Review: 2020 Cadillac CT4-V - Flying Under the Radar
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- I spend a week with the 2020 Cadillac CT4-V with rear wheel drive and find that it's a really fun and enjoyable car both in corners and in a straight line. It's still not perfect, but it's a nice modernization and improvement over the ATS without losing any of the handling magic the ATS had. At its as-tested price of $52,165 it is competitive with the German competition, but the Genesis G70 and Cadillac's own CT5-V offer more for very similar money. What do you think of the Cadillac CT4-V? Thanks to Cadillac for providing this vehicle to review.
Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
2:58 Interior
3:57 Initial impressions
6:30 Acceleration
9:13 Handling
15:23 Impressions after a week
16:57 Pricing and competitor comparisons
19:41 Fuel economy
20:56 Final thoughts
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Great review ! I own a CT4V since Sept 2021. Despite living in Montreal area with potential harsh winters, I got the RWD version to get the magnetic ride control which the AWD model doesn't have. I traded my 2018 Regal GS for this car because I wanted something smaller, lighter and more nimble and boy does the CT4V delivers. The CT4V puts the power down so well in its RWD version and drives no problem in snow and ice, currently equipped for winter with Continental Wintercontact TS830P. The magnetic ride suspension in tour mode makes the car comfortable on rough roads despite its rather short wheelbase. Even in track mode the shocks are compliant and zero body roll. Couldn't be happier !
I'm debating RWD vs AWD living in NY. Are you still happy with your choice?
@@cultofmodernism8477 Yes very happy with RWD. Snow tires will be an absolute must in RWD if you are dealing with snow covered roads. The winter mode is quite efficient for the few times I got severe condition. In normal snow conditions with a few inches on the ground I drive it in touring mode. Never had to use sand bags in the trunk. Magnetic ride is not offered with AWD and provides a choppy ride on rough roads due to rather short wheelbase. Magnetic ride on the RWD is fantastic.
Can't wait to see the new CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing with the manual transmission!
Neither will actually have a Blackwing motor in them 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@VaunShiz still will have a Corvette V8
Awesome review! Can’t wait to see what the blackwing versions have to offer.
they did so well on this considering its priced more like a budget A class or 2 series. It gets just about everything right for the price point. Honestly unless you're a hater trying to compare a CT4 to a Bentley cadillac really did well. the 10 speed unit having driven it multiple times is simply phenomenal and right in like with a ZF8 speed. Sadly people will not buy it because of the cadillac badge, if this has a merc or BMW badge on it people would be singing its praises.
Slower than the. S3 for less money. Q50 3.0t and Redsport on lots go for less if you want more size, Kia stinger /g70 3.3t is undercutting this by a bit as well. It's kinda up there with options and of course the model 3 if you wanna annihilate this car in every way for less money. I think they should've given this 2.7 more character and or re engineered it to Rev higher it revs and sounds like a diesel truck at times.
I can understand wanting to praise this car, but you are doing it, and Cadilac, a disservice by not calling them out when they can do better. It's got nothing to do with hate (for many people). The car simply cuts too many corners where it matters. if you think the trans is great, more power to you. However, based on what I saw here, and other places, I couldn't live with it.
The M235 sport "coupe" is garbage, though the real couple is much better if a little dated. However, its engine/trans blows this car away.
@@darrell9616 The M235 coupe is fine. You're thinking of the grand coupe? That's a bullshit car for sure. But the M235i/M240i is without a doubt better than this lukewarm effort.
TRUCK. ENGINE. Truck engine. No fucking way.
@@aluisious Yeah. That's what I was trying to say.
@@aluisious try driving one. I've driven thr 2.7T in the truck, it doesn't feel anything like a truck engine.
Talk about a spot on review! Got my ct4v a couple weeks ago and as I tell everyone... It handles amazing but not as good as the Giulia I previously had. Acceleration is very understated as Matt says too. No real punch back in your seat but look at the speedo and you're close to triple digits. Really accurate review Matt, great job!
