Second-Generation Cadillac CT6 Caught Undisguised On U.S. Roads
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As GM Authority previously reported, pictures of the second-generation Cadillac CT6 were leaked in China back in November 2022. Now, after months of minimal information regarding the upcoming flagship sedan, GM Authority spy photographers have captured a second-gen CT6 testing on U.S. roads.
When compared to the leaked Chinese photos, it’s clear that this particular prototype is a second-gen CT6. Both front and rear fascias feature similar dimensions and styling cues to the leaked photos, albeit with a license plate bracket mounted underneath the front grille. Out back, we can spot Chinese badging, along with the third brake light mounted just below the rear roofline.
The second-gen Cadillac CT6 will likely run the GM Global B / VIP electrical architecture and incorporate the latest tech features, including the GM Super Cruise semi-autonomous driver assist system, and possibly the more-advanced GM Ultra Cruise driver assist system.
As a reminder, the first-generation Cadillac CT6 was discontinued in the U.S. following the 2020 model year. However, the flagship Caddy sedan has continued to be sold in China since then. The new Cadillac CT6 will soon make its official debut in China. However, as of the time of this writing, there are no plans to bring the CT6 back to the North American market.
The Chinese-spec CT6 is currently powered by the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine, rated at 233 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, and puts the power to the ground via the GM ten-speed automatic transmission.
Under the skin, the next-gen CT6 will likely ride on a revised version of the GM Omega platform, instead of the VSS-R vehicle set. If this were to be the case, this would imply that the second-gen CT6 is a heavily revised version of the first-gen instead of a clean-sheet redesign.
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I’m surprised they are not using the VSS-R platform if the rumors are true.
Bring it back to the NA market!
This would be spectacular if made into a 2-door convertible ELDORADO or even a Coupe DeVille. A longer model Fleetwood could bridge to the Celestiq.
It needs more power that four cylinder is nice for a base model but I would rather have a V6 or V8 or even electric. It looks nice though.
GM definitely sucks, don’t build it here or sell it here where you made your bones. No loyalty, just greed. That’s what the some in this country want, but not all of us. 50 yrs buying new GM’s, gone. Never thought I would go to Ram/Chrysler, but I did.
Tony C… every American cooperation is greedy these days it’s the new American way, the old days are sadly gone now it’s all for profit not the customer. Speaking of Chrysler I hear the 300 is next to go it’s a shame that the EV Challenger and Charger they should rename them it’s not a muscle car without the V8. Pretty soon we’ll all just be SHEEP buying whatever the government tells us to anyway.
I love the car but not the engine, too weak for the USA market. I would buy one if it is produces in the USA and had a better engine. I’m a car guy not a truck or crossover or SUV person. I being forced into the German market, they seem to have better since than US manufacturers.
You mean 3rd gen? 1st gen was 16-18 and the 2nd gen was 19-20 3rd gen is the one not coming to the US
Needs a longer trunk and more crispness in side body lines to look like graceful luxury.
I bet the interior looks amazing.
And still, they could have the CT6 as a hybrid since most of us get the point that ELECTRIC only options are severely limited until the infrastructure is set. Hybrid? Great mileage, still can be luxury/comfort and still reduces ICE emissions, eh?