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Fantastic voyage
Deborah, 04/15/2018
2018 Cadillac CT6 PLUG-IN 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid EVT)
50 of 50 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love this car. I have owned 6 cars and 3 SUV's and the CT6 hybrid is by far the best. The ride is incredible. The ride is so smooth it feels as though you are floating. The seats hug you as you drive and it feels as though they were made just to fit your body. The technology in this car is amazing and surprisingly easy to navigate.
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2018 3.6 AWD
Anguyen, 05/01/2018
2018 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
36 of 36 people found this review helpful
I haven't experienced the jerky transmission shift problems at low speed. Perhaps because I also turn off the auto stop/start function which is unrefined (very similar to our 2016 Audi A6 3.0T). The driving dynamics, technology and value have been as advertised. But fit and fitness needs work (loose rear quarter rubber seal, climate control panel popping out). At least my dealership experience has been excellent. The car lacks the blistering speed of our 2016 Audi A6 but just as buttery smooth (perhaps slightly more than that A6). And the hushed cabin, technology and the way this large car handles a twisty road, on the standard steel suspension, are rather impressive.
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Fighting with GM is not easy
m300michael, 11/14/2017
updated 11/20/2020
2017 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
59 of 61 people found this review helpful
I am having issue that involves the transmission on this vehicle. On occasion the transmission shifts/lurches so hard that it feels like the vehicle was struck from the rear. I did take the vehicle in for service and dealership stated that they upgraded the computer and the problem should not re-occur. Wrong! The same issue has occurred several more times and one time my grandkids were in the vehicle and it actually scared them when the vehicle lurched. Reading other reviews involving the Cadillac CT6 shows that I am not alone with this issue. I know that there is no perfect vehicle available on this planet but, what I fear is that the lurching may occur and cause an accident or transmission will not last long and will need to be replaced (hopefully, while under warranty). This transmission issue is still an issue, as I have taken the vehicle back to the dealership and the dealership cannot "duplicate" the hard shift. Interesting fact is that every single person that has been in my vehicle has felt this problem and I have had it occur before and after taking the vehicle for service. No more review necessary. GM repurchased this vehicle as of 11/15/2018 due to the issue with the transmission and their inability to either replace or repair it.
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This would be the perfect car but ...
JK, 02/02/2018
2017 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
58 of 60 people found this review helpful
The 8 speed transmission on the CT6 is just plain awful. The first to second shift feels at times as if you have been hit from behind by another car. Other times it takes seconds for the car to shift from first to second and during that time the car has no power applied to the wheels. GM and the dealerships appear to do nothing about this after several complaints and tell me its normal (no...it's not normal for a $70+ car to shift like a 30 year old truck).
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irritating whineing noise
Jim, 09/18/2017
updated 03/21/2018
2017 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
This is a very nice vehicle but it has a whining noise, especially between 30 and 40 miles per hour. The dealer can't seem to find what is causing it. If they can't soon find a fix, we are considering if the dealer will buy it back. The dealer thinks the whine is coming from the rea drive shaft. They have replaced the drive shaft three times, and the whine is beginning to start again. Since this the third time they have been unable to fix the problem, GM said to replace the vehicle. It also falls into the lemon law. I hope we can get them to give us a 2018 CT6. By the way, GM says this vehicle is only the third one in the entire CT6 fleet to have this problem. Lucky me I guess.
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Perfect Purchase
Ken Deill, 10/12/2018
2018 Cadillac CT6 Platinum 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
35 of 36 people found this review helpful
I have not been this excited about one of My Cadillacs since my first Northstar purchase in the late 1990s. I usually purchase used Cadillacs. I have had a 1976 Seville, 1997 SLS, 2000 STS, 2003 STS, 2007 STS AWD, 2013 XTS platinum. Most purchased three years old with low mileage. I now decided because of the Super Cruise feature to purchase New. I located the color, and model I wanted , drove 112 miles one way, and bought the White over Black CT6 platinum, I now own. I purchased it after a drive around the block. I traded my 2013 XTS platinum in, received 0% five year money, and drove home. 55 miles of which I went hands free, on super cruise. I have had Adaptive cruise for some time now, so I was used to everything, except letting go of the wheel. It was fantastic. The V-6 TT is right there as well. I have 1960s muscle cars that cannot beat it. I decided to drive the CT6 to my home in Louisiana 938 miles away from my usual residence. My wife, and I drove 600 miles the first day 85% of which was hands free. The whole round trip I drove hands free 1600 miles, Best 33 miles to a gallon, average 28. Through St louis in driving rain, and all. My wife said it beat every other Cadillac for front seat comfort. Finally the best massage in town on all four seats. I have peole at work that go out at lunch time just for that experience. The stereos have been so good for so long it is difficult to say, however the 34 speaker system , we love it as well. We both look very forward to the upcoming V-8 , I will opt for the 500 horse unit as I like the looks of that vehicle better. Thanks Cadillac for another great experience every time I decide to take this car. Did I forget to mention , It is fun again to take an automobile trip. Fun to drive 80 miles or so for dinner. Thanks Again. Ken Deill
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Absolutely the worse Cadillac I've owned
Cadillac Owner, 08/30/2017