Traded in my 2020 Cadillac CT6 and was kind of hesitant But the more I drive is seeing the more I love it it's a rocket ship it's fast as my 2017 Chevy SS but a lot smaller and I never used the back seat only thing I complain about is the noise coming from the engine outside or that it's a sleeper Definitely flying under the radar people always hassle me and Dodge charges and Dodd's chargers won't erase me a spotlight but I'm 71 years old and I'm too old for that stuff
I was thinking of upgrading to this from my Giulia. How different is the handling? The bump in power from the Giulia seems nice.
@@thomasschloo7536 The Giulia handles better than most anything out there. The Cadillac handles well but you're not going to get that level of handling with this car. Don't get me wrong, its not a boat but the Giulia is pretty amazing when it comes to handling. I think the trade offs are worth it with the Cadillac.
Great video! The handling, ride quality, and just all around fun to drive made this my new car pick. I really think it's a great value considering it's punch for punch vs the ct5v. Also the car definitely grows on you more and more by the day!
beautiful looking...well done Caddy....AND AMERICAN MADE!!
I love this w/awd ,sangria interior and the dark missty blue .
One i love about American made vehicles is Power, torque and sizes(Big) and options (Luxury and convenience features)...that makes me prefer American made vehicles over all others...
Definitely...Germans may turn their noses up, but our luxury vehicles do deliver on power and torque...😁
Honestly a batter choice over the new 2 series GC!
Great review! Hmmm I wanted to like this more than I do. I agree with you Matt - the CT5-V is well worth the premium. Far better sound, magnetic ride even with AWD, more space, better stereo, better screen, etc. I just wish the CT5 had the ct4’s headlights and c pillar treatment. The 4 Blackwing should address most of those concerns though.
Would you rather have this, the CLA 35 or the 2022 Audi S3? from a driver's car perspective. Im thinking this is the way to go because of the torque and RWD setup. would love to hear your answer
As a 61 year old ATS owner, this is the perfect step-up in HP from the standard ATS without going into the 500hp range of the ATS/V, which was to much for me and looked a little to boy-racer. Yeah, I want this!
Put the CT5-V motor in this car and i would love it. I like the looks and size of the 4 better but would want the 5-V motor in it. I know there will be a high HP version but I think the 5-V motor would be perfect in this car.
Happily you can can have exactly what you want. It’s called the Blackwing.
That's what is so frustrating about this car. It gets so much right, then gets so much wrong. I understand trying to achieve a specific price point. However, the tradeoffs all seem to be in the wrong places. I couldn't live with this transmission. ZF8 and Audi group dual-clutch is the best autos I've driven and the only autos that don't make me mad. Otherwise, a good manual is my preferred choice.
Sweet car!
I agree, the CT4 drives well and the transmission is a bit quicker than the previous 3.6 ATS. However, that truck engine sounds like a truck engine and sounds a bit course when you push it. If I was in the market, I'd save a bit more and just wait for the blackwing edition.
Too much of a truck engine that retains that original character.
It IS a truck engine. It's the same one from the Silverado.
@@aluisious And yet they want to pass it off in a Cadillac. Not impressed.
@@aluisious yeah, hence my comment that the truck engine sounds like a truck engine. I want an engine in a sports sedan to sound like it regardless of where it derived from.
Thanks interesting car
Great Car !!!!!!
You can see on his face he was not that impressed because when he is impressed his face turns all red and smiles and makes some funny noises
Great guy
For that price you can tune a 2.0L AWD ATS over 450hp with ZZP reliably as a daily driver and still have money left over. Cadillac haven't sold me with these new models yet. I'll stick with the CTS V and ATS V a little while longer
Was thinking the same thing
Why is this being compared to much smaller cars? The ct4 is 3 series / audi a4 size, and the ct5 is 5 series/ audi s6 sized. I don't get it.
Nice, nice, car.
15:00 he sounds like Elmo😂😂😂😂
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Nice smaller sedan but if you can’t get discounts on this thing you might as well pay the extra four grand and get the CT5-V...
The CT5 feels like a pig.
Cadillac is gonna have to try alot harder than that to get me from my V2 Coupe!!😝
To be honest I hate exhaust pops and crackles so that would actually be a plus for me.
