What It's Like to Live with the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing (POV)

Join Miles in the 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Anniversary Edition in Electric Blue with all Jet Black Semi-Aniline Leather as he shares his expert driving impressions.
Price (as tested) 💲: $125,440
Powertrain ⚙️: 6.2-liter Supercharged V8
Output 💪: 668 hp/659 lb-ft of torque
Transmission 🕹: 6-Speed Manual
0-60 MPH 🚦: 3.6 seconds
Top Speed 💥: 205 mph
MPG (as tested) ⛽️: 13 city/21 hwy/15 combined
Curb weight ⚖️: 4,092 lbs
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Options Equipped:
- Electric Blue ($625)
- Satin Graphite Alloy Wheels ($600)
- Red Brake Calipers ($595)
- Jet Black Semi-Aniline Leather Seats ($8,090)
- Torch Red Seatbelts ($400)
- Sueded Microfiber Steering Wheel + Shifter ($300)
- Carbon Fiber 1 Package ($5,350): Front Splitter and Rear Spoiler
- Carbon Fiber 2 Package ($6,480): Rocker Moldings, Grille Insert, Diffuser
- Parking Package ($710): Rear Camera Mirror
- Black Mirror Caps ($195)
- Carbon Ceramic Brakes ($9,000)
- Black Lug Nuts ($300)
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Skip Ahead:
Intro 00:00
Driveway Spacing 00:12
Startup and Idle 02:58
Fun Driving 05:32
Fueling Up 09:19
Around Town 09:40
Lunch 11:40
Playing Tennis 12:45
Commuting 14:25
Car Seat Setup 18:30
Night Drive Final Thoughts 20:18

[@ers1027]

I cannot explain the relief I feel learning that you did not trade in the Blackwing for the 170. Congrats on two great machines Miles!

[@ers1027]

I’ve also got a 5V and my horn is not that sensitive FYI… that may be something you could get fixed with warranty.

[@imtrash6713]

He did get rid of it

[@tigerhoods7927]

Definitely a good idea to keep both of them

[@hipie63]

I thought he got rid of it?

[@Lukksia]

I think he's trying to sell it. he said it in a community post

[@乂]

The Blackwing looks so nice. Love the look on the front side

[@eddstarr2185]

The Cadillac CT5 is easy to live with right out of the box. Adding V-power of the Blackwing is just the icing on the cake. How great it is to see useable space in a reasonably sized automobile, no SUV required. Nice to see a black interior that looks so engaging, Cadillac made a appealing use of trim that livens up the cabin along with a well designed instrument panel. Sure is a pleasure to see a vehicle without the profile of a bus, too many bus drivers on the roads these days. Keep the Caddy, and keep on smiling! Thank you, Miles. 👍👍

[@MilesPerHr]

It's been a pleasure to own, Edd. I'll sorely miss this car

[@user-sy5qv9dp3k]

I am addicted to my ‘22 Manual Blackwing! So many folks want to talk at stop lights, rev their hot cars next to me…so satisfying driving just like you mentioned. Your #2 annoying thing about the sensitive horn…mine is not that way at all. The turning radius is something to get used to! I have the Rift color (now discontinued) with red outlined white on gray seats. Red calipers. I love discovering all the fantastic things this car has. Even though I waited a couple months for it, it was worth it. Love your blue!

[@ryanyoshimura4652]

New to the channel. Whenever people keep cars that nice outside, it makes me wonder what crazy cars they have inside the garage.

[@aztec1040]

Boxes and junk because no basement

[@TheWolfMatt]

The CT5-V Blackwing is the perfect family sedan for the car enthusiast. Have to get the 6spd though and not the auto for the full experience. Loved the video bud, keep'em coming.

[@srtv8or109]

I love that Cadillac my friend, especially with it being a 6 speed. I don't find too many of them. You're in Canada. 6 speed that is. Keep up the excellent content

[@tezzotv-]

YOO, been waiting for ts video appreciate you !

[@luistorregrosa9369]

How good to see you my friend, what a good car and a lot of care on the sides. The Lexus brand is a good model and also the Cadillac models that you have driven are very good and super expensive

[@vladpootin5973]

The CT5-V Blackwing is like a Marine in his evening dress suit, all class, marvelous to just look at highest quality on the outside and insanely powerful and capable underneath and within. 🇺🇸

[@DatBoiE]

Best comparison I’ve seen 👍🏽

[@MegaRetr]

Love your channel)))

[@NXT_LVL]

0:35 Got mine for my truck last week! Havent used it yet, but I know it'll get used soon.

[@michaeljulian4997]

I just spin up the back wheels when I need to make a U-Turn. Cuts the radius by 80% ;)

[@ddgracia15]

Steer with the rear fun 💨

[@karacha]

5.27 a gallon is a lot, for sure. We pay around $3 for premium, that's a big difference.

