2017 Cadillac CT6 Review and Road Test - DETAILED in 4K UHD!
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- If you were hoping the new CT6 would be the ultimate American land yacht, you'll be disappointed. If on the other hand you are looking for the best handling and most fun large luxury sedan in America, then this Cadillac is for you. Next year should being a new twin turbo V8 which will likely also make the CT6 one of the best performance buys as well. Until then how does it stack up with the BMW, Mercedes and other competition? Let's find out.
0-30 : 2.1 Seconds
0-60 : 5 Seconds
1/4 Mile : 13.2 Sec @ 109 MPH
60-0 Braking : 109 Feet
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Once in a while, a Manufacturer that you don't really like (Cadillac for me) makes a car that is absolutely amazing. The balance of price, power, handling, space, look, and luxury is insane.
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I love what Cadillac is doing.
Yep...but not anymore!!
After 2018...they have been f-ing up again
The BEST car reviewer in the US on TH-cam. keep the great reviews and objective viewpoints coming Alex. 👌👍🖒
8:36
And have you noticed that Alex seems to have the knack for picking the right song to fit the vehicle he's reviewing? No, it's just me? Okay then....
This is the absolute best car review I have ever seen. Very detailed, and talks about more than just acceleration and horsepower numbers. I will subscribe.
This is by far the absolute most thorough and detailed comparison I've seen yet! I love how you pointed out the good & bad with the comparisons without coming off bias. Excellent job!
Thanks for the nice and through review on the CT6- just got a 2018 Platinum with only 6K miles and SuperCruise, enjoying it very much!
2018 CT6 plug-in here!
I’ve had my 2010 CTS4 for 3 years and will be getting this car soon, I’m excited for the upgrade
Thank you for doing this review. I like to think of the Caddie as the largest of the wonderful mid-sized luxury cars; based on spending the same kind of money, the CT6 easily won me over. The twin-turbo V-6 motor pulls well (dual overhead cams, 4 valves, variable timing and direct injection no less), plus the driving dynamics are on point. All the other stuff make it a joy to live with during hard commutes through Hampton Roads/Tidewater Virginia. The real wood is beautiful thing to behold that the leather is awesome to smell and touch. I traded up from my loaded Camaro SS to get better all weather driving (AWD versus rear only) and I love the way both types of cars handle. The Caddie is very engaging and communicative in road feel but super quiet, dampens harshness and vibration superbly, and has massive trunk room compared to most of the other cars I've owned. The biggest thrill is for my back seat buddies. The back rubs, ventilation, and adjustability make for an outstanding experience. By far though, my favorite feature of the car is the 34 speaker Bose audio system. It is exceedingly phenomenal. Rock on...
love that after you did the breakdown of the vehicle you did the comparisons
it's lighter than a 5 series and CTS while being far larger and far closer to the size of a 7 series and S class, the interior confidently blows away anything from Lincoln, Acura, Infiniti, Buick, and matches a lot of what you find in higher end 5 series products for the same price of a 5 series essentially (while being far larger and giving more features) this is an amazing product well done cadillac.
infiniti q70l is much better because it is more reliable and it has a v8, lexus gs is also a great mid size luxury car.
this is not a mid sized car *face palm* the Q70 uses mostly soft touch plastics and fo leathers, the GS while a good car does not even have half the features offered on this and its an entire class size different.
GSF VS CTS not CT6
Well maybe it will compete against RS7, M6 and CLS.
I never said CTS-V dumbass
General Moters did it for real again, nice auto! CT6 V8 blackwing!
My dream Cadillac sedan! Terrific job bro.
This is my dream car
@6:40 that Trunk Comfort Index graphic still kills me. This thing needs a longroof and 2-3 years of someone else's depreciation, and I'm sold.
Haven’t even considered purchasing an American car for years because of quality issues. Don’t know what it is but I love this car. I hope they fix the cue system, if so I’m sold.
Those lower end trims sure seem to be a great value!
Beautiful car. I am not in the market for such large cars. But I can appreciate the beauty of it.
