Photos of the next-, second-generation Cadillac CT6 have just leaked inside its assembly plant in China. The new photos come only a couple of months after GM Authority first captured a prototype of the vehicle with production lighting undergoing testing in the Detroit metro area.
Posted anonymously on Chinese social media channels, the photos of the next-gen CT6 seen here appear to have been captured at the Cadillac Jinqiao plant in Shanghai – the only GM facility in the world where Cadillac‘s full-size sedan is built today. It would appear that assembly of the next-gen model has already begun, though it’s worth noting that what we’re seeing here are likely pre-production units being made, rather than production-intent models.
Despite the poor quality of the shots, the photos show the primary elements of the exterior design, as well as several details of the vehicle’s overhauled cabin.
Both exterior photos, including the body in white at the body shop as well as the fully-assembled burgundy model, confirm that the next-gen Cadillac CT6 will feature a front-end design with a large grille, as well as a set of new headlamps that incorporate horizontal and vertical elements. The general design is very similar to that of the new Cadillac Lyriq, particularly when it comes to the execution of the front fascia.
The body lines feature organic shapes and harmonious lines, as per the latest evolution of Cadillac’s design language.
For its part, the interior of the upcoming, second-gen Cadillac CT6 also adopts the luxury marque’s latest design and technologies, starting with a massive curved screen that combines to form the instrument panel and the infotainment system within one module, inspired by that of the Lyriq. The horizontal layout and elements of the dash are reminiscent of the current-gen (2021 and newer) Escalade.
Additionally, the sedan’s restyled center console doesn’t appear to include the gear selector. It’s unclear how drivers of the next-gen CT6 will select gears, but it’s likely that the luxury sedan will move to a push-button solution.
Notably, one of the interior photos shows a piece of paper where program code O1SL is clearly visible. This code is identical to that of the first generation CT6, indicating that the second-generation model is based on the Omega platform and not the VSS-R vehicle set. As such, this generation of the CT6 could be considered by some to be a heavy refresh. However, as GM Authority has reported previously, GM is also overhauling various parts of the vehicle – including its electrical architecture and aspects of the powertrain, which would run counter to the “refresh” talking point.
Regardless, the second-gen Cadillac CT6 will make its world debut in the coming weeks and go on sale early next year in China, which is likely to remain the only market for the vehicle.
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Looks very Celestiq-ish. As much as can be seen, anyway.
I love my 2018 CT6. I was lucky to buy it in 2020 (12K miles) for less than half (39K) of what the original owner paid (81K their bill of sale was in the glove box).
Brand new, I couldnt afford it. Used however, I could. It’s amazing in china new car sales are doing so well.
We have a 2017 CT6 Premium and a 2020 CT6 Premium Luxury. Great full sized luxury sedans with every option that we could get on that particular model. It is too bad that Cadillac/GM have taken the position that all US buyers want a mall-crawler pickup, CUV or SUV. The current Cadillac sedans cannot be called luxury or as the marketing states, full sized.
The second generation CT6 was tested and developed in the US, so why can’t we have a true full sized luxury sedan where Cadillac was born? GM/Cadillac…are you listening to the consumers who are running away from the brand?
Like everything but what appears to be rounded C Pillar which is going out of style as carmakers revert back to rakish lines and 80’s inspired shapes
Why is there a Corsair parked next to it in the last photo?
Lincoln builds and sells over 45,000 Corsairs in China each year. Not surprising there would be a picture of one…
Ticks me off that this vehicle is not being sold here in the US.
Did you buy the last one?
I did in fact buy two of them. Would buy another one in a hot minute
Yes, I own 2 of them and waited 6 months for my special order 2020 CT6 Premium Luxury in Shadow Metallic with Maple Sugar interior, Super Cruise, AWD, All-wheel steer, entertainment package and all the other options that I could get on it.
My 2017 Premium is Phantom Gray with light gray interion and maxed on options.
If I could get another one, I would trade my 2017 Premium for a 2024 Premium.
Me too. I would love to have another CT6 when the lease is up on my 2020.
Mr. Ricciardi
Sorry if I’ve asked this before, but why not simply buy your 2020 at the end of the lease?
Looking promising.
But man why are the basic Rims on all Cadillac so lame and boring.
We all know who the base wheels are for and what purpose they serve. Luckily, all kinds of other upgrade-level wheels are available… “on all Cadillac.”
@Alex Luft
Vey True HaHa
for what seen, liked, but still misses the chrome frame on windshield
It looks so bland.
It’s finally giving some Escala concept vibes. Probably the design Johan wanted. Just missing the dearly missed Blackwing engine and being over here in the USA again. Regardless if it sold or not, a brand like Cadillac needs a proper flagship. Escalade isn’t enough although it does well. I mean a sedan.
Bring it back to the NA market GM!
They won’t…all anyone cares about is pickup trucks and bland SUV’s that look like every other SUV on the road.
07SKY10
Would you buy one? If so, would you buy it if it were built in China? Because that’s the only way they’d ever sell it here again. The market is far too small to set up production in NA.
Even though it is not sold here, I’m interested how this car is revolved when fully revealed in the press release.
Had a 2018 premium luxury tt with super cruise. Loved it. The super cruise for the first time was really cool. Ride was super nice. Car is sweet looking. But with little kids I had to sell it. I had heard trump tariffs made it uneconomical to import to America, and that’s why none for us. Don’t know if that’s true or if it’s reversed we could get a select import amount.
I think this gives a good look as to what the CT5 interior Refresh will look like
Looking good.
There is still a market for this car. Theres no problem with building it in China but GM should sell this car globally.
I’ve been thinking about getting a used one, but the 2019+ nose makes the older ones look frumpy and dated (and better than this new gen). The newer ones haven’t come down low enough for me to rationalize buying one.
What is that orange symbol on the area where the steering wheel would go? Looks almost like the symbol Prince changed his name to in the early 90s?