[@Not_Lewis]

Just California things lol

[@plutodestroyer12]

truly dont know how middle class lives in cali...

[@damianinglish7474]

I live in Southern Virginia and I own a 2021 CT4-v. I pay $4.09 for supreme

[@FromScratchByJames]

@@damianinglish7474 just to ask, would you trade your CT4 for the 5 or does the 4 give you what you want? Price is my biggest thing and I’ve heard the CT4 is no joke either.

[@damianinglish7474]

@FromScratchByJames if I gave up my ct4 V for a 5 it would have to give me more power then I have now. So it would have to be either the Ct5 V or the blackwing. The ct4 V pushes a 2.7L turbo @325 HP and 380 torque. It's a lot of fun. And I love it but yes I do want a ct5 blackwing for sure.

[@Foursy]

That's a beautiful car, and it looks so fun to drive through those corners. I'm sure you made a great choice, knowing that you have driven just about every car out there.

[@Jambiswag]

The beginning made me absolutely lose it 😂🤣

[@sirwilliamchristian]

The 21 RS7 I have been driving for 2 years may have a slight edge on being a multi purpose executive weapon. Hatch back design giving it much bigger trunk space, solving for the turning radius with All Wheel Steer and 600 hp of all wheel drive bliss. Having said all of that, great review and a beautiful car!

[@jaredboulderterry3912]

Unfortunately the rs7 doesn't come with a manual

[@Stol3nXDrive]

@@jaredboulderterry3912Which is another reason to go American and get the supercharged V8 caddy

[@arctaurussho]

He has such a pleasant personality. Seems like a nice guy.

[@nickbriere3477]

I just got a ct5 awd single turbo the car has nice torque an nice ride i wanted the black wing mayne some day if i get a little richer lol but caddys deff nice an sharp car with the ceramic glass simonized clear coat makes it pop an saves the paint really good nice car man my awd nice for all months to drive it we get snow an stuff a luttle better for winter time lol but not as fun in the summer

[@coIey]

Such a nice car, its pretty amazing how the only v8 manual cars (let alone rwd or awd) still being made are american. And im pretty sure this is the only sedan. Seems like an awesome daily or road trip car ( or drag racing, track, etc.) it can do everything! I hope these drop in price one day as its VERY much outta my price range right now !

[@johnathangrundon8281]

Look for a used CT4V Blackwing. It would be much closer to you price range and definitely will not disappoint!

[@Golfer-rl2gs]

@@johnathangrundon8281It doesn’t have that V8 sound though.

[@muntahaakhan3978]

Love your channel ❤❤

[@MilesPerHr]

Thank you for the ❤️

[@brahmjotsingh393]

Do you wash the car before putting the cover on everytime? Just wondering it might scratch the paint or cause swirl marks overtime if not washed.

[@01AudioVideo01]

The no lift shift, the transmission syncs in between throws?

[@BurnedSpace]

That is the FIRST thing I noticed after i bought my CT5. The turn radius is truly awful. Almost mind blowing

[@panagiotisf7228]

Quick ratio steering.

[@googleboy253]

All these cars with key cubbies has me thinking who really takes their car key out of their pocket when driving? I keep everything in my pocket 100% of the time

[@carolaebischer9134]

I have a 2023 blackwing also and do not have the issue with the horn. Get the dealer to check that out.

[@jonathanhuynh880]

Amazing review

[@MilesPerHr]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wanderingfore2290]

I'm driving a 2007 DTS. Old school

[@gustavoflorio5383]

One of the greatest american cara ever!

[@JayMoney411]

Nice Weather in Irvine / Tustin Ca. Eating Out @ The Market Place i see! 🕵🏻‍♂️

[@jdmteggy2388]

God i want one so bad its perfect daily

[@wackit6756]

Ive been using car covers for years. The new Sealskin looks great but do they offer it with the side mirror pockets? This locks in the cover on windy days as it provides a tight fit. Any info? ✌️

[@MilesPerHr]

Good question - I think because the covers are semi-custom but not full custom fit, they don't have mirror pockets. I find that folding in the door mirrors doesn't create too much extra fabric.

[@analogueoverdigital929]

Gorgeous car.

[@MarkWork-fd5tt]

looked like you were going through the canyon in Trabuco,,,then on Chapman

[@user-xk6vd4qh1i]

I picked the B8 Alpina. More exclusive, Faster 1/4 mile, top speed and more forgiving. Blackwing does have a more comfortable back seat and Tremec was fun. Alpina is the perfect meld of performance and luxury. Sad to see V8s going away.

[@ghalibmajied6843]

best.sounding.car.EVER.

[@adjr9313]

Semi bull skin, wool, cotton finish, nylon stitch, polyester blend, silk lined , gortex gen 3 car cover.

