MotorWeek | Road Test: 2016 Cadillac CT6

[@Boonization]

Thank you John Davis. Just like the CT6, you are an American Icon in the automotive industry! Wishing you the best of health so you can keep doing these great videos!

[@ForgotToMentionThat]

Couldn’t agree more to this sentiment.

[@waywardboi]

Wow this is one seriously gorgeous automobile...way to go Cadillac!

[@sneakerfreak2002]

Talk about pissing your money away

[@filthyanimal874]

@@sneakerfreak2002you bitter sourpuss

[@cascaretthatsright9204]

Had a 2017 platinum, no complaints. Got me a 2020 now and I’m loving it so far.

[@DonaldSeymourjr]

I grew up on John's reviews. He actually bought me to cars.

[@akishot6735]

I miss the cars in those days back when Cadillacs were Cadillacs

[@stillhated8697]

orion deschamps oh god come off of it or go crawl in a hole with that shit. they are better than even and more Cadillac than even and I grew up in them and never left

[@thebajabobusa]

Try driving a modern Cady!

[@magdalehman8126]

AutoRingMagazine ur such a lyer

[@sufficetosay]

same! As soon as I hear his familiar voice I listen.

[@deloreanman14]

I saw one of these in a parking lot today and was stunned by how much I liked it. If anything it looks better in person. If only GM could do a job like this all the time.

[@ATCRyderX]

Most stunning and all around beastly flagship llac since the STS/SLS era. What a machine!!

[@SuzukiKid400]

I'm disappointed they did not talk about the Panaray sound system. I listened to it at the autoshow last year and it is truly a gift from the gods. Best quality sounds system that I've ever heard in a car. It was beautiful!

[@hellkitty1014]

I tested a CT6 Premium 3.0T and came away thoroughly impressed with the car. In keeping with what Cadillac did with the 2nd and especially 3rd-gen CTS: This ain't grandpaw's Caddy! Full-disclosure: The wife owns a '15 MB S550 4Matic. Very, very fine automobile. The interior really does question the need for a Bentley. However, in terms of ride/handling balance, the CT6 is all over the S-Class.(the horror!) The well-damped, micro-second reacting MRC suspension is simply better than the sometimes ungainly, nautical feel of the S550, even in it's sportiest setting. The CT6 does it effortlessly, whereas the over-electrolized S550 doesn't have that organic feel. It is the structure that is the Omega that feels tighter when wafting down the road over the W222 Benz. Now, will Cadillac peel off Mercedes customers? Just a handful, likely. But those whom are like my wife(hey, a guy hit a homerun by marrying a gal that loves cars!), they will give it a once over. The CT6's interior entrapments won't cause a designo-equipped S550 any problems, but the CT6 seemed to not have to leave the interior in despair to sell at a lower price. I actually like the smoother seating of the Premium that the Platinum. And it seems Cadillac is "damned if it does, damned if it doesn't" as it pertains to interior materials. Not everybody is a fan of the cold(brand new 7 Series for instance- It just does not have an interior that befits a $100k car, or are we just spoiled by thr Benz?), austere appearance of German cars(sans S550), so stop it with the "too many textures and materials). It is ALL 100% geniune material except where plastics should be. Even the lower parts of the doors are leather wrapped. It is a fine car that deserves a look if shopping in this class. We will be replacing my trusty but a little dated 2013 300C AWD with one come January.

[@weedmastersr]

Thank you for being open minded and not blindly hating every GM product, like some people do.

[@emekaiheanacho6971]

My Jaguar XJ dynamically better than an S-class but that doesn't make it a better car.... the S-class is the best luxury car in the world bar none... your wife made a fine choice...

[@jamelmoore4356]

What makes the S-Class the standard of the segment is the no-compromise, lavished interior design and finish! Despite being significantly cheaper than luxury cars from Bentley and Rolls Royce, the S-Class still manages to draw comparisons with them! Which speaks to Mercedes' commitment and focus on providing the best luxury experience! Unfortunately, the same can't yet be said for Cadillac! While their lineup has improved dramatically, the brand still lags behind the tier-1 luxury brands! There are woefully obvious signs of cost-cutting and cheapening of materials prevalent in the CT6, which is why GM priced it from $54K: which is rather affordable but is no more competitive than the new Lincoln Continental.