updated 03/09/2022
2017 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
50 of 54 people found this review helpful
Buyer Beware. If you are committed to a CT6 insist that you road test your intended purchase for a few days before making the deal. First, I have owned 12 Cadillacs and was hoping that the CT6 was going to be the new flagship of the Cadillac fleet. It's not. . This disaster has the most crude, rough shifting 8 speed transmission that won't 'learn and adapt' and gets confused about which gear to crunch into. My CT6 has build-quality issues as my car needed to have its entire front end reassembled because of a mis-aligned fender that got crunched by the front door. My CT6 experienced a catastrophic rear axle hub/bearing failure in its first 200 miles. If you don't have access to German smooth autobahn pavement, stay away from the 20" wheels and magnetic suspension . . . the car will shake apart on normal roads. The AC is weak and has issues with the thermostat's control of its fan speed. Cheap hard plastic interior with a poorly designed center console featuring a useless cell phone charger. The rave reviews on-line must be based on quick test drives and photos of this otherwise nice looking sedan. Update August 2019: This one ended up in salvage/auction with less then 5000 troubled miles on it. A real mess. Fortunately, I can report that its replacement, a 2019 Cadillac CT6, is significantly better. GM upgraded the dreadful 8 speed transmission to a 10 speed and it actually shifts like any normal car. Nearly all of the options function and no glitches yet. Little tweaks here and there have improved it over the 2016-2018 versions of this model. It's a very nice looking sedan. Update March 2020: Replacement vehicle, 2019 CT6 is still performing well.
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Easily the worst car I have ever owned
Paul, 11/08/2017
updated 11/08/2018
2017 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
56 of 61 people found this review helpful
My 2017 Cadillac CT-6 is bad beyond belief. It has been in the shop for approx 4 of the 20 weeks that I have owned it. I would not wish this car on my worst enemy. Here is a list of all the problems. Brake pedal assembly needed to be replaced, seat belt tightening motor needed to be replaced, and panel under steering wheel fell off. Those are the problems that have been resolved. What has not been resolved is the headliner makes a loud rattling noise. It comes from the area between the sun roofs. I have taken it to two dealerships and they have attempted to fix it with “clamps”. That actually made it worse. Last but not least. The car makes a very loud whining noise. It sounds like a cat being tortured( not that I have heard a cat being tortured). It’s really loud. I understand that I may have just gotten a lemon but so far GM has not done anything to make this right. It’s a great looking car but so far miserable to drive. Update: the car still has all the original problems and has added a new one. The brakes squeak intermittently. Not right away but after driving for a little while. This happens every time I drive more that 5 miles. It appears to be a known issue for the year and make of car. So I bring it in to dealership and apparently they drove it around the lot once and since the brakes didn’t squeak they said there was nothing they could do. What a joke. The car and the Auto Nation Cadillac dealership in Wpb Fl are horrible.
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Best Full Size Luxury For the Money!
Tony Da'Acosta, 07/07/2018
2018 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
After hearing and reading all the stuff people where saying about the CT6 I decided to buy one. It wasn't easy since a lot of reviews where complaining about "vibrations felt on steering during acceleration" to "Suspension not being smooth enough all kinds of stuff, after finally getting one I can say most of those reviews where just hatting on the CT6. There is some vibration felt under extreme acceleration but to anyone that has owned an AWD vehicle if you say you have never felt this you are lying they all do it, before getting this CT6 I had a S550 AWD same feeling when picking up speed under hard acceleration, some reviews compared it to the junk Audi A6, had one of those junks too always at dealer for problems with vibrations, electrical stuff battery use to drain, trim on doors and pillars coming off, nav screen stopped working and weird noises from AWD system under hard accelerations and or turning at low speeds, after just 16mo. of ownership decided to take it to the nearest carmax and get rid of it, not to mention the trade value on the A6 was less than 45% after 16 mo. : (.. The Benz was a lot better than Audi very smooth and not as much vibration, the only problem was the electronic suspension other than that great car. I test drove the Lexus and I can't believe why people make such a big deal about that car, the LS 500 felt like driving a Ford Econoline felt very heavy and not mannered at all during lane changes, lots of tire noise at highway speeds and seats are not comfortable at all they are very hard rear are a little better but still for the price tag there is no comparing. Some websites say "the CT6 competition Offers more technology and options" well thats a lie, none of the ones I mentioned above had any of the options the Premium Luxury CT6 offers and even if you get the top of the line Lexus, Audi or Mercedes you still don't get the same technology you get with the CT6, Panaray Bose, Active Chassis and steering, wifi , night vision and not to mention Supercruise the best. There are a few flaws to the CT6 1. Engine should have more HP, even though it gets up and going very well . 2. Transmission on AWD model shifts hard at low speeds sometimes, not all the time but I do have a lead foot. 3. Start / Stop Technology is annoying I think Luxury cars shouldn't have this period or at least a setting where you can turn it off period never to come on again at next ignition cycle. Other than that there is nothing at the time that bothers me, fits all the stuff I have to carry for my 3 kids , car is very safe all of the safety and driver awareness stuff works great, Heads up display is great you see all the warnings there , auto parking feature is cool and works perfect, love the night vision and the 360 cameras record any disturbance to the car and records you trips. Great Car Overall and so far it's been great, Getting an average of 29.9 MPG but I mostly do highway.
