Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing vs Dodge Charger
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Years produced | 1966-1978 | 2022-Present |
MSRP | $34,230 | $60,995 |
Average price | $33,507 | |
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Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Hooligans and cops everywhere are saying their final goodbyes to the Dodge Charger, a full-size sedan both sides of the law have exonerated for intimidation and respect. The Charger, along with the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Challenger coupe that share its 1990s-era Mercedes platform, will be discontinued after the 2023 model year as their assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, shuts down for retooling to build electric vehicles. At one time the most powerful production sedan in the world—and still the most powerful running on gas—the Charger's replacement will be a trendy EV that Dodge doesn't really want to build. That's the law, though, so the Charger departs in full smoke and fury with three special edition Last Call models built in limited numbers for its final year. We drove one, a 2023 Charger Swinger, for a proper send-off to this brand of American muscle. | The 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is a fully modern performance-luxury sedan that undercuts the import cars that have long defined the segment. In the modern car market, you can seemingly have it all. An efficient SUV that also corners like a sports car? Got it. A luxury pickup with massaging seats and tons of towing capacity? Done. But this cake-and-eat-it-too philosophy may have started with the performance-luxury sedan. A low-slung saloon that can carry five passengers but also negotiate sharp corners and deliver blistering acceleration. This concept may have started with brands like BMW, but others have gotten in on the fun, and the 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is proof that General Motors understood the assignment. The Blackwing name is now the highest performance tier for Cadillac, and that’s what the brand does best. Though its luxury credentials are lacking compared to segment-defining cars like the BMW M3, the handling and acceleration exhibited by the CT4-V Blackwing outweigh any shortcomings. But is the trade-off the right mix for you? Read on to find out. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 292 hp V6 | 3.6L 472 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 23 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 292 hp V6 | 3.6L 472 hp V6 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 23 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.5 cu ft | 10.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3940 lbs | 3860 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 56.0 in |
Length | 198.4 in | 187.6 in |
Width | 82.7 in | 77.7 in |
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 109.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1160 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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