Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing 2025: Price, consumption, picture, technical data.
With a souped-up engine and track-ready hardware, the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is the hottest version of the brand’s smallest sedan. Based on the regular Cadillac CT4, the Blackwing features both a standard manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, serving as a dual appetite whetter for driving enthusiasts. This includes upgraded suspension components and specially developed tires.
Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
Cadillac also offers a sense of luxury with a number of desirable features, but it remains to be seen whether the interior quality matches its price. Still, the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing seems to benefit from the company’s penchant for making great cars.
What’s new ?
The all-new Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing sedan is the redesigned successor to the company’s once critically acclaimed Cadillac ATS-V. While the Blackwing’s official reveal gave us a glimpse of its performance potential, we’ll have to wait until we get behind the wheel before we can compare it to its predecessor. Still, from what we can tell, the CT4-V Blackwing looks good enough to remind German manufacturers that America still builds badass performance sedans.
Engine, transmission and performance
The CT4-V Blackwing packs a twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 that produces 472 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque. That power is sent to the rear wheels through either a standard six-speed manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is not available. Cadillac says the CT4-V Blackwing has a top speed of 189 mph, and the automatic-equipped model can charge from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds.
We’ll evaluate the latter as soon as we can test one on the track. Each model comes with adaptive dampers, an electronic limited-slip differential and a powerful braking system that make the CT4-V Blackwing ready for the race track. Although the CT4 rides on the same platform as the discontinued ATS, its performance characteristics have been revised. Compared to pedestrian CT4s, the Blackwing has a lower ride height, firmer suspension, larger wheels and stickier tires, as well as an improved aerodynamic addendum that together should make it a formidable sport sedan.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
Neither Cadillac nor the EPA have announced how fuel-efficient the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing will be in the city or on the highway. The CT4-V is rated at up to 20 mpg city and 29 highway, so we expect the noisier V to be less fuel-efficient. The outgoing ATS-V was rated at up to 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. Once we test the CT4-V Blackwing on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, part of our extensive testing program, we’ll be able to evaluate its real-world mpg. For more information on the Blackwing’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.
Interior, comfort and cargo
The CT4-V Blackwing’s interior has a few extra bells and whistles compared to the regular CT4 lineup – think carbon fiber trim, micro-suede accents and supportive front seats. Otherwise, the design and layout are identical to its toned-down sibling. Cadillac hasn’t exactly exceeded expectations with the quality of Blackwing’s cabin, but there’s certainly no shortage of fancy features on the list.
The ‘Wing comes standard with a 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster and specially padded front seats with 18-way power adjustment and heated cushions. Those front thrones can be upgraded to a fancier set with even more aggressive padding, plus ventilation and lumbar massage. Since the Blackwing shares the same interior layout and cargo space as the regular CT4, it has the same useful storage space, plus a trunk that held five carry-on bags in our testing.
Infotainment and connectivity
Every CT4-V Blackwing comes with an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system that includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, and multiple charging ports. Thankfully, Cadillac has moved away from its old CUE interface, which relied almost entirely on unintuitive touch-sensitive controls, to a convenient rotary knob and physical buttons to operate the infotainment system. The Blackwing also comes standard with a 14-speaker AKG stereo that features brushed aluminum grilles and lightweight components.
Safety and driver assistance functions
The new high-performance sedan will no doubt offer a wealth of driver-assistance technologies, but Cadillac has not specified what will be standard or optional. We expect features like automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist to be either standard or optional. For more information on the CT4-V Blackwing’s crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:
- Standard forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking
- Available blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert
- Available adaptive cruise control
Warranty and maintenance coverage
While Cadillac’s limited warranty is in line with most luxury rivals, its powertrain coverage extends longer than Audi or BMW’s . However, these German alternatives have better free maintenance, especially with BMW’s three years or 36,000 miles.
Price Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
Starting at just under €60,000 (Euros), the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is priced between cheaper alternatives like the Mercedes-AMG CLA45 and more expensive ones like the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. We like that the Caddy comes standard with a stick-shift transmission and track-ready hardware. The CT4-V Blackwing also offers sportier front seats with some luxury amenities that sound appealing but add to the bottom line. Likewise, Cadillac offers several expensive packages aimed at elevating its status as a sports sedan.
