Ha! Don't get ahead of yourself with the taste accolades. I've been wearing nothing but t-shirts and jeans everyday for the past 8 months.😜 Thanks for watching, JAX!
I like my 2020 CT5 premium luxury Caddy. Not the first AWD car I've owned and I can say AWD is great, giving the car road gripping and handling characteristics that no rear or front WD cars can match. Plenty of power and comfort for a sporty ride that is selectable between touring or snow and ice or customizable. Lots of extras! Complex powertrain discourages DIY maintenance though...
As someone who lives in a very snowy climate...I like the steering a bit heavier...yes, that's definitely an AWD thing...I've had FWD, RWD, and AWD cars...but AWD definitely feel a bit more sluggish, even sport sedans...🤷♂️ in places with heavy snow and ice...that's not bad for every day driving...🤔🤨🤷♂️
Very true, Mark Flatt. I prefer RWD, but AWD definitely has its uses in the right environment, even if it's more sluggish. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
That c-pillar notch ( and the lack of a fully digital cockpit) is the only eye sore in an otherwise gorgeously aggressive design. Thanks as always for the review, Chris!!
The c-pillar definitely has a love/hate relationship with some people, Cornbread 70's. We like it and it may be something you have to see in person to get the full effect. We're just happy Cadillac has taken some exterior design chances again - for better or worse.😅 Thanks for watching!
Super review Chris - I was happy with Cadillacs styling themes over the past 2 decades, and I'm happy with the direction Cadillac is on now. However...that C-pillar? I can't get over it. It makes the rest of the beautifully detailed car less high-end IMHO.
Yeah. They went with a fastback/hatchback look. I actually like it. Helps to give a muscular-looking rear end. But it's definitely a personal preference thing. Thanks for watching, Carlo Garcia!
Great Review Chris. This is a nice car. However, I feel that this CT5 and the smaller CT4 should have included larger trunks. People that buy cars still want trunk space.
Yeah, they did give up some cargo space for design. It's not a small trunk, just not as large as it could be. Oh, well. Thanks for watching, canonlybeme4life!
Love it! Looking to find a used ct5v here in the near future. Currently own a 2015 ats 3.6 premium with performance pkg. All blacked out on oem black shiny 19s. Still get the wow factor everytime I drive it! Great review 👍
Hi Chris, compared to the ct6, how much less roomier is the ct5? I’m looking at a ct5 now but would prefer the ct6 that I can’t find anywhere cpo. Why they stopped making them, who knows
The CT6 is much roomier than the CT5, makeup Fiend 84. Think S-class versus C-class. We were impressed by how comfortable the rear seat was in the CT5, but it doesn't compare to the CT6. Check out our review of the CT6 if you haven't yet and you'll see the difference. However, as long as you are not over 6 feet, the backseat of the CT5 should be just fine, with the exception of that center hump.😅 Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
We've heard in the past about other TH-camrs having issues like that, but you're the first who has told us you're having difficulty with our channel. Thank you for bringing this to our attention so we can look into it. Hopefully, we can get this sorted out. Don't give up on us, Peace Dunn! :)
I got a 2020 rwd 3.0tt and would take it over a benz or beemer all day long infact I shopped all three for about a week or so and hands down the caddy is much nicer. Benz and beemer look and feel the same for the last idk 40 years. Styling power affordable comfort economy durability. Spaced is what this car is. Get one😂
Man, your my new automotoanalyzist. An autophile reviewer who actually owns a classic sees things plan-old reviewers simply don't! One thing, "Don't rev the engine in neutral." That's what my dad always told me, just put it in drive with your foot on the brake.
