2017 Cadillac CT6 Review and Road Test - DETAILED in 4K UHD! 

Once in a while, a Manufacturer that you don't really like (Cadillac for me) makes a car that is absolutely amazing. The balance of price, power, handling, space, look, and luxury is insane.

I love what Cadillac is doing.

The BEST car reviewer in the US on RU-vid. keep the great reviews and objective viewpoints coming Alex. 👌👍🖒

This is the absolute best car review I have ever seen. Very detailed, and talks about more than just acceleration and horsepower numbers. I will subscribe.

it's lighter than a 5 series and CTS while being far larger and far closer to the size of a 7 series and S class, the interior confidently blows away anything from Lincoln, Acura, Infiniti, Buick, and matches a lot of what you find in higher end 5 series products for the same price of a 5 series essentially (while being far larger and giving more features) this is an amazing product well done cadillac.

This is by far the absolute most thorough and detailed comparison I've seen yet! I love how you pointed out the good & bad with the comparisons without coming off bias. Excellent job!

Thanks for the nice and through review on the CT6- just got a 2018 Platinum with only 6K miles and SuperCruise, enjoying it very much!

Always love your reviews. I appreciate your attention to details 👍

Thank you for doing this review. I like to think of the Caddie as the largest of the wonderful mid-sized luxury cars; based on spending the same kind of money, the CT6 easily won me over. The twin-turbo V-6 motor pulls well (dual overhead cams, 4 valves, variable timing and direct injection no less), plus the driving dynamics are on point. All the other stuff make it a joy to live with during hard commutes through Hampton Roads/Tidewater Virginia. The real wood is beautiful thing to behold that the leather is awesome to smell and touch. I traded up from my loaded Camaro SS to get better all weather driving (AWD versus rear only) and I love the way both types of cars handle. The Caddie is very engaging and communicative in road feel but super quiet, dampens harshness and vibration superbly, and has massive trunk room compared to most of the other cars I've owned. The biggest thrill is for my back seat buddies. The back rubs, ventilation, and adjustability make for an outstanding experience. By far though, my favorite feature of the car is the 34 speaker Bose audio system. It is exceedingly phenomenal. Rock on...

Haven’t even considered purchasing an American car for years because of quality issues. Don’t know what it is but I love this car. I hope they fix the cue system, if so I’m sold.

Great review. Example pics, charts, detailed comparisons. Excellent.

Alright Alex, you have my attention. Luv your reviews.

excellent review as always best I've seen on the ct6

love that after you did the breakdown of the vehicle you did the comparisons

Excellent Review, like how you covered the digital cluster, buttons, seating, specifications. Good detail given, thanks for that! a good through review.

been waiting for this thanks

Another great review. Thanks.

Those lower end trims sure seem to be a great value!

My dream Cadillac sedan! Terrific job bro.

Hey Alex. Great Review Buddy. I like this Caddy a lot. I think this a great vehicle. The interior is modern and attractive.

I’ve had my 2010 CTS4 for 3 years and will be getting this car soon, I’m excited for the upgrade

Most reviewers consider this a competitor to the 7 Series but smaller or the 5 Series but larger. I think that it competes most closely with the 650 Grand Coupe. Great review as usual Alex. You're the best on the net!

really like the way you broke this down. i like the options in the end with the price points as well

One of the most detailed reviews on the CT6, looks like an all around decent car. 2018 will bring a V8 engine. Cadillac is getting their act together! 👍

Thanks Alex, I've seen many reviews of the ct6 but I didn't feel satisfied until this one...it was like Christmas without a tree until now😛 Very thorough and honest review. And I learned a few things I didn't know like the full articulation of the seats, the trunk lights and full explanation of the rear view mirror camera. Speaking of which, apparently there is a washer for the mirror camera out back...did u notice/try it? Thanks!

You have a very informative evaluation of your vehicles, keeping in mind both cost and comparisons with similar vehicles in each segment. Am curious to see if Cadillac does indeed offer a V-8 next year. It does seem to be a better value than the established brands. Thanks again for your report!

Can't wait to see your review on the Continental.

@6:40 that Trunk Comfort Index graphic still kills me. This thing needs a longroof and 2-3 years of someone else's depreciation, and I'm sold.

Excellent, well done.

I just love Alex's reviews! you'll find the kind of info on these reviews that nobody else is mentioning...

thanks for the great review alex...are you reviewing lincoln continental soon?

This sounds like what I've been looking for. We have had compact and midsize sport sedans, and pickups, and SUVs, but it'd be nice to have a spacious sedan that also handles and has good road feel. Used, of course.

Good fair review Alex. Really enjoy your content. Will you be reviewing a Chevrolet Cruz hatch?

