Cadillac CT5-V
The CT5-V is the latest in a line of Cadillac midsize sport sedans, delivering strong performance while maintaining the expected level of luxury from this legendary brand. The standard CT5-V fits the bill for a proper sport sedan, blending ride comfort with impressive agility, but it can’t match rivals like the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. However, the extreme CT5-V Blackwing with its powerful supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine easily counters the German automakers for considerably less money and is even offered with a manual transmission.
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First generation Cadillac CT5-V
The Cadillac CT5-V arrived in 2020, continuing the brand’s performance credentials as a successor to the discontinued CTS-V. While the CT5-V featured BREMBO® brakes, high-performance tires, and a unique chassis with Magnetic Ride Control, there was some disappointment from enthusiasts, as the CT5-V’s twin-turbo V6 was about 300 horsepower short of the supercharged V8 in the model it replaced. That issue was resolved in 2022 when Cadillac added the Blackwing to the CT5-V lineup. The CT5-V Blackwing went back to the supercharged V8, now delivering 668 horsepower to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox, making it a proper successor to the CTS-V.
When it first arrived, the CT5-V wasn’t as luxurious as a BMW or Mercedes-Benz, but with its 2025 updates, it offers a more upscale, high-tech environment. A 33-inch display spans most of the dashboard, encompassing the infotainment touchscreen and digital gauge cluster. Also available is Super Cruise®, Cadillac's hands-free semi-autonomous driving technology.
Model highlights
Ultra-high-performance Blackwing (added in 2022)
Performance brakes, tires, and chassis
33-inch high-tech display screen (added in 2025)
Available all-wheel drive
Super Cruise® available (added in 2024)
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2020 - present
2026 Cadillac CT5-V
2025 Cadillac CT5-V
2024 Cadillac CT5-V
2023 Cadillac CT5-V
2022 Cadillac CT5-V
2021 Cadillac CT5-V
Highlights
Wireless Android Auto™/Apple CarPlay®
Available Super Cruise®
New digital instrument cluster
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2020 Cadillac CT5-V
Perry Stern has been writing about cars for almost 30 years and has been an enthusiast for much longer than that. Contributing to multiple automotive publications, Perry drives almost every new car on the market, ranging from base-level Kias to exotic high-performance Lamborghinis. But his favorite is still the 2006 Mazda Miata parked in his garage.
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