Cadillac CT6 Deliveries Climb To 962 Units In June 2016
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The all-new 2016 Cadillac CT6 full-size prestige-sport-luxury sedan accounted for 962 deliveries in the United States in June 2016 — its third full month on the market.
The figures compare to 697 U.S. deliveries in May and 285 deliveries in April, the first and second months of CT6 availability in the United States, respectively. Since its launch in March, a total of 1,979 units of the CT6 have been delivered in the United States.
Sales Numbers - Cadillac CT6 - June 2016 - United States
| MODEL | JUN 16 / JUN 15 | JUNE 16 | JUNE 15 | YTD 16 / YTD 15 | YTD 16 | YTD 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT6 | * | 962 | * | * | 1,979 | * |
| TOTAL | * | 962 | * | * | 1,979 | * |
In Canada, the CT6 accounted for 27 deliveries in June, up from 15 in May.
Sales Numbers - Cadillac CT6 - June 2016 - Canada
| MODEL | JUN 16 / JUN 15 | JUNE 16 | JUNE 15 | YTD 16 / YTD 15 | YTD 16 | YTD 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT6 | * | 27 | * | * | 46 | * |
| TOTAL | * | 27 | * | * | 46 | * |
Based on a high-tech, modern and lightweight rear-drive architecture called Omega, the CT6 is the first Cadillac model to compete in the full-size luxury flagship sedan space against such segment stalwarts as the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8/S8, and Lexus LS.
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The reviews have been overall positive for the CT6 and expect it to be solid sales performer.
Once all versions are available (V8 and V Sport) I expect monthly sales to be around 2000 units per month.
Might be a little too optimistic for 2K monthly volume but it’s not impossible to achieve since it is a gorgeous and world class automobile.
Currently very early in the production run and still getting to full production ramp up and distribution levels. Also there will be a V8 option as well so 2K per month very attainable IMO.
It should sell well.
What will be interesting is to see how JDN and crew deal with this car as it is not one of their own and is an odd fit in the line up. Not a big car and almost a CTS sized car. I wonder what their plans are for this one.
It is nice looking as the PGA tournament we had last week they brought in a bunch of these and XT5 models for the event. I saw more of them in one place than I have seen anywhere.
Cadillac is on the right lane at least.
XT5 CT6 are very good market products this don’t goes other thing than will beater
Thanks for clearing things up with that contribution of unadulterated, genuine, frontier gibberish.
CT6 sales are very slow, especially when compared to the first three month’s sales of the car it will be replacing. (US) CT6 sales are pretty slow, –despite an aggressive marketing campaign on Cadillac’s part.
CT6: 285, 697, 962 (April-June 2016)
XTS: 753, 1739, 2518 (June-Aug 2012)
Whether this is due to sluggish Cadillac sedan sales overall, or a lack of CT6 production capability on GM’s part, the interesting news to watch will be how long it takes the CT6 to become the higher-selling vehicle over the next few months. After that, we’ll see how long XTS remains in the Cadillac line-up, despite the word that it will be phased out in 2019.
The XTS is good. The CT6 is even better.
CC
Well, “very slow” is very relative. Slow compared to what — the XTS? Alright, I’ll bight 🙂 XTS production was ramped much faster than the CT6, and so was the resulting dealer availability.
When it arrived, the XTS had a lot of pent-up demand for a full-size Cadillac sedan. The last such vehicle prior to the XTS was the DTS (or the STS, depending on how you want to count). Though it wasn’t the end-all-be-all target for where Cadillac was going, the XTS filled an important hole in the brand’s lineup. The vehicle wasn’t competing with another car. Contrast that with the CT6: it competes with the XTS in its most basic and middle trims.
