Cadillac CT6 previewed in final teaser before New York debut
Cadillac has released a last teaser image of its CT6 flagship saloon ahead of the model’s full reveal at the 2015 New York Auto Show.
Cadillac has released one last teaser image of its new CT6 flagship saloon, just hours ahead of the car’s official unveiling at the 2015 New York Auto Show. The image offers a partial view of the front end, showing off a large chrome grille, slim headlights and a sculpted bonnet, all intended to establish the CT6 as distinct from the smaller CTS and ATS models.
The CT6 is Cadillac’s latest attempt to re-establish itself at the top end of the saloon market. While the company has not positioned the CT6 directly against the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or BMW 7 Series, it sits above the CTS and ATS, and is expected to compete with upper-tier versions of the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class. The CT6 is described as a flagship for now, with the possibility of an even larger model in the future.
Aluminium-intensive construction and new V6 engine
Cadillac has confirmed that the CT6’s body structure uses 64 percent aluminium, a move aimed at reducing weight and improving both efficiency and handling. This approach echoes strategies seen in some European rivals, but is a first for a Cadillac saloon of this size. Full technical details will be released at the show, but the company has said the CT6 will launch with a newly developed 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Output is expected to be around 400hp (298kW) and 543Nm of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox. A naturally aspirated 3.6-litre V6 is also planned for later in the model’s lifecycle.
Design and positioning ahead of full reveal
The teaser image confirms that the CT6 carries recognisable Cadillac design cues, but with a more assertive look than its siblings. The prominent grille, vertical LED lighting elements and pronounced bonnet lines are all visible, previewing a car that aims to be both instantly identifiable and more upmarket in appearance. The CT6’s proportions and detailing are intended to set it apart from the CTS and ATS, marking its place at the top of Cadillac’s saloon range.
The full reveal of the CT6 is scheduled for tomorrow at the New York Auto Show, where Cadillac is expected to announce further technical specifications, interior features and market positioning. For more on the CT6’s debut and its significance for Cadillac’s global strategy, seeCadillac unveils CT6 flagship saloon at 2015 New York show.
