2016 Cadillac CT6 Review
As witnessed with the ATS and CTS, Cadillac has continued to evolve the concept of the sport sedan. With the CT6, it has crafted a stately, plush, large sedan with engaging driving dynamics. Aim the CT6’s sharp steering toward a curve and this big sedan seems to shrink in size, carving up twisty roads with confidence. And yet the supple and composed ride befits a flagship.
The midlevel 3.6-liter V6 delivers ample power in a nonchalant fashion, pushing the CT6 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. Other engine choices include a 265-hp turbo four-cylinder and a 404-hp twin-turbo V6, all mated to a smooth and responsive eight-speed automatic.
Inside, the CT6 has a tasteful mix of supple leather and well-crafted trim. It’s easy to find comfort in the big, nicely padded front seats, thanks to the wide range of adjustments. The huge rear seat is a cinch to access, but the short bottom cushion compromises posture.
Cadillac has made some improvements to the Cue infotainment system, but the dashboard is still shy on easy-to-use buttons and knobs. The low-mounted dashboard vents compromise air distribution and tend to freeze your elbows.
Commendably, forward-collision warning, low-speed automatic braking, and blind-spot monitoring are standard on all versions of the CT6 except the Base trim.
The CT6’s superb road-test score proves that it’s worthy of Cadillac’s old slogan, “Standard of the world.”
Read the complete Cadillac CT6 road test.
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Editor's Note: This article also appeared in the December 2016 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.
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