[@UnitedRecording]

Yes, considering that GM invented Magnetic Ride Control, they certainly know how to perfect it!

[@HC-cb4yp]

"The wife?" Did "The GM" pay you to write this? Off to play "the golf" are we?

[@citibear57]

Wow, John wasn't kidding about the leatherwork - look at the terrible stitching on the steering wheel at 4:32.

[@TheTallMan50]

@Leandro Kamari aw shuddup!

[@NileshR12]

It just looks dirty there

[@FabienTeulieres93]

I caught it too. Looks sloppy. Too bad. The car looks spectacular inside and out otherwise!

[@rashawnpouchie3784]

Most Cadillac owners don't know what's under the hood? I sure as hell don't fit that category.

[@bernardstyles7608]

You got that right!!!

[@cornbread70s4]

I love this guy John Davis. Goss's garage has also helped me maintain my vehicles. Motor week is and has always been the standard auto review show for car lovers...

[@rootsmanuva82]

The conservative styling is growing on me. It shows confidence on Cadillacs part and it should age well.

[@WeXio]

1993 Cadillac Fleetwood: 16 city, 25 highway. 2016 Cadillac CT6: 18 city, 26 highway. However, test average was 18 vs 22.8 and the 2016 brings twice the power.

[@luxurreview]

Nicklas Werner, Yes If you can double the horse power and mpg stays the same your on the right path

[@Forge17]

Not to mention the AWD set up

[@chryslerprowlerv8]

That's based on 1990s fuel economy testing....It would definitely be a lot less with today's testing

[@Underappreciatedclassics]

Cadillac is back doing what they do best! Making luxurious boats

[@joshn938]

Gorgeous car. Now, to wait 8 years for the famous GM depreciation to kick in so I can snag a nice one used....

[@pontiacGXPfan]

You said it. If GM does nothing else right, they make some really good stuff that'll show up in the secondary market for pennies on the dollar

[@WhiskersAndWords]

Can get a 5 year old ct6 today for 30% of factory price

[@WhiskersAndWords]

@ no a ct6

[@ForgotToMentionThat]

8years?

[@LamontBoucherville]

Thank god for depreciation cuz other wise I could never afford a car especially a cadillac

[@16mmDJ]

I'm really glad he still does these reviews for motorweek

[@mutedisease21]

"...and most Cadillac owners never know what's under the hood anyway." That...line. :D

[@honestrunescaper]

A friend of mine has one, it is an excellent car. He was not previously a Cadillac buyer and is impressed with the technology and reliability.

[@coureurdebois]

best handling / driving dynamics, lightest weight, and best tech in the segment.

[@DSNCB919]

most Cadillac owners never know whats under the hood ? i strongly disagree with that statment

[@TeeroyHammermill]

I'm with you on that. I knew what was under the hood of all mine.

[@UnitedRecording]

I know what's under my hood! V-power!

[@OneManOnFire]

I sell Cadillac's and our dealership is in a rich area. Every Cadillac I've sold the customer didn't care what's under the hood. Reason being they're very old. The only time someone cared what's under the hood are atsv and ctsv customers.

[@scdevon]

Not just old people buy Cadillacs. Greasers, pimps, and posers with 10 year payment books buy them too.

[@PuppetMaster-kb9sx]

I think you've confused Cadillac with BMW.

[@rueben44]

Drove one recently and it is amazing how it drives like a small car and handles so well. I loved it a lot and the CUE system functions so well in this model.

[@JerkVegas86]

Bring back the long 2 doors! Coupe Deville Or El.

[@zzzhuh]

Something like that would save Cadillac from becoming extinct... Have a car that is nothing but comfort. Forget sport mode this, and traction control that. Make a car that is intended for highways, reliability, and comfort as the focus of the car, instead of trying to make it a 'comfort 2nd sports car first' type of feel. It's a shame because automakers are really the ones to blame because of the criticism Cadillacs would get for having cars that weren't sporty...

