2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Review // Ultimate American Super Sedan
The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing ($121,178 CAD as specced, $111,935 USD) has all the goodies of an automotive generation that is on the brink of extinction. It comes standard with a manual transmission (with a 10-speed auto available), a supercharged V8 with a massive 6.2 L displacement, and is on the same chassis platform as the current-gen Camaro; the Alpha II platform. When put together and coupled with an electronic LSD in the rear, the CT5-V Blackwing should make for a riotous driving experience, all while making a deliciously raucous noise. What do Thomas and James have to say about this gas-guzzling hooligan? Watch to find out! SUBSCRIBE!
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Thomas excitedly whispering “blackwing” is my new favorite thing
Someone should make that a gif
Yes , very close to Jeremy Clarkson's Jaaag
Can someone make that into a message tone please?
it's been my favorite thing since the normal CT5 review's intro lmao
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I'm surprised at how these intros literally NEVER fail. It's crazy
I know! They’re consistently well done and funny.
@@dontwork7810 you're not gonna get me this time!
I wonder if they are writing these themselves. Incredible 🤣
Intros are the best on this channel
😂😂.... So true
I reserved a 10 speed auto for my father, he has always wanted a CTSV and a corvette but didn’t wanna be THAT old man in a vette. This is the best of both worlds, a true piece of machinery!! We just surpassed the 500 mile mark😭🙏🏻
Good on you Anthony! What a great son! 🥰
@Doc Holliday bruh chill out
Tell him he’s too old to let stereotypes rule him.
@Doc Holliday It’s not that serious man. Also he said he reserved one, if so it likely hasn’t even been built yet.
@Doc Holliday I did reserve it for him. Did not pay for the rest of it. I always could’ve cancled the order if he didn’t want to proceed with the vehicle. But he obviously did considering it’s #20/250, so it was something we customized together and are taking to meets/shows together.
The Batman reference in the opening is gold haha
And the outro
I thought the Nemo reference was funny too lol
you guys are the best....dananana blacking
@@andrewduong2740 He's gone back up on the roof, hasn't he.........*blackwing*.....
Ye
"He has gone back to the roof, hasn't he?" jesus christ, where does that creativity come from?
Was just thinking the same thing lol
Canada legalized weed a while back... just saying.
The low angle of the car when he said that made in look menacing too.
@@cuteshadow for medical purposes right? For medical purposes right?
@@troll2637 no it's been fully recreationally legal up here for a few years
I’m afraid I’m going to be randomly whispering “Blackwing” throughout my days for the next several weeks….
Yep I've said it 5 times after watching this video
😂😂😂
do ittttt!
Once again GM has given enthusiasts exactly what they've asked for, much like the Chevy SS. Let's hope this time we buy it😅
too bad it's WAY out of 99% of Americans price range. GM needs to stop this bullshit.
@@kenshinhimura9387 tf u want a supercharged luxury v8 car for? 40k? 😂
@@xajabz1176 How about $30k at most. Why does every car have to be unaffordable to the majority of Americans? and NO the average American can NOT afford a $60k vehicle. That's more than they earn in a year.
@@kenshinhimura9387 because it costs more than 30 k to manufacture there’s them paying for tax employees supplies material and so many other things. And they’re not making it for ur pleasure or convenience they’re making for them to make profit smh it’s common sense
@@xajabz1176 no it does not cost them $30k to make. You are beyond ignorant.
Is it just me, or are the videos now channeling OG “Top Gear?” Which is a GOOD thing. 😊
Now?
Always have been.
I would argue these are better for gearheads with more in depth technical info. While often matching the entertainment value (and that's pretty tall order).
The Top Gear level of direction & cinematography is absolutely great. These videos are just getting better and better. What a beast that CT5-V is!
... Blackwing ...