Makes a car sound out of tune to me!
No dislikes yet!
I think Cadillac is a little envious of Genesis because this car is eerily similar to the G70.. I mean just a lot a bit similar. Even the outdated touchscreen and tiny rear leg room. I guess they couldn’t beat Genesis with the CT-5.......so
That running the "Truck" engine correct?
The Tacoma and Camry share an engine. The mustang and f150 share an engine. The hellcat and Ram TRX share an engine. Who cares if the engine first came out in a truck
@@Huub1e Here is a quote from the Chevrolet press release: “The new 2.7L Turbo engine represents a clean-sheet design for Chevrolet and was developed from the outset as a truck engine”. The answer to my question is yes unless Cadillac happened to also design an entirely new and completely different 2.7 4 cyl. The design of this engine did not have a Cadillac sports sedan in mind.
The only one thing that I didn't like about this vehicle!! The wheels!!! Under estimate the car doesn't give that much to the overall price and look!!!
Actually like the ATS 3.6 better
Matt is always trying to be positive but man the transmission seems awful. Last year I was looking for a car for a long commute and was really interested in the CT6 due to Super Cruise. For an $80k car the transmission was just sad. The paddle shifter responsiveness felt years behind the competition. It’s like Cadillac engineers didn’t drive a BMW or Porsche and just slapped in something off the shelf for their flagship.
For comparison I test drove the BMW 5 series, Porsche Macan, Audi A4, and Cadillac CT6. The Cadillac transmission was not responsive in comparison to the other cars costing tens of thousands less.
Piped in engine noise is stupid. Can it be fully turned off?
Turbos are naturally kind of quiet on the exhaust anyway.
Quit enhancing things manufactures! If I wanted enhancements I'd be using a plastic surgeon's waiting room as a place to find a date.
This is not a cool sounding car. It sounds like a truck engine, because it is the eco engine from the Silverado.
It sounds like garbage!
Definitely the Achilles heel on this car. 4 bangers suck and should NEVER be in a Cadillac or any luxury car.
Cadillac actually introduces engine sound through the speakers while in track mode to give a more enhanced performance feel!
GM should had just called this car the Black Wing and leave the V-Series the way it was. The Black Wing could had just been like the Corvette Grand Sport. Having all of the performance features of the Cadillac V but not the insane horse power, and just let the car be known as the Black Wing Series. I think that would had made more sense.
Vizio 60 I like the way you think but honest it would have been less confusing to just keep the V Series & just call this a V-Sport
You realize the blackwing is the name of an engine, right? Calling this the blackwing then putting the blackwing motor in the higher up car would be retarded
@@alexbarn3841 Or like my man @bpbeast suggests. Call it the CT5 V-Sport, anything other than this current name badge.
Alex Barn @Vizio 60 it’s been confirmed that the 4.2L TT V8 will not be in either the CT5 & CT4 Blackwing..... I’m not really sure what’s going on but they have really done a lot to muddy 15 years of V-Series brand equity with this nomenclature change
The Blackwing is a turbo V8 motor so naming it that makes no sense either
They (CT5 and CT4) both lack aggressiveness too me, even the black wings seems as if it’s going to lack an aggressive look
Do you have to constantly mention that aspects of this variant arent quite as amazing and outstanding as the more expensive variant? Kinda self evident.
It's worth mentioning when the more expensive variant is only 4k more.
As a 4+ year ATS-V owner, I despise this car in so many ways. First time in 14 years and four new Caddys later that I didn't want the new generation product.
17 ATS 2.0t owner here. Is it just me or do our interiors just have a more premium look and feel to them? The glass on the cue system is so much nicer than the light gray plastic buttons in this car
These newer gen Vs are an insult to the V community.
Would rather spend the money on a used v3.
@@picklebacon agreed, my next car is gonna probably be a ‘16 cts v
They overstyled the backend compared to the previous gen ats
I love the ATS-V too, but this isn’t the successor to your car. The price is way lower. Wait for the Blackwing before you make your judgment.
