Cadillac
The Cadillac CT5-V might have disappointed some when it made its debut two years ago. Donning a V-badge and absent a supercharged V8, many didn’t see how the car would replace the over-the-top CTS-V in their driveway. And yet now, with the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing finally available, the standard CT5-V starts to shine as a legitimate V-Sport replacement. It uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 to make 360 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque, and that V6 is mated to a 10-speed automatic which feeds either the rear wheels or an all-wheel-drive system. An electronic limited-slip diff at the rear helps manage traction, and the magnetic ride control works to keep the tires on the pavement.