The second-generation Cadillac CT6 has been leaked thanks to China’s Ministry of Industry and Technology revealing the entirety of its exterior design and some specs. The new model, reserved for the Chinese market, will serve as Cadillac’s ICE-powered flagship model outside the US. The exterior of the large sedan has been redesigned adopting Cadillac’s newer design language. The front end is dominated by the imposing grille flanked by slim LED headlights and vertically-mounted lighting units on the bumper’s faux intakes.
The profile adopts a sleeker roofline
towards the back, and more rounded surfacing compared to the outgoing CT6. The
tail looks rather familiar but the L-shaped taillights are slimmer and taller,
while the rear windscreen is more steeply raked. The dual trapezoidal tailpipes
at the back proudly state that there’s a gas engine under the hood. Previous
leaks have shown an Escalade-style digital cockpit on the redesigned dashboard,
with the instrument cluster and the infotainment touchscreen housed under the
same panel. The model is also expected to gain more tech features including the
latest version of the Super Cruise semi-autonomous system, alongside new trim
options for the premium upholstery.
The second-gen Cadillac CT6 measures 5,223
mm long, 1,890 mm wide, and 1,473 mm tall, which is about the same as the first generation. The 3,109 mm wheelbase is identical, all but confirming the rumors that the new
model sits on an upgraded version of its predecessor’s GM Omega RWD
underpinnings. The new Cadillac will be fitted with a turbocharged 2.0-liter
four-cylinder petrol engine manufactured by the SAIC-GM joint venture. The mill
produces 233 hp which is identical to the outgoing model. The
top speed is rated at 230 km/h.
We will learn more about the China-only
Cadillac CT6 in the official debut which is expected sometime in 2023. Until
then, check out some of the model’s details in the leaked photos.
