2025 Cadillac CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing Review

Cadillac has been a favorite among many customers, particularly those seeking visibility. Known for its luxury limousines, the American brand faced challenges in various markets. However, this changed when Cadillac began producing high-performance vehicles in the early-to-mid 2000s, attracting a younger audience.

Among its impressive lineup, the Cadillac CT5-V stands out as one of the brand's finest sports sedans, with the Blackwing version being the most extreme. With the announcement of the 2025 CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing arriving in the Middle East, it's time to delve deeper into these models.

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Insights from Cadillac's Vice President

Speaking about the all-new models, John Roth, Vice President of Global Cadillac, stated: "Cadillac sedans continue to drive positive brand momentum, year-over-year. Last year, our sedans experienced their best sales since 2018, and the CT5 is Cadillac's best-selling vehicle globally. With the V-Series celebrating a record year, the importance of performance and power options for our customers cannot be overstated."

What is New About the Design?

The exterior design of the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing remains largely similar to their pre-facelift iterations. However, a few key changes are noteworthy:

• The full-LED headlamps feature a new cohesive design.
• The twin-beam headlights are accompanied by a long vertical LED strip and a horizontal LED turn indicator.
• The redesigned front bumper includes a new front splitter and a lower lip spoiler.

For the 2025 CT5-V Blackwing, the front grille has a distinct design compared to the CT5-V, with a deeper and taller air dam complemented by larger dual air scoops. The Blackwing also showcases more gloss black finishes and a sportier bumper design with deeper side intakes and an aggressive front splitter.

Additional new features for the facelifted Cadillac CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing include:

• New color options: Drift Metallic, Deep Space Metallic, and Typhoon Metallic.
• Improvements in aerodynamic efficiency over the previous model.

What is New on the Inside?

The interior of the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V has been modernized with several advancements, although some features remain unchanged:

• The leather-wrapped steering wheel and button layouts have been retained for their premium feel.
• Steering-mounted stalks and some central console buttons are identical to previous variants.

Key interior updates for the 2025 CT5-V include:

• An all-new dashboard with widescreen dual displays featuring a curved design.
• New side AC vents and a wireless charging pad located ahead of the gear lever.
• Sporty front seats designed for comfort and support.

The user interface of the touchscreen infotainment display is customizable, and features an in-vehicle Performance Data Recorder that tracks real-time data such as power, torque, boost, g-force, and tire temperature.

What is Under the Hood?

The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine producing 355 hp and 550 Nm of torque. The higher-performance 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing features a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 generating an impressive 668 hp and 893 Nm of torque.

Both models offer rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive options, equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The CT5-V Blackwing can also be purchased with a 6-speed manual transmission. Braking is handled by modern Brembo carbon ceramics on both the front and rear, while both models feature:

• Launch Control
• Magnetic Ride Control
• Electronic limited-slip differential

In its highest-performance setup, the Cadillac CT5-V can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in approximately 3.5 seconds and achieve a top speed exceeding 320 km/h.

Expected Price & Launch Date

According to Cadillac, deliveries of the first units of the 2025 CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing are expected in the Middle East during the first half of 2025. While official pricing details have yet to be released, the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V is anticipated to start at over AED 260,000 in the UAE.