Cadillac CT6 2020 Review

For 2020, buying a Cadillac CT6 has gotten a lot simpler. There are just two engines to choose from — the 3.6-liter V6 or turbocharged 4.2-liter V8 — and only three trim levels. There aren't any major option packages either. The availability of features directly correlates to the trim level you pick.

That means the price of entry has gone up. But for available equipment, prices are still relatively competitive in the class. Features such as Super Cruise — one of the best semi-automated driver assistance systems on the market — are standard on all but the base trim.

Why the simplification? The CT6 is on its way out. It doesn't look like Cadillac is planning on a 2021 model. So think of the 2020 trims as a "greatest hits" version of the car. We're a bit sad to see the CT6 go because it offers a distinctive American take in the large luxury sedan class.

Rival sedans are indeed more remarkable and more comfortable luxury vehicles. The new Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series offer far more customizability, more impressive cabins and, other than Super Cruise, much more exceptional features. There's also the king of the massive luxury sedan class, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the luxo-barge to end all luxo-barges. Of course, all three sport some staggering price tags when optioned up with features such as reclining, massaging rear seats or outsized V12 engines.

For about the same money as the CT6, we'd say check out the Genesis G90, which has just been redesigned. The CT6's V8 makes more power, but otherwise the G90 has it soundly beat as a luxury car.

Which CT6 does MatoCar recommend?

For 2020, the Cadillac CT6 is available in three trim levels with two different engines. The base Luxury trim gets a few added standard features, while the middle Premium Luxury trim now comes fully loaded. Going with the Platinum primarily gets you a more powerful engine.

Starting with the Luxury trim, buyers get a 3.6-liter V6 (335 hp, 285 lb-ft of torque) paired with a 10-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. Standard features include a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, smartphone integration, navigation, power-adjustable and heated front seats, and a sunroof. You also get OnStar communications with a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and a suite of safety features, including automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring.

The Premium Luxury is essentially a fully loaded car with the same V6 engine. It adds a host of technology and comfort features such as a 34-speaker Bose Panaray stereo, rear-seat entertainment and upgraded seating. You also get Cadillac's Super Cruise assisted adaptive cruise control. Mechanically, the Premium Luxury equips magnetic ride control and active rear-wheel steering.

At the top of the range is the CT6 Platinum. It essentially has the same features as Premium Luxury but comes with the ominously named Blackwing engine, which is a turbocharged 4.2-liter V8 engine making 500 hp and 574 lb-ft of torque.