So my question is four-fold:
1. How would the CT6 perform if it had as quick a production ramp as the XTS did four years ago?
2. How would the CT6 perform if it had as quick an inventory/days supply ramp as the XTS did four years ago?
3. How would the CT6 perform had the XTS not been in the lineup today?
4. How would the CT6 perform had today’s market not been as hot as it is for crossovers?
The marketing campaign for the CT6 is actually not focused on selling the car, but on selling the brand. We’ve been over this. It’s a brand play, not a vehicle play. If it were the latter, we would see lease/finance offers. We don’t see that in the Dare Greatly/Don’t You Dare spots.
My prognosis: as the XTS gets the axe, the CT6 will take its sales, and possibly more. That said, it’s still not a flagship and was designed under “old” Cadillac leadership. And in that regard, much like the XTS, it will also be a stop-gap until the CT7 or CT8 arrive over the next several years.
The ramp-up of the CT6 is getting closer to full production status . That is why you may be seeing the lower end vehicles on lots now as they are still working out the hiccups in producing more of the higher optioned cars .
Once this happens they will start to fill the pipeline and we will see more cars on the dealers lots .
From what I understand is that the sales numbers will grow as some customers are ordering the high end car that are not in huge supply for the dealer network .
I think the car that is going to suffer is the XTS , the CTS is getting a mild refresh to help sales . But that is nothing to worry about because the XTS was never the car Cadillac wanted anyway .
It will be interesting to see what Johan does with Cadillacs new flagship as he waits to bring out a car he is totally responsible for . I think he had a say in some of the interior features , but the body was well into it’s final build .
Am i the only one that sees this car as an updated XTS? This car is ridiculously expensive when you add options. I thought GM was giving a little effort with their new products it just looks like more of the same. Nobody that i know is even interested in this car.
‘Expensive’ is relative.
If you do the comparables the CT6 has a lot of value.
Value to who? Who’s is going to buy a $90,000 Cadillac sedan? That’s about how much the platinum model is sold for. It’s like I said I don’t know who Cadillac is competing with. Those are ballpark numbers or maybe the value of the CT6 will lure buyers well just have to wait for the end of the year numbers. Consumers aren’t buying sedans it’s an SUV craze going on and caddys lineup is non existent
Sounds like you are trying to talk for people and come off that nobody is going to pay $90K for a Cadillac sedan. There are people who are buying Platinums and my dealer had few and are now down to one model Platinum.
People are buying the Escalade Platinum, which is shared with the Tahoe and Yukon, and do not have a problem paying close to $100K so I see no problem people buying the CT6 for the amount of money Cadillac is asking.
Do you feel the S550 4Matic fully loaded at $145K is worth the asking price compared to paying $91K for a fully loaded CT6 3.0TT Platinum?
Yes the CT6 is a tweener but you get more space than an E Class and it is tens of thousands less than a S-Class and with really good handling.
Cadillac is venturing into uncharted territory at that pricepoint for a sedan but they do not have to sell in the same volume as a E-Class to have a successful product.
when i went to ct6 reveal maybe a month ago in NC 2 people ordered platinum’s right then and there
yes the CT6 carries the the same Art & Science design theme…..and nobody seems interested in the CT6 because its a sedan not an SUV.
I wanted to bring up the XT5 it’s an okay looking SUV that can do well but it’s ridiculously expensive as far as when you start to add options (platinum). I want Cadillac to do well but the product that their giving the consumer doesn’t really compare to rivals I don’t know who Cadillac is competing with time will tell but sales and numbers do not lie. Like the XT5 is the only SUV Cadillac has in their lineup .The Escalade doesn’t count.
Do your homework first man.
All of the reviews I have come across say the XT5 is very competitive in its segment.
As far as numbers go, June sales topped 4000 units which beat the MDX , X5 and Q7 among many other plus only a few hundred from the QX60 and GLE.
That is really good for only being on the market since April and not reaching full production or inventory levels yet.
I never said the xt5 was going to fail. I said that’s Cadillac sole SUV. I’m a numbers guy the SRX was caddys best seller which was their only SUV that’s all. Sales are always up initially if the XT5 does well you don’t think Cadillac should insert another SUV maybe a entry level. Sort of what the Encore is for Buick
JdN has already confirmed a crossover below the XT5 prior to 2020.
