The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is A Precision Track Tool For Driving Enthusiasts

[@rfwoods]

About a year ago, my wife and I bought a preowned 22 model year CT5-V 6cyl twin turbo. It was loaded, except for the supercruise which wasn’t included. It was in perfect as new condition and had very low miles. It had been driven by the wife of the service manager. We had gone in looking for just a regular CT-5, but at the time they had almost no inventory of sedans and were trying to push us towards an suv. But they had this CT-5V in the grayish off-white color with black rims. It was gorgeous. It was just a little more than what we wanted to pay, but the car was so incredible that we ended up buying it. We have not regretted it at all. It is a really fun car to drive! Not your grandfather or even your father’s Cadillac for sure. Very sporty and tight on the road. I would buy another one in a heartbeat.

[@yamahaguy1732]

I bought a 22 CT4 V Blackwing back in may and absolutely love everything about the car. I’m in the same boat id definitely buy another one or upgrade to the 5 BW!!!!

[@Slythey]

My problem with Cadillac interiors is that, to the trained eye, they feel cheap. They try to distract you with a curved screen poorly integrated into the dashboard and overuse injection molded and piano black type materials throughout. I don't know why on full model refreshes we're still seeing this trend of screens sticking out of the dashboard like a tablet jammed in a toaster; it looks like an afterthought of what you'd get in mid-model run refreshes that were never designed for these screens. The dashboard looks unchanged from 20 years ago; it's archaic. What I DO like is that they've kept most physical buttons and HVAC controls. I look at the interior of this car and I see bare minimum design changes from what Cadillac and Pontiac had upwards of 15-20 years ago. Meanwhile, step into an LC500...

[@Demoxx1]

@@Slythey Nowadays if you want interior go with the germans. Cadillacs main focus is the driver. That is why they have been killing it recently. I do agree with your point tho. Gm can update the interior a bit.

[@Gknightiii1]

If it's a twin turbo it's not a ct5 v. It's a 4 v

[@Demoxx1]

@ the ct5v non blackwing is a 3.0l twin turbo v6. The ct5v blackwing gets the v8

[@TreatsOnTheStreets]

More manufacturers need to offer cars in green. Uncommon but beautiful

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Same goes for this same shade of purple.

[@yamahaguy1732]

I’ve been saying this for a long time. Green can be a beautiful color on cars if done right. Same with browns.

[@kjsmith847]

I see so much Jaguar Green in it, but Caddie is owning the color for sure.

[@aye3678]

It's becoming a little more popular for sure.

[@MO-kz9um]

Huge respect for Cadillac to offer this beautiful monster with 6 speed manual! I wish I could afford it 😢

[@MoeMoe-nu7vt]

Never was crazy about Cadillac but this one is wow 😮

[@coryw.9086]

Well, placed an order today. I have to have a blackwing. Everything is just so right about this car. And after 2 years owning a Tesla, I’ll be welcoming back that visceral feel and sound. This car will be handed down to my kids, plan to keep it forever.

[@RealElectech]

Don't give a blackwing to a kid lol get them a Camry

[@kdcustoms1272]

yeah, leave the blackwing to me... Ill take very good care of it. lol

[@immaeditthatout7099]

can i be ur kid?

[@Soh90]

@@coryw.9086 Wanna adopt a 34 year old black guy? 🙂👍🏾 Asking for a friend lol

[@davidrichmond6937]

How long did it take to get your car after ordering ?

[@jetfixer3207]

I have a '24 CT5V Blackwing Auto. I took it on a nearly 2000 mile road trip and averaged 24MPG for the entire trip. Not bad at all!

[@amzab123]

I love the headlight design, the vertical bars on the sides are a beautiful modern interpretation of 70’s Cadillac design

[@TheChimples]

You do? I'd have to see it person but based on what I'm seeing in this video, it looks cheap like a Kia or Hunday

[@amzab123]

​@@TheChimples You're right that they could very well just be chasing a trend, I don't know for certain what inspired the design. I realize now though that I was actually thinking of the concept Cadillac Ciel's design, and that car's design was based off the 70's Cadillac designs. That's also why I think the design works better than Kia Hyundai (I like most of their headlights), it simply had more time to be researched and adapted to the identity of Cadillac

[@TheChimples]

@@amzab123 fair enough, thanks for your thoughts

[@blackeneth3449]

I like the vertical headlights layout too - it’s harmonious with the vertical running lights (which are also improved by not being interrupted by a body piece.