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Cadillac CT6 SEDAN BETTER THAN ANY SUV
CEG, 11/30/2018
2018 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
My family is tall and this CT6 gives much more height than any SUV - including XT4, 5 and Audi's. The car drives wonderfully and is quite and comfortable. I think it is a shame that SUVs are everywhere - I am more than happy with a luxury sport sedan - something no SUV can deliver.
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NO MORE LOW PROFILE TIRES!
cecilia carfagna, 12/28/2016
2017 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
My last Cadillac was a 2007 DTS luxury with the magnetic suspension . My new 2017 CT6 has the magnetic ride as well but with very little rubber between the road and the pretty 20" wheels you feel the bumps like never before. I kept the 2007 for a few weeks and can't believe how much difference in the smoothness of the ride the 2007 has over the new 2017 and have to believe these low profile tires with large wheels must make up the difference. As for warranty, I am pretty upset that you do not cover these wheels since they come with the upgrade package. I have a strong feeling the first large chuckhole I encounter will damage the tire and wheel. NOT GOOD BUISNESS for such a great expensive vehicle. By the way, this is my 5th Caddy. I love everything else about it, but I always bought for the smooth ride and this may lose my confidence.
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Great but mind of it's own.
Bernie Kagen, 05/03/2018
2017 Cadillac CT6 PLUG-IN 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid EVT)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I have been driving Cadillacs for 30 yeas and this is the best one yet. You have to experience the ride to see how smooth and how quiet the car is. Handling, and acceleration are exceptional for a car this size. Because the hybrids come fully equipped their is more high tech equipment on bored than I can describe . It was a pleasure to take on a cross country trip. I say this car has a mind of it's own because at times when you need quick acceleration it will hesitate before going. I have brought it to Cadillac's attention, but they have not addressed the problem.
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What I wanted.
AG, 10/29/2017
updated 05/04/2020
2017 Cadillac CT6 Platinum 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
I wanted a large sedan that was very quick and athletic (and didn't need a lot of down-time being repaired). I also wanted a vehicle that had all of the latest safety and convenience features and was reasonably priced. From the magazine and owner reviews that I read, this was the car. After only one month of ownership, I can not address the question of reliability, but I can attest to my satisfaction with regard to the other aspects in which I was interested.
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Owners insight of Cadillac CT6 Plugin
Jay, 06/18/2017
2017 Cadillac CT6 PLUG-IN 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid EVT)
28 of 32 people found this review helpful
Beautiful car with state of art technology and meaningful electric miles which make this full size sedan way above all competitors. Comparing this with Benz S class and BMW 7 is ridiculous since you are paying 40% less for a whole lot more. Over 2600 miles with level 2 charger at home and work my MPGe is currently at 129 and it is only going up.
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Sharp classy luxury car
Jim, 01/20/2021
updated 01/25/2023
2017 Cadillac CT6 PLUG-IN 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid EVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
This was my first PHEV. Bought it new about 3.5 years ago. Very smooth handling. Plenty of power. It now has about 30k miles and still running well. Since we do alot of short trips, the 31 mile electric range is perfect. Have more electric miles will just mean paying for a lot more battery that I don't really need. We only get gas maybe 2 to 3 times a year! When we do get gas, we only get half a tank. Found out gas can get stale if left in the tank too long. Never had to worry about that before! Love the CT6 body design. To me, it is like a timeless classy design. It is unfortunate it is discontinued. The infotainment system is not very intuitive but the sound is good. You do need to be careful to make sure the hybrid battery coolant is above full. If it is at the full mark, which is the center seam line of the reservoir, there is a very small chance it can suck in some air bubbles then you end up getting a "service high voltage charging system". The car will not charge. You need to reset it with an OBDII scan tool then it will charge. Make sure you do have enough coolant. I'm guess GM made this extra sensitive since the Chevy Volt caught on fire in a parking lot after passing some crash tests. There is really no need to be that sensitive. That's about the only negative I have about the car. Ever since I kept it slightly above the full mark, I don't get the service high voltage system message anymore. Still using it everyday. Update. Have the car about 4.5 years. Still runs well. Almost never get gas. With gas prices going up, I'm even more happy we got this car. Never been much of an SUV or CUV fan. Sedans are always my favorite body style. Up-date. Have this car 5.5 years now. Bought it new back in 2017. Only had 1 issue. The high voltage battery coolant sensor failed. I was expecting that since it is the same as the Chevy Volt. However, unlike the volt, the sensor is behind the backseat and trunk. Only way to get to it is to remove the backseat, side panels and rear panels. Decided to let the dealer do that. No other issues after that. Car still drives smooth and handles well. Love large sedans as it can fit 5 comfortably with style. Still only get gas (half tank) every 6 months just so the gas won't get stale. We have solar panels and a level 2 charger at home so charging the car every night is not an issue.