[@SuzukiKid400]

@@zzzhuhnobody would buy that. People don’t even buy cars, and the ones that do want athletic cars. If you want a boat, buy an Escalade.

[@bruschmidt9943]

I would like to see a retro return of the Chiffon yellow from the 70's-80's. This was a Cadillac staple, particularly the interior & people loved the look!

[@hugochavez4382]

Beautiful! Love the interior and exterior! World Class!

[@robcohen7678]

This is like what I imagined cars of the future to be like as a kid in the 80s. Car tech has come a really long way.

[@FLJAMESFL]

Glad to see something from GM that is finally worthy of the price point. I'd never own anything American again, but great outcome GM.

[@kennethfernstrom1297]

Spoken like a true patriotic American when are you leaving

[@bliglum]

Caddy's doing it right. Big, RWD purpose built platform specifically designed for luxury car duty... Unlike a certain other American luxury brand trying to pass off a stretched midsize family sedan slathered in cheap plastic chrome and leather as a proper luxury car.

[@kisswriters]

The Chrysler 300?

[@jonathansmith1590]

@@kisswriters Nope, the Lincoln Continental which uses a stretched Ford Fusion platform

[@justmy2cents_]

Love that gear shifter! Glad they didn't go joystick like BMW.Why make shifting an act of complication & confusion?

[@GarthLovesTRAVEL]

Hats off to Cadillac. This is the best offering I have seen from them in a very longtime. This car and the technology from this car is going to bring the brand back to profitability. Invest in Cadillac now. There stock is going to go up.

[@TCadillacM]

I hope to own a black or pearl white one of those and a 1932 Cadillac dual cowl pheaton v16. The standard of the world.

[@MandusahRamirez]

This Is One Of The Best Large Sedans They’ve Ever Made!! Then They Go And Discontinue It?!?! Typical GM Fashion… THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN CADILLAC HISTORY THAT THEY NO LONGER HAVE A LARGE SEDAN🤯

[@boni_traxton9436]

Ikr it’s a shame, this a kings car

[@carfanfan]

The CT6 is sick! Just love it!

[@maestroadam]

very pretty car

[@codycrawford2385]

This is the new DTS as I say, I LOVE them

[@DevPack]

i cant believe they didn't mention the Bose panaray audio system Its literally one of the best sound systems in car.

[@Geminiman019]

2:14 Cadillac CT6 had traditionally working shifter of 8-speed automatic transmission, unlike XT5 precision shift similar to ZF's Monostable. But still lacks manual gate. Dear GM, adopt to CT6 Chrysler's Autostick mode with horizontal gate (similar to 300M).

[@kef103]

4:33 stitching on the wheel is a mess

[@rowanw1131]

i used to hate his voice but in a world of youtube reviewers its refreshing lol

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Gonna miss this car....way better than the DeVille ever was. Now I don't wanna see none of them with vinyl roofs

[@mrkongsimr]

Looks like it's a great car , I wonder why there are so few on the road .

[@adamhayden5152]

Crossovers and SUV’s I won’t let sedans and coupes die though! I hate crossovers and SUV’s. I own 4 Cadillacs, all sedans.

[@ClaytonSeams]

We want retro reviews!

[@JerkVegas86]

Damn Straight!

[@gtowns1612]

My grandma has the 2017 CT6 they are very nice

[@GearZenChannel]

I'll probably pick up a 3.0TT in 3 years for 32k. :)

[@vonteboyd1849]

Smart move! I love Cadillac's but would never buy a brand new one

[@crankychris2]

Well, it's 2 years later, and 3.0 TT's are almost non existent, as is the car itself. Very rare bird on used car lots, even in base 4 cyl models. 2020 may be it's last year, as the base engine sucks.