[@lukiw7044]

I love shot from 14:21 when You show us sound of this beast and on the license plate we read "pure Michigan". This is what every car enthusiast love. I love Sofyan's reactions when he do 0-60 in those kind of vehicles. Great review. Greetings

[@DhruvDrives]

The manual blackwing is one of the best cars I have driven!

[@Iambetterthanyouanduknowit]

You’re a lucky man. I hope to one day drive one myself

[@DhruvDrives]

@ it is insane. I drove my friends Blackwing on a 2 hour roadtrip, was a great drive

[@KK-zm9lr]

That No Lift Shift is 🔥🔥🔥

[@dougmaverick3287]

I don't see the point of getting an automatic this is a sports car and needs to have a proper manual transmission. Plus with a manual it'll hold its value much greater than the automatic. SaveTheManuals.

[@JaysRandomnessChannel]

​@@dougmaverick3287 I have a 91 Civic DX hatchback that I've had for 24 years, a 97 Explorer Sport that I've had for 13 years and a 98 Corvette C5 convertible that I've had for only three months....all in manual and all three have a small "Save The Manuals" decal in the lower left corner of the back window 😂

[@RainbowTy]

I skip all other auto journalists videos to come here first. Sofyan is the best of the best!

[@luis.capsalot8124]

Yes, sir 👏🏻. My man 💪🏼

[@dnice362]

@@RainbowTy agree

[@erikgomez3683]

I agree 100 percent

[@JDSFLA]

I bought a 2024 CT5-V Blackwing in December 2023 - with the 6-speed manual - and it has been wonderfully involving and visceral drive (and trouble free). I thoroughly enjoyed your review of the 2025 model. Love this green color. Just want to add that the manual is the Tremec TR-6060 with "no-lift" shifting. It is the best of many manuals I have driven with snick-snick smoothness.

[@LuisAndrade-vt8pj]

It's crazy how you can go on for several minutes unedited and not mess up. This is why you are the top car reviewer on KZbin.

[@keeperzero]

He's not a real person he's AI

[@DancehallUnbiasedReviews]

Facts , I’ve always thought of his process for his videos ! Hopefully he can do a behind the scene on it

[@richki.24]

that green was sweet looking ...

[@forte7991]

Cadillac is the best. It never gets the accolades it deserves. Dude was having to much fun

[@tri3pleagent]

The Blackwing is the Pinnacle of traditional performance sedans. I would love to have a track day in that car.

[@eleanderolyphant9385]

This channel churns out informative reviews of great vehicles, surprisingly without wearing two t-shirts or doing the reviews from a chair.

[@WaveManMike]

the subliminal diss 😂 I know exactly who you’re talking about

[@danziger69]

Nice review! The Blackwing is a wonderful car...so much better than its competition. What the M5 used to be.

[@krane15]

No its not. The M5 has AWD and RWS. Two things the Cadillacs lack.

[@danziger69]

@@krane15 Those things not on the Caddy are exactly why it is the better car. Sorry, but the 5300lb hybrid current M5 is the antithesis of what the M5 should be.

[@toothrestorer6588]

You forgot to mention that the M5 comes standard with the non optional extra 1200 lbs.

[@m87orion]

Finally a great color / interior combination from a modern American car manufacturer.

[@chadmark88]

I want to know ONE THING . . did Rob get to drive the Blackwing ? . . . I can't imagine being that close to one and NOT being able to drive it. GREAT review, as usual, Sofyan . . I knew you were going to LOVE this one as soon as I saw the title !!!

[@dnice362]

The paint on the key matches the brakes

[@G-Rated]

You’d think he knew that by now. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@cornbread70s4]

I was just about to mention that! 😊

[@nick2128]

But why?