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Welcome back GM!
Rick, 10/15/2018
2017 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for a year now and i have to say i am truly impressed. I get more compliments on this car than any other car i have owned. This is my fifth car.I have had BMW 5 series and Mercedes S series drivers ask me about the CT6 at gas stations and at work. The acceleration of the 3.0 twin turbo is beyond impressive and the fuel economy is reasonable considering it is a 400 HP car. I have only taken the car on one long road trip to Nashville. After four hours of driving i did not want the trip to end. The car is that much of a joy. It feels much lighter than the 4100 pounds that it is. It is pretty nimble for a car it's size. After one year i have not had any unscheduled maintenance. The ride comfort is great and the rearview mirror that turns into a tv screen to show you the full rear view of the car is amazing! A must have on the highways. I have no regrets and i highly recommend this car. It is great to see GM back on track with some great products.
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Leaky Luxury
SH, 07/06/2019
updated 08/12/2019
2017 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love this car! It gets great on mileage, comfort and performance. The only issue I have had, and it is annoying, When it rains, there is a very small leak between the dash and driver's door. It has been in the shop four times and is now there for the fifth. The service advisor has always been very friendly and never questioned taking the car in. Right now, I am working with General Motors for their Buy Back Program. It's sticker price of my car to sticker price of a new one, less a usage fee. I'm sure the usage fee they will try and charge me will be huge, and I'll be very upset, we'll see. If so, this will be my last GM Vehicle. *** Update. GM actually came through with a VERY surprising usage fee. $400 for two years and 2 months of owning the car. I now have a brand new CT6. My only issue was that the selection of colors available to me was extremely limited due to having to select off my dealers lot. My color choice was red but, ended up with white.
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They should call this car the Chevy Impala Luxury!
Kevin G, 11/18/2017
2017 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
22 of 27 people found this review helpful
So first off i had a 2001 Cadillac DTS, i completely loved that car!! after pushing it to over 250k miles i decided to sell it, but i had never liked the newer body Cadillac, so i've had a BMW 750 Li up until about May, when i decided even though i love the BMW im over the 13mpg and needed something better!! so i went to the Cadillac dealer and decided to get this cool batman looking vehicle with the pop up back tvs ect. Point is the car is gorgeous. But DAMMMMMMN ive never seen a "Luxury Car" who is so called trying to compete with the Lexus, Audi, BMW, and Mercedes!! this is by far THE CHEAPEST made vehicle i've even seen!!!!! i have 8,800 miles on the CT^ and i'm hearing noises, squeaks, oh and when i go over a bump, it sounds like the damn bottom is going to fall out! similar to when i'm driving my grand dad;s 1970 Buick!. I"ve owned both Inifiniti and BMW both with well over 170k miles! and never had to bring it to the dealers. Ive had this car for 6 months, and have been to get repairs 4x already. Everything is made of cheap plastic! i rented a 2017 Chevy impala on a vacation, and realized this car is the exact!! same thing, only with more hi tech features and fancier plastic!!! I highly suggest leasing this vehicle if interested!! so that way you wont get stuck regretting getting stuck in it.
Easily the best car I have ever owned
Todd, 10/26/2018
2017 Cadillac CT6 Platinum 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is a very good handling car for how large it it. I have owned many (mostly German) luxury and sport sedans, but this one it the only one that does everything well. It is not the fanciest or most expensive I have owned, but the most well rounded. Please note that I own the Platinum which has a lot of suspension upgrades that make a difference! The braking is the best ever for a road car. The 4 wheel steering makes the car seem very small when driving. The suspension changes for every road condition and is VERY smooth and quiet. This car is quieter than any Lexus I have owned and steers better than any BMW I have owned. (Better feel than my M4 easily) It is also serene. No constant beeping at you like BMW. My one complaint is that the transmission at low speeds has occasional mildly hard shifts which should probably not be an issue for this price range.
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This car is made for driving!
Kleslie, 11/11/2019
2017 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Anyone that has driven a full-size luxury car needs to drive this one. The only word that comes to mind is “nimble”. This car is bigger than it’s European competition, thousands cheaper than the competition, and nimble. AWD Is now something I can no longer live without, and that clunk people complain about is just the transmission engaging all the wheels, and if you’re not used to that it seems like somethings wrong. There ain’t nothing wrong, you just have to get used to flinging around Cadillac’s flagship. The V-6 is plenty powerful enough, and good on gas mileage. This car is the same weight as my 2012 CTS was. Just keep one thing in mind when you drive this car, this is a big-Ass car!
