The Cadillac CT6 has long since been discontinued in the United States, as production officially ended back in early 2020, with the 2020 model year being the last of the luxury sedan. However, there still seem to be a few CT6 models floating around dealership lots, as GM recorded a few CT6 deliveries almost three years since production ended.
As a whole, General Motors recorded 2,273,942 deliveries of new vehicles in the United States during the 2022 calendar year. Of that figure, the Cadillac CT6 accounted for 22 units.
These 22 CT6 deliveries are known as “zombie cars”, since they are sold long since the vehicle was officially discontinued. It also means that these vehicles have been on dealer lots for quite some time now.
As a reminder, the Cadillac CT6 launched for the 2016 model year and was the luxury marque’s biggest sedan. Based on the GM Omega platform, the CT6 was the first model to introduce Cadillac’s current alpha-numeric vehicle nomenclature. Though the CT6 had full-size dimensions similar to those of F-segment executive luxury sedans like the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, it was positioned to compete one segment lower with E-segment models such as the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class.
The CT6 received a mid-cycle refresh for the 2019 model year, bringing new styling and an updated trim structure to reflect Cadillac’s Y trim level strategy. Perhaps more notably, the 2019 CT6 introduced the CT6 V-Sport, later renamed to CT6-V, which featured the silky smooth twin-turbo 4.2L LTA V8 Blackwing engine.
The CT6 was dropped from the North American market following the 2020 model year, while remaining on sale in China. Since then, rumors and speculation have been abound about a second-generation Cadillac CT6, until GM Authority exclusively reported that a next-gen CT6 is en route. The second generation of Cadillac’s largest internal combustion engine sedan is expected to ride on an updated version of the Omega platform, implying that it will be a heavily-revised version of the first-generation CT6, while also incorporating aspects of the GM VSS project. From what we know right now, this second-gen CT6 will be exclusive to the Chinese market.
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Although I’d like to see the second gen CT6 (pic of blue one) sold here, I still say that the first gen (black ones) are much nicer looking. That new front end and kick up at the rear quarter window (above rear wheel) just makes it look less luxury and more like a larger Kia.
Do we have any more info on the 22 CT6’s that were sold? Which trim, etc?
Excellent car. Never should have dropped it from the NA market.
30 yrs ago business executives drove large luxury sedans. MB S Class, BMW 7, Lincoln Town Car, Lexus LS. Today anyone doing this as I did with a Lexus LS in 2016 driving through Beverly Hills CA is going to be mistaken for a Chauffer driving his boss which happend to me twice in 3 days.
Except the LS today is a bottom feeder ranking last in segment by Consumer Reports.
I had one for a loaner and was surprised at how nimble it was.
I still have a 2018 CT6 2.0E plug-in as a daily driver. Quite the handling car for it’s size.
It’s a shame they didn’t put the Blackwing engine in another car once the CT6 was discontinued. Such a waste.
That, I believe, we can all agree on.
I own a 2019 CT6 V Blackwing and it’s a fantastic car. It’s probably the best handling full size car you can buy. Check Throttle House on You Tube for a full review. Anyway, this is my third V car and my favorite by far. It’s also the rarest of all Cadillac V cars. It’s a true Blackwing. That was the name given to the 4.2 TT DOHC engine that was exclusive to the CT6. The CT6 is mostly aluminum including the exterior panels which for it’s size makes it weigh more like a mid size sedan. Anyway, if you can find a CT6-V and have the means buy it. Cheers!!!
any word about bring back the CT-6 Plug-in hybird – have a 2017 and love it
I fortunately have a 2017 CT6 Premium in Phantom Gray and a 2020 CT6 Premium Luxury in Shadow Metallic. Both of these cars are excellent IMO and should have never been discontinued in the US. We, like many people, don’t want a box on box CUV, SUV or a mall crawling pickup. We want our full-sized luxury sedans that have room for 5 real sized adults and enough trunk room for our luggage. We had a 2013 XTS Platinum and we still have a 2002 Cadillac DHS with just over 100K miles on it.
I have had 3 SUV’s and in less than a year went back to sedans. I won’t buy an EV as long as I can get parts for my CT6’s or the DHS. The CT4 & CT5 are just compact cars and don’t ride or perform like the CT6’s do. Our CT6’s and the DHS get better fuel mileage than those other 2 compact sedans. Notice, I didn’t say “luxury sedans” as Cadillac tries to market them as they are far from it.
Bring us the 2nd generation CT6 and market it like the CUV and SUV marketing is done. Give the US consumer a choice and stop trying to force feed us the CUV and SUV’s that not everyone wants. I’ve seen way too many senior drivers having all kinds of issues driving their minivans, CUV and SUV’s, let’s get real and bring us back a real luxury sedan and not that FUGLY $300K+ Celestiq.
Absolutely!
You may have to pick up the cadillac celestiq ev.
No stop d Crossovers in my life : PERIOD.
Despicable, tasteless vehicles for luxury.