Thank you, Rad GGS. We do have many years of "car-loving" going on over here. LOL There's a lot to unpack here, but we'll see if we can shed a little light on this for you. For info, when we revved the engine during the startup sequence, it was in Park. However, the only other way to rev the engine of an automatic is in Neutral. Note: WE DO NOT CONDONE NOR RECOMMEND THIS. If you try to rev the engine while in drive, a couple of things may happen, but revving the engine isn't one of them. The only way to rev an engine is when it is not in gear/drive thus allowing the engine to run freely. When in gear, the car will just drive. On newer "non-performance" cars, the car may just bog down or the computer will kill the throttle as a safety measure because the brake pedal was being pressed at the same time as the throttle. On old cars, the revs may increase a bit, but not much else will happen, especially if the car does not make enough torque to overpower the brakes. On performance cars (old or new) that make enough torque, the revs will increase and you'll feel the car "load up" or squat, then it will eventually start to spin the drive wheels if you continue to press (and increase) the throttle. We believe the terminology for that is called "power braking." On some cars, this can be a nice way to build up torque for speedy starts from a standstill, but it depends on the car and, again, it will only work on cars that do not kill the throttle, plus you'll create greater wear on your drive components and brakes. All that being said, we don't disagree with your dad about revving in neutral, specifically if you don't know what you're doing or if your plan is to slap it in drive while the revs are still up. That's not good for the transmission. From a standstill, the car technically should be fine, as long as it's warmed up properly first. We realize that explanation was probably not very clear, but we had to try. Thanks for watching!
Great video again 👍🏽 This Caddy looks very random to me. Could have been a Hyundai as well.. And what with the trunk? The car sure looks like a hatchback/liftback, and then all you get is a little trunkdoor? I don't think I will see these Caddy a lot in Europa. Most are big 10 to 15 y.o. models. Greetings from the Netherlands!
Greetings, FrankypankyV8! That rear end will definitely be a point of contention, but we like it here at AutoAcademics.😁 We'll have to see if the general population agrees, though. We're just happy they're taking some chances with design again. The last-gen CTS was very vanilla and the sales reflected that. Thanks for watching!
Cadillac is a little sportier than Lincoln right now, Patrick Wilson. Also, Lincoln isn't making any cars right now so if you want an American luxury car, Cadillac is your only option at the moment, well that and Tesla. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Great video and info ,but that caddy exterior looks way to much like a Chevy in the front. Look forward to your next video ,keep them coming bro. Love the channel .
Thank you, RON B. We guess since Chevy doesn't sell cars anymore, that allows Caddy free reign of the exterior design book.😅 We like the current design direction for Cadillac, though. It's more aggressive like it was in the early to mid-2000s. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
I'm going to give the CT5 Blackwing a chance when it comes but the Gen III CTS-V is super aggressive looking. I can live with the RWD because I have a 4x4 when the snow hits. I would get a CTS 4s Wagon if I didn't have the Jeep
I used to be a RWD fan ,however, new RWD cars are so full of safety tech that they feel stable and friendly. But, lately fast FWD cars are extremely fun on local roads. The steering wheel dynamics makes you feel the performance 👊, which, connects you with the car like a RWD car from back in the 90's.
We agree, front-wheel drive cars can be enjoyable, Steven R, but that's typically only the case with smaller, higher horsepower examples. In regards to the RWD safety nannies sapping your fun, most manufacturers will allow you to turn them off enough to enjoy the car and not hurt yourself. Even Lexus has realized (and allowed) that in a couple of their models. Of course, if the chassis is crap, none of that matters. 😅 Thank you for sharing and watching!
While there are some great driving FWD cars (Civic Type R, Integra Type S), AND some poor driving RWD cars, RWD is typically the better platform for driving dynamics. Thanks for watching!
The engine is too small and overly complicated for affordable repair and uokeep!!!!! A normally aspirated V8 is best. The OHC V6s are pieces of unreliable crap. GM needs a new and reliable V6 without timing chain breakdowns. GM should bring back the OHV 3800 V6 and develop it for more power without turbo.
The CT6 has the Blackwing twin turbo V8 engine which is lovely, but the smaller cars have to make due with V6s, Gene Booher. Fortunately, they're good V6s. Thanks for watching!
The CT5 will have a blackwing as well. The V6 335hp and the "V" V6 (I believe with 365hp are still very good options. It's funny though, when KIA puts almost the same engine in their stinger people love it... Caddy does anything these days and people love to bash it. It's a shame, I feel caddy is truly a contender again and I hope they hold on to their sedans, unlike the rest of GM. Great review!
@@UnenthusedEnthusiast Sadly, Cadillac earned some of the bashing and now has to prove their worth again, ZK. When a $40k car outperforms (even if only slightly) and looks better than a $60k car, it's easy to praise the former and chastise that latter. It's human nature for us to look for value, a wow factor, or both, especially when money is involved. Fortunately, Cadillac is showing promise again. If we hold them accountable, they'll rise to the occasion. We're happy to see this and so is Chris because his wagon is getting old.😅 Thanks for sharing and for watching!