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Money pit CT6
Pat C, 05/09/2021
2017 Cadillac CT6 Platinum 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
When I bought this I expected transmission issues but there are a lot of hidden issues that the dealer should have been aware of and didn't address before they put the car up for sale. All four wheels are bent and need to be replaced because the car shakes very badly. I also think the shocks/struts are bad due to all the vibration. The sales manager did drive the car so he should have noticed it and had his shop look at the cause. The struts can cost up to $900 eack and the wheels from $300 to $500 on Ebay. I did request their mechanic drive the car and see what issues there would be because I had to fly in to see the car to buy it. I was hoping that the vibration was due to the tires needing to be balanced. This car does not cushion the road like the 2 others I had driven. My test drive was a bit short and not on a highway so most of these problems did not show up until my drive home. They did give my a limited warranty but at over 300 miles away I'm not sure how well that will work out. Worse case is I'll to drive it back and let them fix everything. That would cost around $500 for gas, tolls and an overnight stay at a hotel.
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Self Driving Super Cruise and 4 Wheel Steering
BRM, 11/21/2020
2018 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car has exceeded expectations in every way. There are a number of cars on the road that have some of the options...but not many in this price range are all available on one car. 1. Super Cruise option = Self Driving - hands-free on divided highways...many roads have been added...it is no longer limited to just roads with on-ramps or off-ramps. Nearly every divided highway in our area is now in the system. I recently took a 1,200 mile trip and probably didn't have my hands on the steering wheel more than 45 minutes at the most....maybe just 30 minutes....just amazing! A camera monitors your eyes...so you still have to watch the road. This option is only available on the Premium Luxury or the Platinum models...and runs about 5,000 to 6,000 more...so worth it if you plan on taking long trips. I am in my 60's and it took me all of 5 minutes to become comfortable with using this option. In some ways, it helps one stay more aware and is able adjust for traffic issues more quickly than most humans. 2. 4-Wheel Steering...how many people even know that this available on a Cadillac. This makes the car extremely nimble...easy to transition from lane to lane on the interstate with precision...better on turns and easier to park...you have to experience it to believe appreciate it. 3. Night Vision...this enables the car to see out beyond your headlights. You can even display the night vision on the dash and you can see what the car is seeing. This enables the vehicle to detect a person crossing the street before you seen them...or other such obstacle...it will warn you and assist with braking if needed. Lastly, you add other options that many cars have such as the panoramic sunroof, sunshades for the rear passengers, multi-zone climate, massage seats, incredible sound system, self parking for every type of parking space, lane assist, dual rear view mirror...works as a true mirror or operates using a rear facing camera, all wheel drive (in addition to the 4 wheel steering that turns all 4 wheels) and more. When you combine that with a quiet/smooth ride in car that handles like a sports car...just an amazing car. One has to wonder why it was not promoted more?
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After One Month - The Good The Bad and The Ugly
Bill Fisher, 09/14/2018
updated 09/28/2020
2018 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
22 of 29 people found this review helpful
My previous 4 cars have been in order Volkswagen Phaeton and a 2011 Hyundai Genesis, a 2013 Hyundai Genesis and a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. I have been driving my 3,6L Luxury Cadillac CT6 for 2,000 miles so far. My first driving impression is that for a large car, it drives much smaller. The steering is very precise and the car is definitely a point and shoot driver. To me that is a HUGE win. When cruising down the road it is quiet and silky. It's definitely the most serene car I've owned in my 65 years up until about 70 MPH. I think at higher speeds the Genesis G80 is quieter. This is my first Cadillac though because I've always despised floaty boat like drivers and that's how I always remember them. This is most definitely not that. Color me surprised. I actually test drove it when it was suggested by my favorite sales guy who moved from the Hyundai store to a Cadillac store. I fully intended on buying a Genesis G80 Sport and was waiting for one to arrive in a color I liked. (it never did) Hyundai needs to fix that. It lost a sale over the fact that a vehicle in anything other than gray or black was never available. But when I drove the Cadillac I fell in love with the ride. My hot buttons are Safety, Quiet and Handling. I will not stand for a car that wallows. The Cadillac checked all the boxes. I have had this, as I said, for one month and now comes the ugly. The car has been to the dealer more in one month than my three Genesis' combined did over 8 years. The initial quality problems, while not big issues shouldn't happen and I will list them. 1.) The console cover once fell right off in my hands when opening it. It was replaced under warranty. The fact is, it is the smallest center console I ever saw besides. It's almost a joke. Not a deal killer for sure but all the same. 2.) The right front wheel had a big gouge in it. It was replaced but I had to go back to the dealer a 2nd time because the air pressure monitor stopped working in that wheel after replacing it. 3.) When the car goes into 4 cylinder mode there is a vibration that seems like either the timing is off a little or their is a torque converter shudder. It is almost imperceptible. But I feel it. On the plus side, it doesn't go into 4 cylinder mode often. I find it hard to believe that Cadillac engineers designed it to drive that rough in 4 cylinder mode. My dealer doesn't feel its out of spec. 4.) The