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2025 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
Starts at $62,195
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2025 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
Starts at $62,195
2025 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Review
by Josh Sadlier
published Oct 9, 2024 | updated Jan 7, 2025
Is the 2025 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing a Good Car?
"We've learned to expect greatness from any Cadillac sedan with 'Blackwing' in the name, and the CT4-V Blackwing is no exception. The turbocharged V6 hits hard, the chassis is delightfully athletic, and the thing looks pretty damn cool, too. Bonus points for the available manual transmission. The CT4-V Blackwing's overall rating is held back by its cramped rear quarters and tight trunk, as well as a touchscreen that falls short of cutting-edge. But if you're in it for the drive, this Caddy might strike you as a perfect 10."—Ranked #2 out of 5 Compact High-Performance Sedans
Which 2025 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Should I Buy?
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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1. 2025 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Manual Transmission
- Base Price: $62,195
- MPG Combined: 18
- Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
- Engine: 3.6-liter V6
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Horsepower: 472
- Torque: 445 lb-ft
- 0-60: 3.9 sec
- Weight: 3,860 lbs
- Length: 187.6 in
The CT4-V Blackwing wants to play with sport-sedan luminaries like the M3, and it's in the game thanks to blistering acceleration from the turbo V6, plus nimble handling from the athletic chassis. The manual shifter is a rare treat for those who enjoy three pedals.
2. 2025 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Automatic Transmission
- Base Price: $65,370
- MPG Combined: 19
- Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
- Engine: 3.6-liter V6
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Transmission: 10-speed automatic
- Horsepower: 472
- Torque: 445 lb-ft
- 0-60: 3.9 sec
- Weight: 3,900 lbs
- Length: 187.6 in
The Blackwing remains compelling with the automatic, delivering acceleration that's on par with Germany's finest — and beating the Germans on price.

by Josh Sadlier
Publisher and Donkey-in-Chief
Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008, personally driving most new cars on the market every year since. He also served as the project manager for Edmunds' expert vehicle rankings from their inception in 2018, building the product out from the back end to the front end. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has tested, compared and critiqued a ridiculous number of cars in his career.
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