We agree. It is a nice car, musicmaniac. And with new tire tech, such as the self-sealing tires in this CT5, we'll be seeing more spare tires disappear. As long as the tech works, we'll accept it. Nobody wants to change a tire in the rain. But the tech better work, because nobody wants to be stranded in the rain, either. 😅 Thanks for watching!
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New Cadillacs are looking great!
We agree! Thanks for watching, CoolStuff Unboxings!
Evergreen color with that interior looks amazing
Yeah, we don't care for green around here, but this car looked pretty good. Thanks for watching!
If someone who has a CTS wagon says he's a believer, I'm inclined to believe him because clearly that man has good taste. 😉👍🏻
Ha! Don't get ahead of yourself with the taste accolades. I've been wearing nothing but t-shirts and jeans everyday for the past 8 months.😜 Thanks for watching, JAX!
I like my 2020 CT5 premium luxury Caddy. Not the first AWD car I've owned and I can say AWD is great, giving the car road gripping and handling characteristics that no rear or front WD cars can match. Plenty of power and comfort for a sporty ride that is selectable between touring or snow and ice or customizable. Lots of extras! Complex powertrain discourages DIY maintenance though...
Enjoy your car, Douglas Atkins, and thanks for watching!
Do you still have the car? Any issues? I'm Looking to get one year 2023
Still have the car?
I have one, and I love it. Very classy car fully loaded.
currently driving a 2014 CTS. the CT5 could be my next car
As someone who lives in a very snowy climate...I like the steering a bit heavier...yes, that's definitely an AWD thing...I've had FWD, RWD, and AWD cars...but AWD definitely feel a bit more sluggish, even sport sedans...🤷♂️ in places with heavy snow and ice...that's not bad for every day driving...🤔🤨🤷♂️
Very true, Mark Flatt. I prefer RWD, but AWD definitely has its uses in the right environment, even if it's more sluggish. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
That c-pillar notch ( and the lack of a fully digital cockpit) is the only eye sore in an otherwise gorgeously aggressive design. Thanks as always for the review, Chris!!
The c-pillar definitely has a love/hate relationship with some people, Cornbread 70's. We like it and it may be something you have to see in person to get the full effect. We're just happy Cadillac has taken some exterior design chances again - for better or worse.😅 Thanks for watching!
Super review Chris - I was happy with Cadillacs styling themes over the past 2 decades, and I'm happy with the direction Cadillac is on now. However...that C-pillar? I can't get over it. It makes the rest of the beautifully detailed car less high-end IMHO.
Yeah. They went with a fastback/hatchback look. I actually like it. Helps to give a muscular-looking rear end. But it's definitely a personal preference thing. Thanks for watching, Carlo Garcia!
Very straight forward review thank you!! And beautiful car!
Ct5 v rear wheel drive motor trend said was the best handling in class plus it looks like nothing but a caddy stands out
Here's hoping Caddy sends us one of those soon. Thanks for watching, Tellie Smith!
Great Review Chris. This is a nice car. However, I feel that this CT5 and the smaller CT4 should have included larger trunks. People that buy cars still want trunk space.
Yeah, they did give up some cargo space for design. It's not a small trunk, just not as large as it could be. Oh, well. Thanks for watching, canonlybeme4life!
Love it! Looking to find a used ct5v here in the near future. Currently own a 2015 ats 3.6 premium with performance pkg. All blacked out on oem black shiny 19s. Still get the wow factor everytime I drive it! Great review 👍
Nice! A CT5-V would be really sweet. In the meantime, enjoy your ATS and thanks for watching!
Hi Chris, compared to the ct6, how much less roomier is the ct5? I’m looking at a ct5 now but would prefer the ct6 that I can’t find anywhere cpo. Why they stopped making them, who knows
The CT6 is much roomier than the CT5, makeup Fiend 84. Think S-class versus C-class. We were impressed by how comfortable the rear seat was in the CT5, but it doesn't compare to the CT6. Check out our review of the CT6 if you haven't yet and you'll see the difference. However, as long as you are not over 6 feet, the backseat of the CT5 should be just fine, with the exception of that center hump.😅 Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Useful review enjoyed your humor as well.
We like all wheel drive because it rains here so often..... Thanks!
Thanks for watching, Mossback H!