[@sharkycat1096]

Don’t worry! It’s been 3 years, top of line trim now available used for about 35k

[@Forge17]

You were right :)

[@Stormin2548]

@Diamond Logistics Wow! I just did the same! 3.0TT, luxury level plus extra goodies, and AWD. $37,000 with 31,000 on the clock. What a fantastic car for the money. I just sold my BMW 650i and I still love the way this Cadillac drives and rides. GM has come a long way in paying attention to details and getting things right!

[@boyetquinto5269]

its beautiful!

[@jasonroberts9357]

Nice! A new age Motorweek review that didn't have the silly "carbon footprint" rating!

[@johnnymason2460]

This is a car that Cadillac should still be selling in the United States. I would recommend this sedan to anyone who needs a true luxury srdan.

[@lightningbuster]

I never really cared for newer Cadillacs but I'm really liking the looks of this one. A turbod 4.8L would be perfect in this.

[@KiloByte69]

But does it have volt meter?

[@tinleo333]

seems like cadillac is back

[@Luke-cb9qf]

not quite. But this car did just match the 7 series in sales last month. That is very good for Cadillac. I'd guess that the next generation cadillacs will be the time when Cadillac is back for real

[@tyroniousyrownshoolacez2347]

......at a dealership near you for .10cents on the dollar.....! You go GM!

[@honestrunescaper]

Love John Davis 👌👌🙌🙌

[@v1nc3mc]

holy shit John's still alive?!

[@JerkVegas86]

Still Kicking!

[@robcohen7678]

and looking good!

[@carmelorobles3776]

Juice

[@carmelorobles3776]

Juice

[@chieftp]

he's just as surprised as you are

[@CJColvin]

The car looks nice and I'm sure Mr.B would love to drive this car. Especially since it's rear wheel drive and has a 404 HP 3.0L Twin Turbo V6.

[@demal1010]

"Most Cadillac owners never know what's under the hood anyway." Lol such shade

[@Sanpedranoazul]

This looks terrific!

[@paulreed563]

4:38, why does the tilt column move so much? And just before that, the stitching on the leather wheel looks terrible! Otherwise a beautiful car!

[@ElricX]

What a gorgeous car!

[@thebajabobusa]

Why do you guys always swipe CUE's console volume controls? Here’s an idea… try looking at the steering wheel. Try the owners manual. There is a volume control by your right thumb.

[@mountainhobo]

So this was which model, Platinum Premium? For $88K? I listened carefully but must have missed that bit in this informercial.

[@scdevon]

Fun to own and drive, but I feel sorry for the people who have to diagnose and repair cars like this. A major system failure out of warranty can make these cars disposable once problems start to creep up.

[@deadpan_studios9697]

Nice to see a proper full-size, rear-wheel drive luxury sedan from Cadillac again. Truthfully, I have been growing tired of the automobile industry's recent obsession with "luxury-performance" vehicles like the CTS. Not that they're necessarily bad cars, but is every premium car nowadays required to possess sports car-level speed and handling characteristics in order to be taken seriously? I never saw the need. Luxury cars are built for comfort and class, and the CT6 actually looks like a pleasant, elegant cruiser instead of an aggressive, quasi-macho sport sedan. Hope it does well on the market.

[@MrAyybee2cold]

It still has magnetic dampers and close to the same v6 as the ATS-V.

[@vlado2701]

Real Car for Real Men ! .... I'm impressed....... Thank You very much for Your very interesting video ! Best regards , Vl'ado. 19 Aug 2017

[@fhowland]

That is a damn fine looking car.

[@DV-cm3tb]

Why is co2 measured in tons? Is it not lighter than air?

[@davidmiletic6647]

I really do not like the american cars. But I do like Cadillac!

[@murderwasthebass1]

I can't help but notice that the test drivers hands are in the incorrect position on the steering wheel. It's supposed to be 9 and 3. Not 10 and 2.

[@grovermcwilliams1393]

I know what I love and the Cadillac CTS is my car to drive and the Toyota Avalon my two car to drive

[@davidaubin3902]

Like you said, John. Great effort Caddy, but not quite there with the A8L, 7 series, or S class. And the XTS surprisingly has about 2.7 cubic ft more trunk space, which is close to the trunk space of the german flagship sedans

[@Chevylover-rp3uc]

compete with luxury brands.this is the original luxury car that set goals for other brands

[@gedaman]

That gear shifter looks ridiculous!