[@olivedjazzer]

​@@nick2128to remind you every time before you get in how to slow that animal down

[@walterwright8454]

I love the V and the Black Wing, but they were out of my price range. I bought a 25 V6TT AWD and I love it. The ride is very comfortable, good interior space and the performance is very good for a car its size. It sounds very nice and when I put my foot down it takes off.

[@eajcg48]

2 years ago I bought a '23 CT5 2.0 Sport. Love the car and the Blazing Orange color. But....I want to test drive a 3.0TT. Probably upgrade next year when my lease is over. I do wish they bring back the Electric Blue color.

[@walterwright8454]

@@eajcg48 I had a 2.0 in my Regal. It was OK, but was lacking in torque. The V6 TT is not lacking at all.

[@davis6123]

This thing is gorgeous

[@stonecloser]

Great video man, love all the laughs every time you get the black wing running hard, thank you. I definitely want one of these why there still available

[@dnice362]

I wouldn’t even hesitate to take the blackwing over the mess of a car the m5 is

[@colinschroeppel3552]

So the 2023 M5, or the 2025 black wing?

[@Slythey]

Wait, this is a V? 360hp TTV6? I had a Pontiac G8 GT 15 years ago that had the same horsepower- this is just pathetic for a V car.

[@tri3pleagent]

​@@SlytheyThe blackwing is the top dog in the v-series.

[@Slythey]

​@@tri3pleagent my point is that V series used to be closer to the blackwing in terms of power/performance and now we've got a 360 hp 4,000 pound car being called a V series- it's absurd. Blackwing basically is what the true V series was and V series is barely a regular non-M BMW. Cadillac marketing is bad.

[@tri3pleagent]

@@Slythey yeah they used to have a CTS-V Sport that made 420 hp. My buddy has one and it's an absolute sleeper. Don't know why they didn't put that power train in the regular V.

[@meatl0ad]

Hey Sof! The key fob matches the color of the calipers on these cars, just a little fun fact 👌🏾

[@meatl0ad]

Ahhh shit, a million people said this already lol my bad. Cheers man

[@TreatsOnTheStreets]

Wow.... Green exterior with a brown/ black interior is the BEST color combo in existence

[@krane15]

And the blue caliper? That's a bit much for me.

[@immaeditthatout7099]

@@krane15 should've been red accompanied with bronze wheels.

[@EverythingEnnett]

Cadillac is outdoing BMW at their own game. The interiors looks like a luxury interior and have different levels of the same car. Kudos Cadillac. It’s about time they stepped their game up.

[@mattspeer01]

Not really, that Caddy interior still looks real cheap compared to an M5. The new 2025 M5’s interior materials are downgraded from the outgoing M5 but they are still a lot nicer than this Blackwing.

[@EverythingEnnett]

@ well let’s just compare 25 model year to 25 model year and to these eyes the caddy has the better interior. It has leather and suede in the doors and leather on the dash and carbon trim. The bimmer has , in Sofyans words,” soft injection molded plastic”. Cmon man, in what world is the bimmer interior better.

[@mattspeer01]

@@EverythingEnnett he was literally just talking about the hard plastic on the Caddy doors…. not to mention the Caddy just looks dated and cheap inside, like every American car

[@THESLlCK]

@@mattspeer01 your bias is showing, eurostooge.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

​@@mattspeer01that is 100% lies. I've been inside the new M5 and the new CT5. The CT5 100% has more leather and soft touch materials on the doors. The new M5 removed all the stitching on the dashboard, door arm rests, upper portions of the door, and along the center console. It's literally more cheap than a Hyundai Sonata limited. Seriously just look up pictures yourself online. It's full of plastic everywhere.

[@Flatfourdetailing]

Looks way better than the new M5. Imagined if they make a wagon version.

[@TreatsOnTheStreets]

The new m5 has better straight line performance but man it is ugly!

[@THESLlCK]

@@TreatsOnTheStreets the funny part is that it actually doesn't, it's slower than its predecessor in every way

[@yamahaguy1732]

@@TreatsOnTheStreetspersonally I don’t care about that. The interior on them is hideous imo and not a huge fan of the exterior either. I would take the Cadillac over the BMW any day of the week. Overall it’s a better experience and a cheaper price tag.

