Thanks in-part to its lightweight bones and magnetic suspension the U.S.-built Cadillac CT6 is more exhilarating to drive over heavier German, British and Japanese rivals, according to MotorWeek. That said, the review also goes on to say that the Cadillac is a bit less plush as a result. Yet many of us here would pick performance over comfort any day of the week, and would most certainly opt for the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 LGW without hesitation because of its power.
While the venerable John Davis considers the CT6 to be generally less comfortable, the high-quality interior was still favored by MotorWeek. They seemed to be particularly fond of the features of the CT6; including the digital rear view mirror and revised CUE infotainment system. It was also said that the fine materials and modern technology of the CT6 “could teach even the Germans a thing or two.”
With that we ask – what are your expectations for the CT6? From what we’re hearing it leads the competition in terms of performance, but just how relevant is that for such a vehicle? You know the drill; sound off in the comment section below.
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My opinion only , but I keep thinking that the side view of the ATS and CT6 is just lacking in definition . I see the same look of the soft rounded sides in the Cruze , Malibu , Impala , Fords lower priced sedans and the lower priced Korean and Japanese products . The only thing that I recognize is the shark looking corner of the front bumper . To stir up the pot a little , my current favorite is the new VW Passatt sedan . Every time I see one go by , it just makes me look twice , wow , for the look is regal with a great greenhouse , high quality paint , perhapŝ , and I think of how such an understated rich looking design would fit into a Cadillac next gen !! Summary….Would I buy a Caddie now , no , for unless you see the grill , to me , it is not rich looking , no second glance needed , just another so-so sedan to be seen driving ….next !.
I have an ’06 (B6) Passat and it looks way better than the US Chattanooga built Passat. The current Passat is cheap looking which lack LED taillights, camera lens-like headlamps, has tepid performance and weak bland styling. Although the ’06 Passat is the best looking Passat (B6) out of all the generations, I know better that my car does not compete with Cadillacs current design language. The B6 Passat straddles the line between family sedan and entry-level luxury sedan while the current Passat competes directly with a family sedan only.
You are lost if you think the current Passat looks way better than Cadillac’s current design language. Not attacking you and that is your subjective view which belongs in a very small minority.
My friend…I have a 2007 2.0T manual, Black with a black leather CC interior. It’s a real German Passat, the Chattansooga Passat is what I call a VW Camry. But I do love the 2017 European Passat and most of all the VWs coming from Germany. I love the killer good looks of all the new Cadillac’s too. The ATS, CTS, CT6, CT5, ELR, Escalade and even the XTS. I’ve always loved GM & German cars…mostly VW, Audi, BMW and Pontiac, Buick, Chevy and Cadillac of the late 50s to the present day.
I think it is more than relevant but at the same time, you have trim and engine choices people can choose from.
The lower-end performance models and trims have smaller rims (“18 and “19 inches) with the standard suspension which offer a more comfortable ride quality with composed handling and nimbleness back of the optional performance oriented models with Magnetic Ride Control with Four Wheel Steering with summer tires added as an option with “20 inch rims with a slight trade-off in ride quality for enthusiast.
Anyone who does not want to sacrifice ride quality should not get the optional Magnetic Ride Control models without test driving each model with different rim sizes first and evaluate his or her decision concerning ride quality.
Although, I prefer the Platinum which comes with everything with “20 rims, I am O.K. with “19 rims on lesser models as well.
In-spite of Motor Week’s views of the CT6 not being as comfortable like the S Class, 7 Series and other LWB models, the car is more than comfortable enough without any complaints with better handling and cornering. And common sense should be used that higher performance models generally have stiffer suspension settings with a slight trade-off in ride quality anyhow. Cadillac is no different than the competition when it comes to higher performance from them also.
The lead photo for this CT6 article shows the rear view….now have you ever seen anything so anemic looking than this back end of GM’s top prestige sedan , made in the US of A ?? The color in this pic looks like a matt undercoat . Here in our fine City , I see a number of mainly ATS models , seems like lite grey is popular . However , they look dirty or dull , can’t figure why no luster , hell , I drive a lite grey 2002 Buick Regal and this son of a gun has a nice glow to it that puts the Caddie ATS’s I see to shame . Perhaps GM changed the paint formula to a more ecological friendly one ,,,, or I in my old age don’t see to well anymore ….works for me !!
Yes GM changed the Paint! At least for the Cruze, so I assume Gm is changing the paint in all Assembly facilities. Around April we switched from PPG paint to BASF. I hear that the BASF is water based and more environmentally friendly. It is also harder to work with when doing repairs. The BASF seems like a thinner paint, this is just opinion though, I am not a paint specialist. I just work in the paint department.
“It was also said that the fine materials and modern technology of the CT6 ‘could teach even the Germans a thing or two’.”
HA! How dare they insult the superiority of the fine engineering, design and ingenuity of the German luxury sedans with such a bald face lie!!! Seriously though, the CT6 does boast the lightest weight in the segment, which contributes to its good handling over the Germans. If there’s one thing the Germans haven’t mastered it’s definitely the weight reduction! Cadillac has EVERYONE’s number in that department! Yet, while I still find the CT6 to be lacking in overall refinement and quality in comparison to the Germans, I will grant Cadillac credit for finally building a spacious, enjoyable large luxury sedan! Hopefully, We’ll see the CT8 go even further!
I recently looked at the German cars from the 50s & 60s compared to the GM/Cadillac’s and it looks like the German’s were locked in a time machine for 20 years. I’m 1/4 German owned Z3 Coupe, 535i, Squareback, 02 Beetle and 07 Passat.
its the Art & Science theme that getting old and the CT8 has been cancelled….maybe they could build the CT8 on the next generation Omega platform with a totally new design them….I feel that the CT8 has been pushed back about 4-5 years.
2025 Cadillac CT8 ???
The CT6 was never meant to be a performance car . With the new platform and castings in the rear the whole structure is stiffer than older Cadillacs . And the addition of the magnetic ride control keeps the car planted to the road and even more so in AWD . Less weight than the rivals and 400 plus hp and a rigid chassis with fewer parts makes the car feel like it is capable of taking on the twisties .
The seats are very comfortable but could use more lateral support . The types of leather used are going to feel different in other cars . But once you get your body type to shape the seat it will get better over time , ( aka butt print ) .
GM is switching to a more eco-friendly paint in their plants and it is at a higher cost , which I believe is why alot of GM’s paint colors come at an additional cost .
I keep informed on GM’s plans and I have yet to hear anything about a cancellation of the CT8 . What I have heard is that it would be a stretched version of the CT6 . Also with the XTS ending in 2020 Cadillac will need a second sedan which we just may see late in 2021 for the 2022 MY. All of this as the current CTS grows in size later in the decade .
the CT6 will be redesigned for 2022 or 23 MY as the 2nd gen CT6 with an all new design language and the CT8 could come 2-3 years later.
“the CT6 will be redesigned for 2022 or 23 MY as the 2nd gen CT6 with an all new design language and the CT8 could come 2-3 years later.”
You don’t have a shred of evidence for that statement. Prove it, or become a liar.
Of course, you could always send out rye the second, but you’re not fooling anyone with that second account.
its a safe bet that we can expect a all-new Revolutionary A&S design theme by 2023-2025 time period.
2003- the beginning of A&S with hard edges.
2013-playing it safe with A&S.
2023-A&S ends and being replaced be an all-new.
the CT6 just looks a big boring ATS.