What the CT6 needs to be world-class: 1. V8 option 2. Power EVERYTHING in the interior: headrests, seatbelt adjustment, soft-closing doors, etc 3. More rear headroom 4. Premium materials throughout the WHOLE interior and not just the parts that are obvious 5. Air-ride suspension for a smoother ride 6. Make it longer than it is 7. A better infotainment system 8. A more distinctive look (looks too much like a CTS) 9. More refined transmission Until then, the CT6 is only marginal at best; lot of car for the money, but not as appealing as the competition.

Absolutely the best ... nothibg like alex! Pristine review.

Hi hoping you do a video walk through of the back seat no one does as thorough s job as you do!

This is my dream car

Really nice review. I remember driving a Jag XJ and thinking what a fun car it was to drive. I think you described it great when you said "athletic". I am so glad to hear this Caddy has a similar athletic feel. I am not looking for a German wanna0be, but I think a car can be Caddy-like and athletic too. That Jag sure was :) I hope one of those new Lincoln Continentals will come down the pike as something you might review. It probobly will not be the athletic car this is, but I am curious how far away it will be. I have a 97 Town Car with 21K miles on it that I keep in the garage, so the new Lincoln is a curiosity to me. I like how you interpret the cars, I trust your thinking so I live the experience thru you lol.

Beautiful car. I am not in the market for such large cars. But I can appreciate the beauty of it.

i can't wait for the TT 4.2L V8 and the 10 speed auto to be put into this (should be with in the next few years)

Thank you for your awesome review. I hope you can do review about Mercedes Sprinter passenger some day. I saw your review about Ford Transit hope you can do one for Sprinter too. Many people are looking for family vans. But not a lot review for them. Thank You and have a nice day.

Good review! When will you be doing the new Continental?

Great ReView ..... !

What a beautiful car!

AWESOME Car!!

one of the best cars in the world!

the way the outdoor lighting hits it makes it look pink.

For looks wise its the best out of all the full size luxury sedans!!!

Fleetwood was the ultimate Cadillac mod. Deville was the last mod.

Hey Alex, did you ever get around to review 2017 Audi A4?

1:45 size: thanks for giving the SWB A8 version, which is smaller than CT 6, and which is sold domestically in Germany and most part of Europe

Bro, I subscribed when you said the headrest hits you in the back if your tall. Just picked up a new CT6 blackwing and that's my number one complaint. Something I never would have thought of

I really love big luxury-performance sedans. I once had a high-mileage 1997 BMW e38 740i, an ordinary base-model; SWB, 16" wheels, no sport options. I knew '80s and '90s BMWs very well, and the e38 7-series was something extra special even in that company. It was just an impeccable driving machine, in every way. It had BMW's early 'Dynamic Stability Control' (DSC), and was the first of these new computer-stabilized cars I'd ever played with, and it was _amazing_. If I turned the DSC _off,_ it acted like a typical BMW with 128k miles on its dampers and suspension bushings; it was still damn good, but not as sharp and well-behaved as it should have been. But when I flicked the DSC _on,_ it became the perfect dance partner; unflappable, utterly competent, always feeling nicely balanced and wonderfully communicative. And it was _absurdly_ quick on seriously twisty, undulating Appalachian mountain roads, which are among the very best sports car roads in the world. Almost as quick as an e34 M5. On equal tires it might have been _as_ quick. All the while, it was utterly serene inside. There was a sweet V8 burble to enjoy, its intensity perfectly judged, otherwise little else intruded. The seats were supremely comfortable, the elegant cabin was beautifully lit in BMW's eye-saving orange motif, the steering and other controls essentially flawless in use. 'Ultimate Driving Machine', indeed! None better, at the time. Cadillac now deserves that title, in the world of four-door sedans, IMO. Cadillac has probably deserved it for some time now, actually. _Cadillac, fer the love of God!_ Well, I'm a convert....

Beautiful car. :3

one of the best cars in the would!

The map fuction inside is great when looking for a address!

Hi Alex, would you do a review of the all new range rover sport?

Definitely wait for the Vett engine !!

I'm really interested in the new BMW 5 series! Are you going to be making any videos on that soon?

A very nice entry by Cadillac. Definitely trying to shake off the "old man's car" image. I'll still take a G90 or Q70L over this, though (interior legroom).

would love to hear about the plug in model of the ct6

Thinking hard about getting one@😀

I love the new camera angle. And if people are shocked by a $90,000 Cadillac, have they seen the prices of fully loaded Escalades?

Well the ATS and CTS are both rear-wheel drive sedans, while the XTS is the only front wheel drive sedan in their lineup similar to that of the Continental which is a rebatch Taurus front wheel drive

Not bad, but for the money I'd buy the Continental. I like the rear entertainment on the CT6, but I don't like the way the shifter blocks the cup holders and the lack of knobs for the entertainment is a big negative. The seats in the CT6 have fewer functions, most notably fussing with the head rest. The moon roof is also more disconnected.

