Cadillac CT6 is currently Cadillac's flagship sedan in the Chinese market, but in fact, this car has been discontinued in the United States. The car was officially discontinued in the United States in January 2020 and quietly withdrew from the Korean market in January 2021. At present, the Cadillac CT6 is an exclusive model in the Chinese market.
The Cadillac CT6 has the dimensions of a D-class car and the price of a C-class car, and the CT6 is equipped with a 2.0-liter gasoline turbo engine, and enjoys the treatment of a flagship sedan at a more affordable price.
Recently, the road test photos of the whole cadillac CT6 were exposed. It is based on the VSS-R platform and still uses rear-wheel drive. The overall vehicle specifications are expected to be similar to existing models. It's covered by a thick camouflage film, so the details are unknown, but it looks like it will be undergoing major design modifications. The headlights and taillights are most likely to follow the Cadillac concept car Escala. The model is the root of the latest Cadillac design. More coupe styles were used. The C-pillar design is gentler and much thinner.
There is no more news about the interior at this time, and considering that it is the latest model, it is expected to make major modifications like the new Careyd. It will also be equipped with driver assistance systems such as Super Cruise.
The powertrain is most likely a combination of a 4-cylinder 2.0L gasoline turbo engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission that won't change much. Emissions standards are expected to be met by pairing with a 48-volt mild hybrid. The new CT6 is expected to be sold only in the Chinese market.
Photo note: Pure electric flagship car Cerestic
The pure electric flagship sedan Cerestic is expected to replace the discontinued CT6 for release in North American markets other than China and South Korea. The Celestic, which is expected to debut in 2023, is the second pure electric vehicle after the Cadillac Lyric. This will be the first model to feature Ultra Cruise, a driver assistance device that is more advanced than super Cruise.
Ultra Cruise can drive itself on most roads, such as city streets and paved country roads. According to GM's scenario, more than 95% of vehicles are self-controlled from the point of departure to the destination.
Recently, there have been rumors that Cadillac's sluggish sales have triggered a crisis. After the DISCONTINUATION OF CT6, CT5 and CT4 were released one after another, but the market response was not good. Cadillac is restructuring its lineup from sedans to SUVs. A representative example is the launch of the flagship model new Carréd.
Although the era of electric vehicles has officially begun, the lack of suitable electrified models is also a weakness. Cadillac's first pure electric vehicle, the Lyriq, will be an important model for Cadillac's transformation. Whether this car will succeed is still unknown.