drivers seat is squeaking. It normally doesn't start until I have a few miles in and the car is warmer but it is getting increasingly bad. If I bounce my butt up and down I can make it sound like a cheap motel bed. When driving it is apparent when I hit a bump or corner. This just bugs the crap out of me and I am going to end up getting it fixed or shoot the car. I also think the dealer prep was lazy. I had to have them work on both my windshield and side view mirrors because of some kind of residue that made my windshield look sandblasted and the side view mirrors smudged and dirty looking. I tried resolving these myself with window cleaner and scrubbing to no avail. I don't know what they used but it's mostly OK now. I will say, once these issues are taken care of I will absolutely LOVE the car. But these niggling issues should not exist on a $65,000 car. That said, I love the drive, the quiet and the value. Would I buy it again? At this price point you aren't going to get another car that offers the quiet, size, the comfort and the safety, combined with the precision steering on anything like this. In short, if I don't buy a Genesis G80 Sport, my next option would be this. For reference, I test drove Acura, Audi (I own an A5 Cabriolet) Volvo, Genesis G80 Sport, Kia Stinger (wife vetoed that one) Buick Regal Wagon and Honda Accord. The Genesis does fall a little short on the Interior materials compared to the Cadillac. But the Genesis has a better infotainment system and real knobs for the radio and A/C controls. I'll call it a toss-up at this point. But if the Genesis had just a bit better interior it would have won out. UPDATE: More time has passed and I think it's time to say it like it is, I'm sorry I made the purchase. Very sorry. Here's my beef with this car. Any time it goes into 4 cylinder mode it virtually rumbles. HORRIBLE! The dealer says it's normal. I call BS. Second, and I'm sure they will fix it. Or at least I hope they will, the drivers seat squeaks worse and worse the longer I own it. How in the heck do they validate seats that squeak like these do? The infotainment system needs tweaking. The lack of buttons means there are always, and I mean always, going to be fingerprints all over that big beautiful 10 inch screen. Now these things may seem small to you, but when you are the owner and driving it, they matter. Especially the seats and the rumble. I'm sorry I made this purchase. I regret it. I should have bought a Genesis G80 Sport.
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Most Fun Car Ever
Hugh Marron, 07/27/2017
updated 02/03/2020
2017 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
If you have never owned a luxury sedan - give yourself a month to learn about the features , where they are and how to program them. I transferred from a Cadillac XTS to my CT 6 so my learning curve was much shorter but the surround vision was great, USB and Hot spot features take some getting used to, ONSTAR uses the built in Navigation system - you need to understand the interface features between Onstar and the onboard Navigation system - the one feature that is confusing is the memory setting from your remote key bob - they are not numbered anymore for some reason so you can confuse the memory setting for the seats and mirrors if you transfer remote keys - this is the one feature you should have the dealer explain before you drive your car away - it will save time later. Other than that - curl up with the instructions books and enjoy. After more than a year - I would add that the Premium Red car color is great as well - My car is outside 24/7 and looks clean all the time except during pollen season :) Now 3 years in and I still love the car but will be replacing it with a 2020 Lexus LS 500 F Sport next week. I wanted to upgrade my car to a Double Turbo CT 6 Sport Premium Luxury but GM discontinued that engine and car and essentially discontinued me after driving Cadillac's since 2006
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Great Car but Transmission is an issue
Steve D, 12/13/2020
2017 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
i bought this preowned certified 2017 Cadillac CT 6. Lovely car but two weeks after i got it transmission is like clanking and vibrates when it goes into a lower gear. My wife was in the passenger seat and thought the car was coming apart.
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love the Cadillac CT6
Rick M Nord, 08/24/2017
updated 02/27/2019
2017 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
It is everything I expected from Cadillac. Love the comfort and handling as well as the beautiful design. Gas mileage is great, average a little over 28 mpg on a recent 3,000 mi trip.
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OLD GRAY MAYER AINT WHAT SHE USED tO BE
Mr TV, 02/06/2017
2017 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
19 of 27 people found this review helpful
Ride is awful for a Caddy. Low profile tires is the culprit. hit a curb, no tire scrape just grinding of the very expensive wheel. It happened with my 2013 XTS and the CT6 with same type of low tire will cause the same problem in addition to causing a bumpy ride. The smoooth Caddy ride generated a lofty reputation. It is sad that it is being abandoned due to wrong tire height is being used.
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Roosevelt Review
Roosevelt 's Review, 04/01/2020
updated 04/01/2021
2017 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It is not the classic Cadillac. It is very sporty, high tech-which I love, but definitely Cadillac top of the line.
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A/C not good
Sandy, 06/03/2020
2017 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I like this car a lot, but in Texas the air conditioner just doesn't work. I have had it in the shop four times and they always tell me there's nothing wrong with the air conditioner......and then they say that I need to have the windows ceramic coated. Soooo, if it works correctly why would I need coating? If it sits outside while I am visiting my family, it takes about 30 minutes to cool down, and usually it never cools down enough especially for people in the backseat. I think I will go to Mercedes next as I never had a problem with that brand.
