The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing gets all the attention, what with its supercharged engine and six-speed manual. But slotted neatly between the base CT5 and the full-bore Blackwing is the CT5-V—a solid yet oft-forgotten performance car.

Cadillac has proven that it is capable of outdoing its German rivals in terms of offering genuine driver-oriented thrills. Why not offer buyers a piece of the action with a more affordable, equally exciting hot hatchback?

Cadillac Lyriq is available to order from February 28th to March 31st in New Zealand, where the crossover is offered in two well-equipped variants.