Such a beautiful car
Totally agree, AbsoluteMdot. Thanks for watching!
1:45 👈🏼😳 15.5mpg ?? 🤦🏻♂️ That car has a V12 and I don’t know?? 🤔😂
Oh my gosh, I love this car! One in AWD please!
Great Review
Thank you, TheLowNYCdotCOM!
I prefer rear wheel drive and I’m buying the V with Super Cruise whenever they start making them again !?
Nice! Thanks for watching, Terence Michel!
My brother, I'm not getting your notifications, when new video's come up, I get others but your notifications do no pop up, is this a TH-cam problem?
We've heard in the past about other TH-camrs having issues like that, but you're the first who has told us you're having difficulty with our channel. Thank you for bringing this to our attention so we can look into it. Hopefully, we can get this sorted out. Don't give up on us, Peace Dunn! :)
That’s not a hump, that’s a mountain! Great review as always.
Pretty much, Barney Barnfather. 🤣 Thanks for watching!
I got a 2020 rwd 3.0tt and would take it over a benz or beemer all day long infact I shopped all three for about a week or so and hands down the caddy is much nicer. Benz and beemer look and feel the same for the last idk 40 years. Styling power affordable comfort economy durability. Spaced is what this car is. Get one😂
All wheel drive,,,thanks for the info.
Man, your my new automotoanalyzist. An autophile reviewer who actually owns a classic sees things plan-old reviewers simply don't! One thing, "Don't rev the engine in neutral." That's what my dad always told me, just put it in drive with your foot on the brake.
Thank you, Rad GGS. We do have many years of "car-loving" going on over here. LOL There's a lot to unpack here, but we'll see if we can shed a little light on this for you.
For info, when we revved the engine during the startup sequence, it was in Park. However, the only other way to rev the engine of an automatic is in Neutral. Note: WE DO NOT CONDONE NOR RECOMMEND THIS. If you try to rev the engine while in drive, a couple of things may happen, but revving the engine isn't one of them. The only way to rev an engine is when it is not in gear/drive thus allowing the engine to run freely. When in gear, the car will just drive.
On newer "non-performance" cars, the car may just bog down or the computer will kill the throttle as a safety measure because the brake pedal was being pressed at the same time as the throttle. On old cars, the revs may increase a bit, but not much else will happen, especially if the car does not make enough torque to overpower the brakes. On performance cars (old or new) that make enough torque, the revs will increase and you'll feel the car "load up" or squat, then it will eventually start to spin the drive wheels if you continue to press (and increase) the throttle. We believe the terminology for that is called "power braking." On some cars, this can be a nice way to build up torque for speedy starts from a standstill, but it depends on the car and, again, it will only work on cars that do not kill the throttle, plus you'll create greater wear on your drive components and brakes.
All that being said, we don't disagree with your dad about revving in neutral, specifically if you don't know what you're doing or if your plan is to slap it in drive while the revs are still up. That's not good for the transmission. From a standstill, the car technically should be fine, as long as it's warmed up properly first.
We realize that explanation was probably not very clear, but we had to try. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful Cadillac...great car.
Thanks for watching, Jose Vidal!
I want to upgrade my 14 ats to one of these but I keep hearing mixed reviews.. don’t want to be in and out of the shop constantly..
Top notch review.
Do ct5 premium luxury have a navigation system?
Sure does, No 9, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, too. Thanks for watching!
Great video again 👍🏽
This Caddy looks very random to me. Could have been a Hyundai as well..
And what with the trunk? The car sure looks like a hatchback/liftback, and then all you get is a little trunkdoor?
I don't think I will see these Caddy a lot in Europa. Most are big 10 to 15 y.o. models.
Greetings from the Netherlands!
Greetings, FrankypankyV8! That rear end will definitely be a point of contention, but we like it here at AutoAcademics.😁 We'll have to see if the general population agrees, though. We're just happy they're taking some chances with design again. The last-gen CTS was very vanilla and the sales reflected that. Thanks for watching!
Your worried about a trunk door huh wow this is a 4 door sports car buddy
Will take an associate degree to know everything about this car. 😬
Ha! These cars do offer a lot, TechFuture2020, but based upon your screen name, we have no doubt you'll be able to figure it out. Thanks for watching!
How do the new Cadillac sedans measure up to Lincoln?
