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One of the weak points of American cars is the front lights and LEDs, like Cadillac, and one of them is the ugly screen of this car, which has a bad shape and is very curved and not square.😢
The CT5 has always been incredibly underrated, but this refresh really knocks it out of the park. As a BMW fanboy, I'd take a CT5 over a current 3 or 5 series *any day.*
Really? I know how much hate BMW get for reliability, but in this case I’d take a 3 series over this because I know the BMW won’t leave me on the road!
@@sdtownsendit really is weird, especially how competitive the rest of their lineup has gotten (except the identical XT5). The only thing I can think of is that they’re afraid of cannibalizing the Escalade.
@@davis6123 I can actually agree with you but I heard that the Escalade screen might be upgraded to an all new one for the refreshed version that might come out soon
@@sdtownsendthe XT5/6 is the oldest platform and model in the Cadillac lineup, and that just means they’ll be replaced by EVs. The Lyriq _is_ the XT5, and the VISTIQ the XT6’s successor.
As a CT5-V owner, to answer your initial question on "Is this a surprise bargain against rivals like the 'benz E-class & Beemer?" My short answer is no & it has nothing to do with price. I could've easily purchased one of the rivals, but decided to give the CT5 a fair chance. Going forward, I have only 1 complaint about my CT5-V. The State Of The Art Magnetic Ride Control (an amazing thing) doesn't come with a ride setting as soft & comfortable (even in "Tour" softest mode) as its rivals. It's unquestionably firm combined with run-flat tires. The ride is extremely well controlled & balanced in all situations, but far from Cadillacs of the past. The reason I went with this was the styling (you don't see them coming & going everywhere like the aforementioned), the colors, packaging & wheels. Mine is Rift Metallic (a ceramic white) with bronze alloys & black/white leather. A real head-turner. When all was said & done, the pricing was well below the competition, even fully loaded. My car has been very reliable & I've gotten as much as 35 mpg on highway driving.
This is how I feel. I have a 2023 CT5-V with Platinum trim. I stuck with the 19s and, yes, run-flats so there's no super-soft option but I LOVE the MRC. Your Rift metallic with bronze rims would be a stunner!
I hear ya brother. I'm 69' 6'4" with a bad back and I bought a 24' CT4 Sport with the Onyx Package, 19' wheels, Brembo front brakes. I like it but it's a bear to get in and out of )-;
I like this I actually looked at it before I bought my BMW 330 I back in 2020 but the Cadillac hadn’t came out yet. Came out a little later now on the 2024 BMW 330 I extra drive Mport package. I don’t think this Cadillac is nicer than my BMW, but I do like this CT5.😊
You should have tested the V6 with turbo. If I’m paying well over $40,000 for a car, it should have at least a V6. Most people buying the CT5 will opt for the V6.
@@Luckimee an electric car maybe more expensive depending on where you live. I live in Connecticut and electric rates are among the highest in the nation so it’s cheaper to have an ice engine. The v6 gets good gas mileage so there are no issues with the price of gas.
I love your guy's videos. There the best and the most entertaining to watch. Your car reviews are really In depth and you guys explain it well for people who don't know about cars. Keep up the great work.
This is the exact spec I would consider if I ever decide to get rid of my GS 350… I love her too much! And I’m not a fan of the E class or the 5 series. I really like the S6 but I wish Audi would update that dual screen layout I don’t like that at all.
Y’all need to do that donk test tho cause y’all give us those leg room and head room measurements but what about how much room us queens will have for our cakes???? I hate to have cramped yams so y’all need to tell us if our badonkadonks will be cradled right!!!!
It’s coming into its own but typical GM fashion it takes them years to get the car right. Other than the BW version there was no reason to look at this car before now. Better than the Germans, no.
What are you talking about? That is the furthest thing from the truth. The car was a hit from the jump before this refresh. The refresh is pretty light from a manufacturing perspective and you sound like you just needed a way to leave a negative comment under this review. Typical GM hater, in my respectful opinion.