Top Gear level hyping a car without really explaining the fundamentals either. Like saying it understeers, but failing to mention that's because they cheaped out on the MacPherson struts. The M5 uses much more sophisticated double-wishbone suspension. Calling a strut-front/multi-rear a "fundamental sports car chassis" is just plain stupid. It's a luxury sedan with a heavy engine at the front that overpowers the front suspension and washes out. Because no matter how well you dampen a strut front, it's always a trade off. You spring it too soft, it will travel too far and change the camber angle (meaning your tire angle changes and you lose grip). Or you spring it too hard and every bump will upset the front. Which is why you go for double wishbone, as that will retain the wheel alignment even if the spring/damper is compliant. Sure you can have fun, but it's not meant to be a sports car, which is why GM knows not to put it up against an M5. Because it would mop the floor with this boat.
@@The_Noticer. The M5 is a great car but is is 20k more than the blackwing. That's literally another economy car plus the blackwing. Its not in the same class. Keep it up fan boy that probably drives a civic.
@@jjcrazylegs7081 im a fanboy for pointing out the flaws in this car, by using the example Thomas uses in the video, whilst saying it understeers. You dont have much self awareness... do you.
I so agree they give me this fizzy feal that James always talks about. The x factor.
The throttle house intro cinematic universe is getting interesting. The character development is amazing
Ah yes, the THICU
@@frechetta93 so much yes.
Matpat reference?
I can't get over how much fun y'all are having. That's why I love this channel. Y'all are just us, except you get the opportunities to play with cars we can only dream about. Keep living the dream, for us.
Man this car! It's just such a fun car (look at that long effortless drift!!!). Look up the review on "Hagerty" channel on KZhead, the guy on that channel is just as excited and he says it's more fun than any other car too!
@@Ritalie Jason Cammisa? He's my third favorite automotive journalist behind these two, his video on it is great
Throttle House has become my favorite car review channel on KZhead, by a landslide. You guys are awesome, keep up the great work.
Same man, I don’t watch reviews just to know info that I can read on the internet, but as entertainment. James and Thomas never disappoint
"...and I'm James!" The best quote ever lol
Technically, when you first get in the car the Blackwing logo shows on the digital cluster so that’s another Easter egg
Thomas whispering “blackwing” made me laugh out loud at my desk today. Maybe my new favorite intro but they are all so good.
Wow! Who would have thought Cadillac would come out with the perfect modern sports sedan, and dare I say the spiritual successor to the e39 M5. It really does feel great to see a modern luxury car with this sort of performance with a decent manual trans.
It has a 6 speed Manual? Respect. ✊
I catch myself liking the video before I even watch it most times. And by the time I get to the end, I wish I could like twice. You guys and your team really are top tier in this niché. Kudos 🏆
Same here... Intro annnnnd like!
I fucking love my Blackwing!
how reliable is it and the servicing ?
Two and a half minutes in and I was saying to myself, "That is a gorgeous sports car, ....Blackwing......." Extreme kudos to Cadillac and GM for creating a manual transmission masterpiece in this new EV age. Bravo!!!!
Cadillac haven't made much that interests me recently, but I have a feeling that with the push to dull EVs, in 20 years we're going to look back on this car as one of the last truly excellent sport sedans. Great looks, great price, huge power, manual transmission, nice interior. This should be an enthusiasts wet dream.
But sadly I feel like most people will be going for the m5 or e63s instead
@@zhaoyangxie you're probably right, and that's honestly a shame. The E63 and M5 are obviously incredible cars, but this CT5 has a lot going for it.
@@autocrosseverything why would u want a car like am m5 that look exactly like a 520 in interior, sounds like shit with stock exhaust, this ct5 is absolutely unbelievable
Remember when they were a luxury brand?
@@modelotime3608 Yeah it's been a while
"and quite a lot of messing around." James: **bonk**
Why is this exact comment on every throttle house video
@@Adiadi-uj3ud because it is funny as hell?