[@EddyJoe]

Two things. First, a congrats. I have my CT5-V BW on order and I have enjoyed your videos thoroughly. Second: how are you keeping the steering wheel looking like new? Mine is completely dead on my Corvette. I regret getting the suede wheel and shifter.

[@MilesPerHr]

Wipe with wet cloth after every use and always wash hands before driving. That's worked for me!

[@EddyJoe]

@@MilesPerHrI’ll try the wet cloth trick. Thanks! Love your content.

[@TCraig00]

Look up mink oil. I think my dad used to treat different leathers with it to make them last.

[@geerstyresoil3136]

What brand curb ramps are those?

[@anthonygarth8167]

Love your wife's intro. 😂😂😂 like her already. What's her channel?

[@MilesPerHr]

kzbin.info

[@meleegod708]

W GoMacro bar, good taste mph

[@IceColdKilax]

The 2025 Refresh is Stunning, I already Pre-Ordered mine the new Dash makes the old one look so dated. And will depreciate hard.

[@MilesPerHr]

Split opinions on that - I prefer the look of the current gen (though I wouldn't say no to some projector LEDs) and I prefer the driver cockpit focus of the current interior. The expanded screen makes it feel more open. At least it'll drive just as well 😉

[@frankgustafson8045]

​@@MilesPerHr Yeah the current gen interior feels much more modest and focused on the joy of driving, rather than having a huge screen with overwhelming technology

[@bybcous]

How is daily driving in the rain?

[@UncleDeadEyeR3]

You should try to do “What it’s like to live with a 911 GT3” Keep it up 👍

[@MilesPerHr]

GT3 RS coming soon 😜

[@ericcoon2787]

19:03 I thought he cut to himself sitting in a car seat 😆

[@ryansecor5320]

You mentioned that you a 6 feet tall. Do you drive with the seat all the way back? I am 6'5" and have legitimate concerns about rear facing car seats with the seat all or nearly all the way back. I have sat in a CT5V BW and it was comfortable, but it is tough to be starting a family and drop $100k on a car a couple of Rugrats won't fit in

[@omariwest9068]

haha miles, sucks your CT5-V Blackwing 6MT doesn't have ACC - even my '21 Jetta GLI Autobahn 6MT (yes, you read it right, Autobahn - sounds a lot slicker than blackwing) has adaptive cruise control! - signed, jealous fan. 🙂

[@7lawo]

glad you didn't sell it!

[@turbomustang8417]

This is my next purchase.

[@sportsguy23]

Is that the same screen from the C8

[@markobencic6465]

waiting for a living with the audi rsq8 video 🙃

[@vw1610]

I want one.

[@techlaw997]

Props to your wife for being able to park her car so tightly. My wife would just take up the extra space.

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

Is there a silent mode? Is there a way to have the car not be noisy if you don’t want it to be?

[@kozlowr32]

You can lower sound

[@cmweek19]

My horn is not that sensitive on my blackwing. Sounds like a warranty fix

[@PaulMitchell-xl9rc]

She went to the right owner 💙💙

[@syedalam6363]

Where is the car cover link bro?

[@Smllc22318]

You have two thousand miles on this thing brother. Not sure you’re really going to have a full impression of what it’s like.

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

Agreed

[@bradhintz2854]

it’s a 2000 mile review..

[@chadmark88]

If you have to leave the $125,000 Cadillac out in the weather . . . what is in the garage ?

[@Geowzzyy]

Demon 170

[@barryluck2375]

Mine does not have the horn issue either. I agree that there is something amiss

[@Stol3nXDrive]

Would you ever trade it for the refreshed 2025 Blackwing?

[@bencarey243]

No real reason to because the refresh only has a slightly different front and a big screen. Everything else is the same.

[@nrakma]

I’m going to wait two years for the 35% deprecation to kick in, then maybe will consider this relic of a motor in a semi modern car for a back up daily driver, but doubtful.

[@princeerick11]

Nothing beats a Toyota 👏🏻❤️

[@sehunkimm]

i dont think thats the point lol

[@jasras5003]

What in Toyota's lineup is comparable to this car?

[@mazda_rt24-p]

​@@jasras50032000 camry se 🔥

[@judobadboy4982]

Is it the infotainment system a little bit too small?

[@darthtater6543]

It would’ve been funny when you came outside to get the Cadi and it was gone 😂

[@noble78b]

I want to purchase this vehicle

[@avocado9763]

I hate a short turning radius. Plus its small inside.

[@williamroberts6803]

I have a truck and drive too fast like you with the 6.2 engine and get that in town.