@@pawalker147The problem with GM Lifers is that they’re really limited and get triggered when the truth is stated. What you just said doesn’t even make basic common sense. This car is a nothing in its segment and only sells with discounts and to GM employees. Try again.
I’ve seen reviews of yours on cars with less horsepower and torque still rank higher on the smile meter compared to this vehicle. Is there more to acceleration than just the numbers?
The CT5 doesn’t compete with the E-class or 5-series, this is a BMW 3-series competitor. This is going to trigger a lot of German & Japan fanboys but Cadillac was already putting Audi, Mercedes, Lexus, and BMW on notice with the styling and Art & Science design language on the CTS-V. The pre-refresh 2020 CT5 was another serious step up. Now with this refresh I definitely think the CT5 has the best split personality design. Alpha 2 chassis allows for a GT feel very comfortable because of MRC 4.0 suspension system. The interior material and build quality is on par although MB and BMW take more luxurious approaches but *gm’s* reliability and quality have significantly improved lately and that adds tremendous value. 2025 CT5 is the new sport luxury King. 👑
Delusional. Cadillac hasn’t blown Mercedes or BMW out the water since the Germans stomped a mutt hole in Cadillac back in the 80s. Cadillac has been struggling for relevance ever since.
I think you should have gotten away from the Google map display and shown the traditional instrument/speedometer/tachometer and the configurable gauge display.
Believe me I get that and I'm with you however a base CT-5 is not worth almost 50k keep in mind if you look at the new Camry which yes is a different class of car however that car was redesigned inside and out it has a whole new hybrid system an entirely new interior and an entirely new exterior top to bottom completely new car and it only went up 2K with the refresh from 2024 to 2025 again yes it doesn't directly with the Cadillac but my point is Cadillac upgrades a grill and a screen and expects another 9k that's insane and a rip off, I would buy it used because it will likely lose half its value in within the first 5 years
@vincesettineri That's the luxury space for you, I truly believe only the people with deep pockets take on that initial depreciation, because 3 years in you can buy at a bargain. Also remember SuperCruise is now standard which is a top if not the best autonomous system on the market, so you better believe you're gonna have to pay to play.
@@lilred1107 yeah 100% agreed that is certainly the luxury space these days to your point about super cruise Yes most manufacturers are making base level trims have a lot more features these days so they can drive the price up the F-150 is a great example of that as for me personally I like less technology and less features i drive two Camaros one stock one LE and the other ones a 416 making 900 wheel horsepower both are manual with no options except power windows and that's the way I'm going to stick lol but I agree super cruise is pretty sick
@@vincesettineriyou are insane. That base price last year of $38,349 did not include half the safety technology or convenience tech that’s now standard on the Premium Luxury for $47k. Then you still have to consider the extensive front end redesign and interior updates, it’s actually a better value compared to the base Luxury where some of this wasn’t even optional.
really the only thing holding Cadillac alive is the escalade, the cadillac cars always remind me of Gm rummaging through the parts bin to make caddy cars, hard blk plastic , not quality material , bland interior no color or style,,,,, weak engines.( except if u go for the v ) and that shows GM can make good cars if they wanted to
Honestly once the infotainment screen is on it looks terrible. The colors don't even seamlessly blend together. Then all the wasted space on the android auto. Might just look for a 2024, this infotainment looks nasty. Was really holding out hope.
Although the TLX looks great. When I compared it against my ct5 it didn't hold a candle to the Cadillac. For one it doesn't even have a touch screen 🫤 It had less space. Less available technology like no supercruise option, Rear view camera mirror, massaging seats, And the weirdest thing is that they don't have a heated steering wheel option. You literally have to buy a new steering wheel
It seems kind of underwhelming for the price... & I have never liked the exterior look of this car since it was first introduced. That c-pillar area is just horrible. The side view gives off a Honda Accord vibe to me. Does not look premium enough. They should have incorporated more of the design elements & proportions from their concept sedans.