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Getalong, 03/10/2022
updated 03/10/2023
2017 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Keep auto stop turned off as well as cruise control when driving in stop start traffic you will not have any trouble.I have over one hundred thousand miles driving in snow in Canada with normal tires ct6 all wheel drive
Last chance at a big Cadillac sedan
Chuck W, 01/08/2021
updated 07/19/2024
2018 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My wife and I have driven Cadillacs since 1987 when we bought a used 1982 El Dorado. We have owned everything including three Sedan DeVilles, a Fleetwood, three Seville SLSs, two DTSs, an Allante, an XTS and now a CT6. We bought the CT6 at the end of 2018 with 3K miles on it. Near-new Cadillacs used to be real bargains price-wise. We have driven the CT6 less than a thousand miles per month. It is an impressive-looking car in its Midnight Sky Metallic paint. It is quiet and comfortable. We don't drive aggressively so the standard 3.6 Liter V6 is okay, but I would prefer to have a V8 in my luxury car. It is much more enjoyable than the 2017 XTS Premium we owned for a year.The V6 has plenty of power but it sounds wimpy compared to the Northstar V8 in our 2010 DTS. The CT6 had zero problems for the first two years and then the transmission problem reared its head. The problem was fixed under warranty. Some irritating things about the CT6 are the too shallow trunk and a poorly placed power window switch. I can't get my rollator walker in without taking the seatback bar off and the power window switch for the driver's side front window is too far forward of where your hand rests. The result is that you mistakenly lower the rear window by mistake. Overall, the CT6 is as good as it gets for a big Cadillac sedan. Subjectively, I would say it is not as quiet or comfortable as the DTS was. Cadillac is chasing another demographic these days. I hope they don't totally forget about mature folks who want a sedan with a smooth, quiet ride and lots of style. 2023 Update. With the exception of the transmission software issue which was fixed under warranty, the CT6 has been trouble free through four and a half years and 55k miles until something broke in the drivers seat. It required replacement of the entire lower seat frame and all the motors it contains because it is serviced as a single unit. Car is driven by my wife who is a small lady. Have never had a driver's seat give out like this. With the dealers $199 an hour labor included, it cost us $1500. It took three weeks to get the part and make the repair, but the dealer provided a courtesy car (2023 XT4) at no cost. Not happy, but glad to have the quiet, comfortable CT6 back. 70,000 mile update: The transmission problem returned with a vengeance. The "fix" was a $700 transmission flush. Keep in mind if you are considering a Cadillac that has the 8-speed transmission that they do not appear to be reliable.
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Best EVER, The end of an Era...
JB, 07/11/2022
updated 01/16/2025
2018 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My 2000 Cadillac DHS had 327000 miles so I upgraded and bought this new CT6 premium luxury in 2018 with Super Cruise! Now I travel 200 or more miles at a time in complete comfort without touching the steering wheel. Last Full-Size Sedan they made. Only available NEW in China Now! 30mpg
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Not Your Father's Cadillac
RRosen, 11/25/2016
updated 12/04/2017
2017 Cadillac CT6 Platinum 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
CT6 Fully Redesigned, very Techie, Easy to Operate. Only downside is the Owner's Manual is a bit difficult to navigate; indexing is somewhat lacking.
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Cadillac that delivers seamless torque/ride qualit
NormV, 11/26/2020
2018 Cadillac CT6 PLUG-IN 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid EVT)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
The 2018 Cadillac CT6 plug-in with 40 miles of battery range and full tank of gas will exceed +500 miles or more than any current EV car. On battery 80-100 mpge is the norm and on longer drives 35 mpg at highway speeds and 40 mpg when the 2.0T engine is fired up in the city. The battery will get me to work to charge there and home with errands and eating out with ease as we have seen over 1,500 miles without gasoline engine firing up. The CT6 wheel base is long so most road irregularities are taken with ease. Though rougher surface steets do transmit through the ridge aluminum and steel chassis. The seat area is comfortable and wide with good thigh support for longer legs. The heated and vented seats can be programmed for everytine the car is started. Though tech features like rear view camera is mostly used in congested setting with limited distance viewing like a regular rear view mirror, the night vision works wonders in highlighting sidewalk walkers while deer silhouettes are highlighted with a flashing display and vibrating seat given plenty of time to slow. The night vision works wonders in thr fog that the human eye cannot see. This 2018 was purchased new in March 2020 for about half off the listed price as nothing could match it technology for the middle $30's price.
