Believe it or not, the CT5 sedan played a significant role in Cadillac’s global success last year, outperforming its lineup of crossovers and SUVs such as the XT4, XT5, XT6, and Escalade. Driven by China’s enduring preference for traditional four-door sedan models, the CT5 emerged as Cadillac’s best-selling nameplate.
Even in the American market, where deliveries increased by 9%, the CT5 saw an impressive 17% surge. Additionally, the company recorded record sales for its V-Series and Blackwing models, alongside strong Lyriq deliveries since the EV’s launch.
In response, Cadillac is not only pushing for more EVs like the Lyriq and Celestiq but also showing love for its passenger car lineup. Following the debut of the refreshed CT5, the mid-size executive sedan has received updates for the 2025 model year, including the introduction of high-performance CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing models.
These two performance sedans made their debut at the Rolex 24 at Daytona race and are set to be manufactured at GM’s Lansing Grand River Assembly facility starting this summer. However, the company noted that the Blackwing model will be available in “extremely limited” quantities.
Updates for the 2025 CT5 models include a refreshed appearance, new exhaust tips, additional color options, an upgraded Carbon Fiber Package for the Blackwing, and a substantial 33-inch LED touchscreen display inside, among other enhancements. While there were no changes to the powertrains, they continue to offer the 360-hp twin-turbo V6 or the 668-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engines.
Some digital car content creators have proposed imaginative modifications to further distinguish these models, such as envisioning a widebody Blackwing with Corvette-inspired elements.
This concept aligns well with the market, especially following the discontinuation of the Dodge Charger, and could cater to enthusiasts seeking a muscle sedan experience.