[@krane15]

BMW still has the best seats in the industry, but this Cadillac is right on their tail.

[@m87orion]

Nobody in the states would buy it, except enthustiasts. A crying shame really because these rule.

[@decarlosdennis8644]

Love the angular look on the front fascia. Color seems looks very throwback; mid-century-esque.

[@mam8ajr245]

The key is blue because it’s color matched with the brakes

[@FrankRoma-lk7dx]

Thx for the great presentation. A lot of car for the money. Better performance & value than euro competition . No brainer in this segment!

[@paulozavala3232]

First time i see an american car that, according to me, is as nice as a european car! Nice exterior (besides the lights) very nice interior! Keep up the good work! Thumbs up from Sweden and a Audi driver!

[@AGhostRiderR]

Car does not get enough credit! Such a great car!

[@simonmorty8344]

Love the show, Wish you would do some rating leadership board for all vehicles you review.

[@db58]

Yet again, another review of the 5 Blackwing and there is a lot of giggling going on. This is the most fun car to drive ever made. And it can be a comfortable, long-distance tourer as well.

[@SimonGonzalOS]

Hey man this thing is several times better than that BMW M5. Crazy times I remember I almost bought a CTSV coupe with the black and yellow seats. Crazy times 🤣 Edit: those Gucci style seats in the Black Wing are the best looking seats in the business.

[@Themanthatisi]

I have two other cars with a manual, but when i get the BW, i plan to go paddles…. The manual is better in a sports car IMO.

[@G-Rated]

Damn Cadillac the CT5 looks so extravagant with the new updates! Soyfan you’re always harsh on the Cadillacs but you don’t have the same energy with the Germans, and I don’t see how they’re a step above the Cadillac CT5 outside of ambient lighting and some rear seat amenities.

[@wamhas9348]

You and Joe Raiti seem to be in sync with the reviews/press events - you two should tag up and do a Raiti Redline Ride and Review!

[@sa1402]

The comparison and review video, thank you so much

[@dtay8913]

I'm not a big fan of green but uh, I'd get this color green.

[@coryw.9086]

This thing is absolutely beautiful. I’d trade my Tesla for one in a heartbeat if my resale value wasn’t so low. Good job Cadillac!

[@Supernova-lc2yf]

31:15 One of the best daily driver car noises ive ever heard 😍😍😍

[@JaysRandomnessChannel]

Im 50 and swear I'll NEVER get used to hearing a Caddy bang like that Blackwing 😂

[@metalrayne1]

One of the first things I would do if I bought this car would be to put a screen protector on that digital display to prevent micro scratches from cleaning so it doesn’t look like shit when the sun hits it

[@AP-cc1uw]

This makes the new M5 completely irrelevant. The interior improvements also address some of the prior weaknesses of the Cadillac. The G90 M5 interior is actually quite low grade, with hard plastics in the door cards and center console. Cadillac closing the gap on that front, and of course in terms of driving engagement and cost it wins handily. Well done.

[@vladpootin5973]

It is like the automotive equivalent of a US Marine officer in his festive evening dress uniform, Pure class and elegance on the outside while immensely powerful and capable underneath on the inside. 🇺🇸👍🏻

[@ericrojas1476]

They should do another wagon

[@mat13174]

I’d love to see that. Problem is, not enough people were interested in the wagon the last time around in order to keep it alive, and unfortunately, I don’t think this time would be much different.

[@krane15]

Wagons are dead, and they're not coming back.

[@Slythey]

So V cars aren't V cars anymore and Blackwing means actual V car- got it. Marketing is horrible.

[@mannygonzalez4178]

Just made the same comment. So dumb

[@hueyf7561]

The marketing and overall brand strategy wasn't well thought out at all, totally agree. I have to explain the difference to almost every customer who comes through the door

[@Nestle245]

Yup and they used to have a V Sport few years ago that was more hp and torque than this new V.

[@H0kieJoe]

​@@Nestle245 This is a track day car. Usable hp and torque are key to platform balance. Translation: It's not a silly drag strip car.