You’re one of those that tried to make the c-pillar an issue. Say less. It’s plenty haters of this model. I would love to know what you think is the better styled and better value in the segment.
I dunno. The screen is nice but something about the interior is still off. Doesn’t scream premium….the way they executed the carbon fiber trim is very early 2000s
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One of the weak points of American cars is the front lights and LEDs, like Cadillac, and one of them is the ugly screen of this car, which has a bad shape and is very curved and not square.😢
The CT5 has always been incredibly underrated, but this refresh really knocks it out of the park. As a BMW fanboy, I'd take a CT5 over a current 3 or 5 series *any day.*
I'd say the opposite. The 3 series engine is incredible
@@Striker50_ if it's not b58 in the M340i then it's crap
@@i.d.6492 That literally makes no sense
@@Striker50_ the regural 3, 4 series are slow crap.
Really? I know how much hate BMW get for reliability, but in this case I’d take a 3 series over this because I know the BMW won’t leave me on the road!
In my opinion the new screen in the ct5 should be standard on the xt6 and xt5
Absolutely. The XT6 is a mystery, its like Cadillac isn't even trying to compete with BMW or Mercedes - let alone Genesis.
@@sdtownsendit really is weird, especially how competitive the rest of their lineup has gotten (except the identical XT5). The only thing I can think of is that they’re afraid of cannibalizing the Escalade.
@@davis6123 I can actually agree with you but I heard that the Escalade screen might be upgraded to an all new one for the refreshed version that might come out soon
@@sdtownsendthe XT5/6 is the oldest platform and model in the Cadillac lineup, and that just means they’ll be replaced by EVs. The Lyriq _is_ the XT5, and the VISTIQ the XT6’s successor.
The XT6 and all their XT products are no mystery. They’re just typical GM shit products with the XT6 being by far the worst product in its segment.
As a CT5-V owner, to answer your initial question on "Is this a surprise bargain against rivals like the 'benz E-class & Beemer?" My short answer is no & it has nothing to do with price. I could've easily purchased one of the rivals, but decided to give the CT5 a fair chance. Going forward, I have only 1 complaint about my CT5-V. The State Of The Art Magnetic Ride Control (an amazing thing) doesn't come with a ride setting as soft & comfortable (even in "Tour" softest mode) as its rivals. It's unquestionably firm combined with run-flat tires. The ride is extremely well controlled & balanced in all situations, but far from Cadillacs of the past. The reason I went with this was the styling (you don't see them coming & going everywhere like the aforementioned), the colors, packaging & wheels. Mine is Rift Metallic (a ceramic white) with bronze alloys & black/white leather. A real head-turner. When all was said & done, the pricing was well below the competition, even fully loaded. My car has been very reliable & I've gotten as much as 35 mpg on highway driving.
This is how I feel. I have a 2023 CT5-V with Platinum trim. I stuck with the 19s and, yes, run-flats so there's no super-soft option but I LOVE the MRC. Your Rift metallic with bronze rims would be a stunner!
I test drove this car. It’s beautiful. Definitely need to upgrade to the v-6 from the 4 cylinder. The 4 cylinder is fine, but kinda underpowered.
CT5-V
@@Ryan-cp4rhholding back on the 2025 V’s😢, im waiting for those
It's such a beautiful car from all angles and so aggressive from the front. One of the best looking in the segment imo
Test drove a BMW 540i, CT5, and Lexus ES before settling on the BMW. Best compromise between comfort, style, performance, and reliability.
BMW is the best imo on that
The BMW 5 series is better, but not over $10k better.
@@Prfctdtlz thats your opinion, after 35000 miles and you start getting oil leaks, and electrical problems, we'll see
@@SuperBooboo02 that’s what warranty is for, anyway we didn’t say it was the most reliable
@@SuperBooboo02 yes, it’s our opinion 🤓
I wish they sold the CT6 in the USA. China gets it but we don’t
Just order one from China 🇨🇳
@@DeeeBeee123 can’t. It’s considered a foreign car so it can only be imported after 25 years
I hear ya brother. I'm 69' 6'4" with a bad back and I bought a 24' CT4 Sport with the Onyx Package, 19' wheels, Brembo front brakes. I like it but it's a bear to get in and out of )-;
We did, but Americans want SUV over big sedans, so the U.S. market CT6 rightly went away.