This sounds like what I've been looking for. We have had compact and midsize sport sedans, and pickups, and SUVs, but it'd be nice to have a spacious sedan that also handles and has good road feel. Used, of course.
Can't wait to see your review on the Continental.
Most reviewers consider this a competitor to the 7 Series but smaller or the 5 Series but larger. I think that it competes most closely with the 650 Grand Coupe. Great review as usual Alex. You're the best on the net!
the way the outdoor lighting hits it makes it look pink.
Alright Alex, you have my attention. Luv your reviews.
One of the most detailed reviews on the CT6, looks like an all around decent car. 2018 will bring a V8 engine. Cadillac is getting their act together! 👍
If Cadillac had their act together they would have addressed their horrible reliability issues.
Great review. Example pics, charts, detailed comparisons. Excellent.
I just love Alex's reviews!
you'll find the kind of info on these reviews that nobody else is mentioning...
Excellent Review, like how you covered the digital cluster, buttons, seating, specifications. Good detail given, thanks for that! a good through review.
i can't wait for the TT 4.2L V8 and the 10 speed auto to be put into this (should be with in the next few years)
Thanks Alex, I've seen many reviews of the ct6 but I didn't feel satisfied until this one...it was like Christmas without a tree until now😛
Very thorough and honest review. And I learned a few things I didn't know like the full articulation of the seats, the trunk lights and full explanation of the rear view mirror camera. Speaking of which, apparently there is a washer for the mirror camera out back...did u notice/try it?
Thanks!
one of the best cars in the world!
What a beautiful car!
really like the way you broke this down. i like the options in the end with the price points as well
one of the best cars in the would!
Always love your reviews. I appreciate your attention to details 👍
A strrrched out CTS with refined looks, beauty, guts and power.
Fleetwood was the ultimate Cadillac mod. Deville was the last mod.
Hi hoping you do a video walk through of the back seat no one does as thorough s job as you do!
You have a very informative evaluation of your vehicles, keeping in mind both cost and comparisons with similar vehicles in each segment. Am curious to see if Cadillac does indeed offer a V-8 next year. It does seem to be a better value than the established brands. Thanks again for your report!
Absolutely the best ... nothibg like alex! Pristine review.
Another great review. Thanks.
Hey Alex. Great Review Buddy. I like this Caddy a lot. I think this a great vehicle. The interior is modern and attractive.
For looks wise its the best out of all the full size luxury sedans!!!
I like the GENESIS G90 better,the CT6 is really nice though....
Where are this beautiful roads 😮
excellent review as always best I've seen on the ct6
Really nice review. I remember driving a Jag XJ and thinking what a fun car it was to drive. I think you described it great when you said "athletic". I am so glad to hear this Caddy has a similar athletic feel. I am not looking for a German wanna0be, but I think a car can be Caddy-like and athletic too. That Jag sure was :) I hope one of those new Lincoln Continentals will come down the pike as something you might review. It probobly will not be the athletic car this is, but I am curious how far away it will be. I have a 97 Town Car with 21K miles on it that I keep in the garage, so the new Lincoln is a curiosity to me. I like how you interpret the cars, I trust your thinking so I live the experience thru you lol.
The map fuction inside is great when looking for a address!
I really love big luxury-performance sedans. I once had a high-mileage 1997 BMW e38 740i, an ordinary base-model; SWB, 16" wheels, no sport options. I knew '80s and '90s BMWs very well, and the e38 7-series was something extra special even in that company. It was just an impeccable driving machine, in every way. It had BMW's early 'Dynamic Stability Control' (DSC), and was the first of these new computer-stabilized cars I'd ever played with, and it was _amazing_.
If I turned the DSC _off,_ it acted like a typical BMW with 128k miles on its dampers and suspension bushings; it was still damn good, but not as sharp and well-behaved as it should have been.
But when I flicked the DSC _on,_ it became the perfect dance partner; unflappable, utterly competent, always feeling nicely balanced and wonderfully communicative. And it was _absurdly_ quick on seriously twisty, undulating Appalachian mountain roads, which are among the very best sports car roads in the world. Almost as quick as an e34 M5. On equal tires it might have been _as_ quick. All the while, it was utterly serene inside. There was a sweet V8 burble to enjoy, its intensity perfectly judged, otherwise little else intruded. The seats were supremely comfortable, the elegant cabin was beautifully lit in BMW's eye-saving orange motif, the steering and other controls essentially flawless in use.