[@skillz1855]

Please do more, best raw reviews in the business

[@robbielex]

When you open the glove box shouldn't it smoothly open in a well dampened motion? Mine just slams open and bounces at the end of it's fall.

[@travelseatsyellowlab]

Just three years later it gets the axe. GM perfects a model line, sells it for a few years, then pulls it off the market while wondering why loyalists turn their backs.

[@johnhenry267]

This car is faster than they test it at.

[@cpufreak101]

Seriously still uses the same dinger as the old Impala at my school?

[@randomrazr]

this hte XTS replacement?

[@TJC450]

I don't think so.

[@daftryosuke8541]

Yes and no. The XTS will continue for a while due to popularity with long-time Cadillac buyers (a.k.a., the Baby Boomers) and fleet sales.

[@erichaley4485]

no the XTS has been given a new lease on life. GM announced today that they are gonna keep the XTS for awhile. at least past 2019.

[@TeeroyHammermill]

Nah. This is the DTS replacement; or if you've been driving Cads for awhile, the Sedan deVille reborn.

[@YoungDen]

What would a hellcat be with magnetic ride suspension?? different brand but American car companies should team up. Like Gm does the suspension, Dodge does infotainment while Ford does engine which seems to be the fastest.

[@elz1250]

Could I get in bulletproof proof and tinted in 5% tint

[@k.c.marshall921]

The CT6 essentially replaces the previous Cadillac DTS discontinued in May of 2011.

[@papocam3853]

A 5.3, or 6.2Liters, naturally aspirated ohv version would work. I am 1 of Cadillac owner who KNEW what was under the hood. So much for your theory JOHN.

[@stillhated8697]

one noticed that motor week has always been Cadillac haters and never give them their full credit deserved

[@DeaKen002]

While the Germans might still be a tiny bit ahead, I think its great that British, American, Italian and Japanese Small to Large Executive cars are real alternatives.

[@zzzhuh]

88K for everything seems a bit steep. That starts to enter European price ranges. I'd much rather have this over the others, but wow. I like that interior tho.

[@raymondhaley8156]

All I can say about this one, that is one project that should have never saw daylight, a 76 fleetwood would have made for a real ct6.

[@Timbrock1000]

$55,000 AND IT DOESN'T EVEN HAVE A STANDARD V-6?! I have a 1995 Fleetwood (Last year the Fleetwood was made after over 80 years straight!) I inherited from my uncle. It outclasses this silly CT-6 in terms of luxury. Fleetwood is old-school luxury. The traditional, full-size, rear-wheel drive V-8 powered land yacht. Over 20 feet long, huge trunk, a nearly 6 foot-long hood, sumptuous seats like living room furniture, more than enough leg, hip, shoulder, and headroom for 6 adults. And despite it's size, it's torquey cast-iron V-8 gets it up to speed plenty fast!

[@AutoYoung]

In a world where CAFE is up the ass of automakers, Cadillac is still a branch of General Motors, and 4 cylinder turbo engines are the norm there's no surprise the base engine is a turbo 4. Makes more power than the old Northstar V-8 and is more efficient and powerful than old carbureted V-8's. Stylish, comfortable with every modern amenity you could think of.

[@TeeroyHammermill]

Fleetwoods were nice but the CT-6 is a remarkable successor to the Fleetwood. The excessive use of plastic on the Fleetwoods interior is by no means high class luxury on this day in time. If you went to the upscale part of town in that 95 Fleetwood, it'll be out of place in a parking lot full of late model Audi's and Benz's. This CT-6 is for those people who require image for the occasion.

[@Timbrock1000]

Auto Young Actually, the Fleetwood's V-8 was Fuel injected. Fleetwood was old-school luxury, but it still embraced technology of the time. Even it's digital LED instrument panel.