Love my 1 of a kind (TRULY ONE OF A KIND) 2019 ct6 premium luxury white on black with super cruise and I can’t believe they stopped production every time I hear about it. I’ve had it for several years now and it’s funny how it still amazes me every time I see my baby that this vehicle has the options that it has… yeah the s-class and 7 series bmw May be more expensive and a bit more luxurious but one thing for certain, this ct6 has more options than same year competitors AND YES THAT INCLUDES THE S-class and 7 series. Don’t believe me, ANTEUP. Anyways, every love story has an end and the sad part about all this is that I HAVE TO sell it to some lucky person out there who would take great care of her because iam moving out of the country for a year and can’t afford to have her parked in the garage while I make payments… with that being said , you can ask me why I say one of a kind and why I believe aside from the V models and very few that are exactly the same as mine plus the platinum trim level, this is one of the best ct6’ out there to date. Again, not every platinum model, that’s why I say few because only if it has the options mine has plus the platinum trim level would make it more valuable. Message me if anyone may be interested in buying it. Few weeks to go….
Limited edition. Haven’t seen many in this color way (tri-coat white/black) super cruise , premium luxury, special edition 20” wheels … plus some.
Ditto the last four in their positive statements for Cadillac large sedans….. Coming back from Phys. therapy two large new Mercedes 500 “D” or 0.. Sedans were on either side of me on Bob Hope Drive here in Rancho Mirage. Up ahead was a two other sedans, one Korean, one from Japan….. Why or why can GM/Cadillac understand that many do not want SUV, or small cars.
I will never buy an SUV as a daily driver, or Crossover.
NEVER .
The foreign makers are keeping Sedans & Coupes.
All of GM is messed up.
All they care about is China .
Buick is a bigger joke in the company.
Everyone I know has no time for Cadillac now.
Pretty well sums it up.
It would be interesting to know what trim packages came with those last 22 cars. Even crazier that these left dealerships nearly 3 years after production. I have the feeling that these cars were demos or early returns/trades, especially since anything under 500 miles is still considered new.
I was more than heartbroken when I heard Cadillac announce it would be killing off the CT6 models after only announcing the arrival of the Black Wing version which baffled & upset me frustratingly! Why does GM do this?? Create a vehicle with so much potential and excitement behind it just to years later give it the axe is mind boggling! Why can’t they be consistent like Audi, BMW & Mercedes hell even Lexus is beyond incomprehensible! Stop playing chase the market Cadillac & stick to your guns for once please! The CT6 is a remarkable vehicle and with the right energy behind it can restore respect to Cadillacs “luxury” sedan nameplate! Also the CTS models were also nice looking vehicles that were a liable option to the Merc, the Bimmers & Audi’s especially the V-Sport models! Once again GM can’t get out of their own way for lack of vision or backbone!
Its inexplicable to me & EVERYONE I talk to , that Cadillac would drop this beautiful & excellent car , for North America !
Adding insult to injury , they kept the nothings : CT5 & CT 4 !
Was in back of one yesterday , riding in a BMW ; with a car enthusiast , like myself & we just HATED it !
He & I always cut , even some of the more dubious products Cadillac produced ; since circa 80s ( and no we are not old , but loved Cadillacs , and our families from childhood) & But could give that thing nothing but scorn.
He was seriously considering a CT6 & certainly myself , than they pulled it .
Bad marketing & that prosaic alphanumeric nomenclature , held it back..
How in the world , can anyone mess up a legendary & loved brand , as bad as GM did to & continues to , with Cadillac ?
Why can China have a true Cadillac & we Americans can ,only have Cimarron 4 & 5 ?
Shame on you Cadillac Motor Car Division!
I bought a new 2017 CT6 Turbo in November 2019…black on black with all the options. I drove Escalades for 15 years and wasn’t sure about moving to a sedan but I love everything about this car! I constantly get compliments on it. It’s in like new mint condition with only 31,000 miles. Yes, you read that right. I’m about to pay it off in next month and I’m trying to decide the best economic decision of whether to trade/sell while values are high and I have great equity on a discontinued car, or just hang on to a car I love that’s still like new and paid for. Any thoughts?
Nina : Please don’t get rid of your Cadillac CT6.
Its an excellent & beautiful car .
It will only increase in value to you & the market !
I kept Cadillacs for years & if cared for , never lose there style , class & joy .
If GM ever comes to their senses & let us have a full sized true Cadillac again – maybe, but I could never give that car up , in todays circumstances .
I refuse to follow the Crossover, SUV, pick up truck push.
Stick with your style & class Cadillac sedan .
Keep the car. If you want another sedan, you’ll have to get another marque.
I have 2018 ct6 and I love it. The car has a good ride. I never seen any advertising promoting the car. I went to the dealership back in 2018 after turning back in a lease 2016 cts turbo and saw the car. Haven’t had any problems with the car since I had it.
How is the tranny shifting? Any hard shifts or clunking?
The CT6 may be back in production in the US if Mary Barra is replaced by the right person..