2023 Cadillac CT4-V V Blackwing

The CT4-V is Cadillac's compact sport sedan, aimed squarely at the BMW M3 and Audi S4 crowd. It's a sharp driver's car with quick steering and a chassis that loves a back road. The cabin is snug but well put together, with supportive seats and a clean layout. Trunk space is tight for the class, so you'll want to pack light for road trips. The V Blackwing is the range-topping CT4-V, trading the standard car's all-wheel drive for a rear-drive chassis and a much more powerful engine. A 3.6L V6 sends 472 horsepower to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual, making it one of the last true manual-transmission sport sedans. You'll see 18 mpg combined at the pump, which is the trade for that track-ready power and chassis.