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Not the old man's caddy
Tom, 10/13/2017
2017 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
I test drove the NA V6 with standard suspension and 19" wheels. Found it very composed, offering a nice ride on smaller bumps, as well as very solid high merging acceleration. Seats comfy during test drive, and CUE system worked fine for the limited amount I used it. Felt the transmission shifted nicely and kicked down quickly for acceleration, though noted that the car was in sport setting. Wife claimed she couldn't quite get comfy in the driver seat, though she didn't spend that much time adjusting it. Overall, I though the chassis felt nicer than the E400 wagon i had just test driven, though not as fast. The Merc was more luxurious inside, but I was not disappointed in the CT6. Didn't get a chance to really lean on the car, but my test drive was enough to convince me that I should spend more time in one, and that it is still on the list of possible candidates.
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Almost a great choice for top luxury sedan
Geosur, 02/27/2017
2017 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
After test driving a few of the 2017 CT6 models, I have concluded this is not the perfect car for me at this time. First of all, like many high end luxury vehicles, this car is air tight. Therefore, when all the windows are up, it is difficult to get the doors to close without slamming them. That's the reason why many of it's competitors went with automatic soft closures for the doors, like the trunk. Next, a rear wheel drive is not available with the 3.6L engine. Though I live in the snow belt next to one of the Great Lakes, I have never found the need for AWD as long as I use the right winter tires. I love the way rear wheel handles. I will never own FWD again, but would do an AWD as long as primary power comes from the rear. And, I won't be sold on a turbo charged 4 cylinder engine forced to work hard to act like a 6 or an 8. Besides, now you are stuck using premium fuel. Next, I dislike steering wheel paddle shifter's and want to do my manual shifting on the stick in the center console. And, I was hoping to be able to select something other than black for the dashboard and trim without having to move into the Platinum model. What with the rear camera mirror? It actually made me nauseous looking at it. Otherwise, it is a very good looking vehicle and would most likely own one if it at least had the door closures. I'm not going to slam doors on my vehicles. I liked many of the features like heads up display, start/stop technology and brake hold. With just a few more changes, I can see me behind a wheel of a CT6.
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hornet, 02/01/2020
updated 02/08/2021
2017 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Car is top condition
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2017 Cadillac Ct6 on Vogues nightmares.
Frank, 05/07/2023
2017 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Hey guys, my first review ever but i had 2 share. I bought a 2017 cadillac ct6 used 34k on the dash. Drove it problem free for about 3 months. Then the noises started happening. Had 2 take it 4 times for them to finally fix some cover rattling on the catalytic converter. They said they welded it vs repairing it. Fixed that finally. Then the fuel injectors out. That left me stranded. The last straw was when thr car would jerk forward while in traffic. Traded it for the Mercedes S550. So far the best decision ive made as far as cars go. Loved Cadillacs had a Dts prior. Thanks for listening.
Not impressed with it
TH, 12/02/2016
2017 Cadillac CT6 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
11 of 29 people found this review helpful
I currently drive a 2013 CTS and received a 2017 CT6 as a loaner car. Interior space is awful, I don't like the seat and I feel cramped inside. The roof is lower so my head is practically hitting the roof and I'm only 5'8. Overall, not impressed at all.
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almost perfect
Trywine, 04/11/2022
2017 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 5th Caddy and it doesn't disappoint. The transmission is the vehicle's only flaw. Hard shifts ruin an otherwise perfect experience. Working with a dealer to repair this concern but based on the other reviews, I have little confidence.
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Not happy Mel
MEL, 03/20/2024
2017 Cadillac CT6 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a used Cadillac CT6 2017 on Dec 27th 2023; I have notice the slip or hard shift with the transmission. I will be taking it back to the dealer to get the car checked out Now the engine light is on, this car has less than 50,000 ml it shouldn't be a hard shift like this in this car.
good car..almost
jaybo, 10/11/2022
2018 Cadillac CT6 Platinum 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The CT 6 is a solid car, reliable but damn expensive to own and operate. If you got the scratch, this car will satisfy the itch, but like i said, this car scratch is intense. The CT6 got that old time flair with enough modern to satisfy without looking like a glorified jukebox like how the cars look today. If I wanted a car that was a lightshow I would have gone to Vegas. If you want solid that looks and feels like, and most importantly drives like a luxury driving machine, this car will more than satisfy you.
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Nimble large vehicle
Kec C, 04/29/2024
2018 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
GM (not just Cadillac) has a problem with its 8 speed transmissions up through 2018. Sometimes a flush with Mobil 1 (blue label) can take care of it. If not, then a replacement torque converter fixes the “shudder” problems. A spendy fix unless your powertrain warranty is still in effect. With its new torque converter our 2018 now runs like new again; with crisp handling, good response from the 3.6 liter engine and a very comfortable ride.
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Best vehicle in town.
Gustavo Y. Ceja Jr., 04/28/2018
2018 Cadillac CT6 PLUG-IN 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid EVT)
3 of 17 people found this review helpful
Get it in writing the price you're willing to purchase, because if it's too, good to true, then it probabily is.
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Cardilac
Jos. A Zadlo, 12/18/2016
2017 Cadillac CT6 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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That it is a fine automobile‼️
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Luxury
Allen J Richardson , 09/10/2023
2018 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It drives its self !
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