@@poultrylord7300 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH....no
@@poultrylord7300 it's old af and overused
That 200 meter drift was absolutely sick!!!! I like the exterior look with that front number. It's not Hellcat but it looks way better and offers more comfort and appeal. Great video guys, I needed that.
I love how excited you got when you found the blackwing logo. I would act the same way you did. Thats why I love y'alls content, yall are so authentic in the way you convey your experiences with every review. Hats off brother.
Reviewers: This Cadillac is amazin- GM: Cancel the car! *CANCEL IT NOW!*
Because the general public isn't going to buy it. And enthusiasts that want a manual sedan, can't afford it. Like myself. If it was 60k base then maybe.
Sigh, the rise of the SUV has killed many a great car...
@@waynemurray5084 noooooooo🤬🤬🤬
That’s because most american car buyers want lifted wagons, automatic transmissions, self driving and boring cars in general.
@@Slowwagonftl I have 3 kids , and currently shove them in my 6spd shaker challenger. Why cant we have fun family haulers?
Thomas' driving/drifting skills though!!😳🔥
Yeah, the guy can wheel. Watch some of their Track tests. Even with multiple different vehicles, his placement on track is very consistent. James is no slouch of a driver, either. Better than your average journalist.
I love that you tracked this beauty on the Driver Development Track (DDT) at the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park. It’s my local track and I love the technical elements of it. Fast corners, elevation changes and decent straights. It was fantastic watching you gents rip around it. Well done again!
These guys never fail to put a smile in my face with those intros 😂👏🏼
Thomas! You have come a long way from that Golf R vs Focus RS review years ago! You and James both, make this channel quite entertaining
I was seriously looking forward to the day when Thomas gets this model in his hands, because I remember the previous Blackwing video, which was hilarious. I am not disappointed. Very cool car. If I had the money, I would go for it. A supercharged V8 sedan with a manual transmission is a very rare breed nowadays.
no joke i literally whispered "blackwing" to myself at the exact same time as thomas at the end without any planning
Can't lie, I did also lol
Came back to watch this for the 12th time since launch... The market has been crap and wait lists obsurd, but by God to all you absolute chads that buy it with a third pedal, we love you
Id love to see GM bring this over to Australia now that we don't have any high performance sedans of our own :(
GOOD luck!!
Damn Australia sucks
@@ryants1 Australia is the reason the Camaro came back in the late 2000s and the reason the Chevy SS ever existed🙄
@@hakaishinkage9899 The Mustang is the reason the Camaro came back
@@bigtuna1 no I meant the reason it came back with any relevance. It was the best handling out of the 3 because it was based on the Vauxhall monaro (so was the Pontiac GTO), the Pontiac G8 was a near carbon copy of the Vauxhall vxr8, and the Chevy SS is the same thing considering the newer Vauxhall vxr8. The only reason these cars were good is because they used the chassis and technology already implemented by the Australians. That's what I meant if anything i said was misconstrued.
I've been binge watching Throttle House even old vids I've seen before. My new favourite channel.
That’s one of the best parts about TH. You can re-watch the videos even if you know all the information just for the entertainment value and beautiful production.
The commentary is why I subscribed. So genuine and unrehearsed. I love it
Literally the best car review channel! Your intros are everything!
I can’t wait to see the CT4V Blackwing review!
same
Yea according to Cadillac its supposed to be the track weapon. That’s one of the reasons it has the more aggressive aero. Also another thing when I went to the V performance academy in Vegas all the instructors drove the ATS-V.
I believe all the mounting points for the engine, suspension, front doors, etc. on the ATS/CT4 are directly copied from the Camaro, whereas the CTS/CT5 is lengthened and widened by a few inches.
@@gettcouped yea I smoked all the dudes in the CTS-V's when I was at the performance academy driving the ATS-V, bit I needed more room, so I had to go with the big boy this round.
That "blackwing" whisper is giving me chills🔥🔥🔥
... Blackwing ...