Hi Alex, you never reviewed a porsche. what about the new macan 2.0, can you review that ?

can you please review 2018 Audi Q5? thanks

Really like that instrument cluster. I don't understand why so many companies continue to waste real estate with tachometers.

I have a 2017 CT6 platinum - it still doesn't have full interior lights, under-hood lights, - no adequate trunk lights either. (all of these should totally FLOOD the area involved)ove My old park ave (140KMi) also had secondary sunshades behind the main ones-you could turn them at 90deg to each other. Actually a very good car but raides harshly (by Buick standards)

Still waiting for your impressions of the new '17 Lincoln Continental! Please hurry!

What you fail to note is when measuring interior volume the CT6 is bigger than all except the BMW 7L

Where are this beautiful roads 😮

A strrrched out CTS with refined looks, beauty, guts and power.

E300 review coming soon Alex？

Great review, though I dont understand why you compare the CT6 to the E class, but not the 5 series.

how does this compare to the Tesla Model S for size and comfort for driver and passenger?

Does it come with self greasing muffler bearings?

Cadillac has made this very clear that this is not a flagship vehicle, and does not compete with the 7-series and S-Class. It is almost as long, but does not compete in power or price. It is a 6-Series Gran Coupe competitor. It is a tweener, not a flagship

This will be a beast with a tt v8

Did I read the Platinum option listing correctly? A 34-SPEAKER BOSE sound system? Wow...

What is Grandpa going to drive now? Do they make a Jitterbug version seniors? It's like driving an F22.

I bought that car for my first time and have to face a great problem without having a clear concept about buying used cars…

Just asking, will you be reviewing the hybrid version anytime soon?

I like the interior. The exterior looks meh... I'd also like to see you do the continental next.

If this car was 69K fully equipped (all options), it could be a real player. The Platinum twin turbo V6 is 90k, and that is too much to truly compete in this segment since you could get a V8 5 series for that 90k. Granted, it ultimately comes down to prestige and overall perceived value, but when a shopper is looking to spend just south of 100k, the Caddy rarely is the first choice. Lexus started ('89 LS400) as a more reasonable choice for S Class / 7 Series buyers since it represented a no compromise, less expensive alternative. The comparison between the new SClass / 7 series is really not a fair comparison since a CT6 is more in line with the 5 Series / E class and if you do a more "apples to apples" comparison with those cars, you will see my point in terms of the actual dollars spent. If the V8 version next year adds even more cost (95k+), the value will become even more of a challenge. Cadillac would be best served by sacrificing some of the CT6 margin for market penetration, as I suspect that the original Lexus formula would make buying the Caddy a more sensible alternative until enough market experience could / would raise its profile so that buying this car would not be seen as a lesser alternative to the market current leaders in this segment (MB / BMW).

When did the iphone get wireless charging?

One other point, while the v6 TT platinum lists for 90K, the 5.0 v8 Genesis G90 ultimate lists for 72K...

the CT6 is supposed to kill off the XTS once they phase it out, so it's not supposed to be some crazy flag ship model.

This thing is awesome! I would wait for an AWD option though. I would still take this car vs the Germans any day of the week though. Why? Cost of ownership. The cost of ownership for this Cadillac is far lower than the Germans. That and it actually works. The Germans would spend more time in the shop than on the road. Lexus is awesome and all but I still have yet to see a Lexus sedan better than what they put out 15 years ago though. 5 seconds to 60? For a car that big? That is a LET DOWN for some people?

CA 17 & 85. You live in San Jose?

It's silly to compare the CT6 to the s-class and the 7-series, especially since it starts with a 2 liter 4-banger, which is unheard of in the German flagships. It would be more appropriate to compare it to the e-class and the 5-series.

nice car lah tis

It just hit me why these new Caddy headlight look so weird, the two bars drooping down reminds me of mime makeup with teardrop down corner f eyes.

I'm really upset with Cadillac. In 2014 I put $5k down with a $399 monthly payment for 39 months for $60,400 CTS. Now 3 years later they want a $125 more per month for essentially the same car. And they want $680 per month for a $63,595 CT6 with $1,000 down. Are they crazy? Who is responsible for this pricing? Their leader Johan de Nysshen? This pricing is not working. Their 2017 sales are in the tank far below Mercedes, BMW. Cadillac is forcing me to look at other brands. Why not price the cars aggressively and go after market share? That's how you increase sales, great value for the money always wins.

wow i can't believe you would put the CT6 for 2nd place with the E class, 7 series, 5 series, S class, ect on the market. thats a shock is it really that good??

I don’t mind the Cadillac having a V-6 engine.

The swade material is called Alcantara

The CT6 makes that genesis look like a refrigerator on wheels.

Audi A8 review please

Please always include city/highway MPG; "combined MPG" is different for most drivers. I do not like "luxury vehicles" with short-lid, small trunks. Rear seat side window viewing is definitely affected by the "fastback" style. Not a luxury five passenger car!