'Ultimate Driving Machine', indeed! None better, at the time. Cadillac now deserves that title, in the world of four-door sedans, IMO. Cadillac has probably deserved it for some time now, actually. _Cadillac, fer the love of God!_
Well, I'm a convert....
been waiting for this thanks
What the CT6 needs to be world-class:
1. V8 option
2. Power EVERYTHING in the interior: headrests, seatbelt adjustment, soft-closing doors, etc
3. More rear headroom
4. Premium materials throughout the WHOLE interior and not just the parts that are obvious
5. Air-ride suspension for a smoother ride
6. Make it longer than it is
7. A better infotainment system
8. A more distinctive look (looks too much like a CTS)
9. More refined transmission
Until then, the CT6 is only marginal at best; lot of car for the money, but not as appealing as the competition.
Jamel Moore is Cadillac brand reliable and does it hold as much brand prestige like the Mercedes and BMW ?
rahul krishna
Cadillac has been improving in terms of rebuilding brand prestige and perception. And some of their current products, like the ATS, CTS, and their V variants, can hold their own against the established top-tier luxury brands. Those cars were built to a higher standard and was specifically designed to challenge the German and Japanese luxury sport sedans. But Cadillac is still lagging behind when it comes to appeal and quality. A December 2016 Consumer Reports car brand reliability ranking saw Cadillac ranked at number 24, behind virtually all the top luxury brands, such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus, Porsche; even Lincoln was placed higher.
Cadillac has also priced their products to compete more effectively with the German brands. However, because most German luxury brand customers haven't yet accepted Cadillac as a worthy alternative, their sales are suffering. Not to mention the fact that "traditional" Cadillac customers can't afford them, as many of them see Cadillac as a value luxury brand and refuse to pay German luxury brand prices for their cars.
The pickup-based Escalade, XT5 SUV, and Buick LaCrosse-based XTS sedan are the only Cadillacs selling at this point. But each of these vehicles appeal mostly to fleet services, and the geriatric and retiree crowd, and not the young, up-and-coming business professionals Cadillac is trying to court.
Sorry for the long post. :)
Jamel Moore people are buying it. sorry to break that news. easily outselling the ls460 and a8. selling at same rate as 7 series
Actually, you're wrong. the reason why XTS sells is because it's the last "real Cadillac" per say. A large, cushy, no-excuses American sedan. It doesn't pretend to be an S-Class, or 7 Series, it only tries to be what it is, a Cadillac. And to many, that exactly what they want. CTS and ATS are failures, for a simple reason, no one wants a small legroom Cadillac. That platform was a mistake.
Also, this car is not the flagshap, that will be the job for the eventual CT8. The CT6 is an inbetweener just like the XTS was.
What you fail to note is when measuring interior volume the CT6 is bigger than all except the BMW 7L
Definitely wait for the Vett engine !!
Excellent, well done.
This will be a beast with a tt v8
Well the ATS and CTS are both rear-wheel drive sedans, while the XTS is the only front wheel drive sedan in their lineup similar to that of the Continental which is a rebatch Taurus front wheel drive
1:45 size: thanks for giving the SWB A8 version, which is smaller than CT 6, and which is sold domestically in Germany and most part of Europe
Bro, I subscribed when you said the headrest hits you in the back if your tall. Just picked up a new CT6 blackwing and that's my number one complaint. Something I never would have thought of
Adjust your seat backward and the headrest will move away from your head. I have the same problem with other cars.
After doing due diligence, the new Mercedes E43 is the better choice for me. It does have a smaller back seat and trunk, but it has a much better interior design, superior infotainment and interior graphics, does 0-60 half a second faster with a 9-speed, and is a Mercedes. The price difference is only about $2k. This would be a second choice over a Genesis G90 or Infiniti Q70L
Nissan TitanWarrior superior infotainment? that's debatable
Still waiting for your impressions of the new '17 Lincoln Continental! Please hurry!
