Cadillac gives CT5-V Blackwing the Celestiq treatment

GM’s luxury brand launched the Curated by Cadillac customization program, which is first becoming available on the CT5-V Blackwing.

Curated by Cadillac 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing — *The Curated by Cadillac program is launching on the 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. – GM Canada photo*

It seems the folks at Cadillac haven’t forgotten the brand’s original slogan of “Standard of the World.”

Now, GM’s luxury brand is joining the ranks of many high-end automakers by launching a customization program.

The new customization program, called Curated by Cadillac, utilizes learnings from Cadillac’s Celestiq, a luxury EV built to take on the Rolls-Royces and Bentleys of the world.

Curated by Cadillac will initially be available on the 2026 CT5-V Blackwing.

“Curated by Cadillac embodies our commitment to delivering an elevated level of customization,” said John Roth, vice president, Global Cadillac, in a news release. “Drawing upon experience from the ultra-luxury, hand-built Celestiq, we are now delivering our CT5-V Blackwing customers an opportunity to create a vehicle that is as unique as their own story.”

Buyers who opt for the Curated by Cadillac works will go through a concierge-led design experience where they will get to choose from distinct colours, materials and finishes.

The exterior palette has more than 160 colours to choose from, including high-gloss and frost finishes. Each Curated by Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is hand-painted by artisans.

Curated by Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing interior — *Curated by Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing buyers are said to be able to go through millions of interior material and colour combinations. – GM Canada photo*

There is an expanded selection of interior colours and materials that can be mixed and matched in millions of different combinations, Cadillac said.

Each customer will work with a concierge. Each concierge has a design background and is trained to work with each client to create a unique vehicle.

The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is powered by a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engine producing 668 hp and 659 lb.-ft. of torque and can be had with a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission.

Availability

Curated by Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing cars will be hand-built at the company’s Artisan Center in Warren, Michigan.

The car will be available in Canada and the U.S. beginning in mid-2026.

Cadillac didn’t provide pricing for the Curated by Cadillac 2026 CT5-V Blackwing. A standard 2026 CT5-V Blackwing starts at $117,087.

The car will also make its public display debut at Concours Village, A Motorsports Gathering in Pebble Beach, California from Aug. 14-15.

For updates, visit the Cadillac Canada website.