I expect it will debut at the 2017 NYIAS as a 2019 MY vehicle.
Only unfortunate part is that it is all but certain to be FWD based like the XT5 instead of RWD.
Mike — you are correct in saying that Cadillac has a deficiency of crossovers in its portfolio. This will all change when the brand completes its upcoming product onslaught. Read on:
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2016/06/11-new-future-cadillac-vehicles-by-year-2021-details/
Ahhhh I see ..That article is basically what I said Cadillac is missing in their lineup those vehicles can’t come soon enough especially the compact Crossover/CUV XT1, XT3. Great article like usual Alex
There are people who are buying the XT5 Platinum and for the price, I think it is worth it. If you don’t want to go that high, there is Premium Luxury trim where the SRX Premium pricing starts at.
And to correct you, the XT5 is a CUV, not an SUV. And last time I checked, the Escalade is considered an SUV.
Like others said Mike, you need to do research. The XT5 is a midsize crossover that competes well with the midsize competition for the price and well worth the asking price. Is it perfect? No, but neither the competitors also.
I’ve been following these vehicles closely CT6, XT5, CTS , ATS etc you guys must think I’m a troll. I have been a member with this blog for years. ELR? Disappointing , XTS boring and front wheel drive which is basically a lacrosse .Pricing a elr for$70,000 which is basically a volt. I’m not here to bash GM. It just seem post government bailout we are still more or less getting the same product. Like I said numbers don’t lie. Research? What numbers are you looking at Cadillac sedans are on the decline which is why I’m curious about the CT6 numbers at the end of the year which is a more expensive vehicle. Cadillac is struggling to sell The CTS and ATS their on a decline numbers do not lie.
Sedan sales in all segments are soft as everyone goes to crossovers. Unfortunately for Cadillac they bet big on sedans are are paying for it now with soft sales of excellent products like the ATS and CTS.
The XTS is a legacy product but I will give you your point on the ELR which was halfbaked at best.
I do not see the CT6 going the same way though. It is not meant to drive volume so relatively low numbers are to be expected.
The Ct6 has been getting positive reviews .I’m just really interested in sale numbers because initially there going to be positive. GM is the one car company that bets on their trucks and SUVs with the house. Cadillacs lineup should be superior in that SUV/CUV segment, unfortunately it is not. I’m back by the way I’ve been on a hiatus from the blog this is fun, good dialogue.
Welcome back but I do not get what you are saying.
Are you saying that there is not enough Cadillac SUV/crossovers or that the ones that they have are inferior?
Thanks well appreciated. It’s a little of both because they are not RWD like most of the competition . Cadillacs SUV/CUV lineup is weak compared to the competition . I remember faintly in an article a while back when Cadillac started there new slogan standard of the world or whatever it was. They came out to basically say that they were targeting the Germans. Audi Q3 Q5 Q7 BMW X3 X5 etc…..It’s almost like they don’t believe that there is much money in that segment to attack it aggressively they have been very passive at least in my opinion. Its just been the SRX to fill in the void for the midsize and compact SUV/CUV market.
The lack or RWD for the XT5 was a surprise and a disappointment but consider the top seller in the segment, the Lexus RX, is FWD I do not think it will hurt their sales overall.
Cadillac is not worried about making a world class RWD based vehicle. All of their recent entries (ATS,CTS,CT6) are all world class.
It is no secret at this point that Cadillac was on the wrong side when they were planning their future products. They thought that sedans would remain the cornerstone of the luxury market but clearly it has gone to crossovers. That put Cadillac behind the pack and playing catchup.
Their planned crossovers can’t come soon enough.