[@phil9711]

It seems you are having better luck with your Blackwing than I am with mine. I only have 14,500 miles on the car and it's in the shop now waiting on a new motor. But this isn't the first time it has been in the shop since owning the car for only 14 months. I've had to replace the alternator and water pump, with these two parts failing the car had to be towed, once being on the side of the highway. And I've had to replace a catalytic converter, and the rear differential already. This brings us to the latest visit to the dealer where it is now waiting for a new motor because a spark plug failed causing the misfire and damaging the engine in the process. I've also seen a video of another Blackwing misfiring on KZbin because of a failed spark plug. I'm already in the works on getting GM to buy the car back under the lemon law and I expect more people to follow. I love this car but the headache from all these major failures has taken the excitement out of owning this car. Every drive I'm looking at the dash expecting a warning message. I know what they say about owning the first year of a new model but since the engine, transmission, and suspension have already been used numerous times in a number of GM models I took a chance. There's a problem with these engines and GM is going to have to address it soon. Good Luck to anyone who owns this car and is planning on owning one.

[@gunsmokezz]

What year was yours ?

[@ashyIarry]

You should do a day with an Audi RS7

[@Ledman301]

Why don’t the key fob go in ones pocket?

[@proper013]

There is never a bad time to reference Jim Carrey 😂

[@bienvenedopendejos2453]

You need to park that thing in the garage my man.

[@tof4590]

could you please do a what its like to live with a lexus lx600

[@thepilotgrayson4945]

No please dont

[@mazda_rt24-p]

SUVs are terrible to drive

[@Mammothdude233]

Im still waiting for that mercedes gt63s🙂

[@Nightcrawla7]

The thumbnail makes you look like michael fassbender.

[@noahknight4039]

And it’s a manual, nice.

[@AbundanceGrande777]

LOOK LIKE NEED FOR SPEED! WOW NICE CAR!

[@codyweiler6083]

when your car is worth more than your house lol

[@momoknows]

I used the Mouse to go back to see portions of this video and Im Pretty sure I set Off The Horn on your Car My Apologies

[@MilesPerHr]

😆

[@eugene448]

You couldn’t pay me to park that next to any other car in the lot

[@Yuvraj_Jindal]

I'm a new subscriber, always hear you - this car my wife is reviewing rn, Does she has a KZbin channel as well?

[@kufoooo]

Mobile mama is the channel name

[@Geowzzyy]

She's more known on tiktok and insta

[@MilesPerHr]

kzbin.info But as stated below, she has a bigger presence on TikTok and IG

[@poyrazefeisikli6899]

m5 cs all day everyday

[@dontfwboa]

1000th like

[@fomomofo6917]

Big item storage is for the trunk bro.

[@GeronimoBiggles]

any chance you'd be willing to sell me that shifter medallion?

[@TBoneSteak1197]

you look like Michael fassbender

[@javorisphillips75]

This is literally my dream car how do you afford it? I’m 19 and I’m trying to live a financially stable life any guidance you can give?

[@ttran626]

Where do you Live? That neighborhood is tiny lol

[@omnimoeish]

That's what neighborhoods in California that were built in the last 10 years look like. My house in Lodi, CA was built 20 years ago and only slightly better.

[@jusnass303]

I wish I could buy blackwing, but I don’t know how to drive manual 😭

[@rdollie1]

It's really not hard to learn, or you could buy the automatic, which is faster than the manual.

[@GAKGAMERBR]

I'm sorry, i'm brazilian, but i notice that most americans dont put their cars inside the garages... Why is that?

[@Pboy7272]

09:50 What are the chances your top 2 dislikes are 2 of the most beloved tests on your channel?

[@MilesPerHr]

haha, I didn't even put 2 and 2 together - they are!

[@Luckimee]

How much should you be making to afford an 85k car? I must have it

[@TheFordFamily1955]

The person in the background 3:37

[@Rell0325]

You sound like Jim Carrey

[@NAOFUMICC]

I love how his wife pulled in and he reversed😭

[@hisinvisibleness-fn8qj]

Cant believe its not black

[@HobbesWiilTakeGoodCareOfYou]

I hope you know the demon will handle nothing like the blackwing. Don't end up like the mustang crashers 😔

[@NamelessGlasses]

A very spirited 2-3 mph

[@Everything-kj2ng]

No way that beats an M5 CS😹

[@Nathan-ir4nr]

and what does an M5cs has to do with this💀

[@carolaebischer9134]

@@Nathan-ir4nr The bmw doesnt have the low end this car has. You can't buy it with a manual transmission, and the bmw is just like any other car out there, no way as engaging as the Blackwing. My guess in 5 years when the M 5CS has 80000 to 120000 miles on it, it will develop electrical gremlins that no one will be able to repair. Every BMW I've owned has had electrical problems in that age and mileage on them.

[@calebhernandez56]

Those of you that got a Ct5 what y’all do for work??😅