Review: 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing - The Best Gets Better

[@MattMaranMotoring]

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[@Salari_Cars]

The outside view is really awful. The front and rear lights are also very ugly. I pissed on the grave of the designer's father, the problem of this car is the old platform😢

[@im_an_alvani]

That green color is absolute heaven. Cadillac is killing it with these models.

[@n3v3r2l8]

@@im_an_alvani 💯

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

The interior is so nice now. It's an unbelievably good car.

[@coryw.9086]

Ordered one today. I had to, this car is just so right. After two years owning a Tesla, I’m welcoming back that sound and feel of a V8. Plan to keep it forever and hand it down to my kids. I can’t wait till it arrives! Thanks for the great review Matt!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Congrats on the order!!

[@coryw.9086]

Thanks! Your review and just how it seems to impress you helped. I can soon share in that enthusiasm.

[@rxdawg75]

Color me jealous. Such an awesome car. Did you go with the 6 speed?

[@patwalker8771]

That’s probably the best all-around car on the market.

[@kevintownsend3840]

@coryw.9086 Congrats enjoy

[@7Fields16]

This is a Cadillac to behold. Keep moving forward Cadillac. The Standard of the World.

[@superfast30]

Huge fan of the CT5 V Blacking. Phenomenal machine all around!

[@rogers6168]

I have watched 5 of these review vids for the '25 Blackwing. Every EVERY reviewer looks like & reacts to driving this car like the beginning of riding a high thrills roller coaster. Nice car!

[@theodorebrooks9889]

That V8 sounds amazing

[@dillonsrt]

My buddy ct4 blackwing was incredibly fun at autocross, im excited to drive this one...eventually

[@vladpootin5973]

It was strikingly gorgeous before the refresh, and yet the managed to subtly turn that up even more.

[@JohnnysGarage]

AMAZING THEY KEPT THE BUTTONS!!!! NOW THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL A INTERIOR

[@Borp56]

If I'm ever blessed enough to afford one I'd love to have one of these. Considering GM killed the Camaro, I'd definitely trade in my ZL1 for a black wing.

[@loganpinner5212]

@@Borp56 idk man, I mean I would too. But the 2014 was awesome. I think they old had those tailights for one year? Awesome car man.

[@Borp56]

@ they are awesome cars, and thank you. Something with a little more modern amenities would be great though haha 😅

[@genzigzag]

That green is amazing!

[@lionstonylb]

My dream commuter

[@drunkpolack7612]

Having to pay a monthly subscription to use the hardware in the car you already paid for upfront is insane corporate greed.

[@immaeditthatout7099]

which one?

[@siddasloth3292]

@@drunkpolack7612 there’s probably someone in Eastern Europe who can hack it for u

[@dlg5485]

Yep, every brand is imposing these ridiculous subscriptions, inventing endless revenue streams out of thin air. So greedy and exploitative.

[@blackeneth3449]

@@drunkpolack7612 you get 3 years free; after that, it’s a subscription to get updated GPS maps for the entire US

[@eiros59]

Great review Matt. Your joy always comes through, you can feel it in your bones.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked the video!

[@twotrackjack2260]

Love these cars, fantastic review Matt!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks!

[@maxmillion125]

This is such a beautiful car and definitely bucket list car with the manual for myself. awesome car review Matt, keep em coming

[@zuno951]

Bro I’ve been watching your channel since before the name change. Everytime I do and I see you get excited when stepping on it, it makes me want to go out and get a loan for something I can’t afford 🤣

[@Batman00785]

I like your video Matt a lot

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

I'm trying to imagine the scheduling conflict that forced Matt to miss a full track day experience with this car. Must have been IMPORTANT!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

This was on Halloween unfortunately so I needed an earlier flight to make it home in time for trick or treating with my daughter that night.

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

@@MattMaranMotoring Yup. Fellow dad here...I get it.

[@mattmacpherson1033]

Great review of an awesome car! Well done Matt!

[@blackedout5.0fan39]

Hi Matt! Awesome review as always! :)

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks!

[@BrzBoyz831]

Absolutely stunning 🤩🔥

[@wg5331]

Best looking sedan in the segment. They absolutely nailed the design.

[@MegaRetr]

This is a Cadillac to behold)))

[@nathanromeo7018]

I would love to drive that! That green looks amazing too!

[@davidboyce6427]

Matt you an Redline reviews had the same response when stepping on the throttle: Smile from ear to ear😂😂👌

[@dnice362]

The bronze wheels are gorgeous

[@thomasgeorge4788]

I may have to change the color on my order from White to Typhoon! That color sure does look good on that car!

[@captainamerica9353]

So how do you like the last manual V8 sedan?

[@thomasgeorge4788]

@captainamerica9353 I didn't want my extended (1hr) test drive to end. The power is solid across the entire rev range, and handling is better than anything that I've driven (including a 2010 R8). However, it's as comfortable and civilized as my 2016 Taurus SHO when I want it to be. I love my 2023 Mach 1, but the Blackwing made me not want to get back in it to drive home after the test drive!

