteWing in Fridge White Plus.

[@RaitisRides]

You are too much!

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

If it's white wing it's mr clean power plus CUB

[@RaitisRides]

@@DarkJediChrisG-1425 LOL Nicely done!

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

@@RaitisRides We get into this kinda thing all the time Joe lol.

[@JohnHoganN8]

Love the car, sounds like my leaf blower though.

[@uzhoutx]

👍🏽 🚗 ❤️ Thank you Joe and Stephen! 🤠❤️

[@phannavan]

I wanted to say for a long time, you're so funny Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for letting me share the laughs and the cars with you!

[@Striker50_]

I live in Los Angeles and am YET to see ANY CT-4 since this model came out Cadillac just doesn't have it under control

[@lions208436]

I donated..... again at dream give away... 🤞🤞

[@RaitisRides]

That is so awesome Greg! I hope you win!

[@lions208436]

@@RaitisRides thank you sir, and thank you for posting the review

[@richardscott5155]

Nothing better then on throttle 👍🍀🎄

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

This will be my first Cadillac sedan to buy.

[@joebrito2066]

GM please make a Z28 Camaro with the Blackwing before you kill the Camaro

[@blaqrecordz8992]

Thought this dude was gonna stop the "P ....at y"...... Lol!!!!

[@RaitisRides]

Tell me about it!

[@amrkamel3844]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for always tuning in.

[@mirabello123]

Gotta say, you camera angle was not your usual goodness in this video during the driving

[@cityboyjuice]

I can’t remember if I was this early for anything ever

[@deundreward7057]

This CT4-V engine sounds like a fireball!!

[@namret12]

Would u buy a GM product? Huh?

[@Hayden.STI.8]

What’s ur favorite car Raiti?

[@RaitisRides]

Ultimate lotto car would be the Ferrari F40

[@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049]

@@RaitisRides agreed or saleen s7 that’s always been mine.

[@coachklein2005]

She sounds pretty good

[@TheWTFsauce]

I gotta say GM is getting greedy on the caddy twins considering how they did the Camaro, but I guess it’s better than the European options and definitely better than how Dodge did it’s V8 options

[@agustinliden6189]

Sounds absolutly delicious for that V8 engine

[@xilnes7166]

Another notification !!!! Jo da Man. !!!!

[@samuelwaweru9819]

Hi Joe wish the Cadillac CT4-V had massage seats to give a well-deserved massage after a long day at the track. Love the review 👍👌👏👌👍👏👌👍👏👌👍👏👌👍👏👌👍👏

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Samuel! That really is awesome of you!

[@cliffbraddock5099]

The CT4 V Blackwing has massage seats.

[@omarcortes5754]

One of these for taking the nephews to the school 🤔

[@dolguldur4706]

You better bet your bottom dollar had me 😂😂😂🤘🏻

[@Mshredfrieza]

Another american masterpiece! Thanks Joe!

[@mitchellc2723]

YES. The Mercedes CLA is more compared to something like the Civic Type R.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for your thoughts.

[@whatsupwithsteve]

Hmmm maybe the A45 hatchback but the CLA is a sedan so I see how it is comparable to the Caddy.. jus sayin'..:)

[@brianjanes4700]

It's too fancy for me 😂

[@jjlouis7762]

Definitely ether performance than the CLA45 but looks ? That baby GT is a thing of beauty both inside and outside

[@whatsupwithsteve]

Seems like the AMG45s is more of a driver's hotrod. I'm looking for that rowdy, raucous, tossable toy with a dash of maturity (read; not a hatchback) so I think the AMG will be better suited for my wants. I haven't driven the Caddy but did get a change to autocross the AMG45s at the Mercedes Experience and it put a big smile on my face! So for that reason the 45s is my next car, but the CT4 is a nice though, no doubt, just not "childish" enough for me..:)

[@S3Tint]

Yessa!!

[@michaelc.6306]

Black wing 🙄 lame name... Batman drives a jeep renegade lololol

[@atg1338]

You sound LAME

[@victoramaro9290]

That is a beautiful beautiful machine and that sound 🔥 🔥

[@jorgeirizarry5971]

I thought this was a Cadillac. That interior looks like a Toyota Corrolla with leather seats. I don't see a lot of effort in making you feel like you are seating in a premium American luxury car. Other than that I love the rest of the car, specially with that performance power.

[@RealziesCuts]

🐐 ride 🏆

[@affy2255]

This thing is bringing some real competition into that BMW MB AUDI space

[@peg38]

JJ ~ sedan, tony

[@Fearlessvip]

Need Thisssssss 😤🏁💨💨💨

[@gregwiens35]

Any speeding tickets on your review runs, Joe? I'm sure once they see who it is, you'd get an on throttle escort.

[@jesusm2159]

Very nice car

[@t-lawsfitness6044]

The shifts sound slow

[@RaitisRides]

You need to drive it.

[@nutl3255]

If Mercedes switches to electric, doesn’t that open space in the sports car market for a brand like Cadillac. Electric is stupid when they could just make hybrids.

[@jjmunz7718]

That's what we are talking about joe 👍 we are all about turbocharged, supercharged car's as well as naturally aspirated car's. No garbage electric car's. Companies should bann electric car's point blank.

[@RaitisRides]

I am right there with you!

[@spacecadet6985]

great car, however, the towel was not needed 😂

[@FearlessBoy19]

No Mercedes is the king of luxury

[@RaitisRides]

Everyone has their favorites.

[@alengreen589]

class leader 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah!

[@TheMondizzl3]

Clean look

[@nancybrown9706]

The last time I bought a caddy it sucked it brought me nothing but headaches it looked good but the performance sucked

[@haviiithelegogunner907]

M3 comp eats this for breakfast

[@porfiriato84]

How is .2 seconds faster 0-60 eating this for breakfast? LMAO GTFO

[@terrellratliff2229]

That ,Go Hard 💯Go L Hard 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯I. Will Driver That Go Hard in it 💯and Have a Women with me ,

[@terrellratliff2229]

That ,Go Hard 💯Go L Hard 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯,I, Will Drive That, Go Hard, in ,it ,💯And, Have, Woman, with Me, All Times,

[@MatthewJay80]

Very good, but not better than the RS3

[@atg1338]

Rs3 =german trash

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

RS3 is a great engine in a Golf MQB FWD platform and auto only. PASS. I'll take a proper RWD 6mt sports sedan.

[@atg1338]

@@JamesonsDiecastCars yep German trash 🤣..... over priced German trash

[@Freddy_Confetti]

Canards on a Cadillac lol

[@jordanrose9147]

I really don’t think they will discontinue this car

[@RaitisRides]

You might be wrong!

[@jordanrose9147]

@@RaitisRides I sure hope not, gm has like no sedans left.

[@michaelg4334]

Why is this being compared to a POS cla45??

[@darrinhyatt478]

Yeah but an automatic is a lot faster than a manual