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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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!
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.
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.
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...
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! 👍
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!
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.
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)
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.
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. :)
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.
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.
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!
Excellent Review, like how you covered the digital cluster, buttons, seating, specifications. Good detail given, thanks for that! a good through review.
+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
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?
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...
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
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!
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 😎👍
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.
@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!!
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.
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
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....
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
@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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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.
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.
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.)
Used to be upper middle class, but the prices on these new Cadillacs have gone up, so I am not sure if they will sell as commonly as they used to in the past.
Isabella Cammalleri used to be if you drive a Caddy you're pretty rich. Upper mid. But now with Mercedes and BMW coming down in price cus of a few new additions in their family. And Mazda trying to upscale themselves plus Hyundais flagship. The Caddy interior quality in comparison isn't that good compare to them. The leather dash has a very thin foam in between the plastic and leather. And that goes for most of the parts that has leather in the car. The price is just too high for something not so well made. I mean just buy a c class it's got more.
Cadillac has always been pretty expensive. And it was the original "luxury" car in the USA. For the longest time Cadillac was equating to "best". Yes, Cadillac has historically been an upper class car. Basically, if you're purchasing a brand new Cadillac, you're not worrying about money, relatively speaking.
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.
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?
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 UA-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!
General Moters did it for real again, nice auto! CT6 V8 blackwing!
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
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
My dream Cadillac sedan! Terrific job bro.
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.
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!
Those lower end trims sure seem to be a great value!
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.
Hi hoping you do a video walk through of the back seat no one does as thorough s job as you do!
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)
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.
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.
Great review. Example pics, charts, detailed comparisons. Excellent.
@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.
This is my dream car
Can't wait to see your review on the Continental.
the way the outdoor lighting hits it makes it look pink.
Alright Alex, you have my attention. Luv your reviews.
Beautiful car. I am not in the market for such large cars. But I can appreciate the beauty of it.
I just love Alex's reviews!
you'll find the kind of info on these reviews that nobody else is mentioning...
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!
Excellent Review, like how you covered the digital cluster, buttons, seating, specifications. Good detail given, thanks for that! a good through review.
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...
Always love your reviews. I appreciate your attention to details 👍
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
really like the way you broke this down. i like the options in the end with the price points as well
how does this compare to the Tesla Model S for size and comfort for driver and passenger?
excellent review as always best I've seen on the ct6
Good review! When will you be doing the new Continental?
E300 review coming soon Alex？
What you fail to note is when measuring interior volume the CT6 is bigger than all except the BMW 7L
Hey Alex. Great Review Buddy. I like this Caddy a lot. I think this a great vehicle. The interior is modern and attractive.
The map fuction inside is great when looking for a address!
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)
Fleetwood was the ultimate Cadillac mod. Deville was the last mod.
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
Does it come with self greasing muffler bearings?
Did I read the Platinum option listing correctly? A 34-SPEAKER BOSE sound system? Wow...
it's crazy good. Best i've ver heard
thanks for the great review alex...are you reviewing lincoln continental soon?
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.
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....
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.
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.
When did the iphone get wireless charging?
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!!
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.
A strrrched out CTS with refined looks, beauty, guts and power.
Another great review. Thanks.
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.
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....
one of the best cars in the world!
What about resale value? A 2016 g90 sells for under 30000. It's late 2017 now
kas' n things where are you finding g90s for 30000? I've only seen about 90 at any given time on the used car market and all going for 60000.
kas' n things There’s none.
Hey Alex, did you ever get around to review 2017 Audi A4?
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.
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
The swade material is called Alcantara
one of the best cars in the would!
What is Grandpa going to drive now? Do they make a Jitterbug version seniors? It's like driving an F22.
Still waiting for your impressions of the new '17 Lincoln Continental! Please hurry!
Where are this beautiful roads 😮
would love to hear about the plug in model of the ct6
Something wrong with the auto-focus on the camera?
Thinking hard about getting one@😀
Will the Cadillac last over 100k miles?
been waiting for this thanks
What a beautiful car!
Good fair review Alex. Really enjoy your content. Will you be reviewing a Chevrolet Cruz hatch?
can you please review 2018 Audi Q5? thanks
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.
Hi Alex, would you do a review of the all new range rover sport?
Hi Alex, you never reviewed a porsche. what about the new macan 2.0, can you review that ?
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.
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
One other point, while the v6 TT platinum lists for 90K, the 5.0 v8 Genesis G90 ultimate lists for 72K...
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....
@Suzanne Duncan after this scam, my friend advised me to take a course of confidencecar buyer. This course support you to become proficient in this matter. There are many videos about that topic and it's free of cost..
I'm really interested in the new BMW 5 series! Are you going to be making any videos on that soon?
Just asking, will you be reviewing the hybrid version anytime soon?
MetalAndMotorsGuy506 not out yet
CT6 PHEV is supposed to hit dealers in the spring.
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.
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.
CA 17 & 85. You live in San Jose?
Really like that instrument cluster. I don't understand why so many companies continue to waste real estate with tachometers.
Not including Money , Which cars would you Buy .
Ct6 , Sclass , Jx , 7 Series
Correction * Xj
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.
Audi A8 review please
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.)
I have a question to all who life in the USA( I am not from the US ): is the Cadillac a luxury car for Rich or a middle class car??
Used to be upper middle class, but the prices on these new Cadillacs have gone up, so I am not sure if they will sell as commonly as they used to in the past.
Isabella Cammalleri used to be if you drive a Caddy you're pretty rich. Upper mid. But now with Mercedes and BMW coming down in price cus of a few new additions in their family. And Mazda trying to upscale themselves plus Hyundais flagship. The Caddy interior quality in comparison isn't that good compare to them. The leather dash has a very thin foam in between the plastic and leather. And that goes for most of the parts that has leather in the car. The price is just too high for something not so well made. I mean just buy a c class it's got more.
+NBASFAN I guess cars really aren't your strong field
Cadillac has always been pretty expensive. And it was the original "luxury" car in the USA. For the longest time Cadillac was equating to "best". Yes, Cadillac has historically been an upper class car. Basically, if you're purchasing a brand new Cadillac, you're not worrying about money, relatively speaking.
Yoshiaki K. thank you for your answer .very nice of you.
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.
Excellent, well done.
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?
I like the interior.
The exterior looks meh...
I'd also like to see you do the continental next.
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.