Everytime you guys upload a video,always light up my mood,from the intros till the end,every intro deserves a grammy
I think once I get my.. "Blackwing" I'll be whispering it, in a Thomas voice, every time I get in. LOL You guys are awesome!
Truly one of my favorite cars. A Zo6 in a caddy sedan body… say less 🔥
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its more of a 4 door camaro zl1, because they're on the same platform
@@Louthemailman No, it's the ZL1/Z06 engine. ZR1 has the LT5.
Before I even begin the video: I have been waiting for your review of this for so long. I got to drive one last week and MY GOD. It has no reason to exist. It’s so fast. 6-speed manual version as well and man it’s amazing.
Love this review, these guys remind me of what Top Gear use to be before the dynamic trio turned a car show into a comedy hour… awesome channel
I stopped watching top gear to watch this channel
You two are great together. You balance hilarious and informative expertly.
Thanks Cadillac for #savethemanuals. The m5 died for me when they canned the manual. Can’t wait to get my (whisper) blackwing. Manual of course.
I know going slower with the manual is better.
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Only slower on straight line from a stop. I never cared for 1/4 mile. Plus in that lap you notice the the blackwing is leading the lap pretty much the whole lap except first few seconds and the last seconds
@@EugenioPicado still hot beat thats all that matters over 20 laps the plaid would leave it
@@EugenioPicado for fucks sake the black wing is more than a football pitch behind and that's over a 1/4 mile over 20laps the plaid would be 40s ahead
I actually like that there’s no supercharger whine. I’d rather hear the engine. Leave that stuff to dodge
😑ok sure
I’d be pissed if my car had a supercharger and I could barely hear it lol! My car has a supercharger and Damn do I love hearing it it makes me want to drive my car more
I’m with you completely. Personally not a big supercharger whine fan. Those who want it will find a way to make it super loud.
Oo thank you, finally someone that agreed with me. I don’t care much about the whine but the engine noise…
I really like how you guys incorporate great knowledge and feedback about a car and at the same time can make me laugh. I will continue to watch your videos and anticipate the next one. "Blackwing". My goodness I laughed when you ended with that. Keep it up gents!
Another great episode! They did make magic with this car. That performance, with that 6-speed manual equals INSTANT classic. The only problem is that I don't have the money to get one right now because I know in the aftermarket of the future, this car is just going to increase in value. Well done GM. Well done. Who would have thought for a 2022 model year you could get a Cadillac with a 6-speed manual and not a Corvette?
This thing is f’n ridiculous 🤣 it’s like a Dodge Charger in a tuxedo. amazing
A lot better haha
While everyone is going to smaller engines and EV, Cadillac and dodge just say f*ck off😂
@@TTGamingTrinh unfortunately V8s aren’t going to be around much longer if you couldn’t tell
@@jesseschreiber3289 I know, sadly. The lexus is 500 V8 might be one of the last ones
More like a corvette in a tuxedo.
"You know why...cause it's a whisper...Blackwing" LMAO!
Played that intro several times before even getting to the car LOL - you guys are hilarious - easily my fav KZhead car page.
No way they made it through that intro in one take. We need to see a blooper reel.😂😂😂
This car(like the v8 AMGs) will get more and more valuable, especially when EVs and four cilinders are the rule. Such an awesome car.
@Doc Holliday haha
Yeah this strut-front boat of a car will appreciate over time, like any GM product.
love how i can wake up at 5:30 PST and still get a new Throttle House episode to watch
I like that they put body color on top of the "classic" shape of the headlight. Finally a cadillac I can look at without wincing.
Love this channel! Funny af, informative and engaging. Best you tube channel ever. You guys could tell me a bag of crap is amazing and I'd consider buying it. Seriously love your vids and so glad I subscribed 2 years ago. Ty for the entertainment guys.
I have been anxiously waiting for this beast of a car's review and, man, these intros are amazing!!