Really like that instrument cluster. I don't understand why so many companies continue to waste real estate with tachometers.
AWESOME Car!!
Good review! When will you be doing the new Continental?
Not bad, but for the money I'd buy the Continental. I like the rear entertainment on the CT6, but I don't like the way the shifter blocks the cup holders and the lack of knobs for the entertainment is a big negative. The seats in the CT6 have fewer functions, most notably fussing with the head rest. The moon roof is also more disconnected.
I have a 2017 CT6 platinum - it still doesn't have full interior lights, under-hood lights, - no adequate trunk lights either. (all of these should totally FLOOD the area involved)ove My old park ave (140KMi) also had secondary sunshades behind the main ones-you could turn them at 90deg to each other. Actually a very good car but raides harshly (by Buick standards)
I love the new camera angle. And if people are shocked by a $90,000 Cadillac, have they seen the prices of fully loaded Escalades?
Elliott Manning somehow the escalade isn't worth 100k$
rahul krishna I know, and yet I see them everywhere. I was driving through some wealthy suburbs of Detroit (Troy, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham) and all I saw were Escalades and Range Rovers.
yes, they look great but the interior choices are more available in other luxury brands
you are shocked with a cadillac price tag? it's an amazing luxury car and escalade is worth pretty much every single penny
rahul krishna this car has a lot of interior color and material options.
I'm really upset with Cadillac. In 2014 I put $5k down with a $399 monthly payment for 39 months for $60,400 CTS. Now 3 years later they want a $125 more per month for essentially the same car. And they want $680 per month for a $63,595 CT6 with $1,000 down. Are they crazy? Who is responsible for this pricing? Their leader Johan de Nysshen? This pricing is not working. Their 2017 sales are in the tank far below Mercedes, BMW. Cadillac is forcing me to look at other brands. Why not price the cars aggressively and go after market share? That's how you increase sales, great value for the money always wins.
A very nice entry by Cadillac. Definitely trying to shake off the "old man's car" image.
I'll still take a G90 or Q70L over this, though (interior legroom).
who are "old people" these days however? People who are old today were young in the 80s,. your "grandpa" who purchased buicks are long gone or don't drive anymore. (WWII generation.)
Thinking hard about getting one@😀
Beautiful car. :3
Did I read the Platinum option listing correctly? A 34-SPEAKER BOSE sound system? Wow...
it's crazy good. Best i've ver heard
I bought that car for my first time and have to face a great problem without having a clear concept about buying used cars…
@Suzanne Duncan When I bought that car it seemed good but its parts and body were weak and also duplicated... that is why the car got damaged within a few months....
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My favorite used Caddy I want to afford one.
Cadillac has made this very clear that this is not a flagship vehicle, and does not compete with the 7-series and S-Class. It is almost as long, but does not compete in power or price. It is a 6-Series Gran Coupe competitor. It is a tweener, not a flagship
This isn't their flagship? What is it then? I was certain this was their flagship.
It is Cadillac's de facto flagship, but it is not designed to compete directly with German flagships. It starts at $55k, and with a four-banger. The top model loaded is about $90k, and you can't even get a S550 or 750iL for that. Think Mercedes CLS and BMW 6-Series gran Coupe. It's a flagship, but not a flagship.
This model tested is very comparable to the new Mercedes E43 (396 HP) in power and price, but is 10 inches longer. This is a tweener. Between the E-Class and S-Class.
I like this over a E43 because it is bigger in the back seat and trunk, and it doesn't look like just another sedan. ALL Mercedes sedans look identical until you stand next to them. This has a pretty special look in person. Has road presence the E-Class lacks. And there aren't many CTS sedans sold, so you won't see this design every day. It comes across as special and premium. The Mercedes does have a better interior designer, however.