Yes, China does get the ct6. But what a lot of people forget is that they only have one engine option and that is a 2.0 turbo.
I like this I actually looked at it before I bought my BMW 330 I back in 2020 but the Cadillac hadn’t came out yet. Came out a little later now on the 2024 BMW 330 I extra drive Mport package. I don’t think this Cadillac is nicer than my BMW, but I do like this CT5.😊
You should have tested the V6 with turbo. If I’m paying well over $40,000 for a car, it should have at least a V6. Most people buying the CT5 will opt for the V6.
I personally don't want to pay $100 to fill up my car anymore lol
@@Luckimee an electric car maybe more expensive depending on where you live. I live in Connecticut and electric rates are among the highest in the nation so it’s cheaper to have an ice engine. The v6 gets good gas mileage so there are no issues with the price of gas.
I love your guy's videos. There the best and the most entertaining to watch. Your car reviews are really In depth and you guys explain it well for people who don't know about cars. Keep up the great work.
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!
Interior with buttons and not much black plastic is a huge win.
2018 CTS V. 670hp. Love it
640
@chrisbland8839 mine is 670 to the wheels sir
@@cabbagehead8082 Nice. Just making sure you weren’t miss-informed.
I like it! I’m excited to see the Blackwing version
Excellent review as always!
The 2 windows on the screen not connecting properly or even rounded the same way really bothers me lol. Great review like always.
Thanks!
Not just you, it really puts me off on this car. I was waiting for a 2025. Might just pick up a reduced 2024 Blackwing instead.
60k dollars/ 235 horsepower, unacceptable.
335 hp pay attention
@@michiganman8383 the one they reviewed was 237 dummy
@@michiganman8383 pay attention
This is the exact spec I would consider if I ever decide to get rid of my GS 350… I love her too much! And I’m not a fan of the E class or the 5 series. I really like the S6 but I wish Audi would update that dual screen layout I don’t like that at all.
Yyeeaahh... avoid the 4-cyl option. Doesn't make a whole lot of sense when the turbo V6 isn't much more.
With that 2.0t engine no need for it too have the brembo brakes option just a waist of money 😂
I take it that English isn't your first language?
Terrific job guys & I'm plan on buy this 1 day.
Y’all need to do that donk test tho cause y’all give us those leg room and head room measurements but what about how much room us queens will have for our cakes???? I hate to have cramped yams so y’all need to tell us if our badonkadonks will be cradled right!!!!
😂😂😂😂
It’s very nice, I like the new technology
They probably will ditch the CT4 since there was no refresh design for that.
not very quiet for a Caddy 😔
Great review!
Who is the elder brother?
Thanks! Drew is
Great review.
What interior package was that? Love the two tone, but I don't see that available on the online build and price tool from Cadillac.
NVM, It's on the Sport trim, not the Premium Luxury trim which is a disappointment.
Like this car a lot, inside display is insane!
Where is this supposed ambient lighting haven't seen anything about it yet they say 126 colors
Need a more powerful 4cyl
I have that infotainment system in my Cadillac Lyriq. First time I had an infotainment that couldn’t index folders on a USB flash drive
I’d like to know how GM makes the curved glass 8:31
It’s coming into its own but typical GM fashion it takes them years to get the car right. Other than the BW version there was no reason to look at this car before now. Better than the Germans, no.
What are you talking about? That is the furthest thing from the truth. The car was a hit from the jump before this refresh. The refresh is pretty light from a manufacturing perspective and you sound like you just needed a way to leave a negative comment under this review. Typical GM hater, in my respectful opinion.
@@pawalker147The problem with GM Lifers is that they’re really limited and get triggered when the truth is stated. What you just said doesn’t even make basic common sense. This car is a nothing in its segment and only sells with discounts and to GM employees. Try again.