[@icecold8974]

Literally my dream car. I would love a Black-wing and a Lexus GSF.

[@salmanfarruz]

Not a fan of manuals so I'm glad despite the manual transmission being the staple of the Blackwing, it's also available in automatic

[@karacha]

I enjoyed the review and this is a very nice car.

[@jasonthieme8926]

I have a '24 CT5V 3.0. I like the front end of the '24 better as well. Also with this one I'm not a fan of the chrome grill trim. Great car fun to drive

[@Kofi.86]

Always luv these car

[@davidboyce6427]

Rob with the Dad jokes😂😂😊

[@solarflare1008]

Long live the manual transmission 😎

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is a high-performance sedan with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 668 horsepower.

[@jjgravante]

Future classic. I'm pretty sure I have to buy this on principle.

[@cyrilmatthew2995]

I wish at least in CT 4 or non blackwing versions of CT 5 they could have used a naturally aspirated V8 with manual without over complicating .... And may be shared the ct4 or ct5 sedan platforms with Buick or may be a top speed Chevy so that it's more reachable rather than reserving it just to Cadillacs

[@Charlesbjtown]

Sofyian is putting in work! Vids almost daily 😎

[@krane15]

He's going to burn out.

[@pgoodespeed5443]

Placed my order last month 😊

[@damachine3]

2:38 Says 4.6s 0-60 while showing 5.5s in the graphic. Huh?

[@00_UU]

CT5 is an excellent sedan, true pleasure to drive, too bad it is very small up front. Bring back CT6, I will buy one.

[@shmac96]

That green is beautiful! Is the 6.2 L the one they put in the GM/Chevy trucks? Heavy engine and gulps the fuel. Surprised they didnt put that new Ferrari styled V8 that is in the Corvette. All said, lovin what Cadillac has done.

[@carguyeyedoc]

I do wish it had an AWD option. 680 hp and RWD only is a no-go for a daily driver in a 4 season climate. This would have to be your “fun” car, but then for $115k, might as well get a 2 door sports car…

[@xtnuser5338]

You don't HAVE to use all 680 hp all the time, you know. The car comes with a lever that allows you to use any amount of power between 0 and 680 hp as you see fit.

[@C.007_HTX]

On the V blackwing models the key pretty much always matches the brake calipers. That’s why it’s the same blue as the brake calipers. Not sure if it’s the same with the reg V models.

[@rdham64]

I like the update, this is the one.

[@christianbryant5617]

0:02 The CT5 performance sedans come to my mind 10x over than a C or E class..

[@license2kilttheplaidlad640]

As someone who doesn't like small spaces not offering a sunroof is a major fuck up . Even a deman. Offered it !

[@InsaneNecro]

Pano sunroof is offered

[@REB1313A]

Seeing the CT5-V reviewed back-to-back with the M5 makes me realize how this looks so much better than the new BMW. Oh - and I think the redesigned front fascia blows away the outgoing model.

[@hockeymann88]

GM really did a great job with the Blackwing. There isnt much like it on the market.

[@duketogo666]

Blackwing is HOT .. that green ... HOT... that price (SOB)

[@Peanutdenver]

If Cadillac had offered the CT5 V Blackwing in a coupe I was have seriously considered it over my current BMW G82 M4 Comp...it's that good and the V8 does sound brilliant.

[@RobertMayfair]

My favorite car right now

[@y40ll]

We would like to see CT5-V Blackwing Sport Wagon, like rival to Audi RS6 !

[@AshwinF1Bloke]

This is way way better than that overgrown, porky barge of an M5 that BMW wants $150k you to pay for.

[@yamahaguy1732]

I think the new BMW M cars have a super cheesy gimmicky interior also. It just does not look good.

[@AshwinF1Bloke]

@@yamahaguy1732 Agree. They've lost the plot. Their interior is a terrible mix of cheap, scratchy plastics, a lazy tacked on screen and a soul less design. Chevy/Caddy have been killing it with the Z06, the Escalade, and this amazing Blackwing!

