Edmunds U-Drags: Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing vs. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N — Traditional V8 Takes on EV Power

It's a supercharged V8 versus a potent EV from there and back

Edmunds U-Drags: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N vs. Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

written by Keith Buglewicz^{Managing Editor, CarMax
Keith Buglewicz has worked in the automotive industry since 1994, writing thousands of car-related articles, and he's tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Keith is the managing editor of CarMax at Edmunds, and his byline can be found at KBB, MotorTrend, Autobytel and many others. Keith considers himself exceptionally lucky to be working the dream job he’s had since high school.}
edited by Kathleen Clonts^{Copy Chief
Kathleen Clonts has worked in the automotive industry since 2014 and has copy-edited thousands of vehicle reviews and stories about cars and the auto industry in that time. Kathleen is the Edmunds editorial team's copy chief and previously worked as the senior copy editor for Automobile Magazine.}
8/22/2024
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It's classic V8 power versus modern electric performance.
The CT5-V Blackwing has more power and weighs less than the Ioniq 5 N.
Can the Ioniq 5 N prevail over this beast of a luxury sedan?

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This Edmunds U-Drags pairing pits classic American muscle against what could be the future of performance cars. Representing Detroit is the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. This is America's premiere performance sedan, combining Cadillac's traditional luxury strengths with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that sends 668 horsepower to the rear wheels and a chassis that's been tuned to take full advantage. Our test car featured a 10-speed automatic transmission, but a six-speed manual is also available, a rarity in this kind of car regardless of manufacturer. Why did we choose the automatic? It's quicker.

Representing the future is the awesome Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The first all-electric vehicle from Hyundai's fledging N performance sub-brand, the Ioniq 5 N has two electric motors that combine for 601 horsepower, suspension and brake upgrades to make it track-worthy, and even artificial engine noises because, let's face it, old habits die hard.

It's a classic battle. Will the Caddy's massive V8 and lower weight win the day? Or can the Hyundai's incredible torque, track-tuned suspension and all-wheel drive take the prize? There's only one way to find out, so check out the video to see who wins this U-Drags faceoff!

Other U-Drags matchups featuring the Ioniq 5 N or CT5-V Blackwing

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Edmunds says

These two cars represent two different approaches to modern performance cars, and while there's a clear winner in our U-Drags competition, they're both amazing machines.

by Keith Buglewicz

Keith Buglewicz has worked in the automotive industry since 1994, writing thousands of car-related articles, and he's tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Keith is the managing editor of CarMax at Edmunds, and his byline can be found at KBB, MotorTrend, Autobytel and many others. Keith considers himself exceptionally lucky to be working the dream job he’s had since high school.

edited by Kathleen Clonts

Kathleen Clonts has worked in the automotive industry since 2014 and has copy-edited thousands of vehicle reviews and stories about cars and the auto industry in that time. Kathleen is the Edmunds editorial team's copy chief and previously worked as the senior copy editor for Automobile Magazine.