[@TopSecretVid]

Looks cool and love that color!!

[@Angryeddie14]

Ah yes. That v8 is always to die for 😍

[@StiltsRU985]

That Drift Metallic is a stunner

[@ibnbrydie]

Cadillac Shocked the world with this The fact that they offer this in Manual Is crazy

[@Tatamo1989]

shocked america , no one else cares

[@ibnbrydie]

@Tatamo1989 developed countries do 😄

[@Hazdazos]

Pick the manual and this would be the perfect spec. Dream car. It is criminal how much more press the Germans get over this car, even though it is by far the superior driver's car.

[@ps-qj5wl]

car is insane need to get one asap

[@RANDsreviews]

Thank you Matt! Loved the review!!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@koenigseggkid1678]

With the interior update, it is definitely a solid deal now.

[@dogie61]

Great review. Ecxited you got to make it. Bummed you didn't get to do the full track day. And hoping the make these updates to the 4V Blackwing as well.

[@johnblack4915]

I see the giggles 😃 are still there Matt😊

[@c.a.r.s.carsandrelevantspecs]

Great acceleration!! 😃

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Haha thanks!

[@pharm30]

Forget lambo and Ferrari. I want one of these

[@yeetskeet3]

Such a beautiful car

[@RaufAbasquliyev]

Several KZbinrs reviewed the car in the last few days. It seems like GM's dedicated some budget to this. ;) I love this Caddy though. ❤

[@AWildKappa]

What a beauty!

[@DMN3901]

Best car and color in the segment. Even my avatar is the same color.

[@Freddy_Confetti]

15:56 subscriptions for features like super cruise are absolutely infuriating to me

[@Fightosaurus]

It's crazy to me that an optioned out Lyriq is coming in at like 60k out the door with incentives. Forget about Acura, forget about Mercedes, nobody accustomed to riding in Bentley or Rolls would feel very out of place riding in this rather brilliant car.

[@gene978]

I LOVE IT!!

[@theplaguemaster4522]

its crazy how Cadillac is now much better looking then the M5

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

How much of that google built in still works without a monthly fee

[@theodorebrooks9889]

Wooooow weeeee that is crazy coooool

[@wheelwrightpl9429]

Beats the new Chinese BMW M5 by far ! (Because all new BMWs are primarily designed for Chinese customer taste). Cadillac CT-5 has sleeker styling, it is lighter, and is equipped with a bolt-rifle manual transmission. Also it sounds awesome thanks to the supercharged V8. And they kept the physical buttons. Nothing else comes close in this market segment for a driving enthusiast !

[@NeekBCoolin]

Man I wish the original had that screen.

[@eedoamitay3341]

Im hoping they do something crazy in the future by adding the e-ray electric system for this car, and then you would have an 800hp, Awd, supercharged v8 beast ❤

[@rantanamo]

This is what I was hoping for too. Not only the extra HP and traction, but stealth mode makes even more sense here.

[@Melmin]

My guy this is an awesome idea 🤯

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I wish that were possible but unfortunately I don’t think there’s any room for a front electric motor unless they massively downsize the engine and cooling.

[@eedoamitay3341]

@@MattMaranMotoring You're absolutely right and I didn't even think about that, but man I wish it was somehow possible : P

[@CIRCLEDARK]

Unfortunately, I suspect that the only major thing they are going to do to this model in the future is kill it off completely. If GM can’t justify a business case for keeping around the Camaro, there is almost zero chance this survives past the next full redesign.

[@2811JPR]

Now THAT's how you design a car. BMW should take note.

[@johnblack4915]

@@2811JPR too late 😄

[@haroldkross8153]

BMW =much better quality buildt best tech supirior drive balance. BMW inventent DRL called it back at the days angel eyes,,MULTI STEERWHEEL,,,ESP,,INFOTAINMENT SYSTEEM,,HEADUP DISPLAY list goes on. BMW= world class leading premium brand. U see BMW overall around the global as the best premium drivers car. Caddy is a car whit a TRACTOR engen .And lots is copyd frome BMW ,,Mercedes . BMW=light years ahead off Chubby Caddy

[@2811JPR]

@haroldkross8153 Jesus what is that language you're speaking?

[@haroldkross8153]

@2811JPR straight frome europe,,silly pineut butterhead.

[@johnblack4915]

@@2811JPR really 🤣

[@Melmin]

Supercharged v8? manual? Oh yeah thats the stuff 🤘🏻 If I have to have a dual monitor screen (like I have to stare at while working 😞) its definently this one. Curious how the leathers will age, my buddy's c7's leather is actually holding up really well.

[@8-bitbenzu529]

the weight on the BMW and push for electric is embarassing this is glorious

[@ParissaKhoury]

Where's the snow tire video with the CT5-V blackwing????