This is one of my favorite channels, each episode never disappoints
One of the best reviews yet, good work gentlemen.
I love the intro with James and the i8... it makes my day
I just love your intro’s. You guys are by far the best car reviewers on KZhead.
This is by far the best car channel on KZhead at the moment.
waited this for so long! love it!
You guys make car reviews so much fun to watch.
Their videos are such a great watch. The intros gets me every time. 😆😆
Can't get enough of these intros 🔥
No words can describe how in love I am with this channel😭
The production is on another level , amazing work guys
What a phenomenal sports sedan…and props to Cadillac for offering 3 pedals. It’s clearly the driver’s choice in this (exclusive) segment.
That was some nice car control around the S turn on the track!
Amazing intros every time. Just enjoyed too much🔥🔥
Your intros for the Blackwing are priceless. I watch them over and over. Just genius, gentleman. xoxo
This has to be the fastest growing automotive channel. I remember when I was waiting for it to get to 200k subs 🤯
No one: Absolutely no one: Thomas: *whispers* blackwing
Freaking love it! Intros crack me up every time, love the reviews as well keep it up
I've been driving the CTS V coupe for almost a year now and I'm loving it. I'm keeping it fully stoke too 🙌🏿
"But this is a horrendous road". Camera changes to the Blackwing driving on a nice, smooth road. *Laughs in Montreal*
Shout out to Montréal. Cheers
@@AlexSami-qw4qu Probably couldn't get a clean, steady shot from the camera vehicle.
Having watched every one of youse guys’ videos from the start, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s pathetic….. how flippin brilliant they are! Keep it up Bat friends
By far the best Car channel on KZhead. Absolutely great.
Only Thomas can pull the whisper of black wing off and make it sound iconic lol 😂 I love his voice in general and when James says darker. In his accent it’s phenomenal ugh we are blessed with two brilliant best friends/brothers
U guys have come so far and I’m so happy for i it’s is incredibly well deserved, thank you again for such an awesome video, car reviews haven’t been this fun to watch week in and week out in years
Completely agree with you cobba ball
Are there specific days you guys upload? I literally just search for a new video on you channel last night and woke up to a notification, and I love the car 💙💙
Great filming and directing. Wow the production level on these just get better and better!
Best car channel on the internet. Love watching videos of cars that I could never afford and only dream about
James is right about the visibility problem with the Camaro, I recently sold mine and one of the big reasons was I was sick of not being able to see anything, in the city it just makes every drive stressful.
GM really should have put the rear-camera mirror in the Camaro years ago (my son had a '17 Camaro and couldn't see out of it but he replaced it with a C7 Grand Sport with the rear-camera mirror and it makes a huge difference.)
Bad driver excuses. Can’t see? Use your neck
It really is amazing, that you can get this much performance, and this much luxury, for under 100k. What a bargain!
Best Intro/Outro combo yet...maybe ever? Bravo boys!
I love this channel! I love the way you guys do car reviews! I don't know what else to say, this is one awesome Channel.
No one could have ever guessed that the true Top Gear replacement would come from a bunch of Canadian boys. You guys are awesome! Keep it up!
I would be so happy if this was my daily I can't even imagine.
Elevated your channel another level with this video. Excellent production values. Great entertainment.
These guys are simply unrivaled and they are undoubtedly the best.
You guys upped the track game with mosport! Good stuff
Ah yes, an early TH upload. Just in time to sit on the throne and do my business, Throttle House really knows their audience
💩 👑
Damn,same thing here,lol
the joy your intros bring, I love them lol
The intro and ending. Oh man you guys are great
Would love to see a track test against all the super sedans. The blackwing might lose the launch but curious how a roll race would go.
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Absolutely the best review I’ve seen so far of my new absolute favorite “every-day” car!
You guys are absolutely my favorite car channel ever
Best car review channel point blank period! "Blackwing" 😂😂😂