Moving Art
When does a car cease being merely a mode of transport and instead transform into a piece of moving art? While the answer will differ for everyone, we here at 3Birds Template give our vote to the Cadillac CT6. Not only does the CT6 feature a beautiful exterior design, borrowing styling language from the popular ATS and CTS sedans, but it also boasts a remarkable handling and a treasure trove of technologies throughout that make driving safer and more enjoyable.
Performance
The 2017 Cadillac CT6 gives buyers plenty of choices and is offered with no less than four powertrain options. None of them are quite what you might expect in a big Cadillac, showing just how much the brand has evolved.
The base engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. That may seem kind of small, but this energetic engine produces a stout 265 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. It’s mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and comes with rear-wheel drive. The 2017 CT6 with turbocharged four-cylinder engine gets an EPA-estimated 31 highway mpg and has a 0 to 60 mph time of 5.2 seconds.*
The mid-range engine for the CT6 is a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6. It produces 335 horsepower and 284 pound-feet of torque. Last but not least is a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that generates 404 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. Both V6 engines come standard with all-wheel drive.
It's also worth noting that the CT6 will also welcome a plug-in hybrid version, which we'll have more information on soon.
Features
The 2017 Cadillac CT6 is a four-door, five-seat sedan. It is offered in base, Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Platinum trim levels. Prices start at $53,795.**
As Cadillac’s range-topping sedan, even the base CT6 is well equipped. Standard features include LED headlights, Bluetooth®, a Bose® eight-speaker audio system, Cadillac’s CUE infotainment system, dual-zone automatic climate control, 8.0-inch gauge-cluster display screen, OnStar® 4G LTE with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, leather-wrapped steering wheel, wireless phone charging, and more.
In addition to those standard features, the CT6 Luxury adds a 10-speaker Bose® audio system, navigation, heated steering wheel, 16-way heated front bucket seats, rear sunshades, and other features. The CT6 Premium Luxury builds further on that, with features like a head-up display (HUD), rear camera mirror, and UltraView panoramic power sunroof.
The CT6 Platinum sits at the top of the model range, incorporating all of the applicable standard features from the other models, and adding more of its own. That includes an Active Chassis Package with Magnetic Ride Control active suspension and rear-wheel steering, Bose® Panaray 34-speaker sound system, quad-zone climate control, night vision, ionizing air cleaner, rear-seat infotainment setup, and more.
Design
The 2017 Cadillac CT6 takes full advantage of its rear-wheel drive platform as well as Cadillac’s heritage of bold design. It has a dramatic cab-rearward profile, sleek coupe-like roofline, and Cadillac-signature styling elements like a large grille, and LED daytime running light streaks.
But the way all of these pleasing aesthetic touches are shaped is equally important. The CT6 uses a lightweight mixed-material architecture that includes aluminum exterior panels. Cadillac says the platform is lighter and stiffer than comparable vehicles like the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series. The aluminum-intensive CT6 chassis is also 218 pounds lighter than a comparable chassis made from high-strength steel. It required some advanced manufacturing techniques, including proprietary aluminum spot welding technology.
The interior features an equally bold design and some impressive technology. The traditional Cadillac wood and leather is integrated with features like a standard digital gauge cluster display and the latest CUE (Cadillac User Experience) infotainment system. The CT6 is also offered with a rear-camera display integrated into the rearview mirror, a 34-speaker Bose® Panaray sound system, and 360-degree camera system.
Safety
Standard safety equipment on the 2017 Cadillac CT6 includes anti-lock brakes, stability and traction controls, rearview camera, and front knee airbags and side curtain airbags. Optional features include a first aid kit, forward collision warning, front and rear automatic braking, park assist, front pedestrian detection, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, side blind zone alert, and a Surround Vision camera system.
Verdict
The 2017 Cadillac CT6 is a stylish luxury sedan that provides supreme comfort and exceptional performance. It more than deserves its place atop the Cadillac range and it deserves your consideration if you're in the market for a new full-size luxury sedan.
Be sure to contact us online or visit us at 3Birds Template at 505 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516 to experience all that the 2017 Cadillac CT6 has to offer
*EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary depending on driving habits and conditions.
**Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes destination ($995), tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment.
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