With 34-speaker Bose, MR Suspension and ventilated seats, a Twin Turbo AWD is $77k MSRP, and Cadillac will sell it to you much closer to $70k, an excellent value.
he is right, this is more like a high end long wheel base 5 series or E class while being priced less. though it is very close too the S class and 7 series in terms of size. also it's important to keep in mind the CT6 is what was introduced to kill off the cadillac XTS
Glen Daly
The pickup-based Escalade is, theoretically, considered by some to be Cadillac's flagship: it's the largest, most opulent, and most expensive Cadillac you can buy. Then again, if we're looking at pricing, then the CTS-V is the most expensive Cadillac, and is therefore considered their flagship model.
Not true they all make small wheel base the size of this and have always sold them here until now.
Great ReView ..... !
thanks for the great review alex...are you reviewing lincoln continental soon?
Good fair review Alex. Really enjoy your content. Will you be reviewing a Chevrolet Cruz hatch?
Thank you for your awesome review. I hope you can do review about Mercedes Sprinter passenger some day. I saw your review about Ford Transit hope you can do one for Sprinter too. Many people are looking for family vans. But not a lot review for them. Thank You and have a nice day.
Better than any BMW sedan.
@notformebeaky on my opinion CT6 looks way better than 7-series. And if you ever get a chance to test drive CT6 you should go for a test drive... you will be impressed!!
This car doesn't hold a candle stick to the Mercedes S class. Cadillac as a whole only sold 156,000 cars for 2019. Mercedes has been number 1 in Luxury Sales 4 yrs in a row!! 2.34 Million Mercedes last year. Even Lexus only sold 298,000 cars. Mercedes S class is the #1 selling Large Luxury sedan for 48 years straight since 1972 😎👍
Where the S-class wins in sales and sitting out front of the Cleveland Clinic, the Escalade sells four-fold of the S-class and GL-class!
Plus S-class hasn't always been the best seller in the U.S. where the Lexus LS ruled for a few years.
One other point, while the v6 TT platinum lists for 90K, the 5.0 v8 Genesis G90 ultimate lists for 72K...
The swade material is called Alcantara
Great review, though I dont understand why you compare the CT6 to the E class, but not the 5 series.
+Hans Olo the 7 was the gold handling option that was well priced in this group so it made more sense. The E is also quite expensive for the category so rationally it's easier to see it as a crossover kind of car
The CT6 really has hard plastics in the interior? Is it to save weight or money?
Alex, great detailed review as usual. You mentioned the V8 engine a few times. Cadillac announced that engine about a year ago but there's been no word about that engine since then. Is that option confirmed for 2018?
John Warmann not "confirmed" but the engine codes leaked out of GM recently
I hope you're right. The CT6 needs that powerful V8 to compete in the segment. While 0-60 in 5.0s is decent, that's still 1.5s behind the pack leaders. I'm still waiting on that V8...
It's silly to compare the CT6 to the s-class and the 7-series, especially since it starts with a 2 liter 4-banger, which is unheard of in the German flagships. It would be more appropriate to compare it to the e-class and the 5-series.
yes he made a mistake this car in reality is a 5 series and e-class competitor
Shell Casing German flagship offer those engines in Europe. only in America do we start out with turbo 6s or v8s.
how does this compare to the Tesla Model S for size and comfort for driver and passenger?
This thing is awesome! I would wait for an AWD option though. I would still take this car vs the Germans any day of the week though. Why? Cost of ownership. The cost of ownership for this Cadillac is far lower than the Germans. That and it actually works. The Germans would spend more time in the shop than on the road.
Lexus is awesome and all but I still have yet to see a Lexus sedan better than what they put out 15 years ago though. 5 seconds to 60? For a car that big? That is a LET DOWN for some people?
the CT6 is supposed to kill off the XTS once they phase it out, so it's not supposed to be some crazy flag ship model.
Good review but I rather have the Lincoln Continental....don't care about RWD....I live in Chicago so as long as a car has AWD I'm good. My best friend just bout a '17 CT6 and its black on black. It definitely is a looker when it's clean but looks kind of stately or presidential.....the Continental looks a little better especially from the front and I like the interior better in their Reserve and Black Label models.
The Continental definitely looks good but for a driver's car, there's no way to overcome the negative aspects of a transverse-mounted engine. That's why Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Jaguar, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Lexus, Infiniti, etc. ALL use longtudinally-mounted engines.