[@AutoYoung]

+Timbrock1000 I was speaking just in general terms of old Cadillac when I said carbureted V-8's. Guess I shoulda specified. Lol

[@AutoYoung]

+Timbrock1000 Those things like the LED instrument panel were cool but it was the 90's and a lot of things were done just to appear futuristic to sell cars. I remember the old GM digital dashes especially in the Impala's. There's a reason GM switched to analog gauges for 96.

[@man_on_wheelz]

Talk about job security, I'm sure this guy gets paid major bucks too!

[@Began2011]

Need a v8 if not 6.2 the 5.3. Or even the 6.0 gm makes. That interior is on point though.

[@mellingmichael777]

Great car! Btw, why does Benz put their logo on the hood of their cars and then put it again a few inches lower in the grill? It looks lame and is superfluous.

[@CJColvin]

The Cadillac CT6 is the modern day version of the Big giant American landyacth.

[@bill_4888]

The 16, 17 and 18 CT6 is plagued with transmission problems.

[@BikerJim74]

Gorgeous car

[@Emanual0607]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@RaymondHaley-bi8lx]

These cars didn't need a V8 all, the best fuckin engine would have been the GM, S/C 3800 V6 engine.otherwise the car was a huge disappointment to me could have been a 21st century Fleetwood brougham.

[@johnnymason2460]

They did make a CT6 V-Sport with a turbo V8. That would be worth having just for weekend driving.

[@jasonrogers6346]

When's the Brougham Edition coming out? While I'm just kidding, I am tired of the Alpha Numeric names Cadillac uses now days. It's probably too old school for most but I would love the CT6 to be named Fleetwood( a V8 would be nice too). 400 H.P. out of a turbo 3.0 V6 is impressive though... Also, it's nice to still have an American luxury auto maker willing to bring out new rear drive sedans unlike some.......I'm looking at you Lincoln!

[@Luke-cb9qf]

I am a total GM fanboy and liked that Lincoln until I found out it was front wheel drive. So pathetic. I agree with the names but i think half the world is too stupid too understand it

[@TeeroyHammermill]

+Jason Rogers: It's ok. It'll look right at home parked next to a Fleetwood Brougham.

[@TheRealZJE313]

dstarks80 what year Fleetwood u have

[@TheRealZJE313]

dstarks80 cause this CT6 sucks

[@TheRealZJE313]

Luke so what GM cars u own and drive cents u say u a GM fan

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

A turbo 4 in your full-size luxury flagship? a 400HP TT V6 as your top offering? Sub-par leather? Just goes to show that GM isn't ready to play with the big boys yet because they haven't dropped the habit of building to a price point rather than building the best car they can. Hopefully better interior materials and the rumored 4.2 TT V8 will end up in here eventually.

[@katynunnery6254]

And AWD and quad steer and bullet proof doors ,glass and cool run flats

[@Xx1SailorScoutxX]

I may be way off here, but this seems like a spiritual successor to the Pontiac G8.

[@MrAyybee2cold]

Way off, the Chevy SS is the spiritual successor to the G8

[@gamebredduramax2577]

+Austin Bables the ss is done after 17

[@tinleo333]

you mean the one the bring from autralia because they cant maka a good 4 door sport sedan?

[@tinleo333]

www.holden.com.au/cars/commodore

[@Luke-cb9qf]

+tinleo333 Can't make a good sport sedan???? You seen the CTS-V? the SS is on a camaro chassis anyways.

[@cassiocm]

Little poll here: this or a Tesla model S?

[@chigasaki06]

Unfair comparison.

[@cassiocm]

+chigasaki06 in which way Chigasaki? Power or luxury? Price is close.

[@chigasaki06]

Well, I guess if range wasn't an issue your comparison is fine. I was thinking about range. If range wasn't an issue, I would go for the Tesla. Based on the challenges of plug-ins, I would ultimately go for the Cadi.

[@cassiocm]

+chigasaki06 how about the new 100P, range close to 300 miles. 0 to 60 on mid 4 secs. But at 110k?

[@chigasaki06]

cassmanio The Tesla...but I would need a second car, lol.

[@ZVMoYxMAjTEwAMEb]

Jeremy Clarkson watching this: "Rubbish"