[@jeffnesbitt1168]

Agree! BMW’s are just ugly

[@motormusique]

The M5 you posted yesterday seems like BMW in its downfall. This is Cadillac at its peak. This is a car that pulls at your heartstrings

[@jetg2059]

You have a great job

[@johnlazzarini7473]

The key is blue because they match the key color to the brake caliper color as a special little detail

[@MrGoyabeans21]

I like doug demuro but Sofyan gets into details especially the drive reviews

[@aawashingtonjr]

This is looking so sexy. Almost got me considering going back to a sedan. Why can’t Cadillac make an XT5 version of this car? That’s the one segment that Cadillac is missing and I would’ve heavily considered buying one if they did have XT5/XT6 V version.

[@Jboogadawgg]

Cadillac is doing drive awesome

[@nygariottley245]

Great review

[@andrelima5124]

The CT5 V BW is literally what the new M5 SHOULD be !

[@eajcg48]

Hi. I love your reviews on cars. One discrepancy you said CT5 V TT does 0-60 in 4.6 seconds. Your video shows (at around 2:40) 0-60 5.5 seconds. Which one is correct? Thank you.

[@RichardPettit-r6p]

Would love to see the Blackwing come to Australia

[@juansway5976]

The key fob is painted the same color as the brake calipers if you get the carbon ceramics

[@loopba]

Wish could upgrade my 2014 Vsport. Price has become a bit insane. $35k more than my fully loaded C8. 41:22 saw a Sasquatch

[@loopba]

Google censors and shadow bans actual US citizens, and not terrorists, gang members or bots working for foreign enemies

[@amrbasri68]

i know the manual is a must if ur getting a BW, but I really think the steering wheel and center console look better on the automatic.and this car does struggle in the interior aspect.

[@afterburn2600]

Cadillac over here wanting to cash in on the popularity of Isle of Man Green from BMW. Don't blame them - both shades are gorgeous.

[@2of2DCH]

Is it me or the front bumper darker on the Typhoon Metallic? @11:55 showcases it well.

[@martinliden8453]

Love the color!

[@DRayL_]

So, basically, double the price for an extra 1.5 seconds to 60? 🤨🤫😏 But that bluish/greenish color is beautiful!!

[@ericship8383]

I don’t think you realize 1.5 seconds is a huge difference and zero to sixty isn’t everything the blackwing is significantly faster on the track than the v6

[@DRayL_]

@@ericship8383 My comment was mostly "tongue -in-cheek". That Blackwing is truly bonkers in how quick it is.

[@huythai1222]

I would imagine the auto on a nice set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s would narrow the 0-60 down even further being that the Blackwing is rwd.

[@DRayL_]

@@huythai1222 Quite possible. And I would rather have an AWD over a RWD car, myself.

[@TalismanPHX]

The Blackwing styling is very Menacing and the Typhoon Green is gorgeous -- and the exhaust note is intoxicating 😮

[@vinny2474]

The blue key fob is to match the brake calipers

[@luiscouto6543]

The keys are always color matched to calipers

[@billcranston3882]

Why doesn't the CT4 blackwing get the same level of coverage as the CT5? Both are great cars.

[@hermantracey5976]

I had to watch this video I've had 4CT6 cadillacs I currently own a 2019 CT6V that I've been looking for bought it with 7000 miles I also own the 2020 Cadillac CT4V series Great cartraded it in on the 20 nineteenc CT6V I'm 74 years old and decided no more cars after seeing the 2025 CT5 black wing it looks like a Honda Civic I can't believe they make a car with that Ugly c pillar It only a $125000 give me a break 5 months to wait to get one we'll guess what I'll keep my CT6V they only built 275 If I was to buy a new one it would be a 2025 CT4V 4 to 5 months to get No way Also my CT6V has a spare tire

[@1lovesgreatness]

They ought to have a station wagon version. I know some Subaru owners would rather have a Cadillac if it had cargo room and all wheel drive.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

Fun fact but when the 10 speed was launched in the ZL1 GM did some tests and claimed that it was the fastest upshifting automatic and said it was quicker than a PDK. Id assume that is still true. Thats only true in automatic node though. Manual mode its not nearly as quick

[@19993gt]

Thank you g