I wonder if there would ever be a way to get one of these imported to the U.S. … would that even be drivable in the states? 🤔 (Meaning could it be registered, titled, and would location based services like GPS and Super Cruise work?)

 

The CT6 Plug-In hybrids were made in China so it's not like it's never been done but those were made for the U.S. market and I assume China also at that time.

 

It’s not fair.

 

Personally, I think it is more like a crime that the CT6 is still available in China but not here.

That being said, I don't like what they did with the dash. Looks to be the same infotainment system that's in the 2024 XT4, and it SUCKS. Can't stand it. It's a HUGE regression compared to the one in my 2019 IMO.

 

Awesome video! Not thrilled on the exterior changes as the proportions look off in certain angles and those tires/wheels look dull. I do like what they did on the interior minus the small center arm rest storage and the piano black controls. The infotainment dial should be standard on all Cadillac models, looks upscale and the crest is a nice touch vs the plain black we've been getting. Wonder what sound system they used on this since you don't see the popup speaker on the dash?

Would love to see this interior in a lighter color vs black.

 

You will notice the AKG letters on the door speakers as I recall. There are numerous complaints about those systems in various forums especially the Lyric one but it does depend on how many speakers as well.

I went back and here is a pic:

I agree the wheels look a bit generic/standard. I'm not a big fan of the large screen but that is the trend now it seems.

 

"No sir, I don't like it."

- Mr. Horse

 

Interesting first look, thanks. Now consider for just a moment the source*, along with qualifications**, for the following:

Pros
-Sedate, restrained, subtle and adequately integrated design to be a head-turner in a lot filled with even the snootiest badge-delete MBs
-As commented, a couple/few perturbing or disjointed exceptions to that, which is unfortunately rare for a maker to pull off with reskins
-Enough dash-laden baubles and gleamies to satisfy any techie metro sexual's Min. Daily Requirement, to impress any first-date millionaire widow's curiosity for "what else ya got?", and intimidate and/or antagonize any early boomer

Cons
-I know it's China, but no attempt to even pretend the value (the importance more-so) for "what's it got under the hood?"
-No spare? Not much trunk?
-Not so much a head-turner now in a lot filled with most current (of the few remaining) big fat sedans

*-as in don't got none - yet
**-as in "not very fing much"

Cliffnotes: Not a Do Not Like, just a Do Not Need. The rollout gen remaining "I'll have one of those thank you very much".

 

Inside and out, the car has lost all of its style and character. If they made that here, I wouldn’t give it a first look, never mind a second one. The only thing I think is somewhat interesting is the seat controls on the inside of the seat backs; I’ve never before seen that. Is that common in luxury cars, or chauffered cars, maybe?

 

Inside and out, the car has lost all of its style and character. If they made that here, I wouldn’t give it a first look, never mind a second one. The only thing I think is somewhat interesting is the seat controls on the inside of the seat backs; I’ve never before seen that. Is that common in luxury cars, or chauffeured cars, maybe?

You may have guessed it, at least remnants from decades past in the Chinese market where concentration of attention to style, comfort and amenities has/had been on the passengers constituting owners of the vehicle, and not the often-hired chauffeur. That of course will have morphed to match today's larger and more affluent professional class there. Who naturally want to show off and drive their car themselves eh.

As far as the watered down design sauce, for all we know the market where this gen will be getting sold now (as in not the US) may very well have complained that the rollout model looked garish and uncouth. We don't know:

 

Even the refreshed Escalade is doing it

I feel Jeep integrated the middle screen better on the Wagoneer:

 

I think that too many screens could be distracting depending on what is being shown. I would think that at night even if they're dimmed, it would be even worse.

 

Man, the CT6 was an awesome car!

We have a 2019 CT6 Sport, and we are due for a new car. I offered my wife my 2021 Platinum Escalade or a new 2025 one as well... But she still wants to drive the CT6.

What a boss car!

 

It really is a fun car to drive!

 

Put a V-6 in it and it would be on my short list. Currently have a '19 CT6 Luxury and I'd probably be all-in on a new CT6.

 

A real shame this isn’t sold in North America. Those of us who enjoy driving large sedans rather than SUV’s are disappointed.

 

I quite agree.

I lusted for a 2019 CT6 Sport but just couldn't find one. I "settled" for a 2023 CT5-V and am quite happy with it. However, every time I drive it to golf, I wish it had a larger trunk. Plus, there's something about the CT6's elegance that (at times) edges the visceral growl of the CT5-V.

I doubt that we'll see a sub-$100k large US luxury sedan again - unless it's on the Ultium platform.

 

I just traded my '19 CT6 for a '25 CT5 (3L twin-turbo); I like it (still breaking it in), still miss the larger trunk (and it certainly was smoother and quieter) on the CT6. Had the CT6 continued, here, I'd be on board with that as my replacement.

 

Must be a "work in progress" thing, because another model that is very different and I saw a third version with a large chrome wind outlet on the front fender. This one has 6 wheel lugs.

 

Those are just click bait CGI garbage some college kid made up.