[@MattMaranMotoring]

It's in an end card at the end of the video. Here's the direct link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5qwnWmbhNKhbNE

[@naveenthemachine]

1. How does this fare against a charger hellcat or charger redeye? 2. Where would you rank the exterior color when compared to a similar green from an m3, m4, m5, x5M, or a taycan?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

This runs circles around all versions of the Dodge. As for the color, every shade is a little different and I haven't seen the others in person to compare but I like the metallic in this one.

[@TChan-z8j]

Did you say 305 tires in the back? That's Countach territory!😁

[@brianbollan7069]

I like!

[@jeffu3248]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@colelmore]

Pretty sad they didn’t facelift the CT4V Blackwing at the same time. These are my dream daily’s

[@BiloxiBlues07]

I wish they offered AWD for people that live in places with hazardous winters. I love everything else about it.

[@hockeymann88]

I'm not liking the giant screen across the front but at least it's curved and the hard buttons are very nice, otherwise the car seems like a great sedan.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Dodge down, Cadillac last man standing

[@johnblack4915]

Good 😅

[@davevan9150]

I am always surprised to see carbon seats in a Cadillac. Yes I'm old.

[@bigjay1970]

Great review! Although not exactly the same if I was in the market, I'd be still looking at a Lexus LC 500. Call me Mr practical!🤔🤫😬

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

Compared with Lexus ES 350 F Sport

[@tylercouture216]

The new M5 and Matt have something in common 😔😔😔

[@Snk13_ty]

Why is every car reviewer reviewing this same Cadillac with the same color right now?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Because we all went to the same press event.

[@Snk13_ty]

@MattMaranMotoring ah ok. Thanks for responding 😃

[@SeamusMcFitz-jz9if]

Domestic POS already lost 50% of it's value during the filming of this. What's the nurbergring laptime? 45mins?

[@mehditalib8052]

God give me this car

[@bigjay1970]

I'll take a slight delay in shifting over a broken transmission.🤔☺️

[@Husqvarna901TE]

GM shouldve added AWD to the black wing

[@klasseact6663]

Those wheels, which aren't black, look like Camaro ZL1/1LE rims from a couple years ago, could this be🤷‍♂️

[@TheKeithvidz]

Oooh so sexy - green my fav color, the yanks produced an alternative to Germans found in my nation - alas US products not easily imported i don't think.

[@gigatron2008]

Chevy still producing v8s. Take notes Stellantis😅 what a unit

[@blackcobra65]

🤙

[@commandertopgun]

💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@LaliaKouchih]

الصدمة الدامية

[@davidboyce6427]

So what you’re saying is Cadillac should’ve badged this particular edition: THE JOHN WAYNE or Brewster Cogburn edition 😂😂😂😂

[@kajukuja]

🙂👍

[@gene978]

GM BUG REPORT LOL

[@wrappinbeats7588]

cool colors, but is that quite a bit of orange peel I’m seeing?

[@PowerTom_kyle]

This car is screaming for a manual transmission! What a missed opportunity.

[@moe4e]

Yep, CTS-V will get you in trouble unless you have friends in law enforcement 😂😂

[@nimaside]

The prices of cars are what the prices of houses were a decade ago or more.😑

[@luiscruz-if1sg]

I'm sorry but is it just me when I see the headlights reminds me of a Hyundai.

[@xianshep]

If I only had $100K to blow on a car; with stick it ticks ALL the boxes.

[@gene978]

LOL $18K Lap Pack or a NEW Second car for winter Nissan Versa. Haha

[@NudaMan]

And Dodge out here deleting themselves lol, Cadillac is better anyways

[@1LE_Ciko]

That new front end is fugly

[@charleskinsley2590]

It’s a halo car for the super rich.

[@lotterynj]

Still no rear shades, power soft close doors. Quad climate zones. Old tech and no improvement in fuel efficiency. Makes no sense. I'm a Cadillac Heritage owner and it seems like GM really just wants to drag it on with old technology. Other than super cruise it's old. It's an a sports sedan but not a Great one.

[@bobbyjones2112]

Glad Ford and GM didn’t cave to the crazy people and they’re still making V8’s with power out the Wazoooo!😂

[@CIRCLEDARK]

It has nothing to do with “crazy people”. It’s about government regulations and the fact that no one wants to buy sedans, let alone manual transmission V8 models getting 15 mpg, any more. In fact, it could reasonably be argued that WE are the “crazy people” for even wanting something like this in 2025.

[@mjerome1457]

It’s still not worth the money and has the DUMBEST NAMES EVER!!!

[@lamontevans2823]

Wish it was a manual

[@ra-di2wu]

Why? You're not buying it, nor would you buy this one that he's driving if you were.

[@captainamerica9353]

@@ra-di2wu I agree with the OP, the Press Release cars should be 6 speeds to promote what will be collector cars, soon. And of course to showcase the rare option.