Cadillac Expressive Coupe Study vs. Second-Gen Cadillac CT6 Design Comparison: Video
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Although Cadillac currently does not offer a two-door coupe model, the luxury marque certainly has the design chops to make such a thing a reality. That much is evidenced by the Cadillac Expressive Coupe concept, a gorgeous design study revealed to the public last June via social media. Although the Expressive Coupe concept never made it off the drawing table, it still provided the inspiration for several of Caddy’s production models. Now, we’re comparing the Expressive Coupe concept to the second-generation Cadillac CT6.
For those readers who may be unaware, the second-generation Cadillac CT6 launched for the 2024 model year exclusively for the Chinese market. While the first-generation CT6 exited the North American market for the 2020 model year, the sedan lived on overseas. Looking over the second-gen’s design, we can’t help but see similarities to the Cadillac Expressive Coupe.
Cadillac CT6
Cadillac Expressive Coupe Study
The Cadillac Expressive Coupe study features a long hood and cab rearward proportions, giving it a sleek and sporty appearance. The headlights of the Expressive Coupe are horizontally oriented with vertical elements below. There’s also a unique kink design in the C-pillar, something that is both controversial and distinct. Although the rear design is not fully shown in the available images, there are hints of horizontal and vertical lines in the taillights, suggesting a cohesive and dynamic aesthetic.
By comparison, the second-generation Cadillac CT6 maintains larger, more traditional luxury sedan proportions. But it offers up Expressive-style elements like horizontally oriented headlamps with pronounced vertical elements. The rear design of the CT6 also incorporates horizontally oriented taillamps with vertical elements, closely mirroring the Expressive Coupe’s design cues.
Cadillac CT6
Cadillac Expressive Coupe Study
Indeed, the Cadillac Expressive Coupe study and second-generation Cadillac CT6 share a strong design relationship, with the coupe study influencing key elements of the CT6’s design. While the Expressive Coupe embodies a more sporty and aggressive take on Cadillac’s modern design language, the CT6 adapts these elements into a larger, luxury sedan format. The cohesive design language is evident in both vehicles.
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Coupes and Wagons don’t sell in N.A. at profitable production volumes levels….
C-Class? E-Class? A5? LC? RC? Mustang?
They obviously had a reason not to build the car, but Bob Lutz mentioned in an interview how few units Cadillac actually needed to sell to recoup the cost of building the CTS coupe and wagon since they were based on the same underlying second-generation sedan platform. I forget the numbers, but they were surprisingly small—700 or something.
My fingers are still crossed that my next new car will be an electric Cadillac coupe.
@caddyzig: What did you think about the ELR?
I still think that is a gorgeous vehicle even to this day!
Please build that COUPE in a ct5 or ct6
I only buy coupes. 4 door sedans are for moms and dads that have to haul around the kids. Although this coupe looks pretty good, I think it should be a little more cab forward. The profile in that pic strikes me as looking a little off. And it should have a hatchback like a C6 or C7 Corvette so that it has a useable trunk space.
I just wish for a CT6, not an suv, cuv guy. I don’t care if it only has a 2.0 turbo. It was fairly refined in the last one I drove.
The elimination of the CT6 , a beautiful & exceptional car still hurts .
All of my MANY Cadillac friends have one , or willing to buy one .
One so furious ( Cadillac Family, and under 50 ) , walked away from the brand entirely.
Give the market both, and they will sell .
The line up for a luxury brand, is so discounted without a large car !
The coupe is stunning, and the sedans , truly one of best Cadillacs made.
Build it as a coupe with engine choices. I’ll take one with a 5.3 or 6.2 normally aspirated. Seriously I’d buy one. And no damned EV’s!