Cadillac is a little sportier than Lincoln right now, Patrick Wilson. Also, Lincoln isn't making any cars right now so if you want an American luxury car, Cadillac is your only option at the moment, well that and Tesla. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Great video and info ,but that caddy exterior looks way to much like a Chevy in the front. Look forward to your next video ,keep them coming bro. Love the channel .
Thank you, RON B. We guess since Chevy doesn't sell cars anymore, that allows Caddy free reign of the exterior design book.😅 We like the current design direction for Cadillac, though. It's more aggressive like it was in the early to mid-2000s. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
I'm going to give the CT5 Blackwing a chance when it comes but the Gen III CTS-V is super aggressive looking. I can live with the RWD because I have a 4x4 when the snow hits. I would get a CTS 4s Wagon if I didn't have the Jeep
This is the first black vehicle reviewer that I’ve ever seen, and I’ve been using TH-cam since ‘06
Can you review the Lincoln Corsair?
We actually have some Lincolns coming up on the schedule soon, lovelyrity. Stay tuned!
I used to be a RWD fan ,however, new RWD cars are so full of safety tech that they feel stable and friendly. But, lately fast FWD cars are extremely fun on local roads. The steering wheel dynamics makes you feel the performance 👊, which, connects you with the car like a RWD car from back in the 90's.
We agree, front-wheel drive cars can be enjoyable, Steven R, but that's typically only the case with smaller, higher horsepower examples. In regards to the RWD safety nannies sapping your fun, most manufacturers will allow you to turn them off enough to enjoy the car and not hurt yourself. Even Lexus has realized (and allowed) that in a couple of their models. Of course, if the chassis is crap, none of that matters. 😅 Thank you for sharing and watching!
Got one and it's great!
Nice! Enjoy your car, BILL COOLEY, and thanks for watching!
Rear wheel drive.
The front looks more like a python, so many will be scared to approach your car, the latest generation looks more aggressive, not the gentle look
All wheel drive
I thought you were impressed by the CT6?
Prefer the AWD because if wet roads and heavy rains.
Does anyone who likes cars/driving actually prefer FWD???? I've never driven a FWD car that I really enjoyed driving.
While there are some great driving FWD cars (Civic Type R, Integra Type S), AND some poor driving RWD cars, RWD is typically the better platform for driving dynamics. Thanks for watching!
The engine is too small and overly complicated for affordable repair and uokeep!!!!! A normally aspirated V8 is best. The OHC V6s are pieces of unreliable crap. GM needs a new and reliable V6 without timing chain breakdowns. GM should bring back the OHV 3800 V6 and develop it for more power without turbo.
Do you have one
RWD IS FUN AS HELL
Sure is, John Elian. Thanks for watching!
wish they kept the v8
The CT6 has the Blackwing twin turbo V8 engine which is lovely, but the smaller cars have to make due with V6s, Gene Booher. Fortunately, they're good V6s. Thanks for watching!
The CT5 will have a blackwing as well. The V6 335hp and the "V" V6 (I believe with 365hp are still very good options. It's funny though, when KIA puts almost the same engine in their stinger people love it... Caddy does anything these days and people love to bash it. It's a shame, I feel caddy is truly a contender again and I hope they hold on to their sedans, unlike the rest of GM. Great review!
@@UnenthusedEnthusiast Sadly, Cadillac earned some of the bashing and now has to prove their worth again, ZK. When a $40k car outperforms (even if only slightly) and looks better than a $60k car, it's easy to praise the former and chastise that latter. It's human nature for us to look for value, a wow factor, or both, especially when money is involved. Fortunately, Cadillac is showing promise again. If we hold them accountable, they'll rise to the occasion. We're happy to see this and so is Chris because his wagon is getting old.😅 Thanks for sharing and for watching!
It’s all blow up after 100 km
Chris has almost 130k miles on his CTS wagon, Abdullah Alsh. So far it's running good! 👍🏾
all
Nice car. Wish it had a spare tire.
We agree. It is a nice car, musicmaniac. And with new tire tech, such as the self-sealing tires in this CT5, we'll be seeing more spare tires disappear. As long as the tech works, we'll accept it. Nobody wants to change a tire in the rain. But the tech better work, because nobody wants to be stranded in the rain, either. 😅 Thanks for watching!
I'll pass on the FWD
Right negge.
FWD
Damn this guy is good.