@@MercOne 😂😂 what you said doesn't make any sense.
@@chudson4500Which is your way of saying you can’t refute anything. Limited.
Back window is Honda accordv,Why ???
I like it but honestly I would have took him to BMW and there's no electrified option
Omg this car is beautiful 😍. I love the new Screen
These new Cadillac are destroying everything out there. The looks, the design, the tech and the features are unmatched
Imo the car color should match the key color not the caliper
also heated rear sets should be standard i had them on my 2011 sonata
I’ve seen reviews of yours on cars with less horsepower and torque still rank higher on the smile meter compared to this vehicle. Is there more to acceleration than just the numbers?
The smile meter is relative to the other options in the segment not just an overall number
@@CarConfections ok that makes sense, so essentially the brand plays a factor as well.
Dream car I just need it to be 40 mpg!! I know that will never happen .
I’d would the Blackwing! But I wouldn’t mind 3.0TT V, i drive a CT6 3.0TT that has 404 hp and that car handle and pulls plenty!
The side almost looks like the previous gen Accord.
The CT5 doesn’t compete with the E-class or 5-series, this is a BMW 3-series competitor.
This is going to trigger a lot of German & Japan fanboys but Cadillac was already putting Audi, Mercedes, Lexus, and BMW on notice with the styling and Art & Science design language on the CTS-V. The pre-refresh 2020 CT5 was another serious step up. Now with this refresh I definitely think the CT5 has the best split personality design. Alpha 2 chassis allows for a GT feel very comfortable because of MRC 4.0 suspension system. The interior material and build quality is on par although MB and BMW take more luxurious approaches but *gm’s* reliability and quality have significantly improved lately and that adds tremendous value. 2025 CT5 is the new sport luxury King. 👑
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂 sure.
@@voycodin5042 Sorry if you thought the Lexus ES was superior to the CT5. 🤡
Tell me you work for GM without telling me you work for GM 😂
Delusional. Cadillac hasn’t blown Mercedes or BMW out the water since the Germans stomped a mutt hole in Cadillac back in the 80s. Cadillac has been struggling for relevance ever since.
Fun reviewers
I think you should have gotten away from the Google map display and shown the traditional instrument/speedometer/tachometer and the configurable gauge display.
This is bob 👉🧍 ever time you like the comment he grows up
I thought this was more compared with the three series? Even though it is a little bigger.
The CT4 is more comparable to 3-series and c-class
Compared to the direction the Germans are headed in, this has become the new number one option.
Not to mention the V and Blackwing models incoming
there is a rivian r2 revealed at march 7 so do a review please and show them the singnals please
The Cadillac may be more refined, but the E-class feels like driving a damn night club.
I don’t understand why you are reviewing the 4 cylinder, and not the 3.0 twin turbo V6…
The front LED headlights still needs to be dragged down , Cadillac needs to fire the designers please
So the new sport model is the slowest and has the most smallest engine? Cmon on
It looks fantastic... but that Base engine is trash. I could tell by your reactions
It's not awful but we would definitely recommend most people going for the V6
This thing is sooo slow ..60k!!!! The sport model is way over priced ..Just get the base premium lux with the 3.0TT save the 7 grand
This is not worth it, The base price went up by 9k the 2024 ct5 started at 38,349 the now for 2025 its 47,549 thats insane.
Welcome to the world, nearly all refreshed cars go up in price.
Believe me I get that and I'm with you however a base CT-5 is not worth almost 50k keep in mind if you look at the new Camry which yes is a different class of car however that car was redesigned inside and out it has a whole new hybrid system an entirely new interior and an entirely new exterior top to bottom completely new car and it only went up 2K with the refresh from 2024 to 2025 again yes it doesn't directly with the Cadillac but my point is Cadillac upgrades a grill and a screen and expects another 9k that's insane and a rip off, I would buy it used because it will likely lose half its value in within the first 5 years
@vincesettineri That's the luxury space for you, I truly believe only the people with deep pockets take on that initial depreciation, because 3 years in you can buy at a bargain. Also remember SuperCruise is now standard which is a top if not the best autonomous system on the market, so you better believe you're gonna have to pay to play.
