How does the CT5 Blackwing compare to previous V cars

[jdpeake]

Curious to hear from anyone who is currently or was a previous owner of the V cars how the Blackwing compares?

 

[rdollie]

Backseat experience of the V3 was better (amenities) but everything else is objectively better in the 5BW.

 

[NorCal Blackwing]

I'm not sure if a comparison with a 10 year old car is what you were looking for, but I used to own a V2 V-Wagon. I adored that car and didn't sell it by choice - it was 'the one that got away'.

After a 7 year gap with other brands, the 5BW was instantly familiar (in a great way) - the supercharged small block, tremec, magneride etc ... even the smell ... it all reminded me what I loved about the V2.

I would say the character and execution are the same just with a decade of improvements: a bit more power, better steering (+appropriately sized steering wheel!), better PTM, better magneride, and of course better interior and electronics. Same fuel consumption and tiny gas tank though...

I do miss the wagon form factor, but I wouldn't trade back.

 

[dribs15]

Backseat experience of the V3 was better (amenities) but everything else is objectively better in the 5BW.

'Backseat experience'?
...c'mon, this is a family friendly forum!

 

[rdollie]

'Backseat experience'?
...c'mon, this is a family friendly forum!

I see what you did there

 

[Throat Yogurt]

...c'mon, this is a family friendly forum!

I...I've made a terrible mistake.