Such a tiny trunk. My Accord is noticeably larger when it comes to trunk dimensions.
Do you sleep in your car's trunk
@@francoisd6942 No, but I haul things in it. I use my trunk, it's not just there for groceries.
52K for a 4 cylinder! Hilarious!
It has a turbo and is bigger than most 4 cylinders in the last 50 years. You don't pay for the cylinders, you pay for the performance of the powertrain.... and also the chasis and the interior. Many other brands sell 4 cylinder powered cars for a lot more too.
I shudder to think what your reaction is to the CLA45
I have one….And let me tell you 50k is nothing for some of us…..Srry
Wheels are too small by 2"
Ok, then your wallet will be thinner by 2". Can you say "bent wheels"?
For looks I agree,but for everything else those r best.
The 18” give you a better ride.
The A class and 2 series are not the size of this car LMFAO , this is a ATS based car that went against the 3 series and the C class. Even the G70 is a 3 series/C class competitor to... Like what are you talking about 🤣 stop reading Cadillac's marketing
You must be out of the loop, Cadillac for years has taken the approach of offering a larger car for the same money as the smaller competitors. They're continuing that with these new cars, CT4 is priced to compete with A Class and 2 Series, CT5 is priced to compete with C Class and 3 Series, even though it's bigger than those. It's their value approach.
Not impressed? I’ll take the new G70 3.3t
No you won’t, youre never gonna get a G70
I used to think that was a nice car, but Randy Pobst was dogging on it around Willow Springs, which isn't even a particularly demanding track. He said it was definitely on the luxury side of a luxury sports sedan.
My CTS Vsport still crushes all these crappy "luxury sports sedans."
@@aluisious the g70 is a 3 series (ATS) competitor not a CTS competitor. but agreed people made such a deal about how sporty that sedan was and it fell on it's face when randy lapped it
I always get confused in these comments. 99% of people who buy these cars are gonna daily them. Now if it was a high performance varient then I'd get the disappointment. Are u guys gonna really try and track these luxury sedans?
Really it’s GM inability to make world class cars. The last gen ATS/ CTS proved they could make a great handling/ performance sedan, but interior quality was poor. GM is notorious for nickel and dimeing you for every option. Then try to charge MB and BMW prices. Now GM is short cutting with the CT4/ CT5. Don’t preform as well less content,just to get the price down? I mean a 8’ display,no digital gauges,under 350hp for over 55k fully loaded? It’s no wonder GM and Ford are getting out of the car business? I would rather have a fully loaded Kia Stinger 3.3t for 48k.
That is the worst sounding engine of all time. It sounds like a dying cow.
Hahaha it does sound like a dying cow WTF!
The transmission sounds like it sucks too
Honestly...
Ahhh man no v8
Never was one in The ats
No one puts a V8 in a car this size. It would handle like a shopping cart with a kettle bell in the front.
@@aluisious are you forgetting something the ctsv with the massive v8 and it handled wounderfully
@@harrymoon8154 waaay different class
The CT’s-v is now the ct5-v black wing. That still has the supercharged v-8.
Just get a TLX A-spec w SHAWD that cost less and has better reliability and resale value.
Neutered. Hard pass.
honestly cadillacs seem over rated imo, and they just keep making the front end uglier looking
Why is Cadillac even still around? Nobody wants them and this 4 popper sedan isn't any exception. Pass
Cadillac is trying to be what Pontiac (RIP) was. GM should have kept Pontiac. We could have had a new Firebird/Trans-Am, G8, G6, Solstice and MAYBE another GTO. Pontiac was the 'enthusiast brand' in my opinion.
@@joserpm Is trying to be Pontiac and Buick at the same time.
I used to daily drive a Lotus, but got married with a step-son thrown in on the deal. It killed me to admit it, but a tiny two seater was just not useable for a family man. I assumed that I was going to get an M3. But BMW killed the handling when they switched to the electric power steering. I bought an ATS-V because it handled better than the M3 and had more power.
Only the Alpha Romeo is a better driver, but I wouldn’t trust the Alpha on long family road trips.
dont buy this car.