@@lilred1107 yeah 100% agreed that is certainly the luxury space these days to your point about super cruise Yes most manufacturers are making base level trims have a lot more features these days so they can drive the price up the F-150 is a great example of that as for me personally I like less technology and less features i drive two Camaros one stock one LE and the other ones a 416 making 900 wheel horsepower both are manual with no options except power windows and that's the way I'm going to stick lol but I agree super cruise is pretty sick
@@vincesettineriyou are insane. That base price last year of $38,349 did not include half the safety technology or convenience tech that’s now standard on the Premium Luxury for $47k. Then you still have to consider the extensive front end redesign and interior updates, it’s actually a better value compared to the base Luxury where some of this wasn’t even optional.
Im glad they kept the climate control seperate
Cadillac Escalade
Mirrors are weird.
😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
A 2.0 maybe for an 80yr old to drive around in.
I don't like the rear end
really the only thing holding Cadillac alive is the escalade, the cadillac cars always remind me of Gm rummaging through the parts bin to make caddy cars, hard blk plastic , not quality material , bland interior no color or style,,,,, weak engines.( except if u go for the v ) and that shows GM can make good cars if they wanted to
Absolutely delusional. 🙄🥱
Honestly once the infotainment screen is on it looks terrible. The colors don't even seamlessly blend together. Then all the wasted space on the android auto. Might just look for a 2024, this infotainment looks nasty. Was really holding out hope.
This infotainment screen looks worlds better then the plain old one,that just looked like a slapped on tablet.
The Acura TLX Type-S, is a much better value than this vehicle.
Although the TLX looks great. When I compared it against my ct5 it didn't hold a candle to the Cadillac. For one it doesn't even have a touch screen 🫤 It had less space. Less available technology like no supercruise option, Rear view camera mirror, massaging seats, And the weirdest thing is that they don't have a heated steering wheel option. You literally have to buy a new steering wheel
Does this car compete with the Camry and Accord?
nope
Lol yes
Still has a manual, alright!!! ❤
I see a future without Cadillac and Lincoln because of styling, reliability and poor service to customers by the company and the dealers.
Great car, MEDIOCRE engine... 😴
Entry engine should be a hybrid at very least.
What a clown 🤡
The slander is crazy because all of the competition have a four-cylinder entry level option as well
lol carbon fiber in a 4 cylinder cadillac is just beyond stupid.
Looks like a raccoon. GM ruined the front end of this car. Full stop.
A $25k civic has more rear leg and head room, and also has heated rear seats
It seems kind of underwhelming for the price... & I have never liked the exterior look of this car since it was first introduced. That c-pillar area is just horrible. The side view gives off a Honda Accord vibe to me. Does not look premium enough. They should have incorporated more of the design elements & proportions from their concept sedans.
You’re one of those that tried to make the c-pillar an issue. Say less. It’s plenty haters of this model. I would love to know what you think is the better styled and better value in the segment.
Those lines from the side profile are straight out of the BMW 3 Series G20.
Cadillacs have terrible headroom and a lot of road noise.
I dunno. The screen is nice but something about the interior is still off. Doesn’t scream premium….the way they executed the carbon fiber trim is very early 2000s
Nice rebadged Chevy. And that engine sounds like a lawn mower, smh'. . . get it together GM
Which Chevy? 🤡
@@pawalker147 the bullsh@t 4-door Chevy's. Now you gonna' pretend you don't drive one. . . CLOWN! gotcha'! 😭😭😎🤔✅👍🏼
garbage
It looks worse! Front end looks like a Korean knock off. 🥴 What happened to real American luxury.
Light Beige interior noooooo 🫣
That being said, I really like this vehicle.
Awesome review.
Thanks!
@@CarConfections Well deserved.