2020 Cadillac CT6-V Review

Name: 2020 Cadillac CT6-V Review
Brand: Cadillac
Price: 55746 USD
Rating: 4.4 (7 reviews)

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2020 Cadillac CT6-V Review

byMark Takahashi^{Correspondent
Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the Edmunds YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.}

Pros

Immensely powerful twin-turbo V8
Plenty of rear passenger space for adults

Cons

Interior materials aren't quite as nice as in rivals
Super Cruise not available

What's new

Last year's Rear Seat package has been discontinued
The previously optional Driver Assist package is now standard
Part of the first CT6 generation introduced for 2016

Overview

Luxury flagship sedans are a showcase of a carmaker's capabilities. With the 2020 Cadillac CT6-V, the spotlight is on performance. Based on the standard CT6, which comes with either a 237-horsepower four-cylinder engine or a 335-hp V6, the CT6-V opts for a twin-turbo V8 Blackwing engine that produces a scintillating 550 hp.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Cadillac CT6-V 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl Turbo 10A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.04 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

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In addition to the engine upgrade, the CT6-V ups the performance quotient with larger Brembo brakes, an adaptive suspension, sticky summer tires, and rear-wheel steering for added stability. Unfortunately, one of the CT6's coolest features — Cadillac's Super Cruise automated driving system — is not available on this V-Series model. But pretty much everything else you can get on the CT6 is included as standard equipment on the CT6-V.

The 2020 Cadillac CT6-V is in good company with other top-tier luxury sedans. At the top of our rankings is the venerable Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which combines high tech with old-school luxury. For comparable driver excitement, the AMG S 63 model is a fantastic choice. We also look toward the BMW Alpina B7 and forthcoming Audi S8 to get your blue blood pumping.

It's worth noting that these German alternatives are quite a bit more expensive than the fully loaded CT6-V. In return, however, they offer much nicer interiors. The Cadillac's cabin is improving with every generation, but materials quality and craftsmanship continue to trail behind the standards set by European and some Asian brands. But for this kind of luxurious performance under $100,000, it's hard to beat the Cadillac CT6-V.

Which CT6-V does Edmunds recommend?

The 2020 Cadillac CT6-V comes in a single fully loaded trim level. That really only leaves you to choose the color and type of wheels.

2020 Cadillac CT6-V models

Based on the Cadillac CT6 large luxury sedan, the 2020 Cadillac CT6-V is a high-performance variant powered by a twin-turbo 4.2-liter V8 engine (550 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque). This engine is mated to a 10-speed automatic and a dynamically adjustable all-wheel-drive system.

As the CT6-V is the top rung of the CT6 ladder, it is almost fully loaded. It's equipped with 20-inch wheels and summer performance tires, Magnetic Ride Control dampers to help absorb bumps instead of letting them upset the chassis, and rear steer, which further stabilizes the chassis at higher speeds. Big Brembo brakes with aggressive brake pads are also standard to help slow the car down from high speeds. A mechanical limited-slip differential ensures you'll never waste power with excessive wheelspin.

Heated and ventilated front seats and heated outboard rear seats are standard equipment. The front seats are performance-oriented bucket seats and feature 16-way adjustability. A 10.2-inch touchscreen and a rotary controller handle infotainment duty. The CT6-V comes with four USB ports (two Type A's and two Type C's), an auxiliary-in jack, Bluetooth connectivity, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration. A 34-speaker Bose Panaray sound system handles the audio duties.

Safety equipment is maxed out as well. The CT6-V comes with cruise control, a following distance indicator, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, and a teen driver function that lets the primary driver restrict vehicle features and remove the ability to disable safety equipment. Last year's optional Driver Assist package is now standard, adding adaptive cruise control, night vision, and both forward- and reverse-collision mitigation systems.

A surround-view camera system gives you a bird's-eye view for low-speed parking lot maneuvers, while a front-facing video recorder can record your daily commute or track-day adventure. The rearview mirror can be used as a standard mirror or as a monitor, displaying an image transmitted by a rear-facing camera. Unlike a rearview camera, this mirror-camera system can stay on at all speeds and provides a broader view than a regular rearview mirror. A lens-washing system ensures a clear view at all times.

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Idaho Luddite, 12/01/2019

2019 Cadillac CT6-V 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl Turbo 10A)

The only thing sub-par about this vehicle was the total lack of contact from Cadillac as the delivery of the vehicle was delayed for many months. For that, Cadillac has a black eye. But once the vehicle arrived (yesterday), all that was forgotten. The vehicle itself is a full five-star production in every detail. The engine is incredibly strong. A gorgeous exhaust tone is trumpeted …

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Steve , 12/19/2020

2020 Cadillac CT6-V 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl Turbo 10A)

The best combination of handling, power, comfort, luxury. I have owned several V Cadillacs and My CT6-V has them all beat. The combination of great steering feel and adjustment, super acceleration with just a quick jab of the throttle as it takes off like a rocket, rear wheel steering, and adjustable shocks make it unbeatable. Good gas mileage too as I can get 27 to 30 mpg when on …

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Ct6vzl1, 12/21/2019

2019 Cadillac CT6-V 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl Turbo 10A)

Worth the wait. Had the same emotions as prior review. All is forgotten when you drive it. Wonderful American made car. Well worth the money compared to imports. Vee on!

LEMON !!!

LEMON, 08/21/2021

2019 Cadillac CT6-V 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl Turbo 10A)

We have one of the first CT6 V 's and while it runs soooooo good and feels amazing the check engine light comes on 90% of the time !!!! It comes on we bring it in. We get home drive it and say great they fixed it. Then on a 60 degree day and in garage start it the next morning and their it is. Check engine light. Again !!! We bring it in the next chance we get and now it's hotter out …

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2020 CT6-V Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$94,895
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$266/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Our experts like the CT6-V models:

Following Distance Indicator: Lets you know if you're getting too close to the car in front.
Forward/Reverse Automatic Braking: Mitigates low-speed impacts by warning the driver and even applying the brakes during low-speed maneuvers.
Automatic Safety Belt Tightening: Keeps you secure in the vehicle by tightening the belts automatically during emergency braking or sudden maneuvers.

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Cadillac CT6-V 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl Turbo 10A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.04 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.

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