Cadillac’s biggest problem is that most Americans don’t even know the current lineup.. as the only names they know and recognize are the Cadillac cars of yesteryear like Fleetwood, Eldorado and Sedan de Ville; Cadillac has been building the CTS for over 10 years and it’s a good bet that most people can’t identify it or any specifics about the CTS.
I love the CTS. I guess the point I was trying to make is that when your talking to your buddies or anyone in general about a car they would love to own Cadillac is not in the conversation unless it’s some soccer mom that wants an escapade it’s usually the 3 series your Mercedes and Audi. I just believe if GM actually puts out good product out in the market you can’t ignore a great car. When I’m at Starbucks guys are bragging about Teslas and that a brand new car company…..sigh
the new Cadillacs didn’t set the world on fire….especially on the design stand point and naming sceam…in some of photos the CT6 looks like a boring mid-sized car.
sedans aren’t the thing anymore……it would be nice if they would build high performance RWD CUVs that don”t look stubby and blocky……I’ve said it before.
Lead and dont follow . This Cadillac is a bore and the naming scheme absurd .
It’s tentative and lacks flow . The rear end awful ,and lines stunted .I see Hyndue ,Audi , and Impala in the car … The CT 5 ( ugh those numbers ) has more Cadillac style lines !
Nobody knows what it is ,and even worse doesn’t care !
I mention it to luxury car buyers and these informed peoole shrug.
The only sales it’s getting are real loyalists …but this ” loyalists ” has given up on ” the brand ” awhile back .
Rolls Royce ,Bentley ,down to Chevrolet has traditional evocative names .
They sell well within there markets .
” Dare greatly ” and prepare for deep discounts .
Yeah, I’m going to disagree with you on every single point in your comment.
You don’t like the styling? Fine, don’t like it. Doesn’t mean that others will follow you in your opinion. I personally think it looks amazing. So do many others. Have you seen this car in person? It is full of character and has a presence all its own. The design, by the way, is an example of leading — not following.
The naming scheme will make sense when the rest of the lineup comes to fruition with the new nomenclature. Milllons of well-respected and highly desired luxury cars are sold every year with alpha-numeric naming schemes, which provides context as to where the car fits within the lineup. Bentley, Rolls Royce, and Lincoln are the only ones who haven’t made the switch yet. The first two are iconic ultra-luxury brands with so much desire, cachet, heritage and legacy that it doesn’t matter what they call their cars.
Lincoln gets outsold by Cadillac every year at higher ATPs… and Lincoln is far less desired in the space. Both of those attributes will continue well into the future, with the difference growing in favor of Cadillac yearly going forward.
As for who is buying the CT6 and XT5 (not CT5, as you wrote): have any data to back up your claims about 1) loyalists buying these cars and 2) that loyalists have given up? Doesn’t the first contradict the second? Yup. That it does.
Ultimately, Cadillac is in the midst of its biggest renaissance in its history, and you haven’t seen anything yet from the new Cadillac. This takes time. Lots of time… Effort… and money. So be patient and you’ll see just how well things will turn out in terms of vehicles, sales, brand cachet and desire to own a Cadillac. Or don’t be, and discover the beauty of punctuation, and the difference between “there” and “their”.
A great car marred by an incredibly horrible reputation of automobile brand. Made by a company that stole tax payer money as they flew to Washington DC in their private jets with their hand out, then soaked that money into their Brazil and China operations, essentially becoming a Chinese corporation at that point, in the past, made Chevy Vegas, Chevettes, Pontiac Azteks, and who unashamedly axed the EV1 project, then released The now defunct Hummer, and The Volt, wanted $75,000 for a Cadillac ELR, laughed at Elon Musk, prides itself in having degrading or insulting commercials for their products, or commercials that make no sense and tell you nothing about the vehicles or what people want to know, made vehicles that started falling apart within the 1st year. Is it any wonder USA is through with GM for cars. Now the CT6 is being axed in the USA by Fall 2019. What’s the big surprise? Go sell your junk in China. Consumer Reports doesn’t even rate the CT6 as reliable