2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing | The REAL Caddy that Zigs

Like many automakers, Cadillac is a brand in transition - concurrently embracing its V8 heritage and all-electric destiny. As of today, you still can’t buy a Cadillac EV but there are a number of tasty offerings sold under the V-Series umbrella. That’s the land where hand-built, supercharged engines and manual transmissions still roam free led by a pair of sedans: the range-topping, pavement crushing CT5-V and its little brother the CT4-V. Known as the Blackwings, this is Cadillac at its naughtiest.

MSRP as-tested: $71,535

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2023 Cadillac CT4 V-Series Blackwing

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[Daniel_Capital]

You'll probably never read this, but I wanted you to know that you have always been my favorite car reviewer Steve! You're reviews are a digestible length, and you do something that the others don't: talk about how the car makes you FEEL and how others react to seeing the cars. Everyone else just reads off of a stat sheet. Like in your i8 roadster review how you said there are faster cars but that's not why we truly love cars. You're the best brother, keep it up!

[Andrew]

If I had won the $2bn Powerball, this is the single ICE I would have picked to buy. As none of my numbers came up, I’m grateful for your giving me a taste of this nearly perfect example of a fading breed. Thanks very much.

[rj]

Absolutely love that car! Great job GM!

[ollyvoxx]

Can't wait to get mine later this year!

[InvestBetter.]

A dine sports sedan, but Cadillac did the CT4 Blackwing dirty.
they launched it at virtually the same time as it's bigger, better brother, and it never found a market.
That's a good thing, as dealer markups should be in check, at least in comparison to "The last gas powered Cadillac ever!" If you are a driver, and don't have the budget for $100k, this is a sweet choice.

[justrandomthings]

I love the braking at the end of your videos. That's your signature right there.

[gene]

Oh to have Extra $$$. The BlackWings are going to be highly collectibles especially in Manual.

[paulcondie]

I'm currently looking for one on the used market in black! I'm Great review! 💪🔥💯🇺🇲

[sethberesfordrealtor]

Hold up - that’s Indian Ledge!!! I grew up at the end of that road and have driven it thousands of times. Such a great spot. I’d love to drive my Blackwing there but I live in TX now. Very cool!!

[hixnada]

Steve - how long will Caddy be making the blackwing sedans?

[ShermanMR]

Great review as always Steve. This or the RS3?

[thaiblkman]

I have the ten speed automatic, I drive my semi truck most of the year most of the month. Most of the days and it was a ten speed manual so I figure i'm not gonna drive a stick shift when I get home plus the automatic is nice. But one thing I wish I would have got, the leather steering wheel in instead of the alcatera, because it's turning into the leather steering wheel on top..lol

[wesleywalls]

Steve - this CT4-V Blackwing or base M3 manual?

[gene]

Did I miss the MPG Report? I know the CT5 is about 12-15mpg.

[Driver]

Amazing car, but the dealer mark ups have been high :/, they know when they have something good!

[Dunwelll]

What are your favorite roads in NY? We don't have many nice ones down on Long Island, I'd love to come up for a spirited drive.

[ericwatler]

This is a v6 sounding like that?? How do y’all get it to sound like that and what muffler is on it

[gogutzy]

that screen on the center console looks like it was just slapped over there...

[harrymacgrotty]

I own a ct4 v blackwing and if you can't do better than 4.1 to 60 you need to learn to drive..

[TWHISPERER]

I just saw this car on the street and it is dull looking, that is one reason that these cars don't sell a lot more, they are boring looking, I LIKE THEM, but they don't stand out, and performance cars should be good looking.