2020 Cadillac CT6-V Review

Trims

2020 Cadillac CT6-V trim comparison

CT6-V Standard

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Starting MSRP

$95,890

MPG

Engine

Drive Type

Automatic Emergency Braking

Basic Warranty

Horsepower

Blind Spot System

Surround View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Remote Engine Start

Parking Sensors

Multi-Zone Climate Control

Premium Audio

14 city/25 hwy

4.2L V8 Turbo

AWD

4 yr / 50k mi

550 hp

OEM Engine Code

Engine Type

Fuel Type

Horsepower

Horsepower RPM

Torque

Torque RPM

Engine Displacement

Engine Configuration

Cylinders

Aspiration

Variable Valvetrain

Valvetrain

EPA City Fuel Economy

EPA Highway Fuel Economy

EPA Combined Fuel Economy

LTA

Gas

Premium Unleaded

550 hp

5000 rpm

640 lb-ft

3400 rpm

4.2 L

V

8 cylinder

Turbocharged

Double Overhead

14 MPG

25 MPG

17 MPG

Overview

It will likely be hard to find one, but the Cadillac CT6-V is an exciting and rewarding luxury sedan. It comes with nearly every amenity available and unique sporty touches that are rare to find in a big car. Made in America, the CT6-V is bold and versatile with a handbuilt engine. Its performance potential is mind-boggling, yet it also serves well as a cosseting limo for those looking for one. Its high starting price and limited availability may avert some shoppers, but for others, it is a unique and well-balanced ride.

Positives

Top-of-the-line features come standard; Powerful handbuilt V8 engine; Best front legroom in its class

Considerations

High beltline affects rear visibility; Some rivals have softer rides; Lofty starting price

Verdict

The Cadillac CT6-V is the high-performance version of the CT6 full-size premium sedan. It is quite exclusive as well, with just 275 units earmarked for the US market. A 550-horsepower engine propels the CT6-V to an estimated 200 mph top speed. Performance features include a limited-slip differential and Brembo brakes. The Cadillac CT6-V is a limited-production flagship sedan for those who want the best of American muscle and luxury.

What's New for 2020

2020 is the last year of CT6-V production

Trims and Pricing

The CT6-V comes in one fully-loaded trim level, which retails for about $95,000. Per the manufacturer, availability for this model is extremely limited.

Standard mechanical features include a twin-turbocharged Blackwing V8 engine, engine sound enhancement, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, a mechanical limited-slip rear differential, a heavy-duty cooling system, Magnetic Ride Control, active rear steering, Brembo brakes (front only), and a dual-outlet exhaust.

Interior details include navigation, a 10.2-inch infotainment screen, a Bose Panaray 34-speaker audio system, dual USB ports, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, satellite radio, Bluetooth, WiFi, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear outboard seats, illuminated sill plates, a power tilt and telescoping steering column, automatic heated steering wheel, a head-up driver display, a self-powered theft-deterrent system, wireless device charging, dual-zone climate control, a power rear sunshade, manual rear side sunshades, and more.

Exterior features include 20-inch alloy wheels, summer-only tires, a 19-inch spare, a panoramic power sunroof, LED headlights and taillights, heated side mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, and a hands-free power trunk.

There is also standard safety technology like front pedestrian braking, automatic emergency braking, reverse automatic braking, auto parking assist, a surround-view camera, and rear cross-traffic alert.

Engine and Performance

The centerpiece of the Cadillac CT6-V is Blackwing 4.2-liter V8 that is twin-turbocharged. Each engine is handbuilt by one person in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The motor produces 550 horsepower, which is 50 horsepower more than the Blackwing engine found in the Platinum trim level of the standard CT6. It comes with a ten-speed automatic transmission, Brembo front braking, Magnetic Ride Control, and a limited-slip rear differential.

Interior

The Cadillac CT6-V is a higher-performance version of the CT6, which is a good starting point to have. The CT6 and CT6-V have very spacious interiors brimming with technology. That is especially true of the CT6-V, which comes essentially fully-loaded, with things like a 34-speaker Bose premium audio system.

The CT6-V is in between a midsize and full-size luxury sedan. It offers more interior space than many popular European sports sedans and more agile handling than massive flagships from those same brands. This middle ground comes through in the interior styling as well, with a mix of plush and race-inspired materials. The carbon-fiber trim is a great detail. A high beltline somewhat hampers rear visibility.

The front seat legroom is at the top of its class, and the rear legroom is excellent as well. Trunk space is small for the size of the vehicle, at 15.8 cubic feet.