If the engine is mounted sideways, putting anything more than 250 horsepower to the wheels is a waste. That's not to say it is a bad car, but, if you get one, stick with the base engine. Even the base V6 puts out more power than a FWD setup can handle.
Personally, I was shocked when Ford made the decision to transverse mount the engine in the Continental. They simply can't compete with the Germans, the Japanese or the British in this segment.
The CT6 makes that genesis look like a refrigerator on wheels.
would love to hear about the plug in model of the ct6
I don’t mind the Cadillac having a V-6 engine.
Darrell May I can agree with you bro..!! Who wants a gas guzzler drinking luxury car..? People are forgetting Cadillac's are made for cruising not for 🏁 racing..!! If customers want speed buy a motorcycle or corvette stingray or dodge charger
.!!
agree have a ct6 platinum 3.0tt, dont need a v8 and better gas mileage...love it, look forward to driving it everyday
Please always include city/highway MPG; "combined MPG" is different for most drivers.
I do not like "luxury vehicles" with short-lid, small trunks. Rear seat side window viewing is definitely affected by the "fastback" style. Not a luxury five passenger car!
I like the interior.
The exterior looks meh...
I'd also like to see you do the continental next.
Hey Alex, did you ever get around to review 2017 Audi A4?
The Cadillac sedans of old had far more room inside and much, much better visibility than the CT-6.
Lincolns are not much better in that regard.
Wound up buying an SUV which cost almost as much.
What is Grandpa going to drive now? Do they make a Jitterbug version seniors? It's like driving an F22.
I'm really interested in the new BMW 5 series! Are you going to be making any videos on that soon?
If this car was 69K fully equipped (all options), it could be a real player. The Platinum twin turbo V6 is 90k, and that is too much to truly compete in this segment since you could get a V8 5 series for that 90k. Granted, it ultimately comes down to prestige and overall perceived value, but when a shopper is looking to spend just south of 100k, the Caddy rarely is the first choice. Lexus started ('89 LS400) as a more reasonable choice for S Class / 7 Series buyers since it represented a no compromise, less expensive alternative. The comparison between the new SClass / 7 series is really not a fair comparison since a CT6 is more in line with the 5 Series / E class and if you do a more "apples to apples" comparison with those cars, you will see my point in terms of the actual dollars spent. If the V8 version next year adds even more cost (95k+), the value will become even more of a challenge. Cadillac would be best served by sacrificing some of the CT6 margin for market penetration, as I suspect that the original Lexus formula would make buying the Caddy a more sensible alternative until enough market experience could / would raise its profile so that buying this car would not be seen as a lesser alternative to the market current leaders in this segment (MB / BMW).
i actually agree with you. Several dealerships i chatted with in SoCal said the CT6 wasn't selling as well specifically because of price point. Many when in and left with an XTS because they couldn't justify a 10k premium at equivalent trims. People who purchase big American luxury car about size and comfort, they could care less about platform., I would suggest Cadillac bring down CT6 base price by ~8-10k and they will fly off the lots.
+awwwnawwbruh: Top trim level cars always demand a premium. A fully loaded Chevy Impala is $40k. A DTS Platnum from 2011 was going for just north of $60k back then and this CT6 is far more car than a DTS. I believe the bottom trim levels for this car will do well and the top trim levels (as expected) wont sell very many which explains the $90k price- that's business as usual. BTW This car starts at $56k which is a bargain for this segment.
It just hit me why these new Caddy headlight look so weird, the two bars drooping down reminds me of mime makeup with teardrop down corner f eyes.
nice car lah tis
wow i can't believe you would put the CT6 for 2nd place with the E class, 7 series, 5 series, S class, ect on the market. thats a shock is it really that good??
yes, new cadillacs are great and it's not meant to compete with the 7 series or s class like the reviewer said its a bmw 5 series and e-class competitor but I can see why people think its competing with the 150k cars its just that good
It's an amazing car to drive. It feels just like a CTS, and the cts feels better than the e class and as good as the 5. I'd buy one if it had a v8
Hi Alex, would you do a review of the all new range rover sport?
E300 review coming soon Alex？