2020 Cadillac CT6-V

History/Overview

The CT6-V is Cadillac's high-performance full-size sedan. While it shares much of its architecture with the standard CT6, the V uses the company's new twin-turbo Blackwing V6. The CT6-V is carried over unchanged from 2019.

Available Trims

The Cadillac CT6-V comes in a single trim. It's powered by the 4.2L Blackwing twin-turbo V8 engine, a 10-speed automatic transmission, and standard AWD.

Standard Features

Other CT6-V mechanical upgrades include active rear-wheel steering, a limited-slip rear differential, performance brakes, and a sport magnetic ride control suspension.

On the outside, the CT6-V is distinguished by 20-inch wheels with summer tires, a black mesh grille, body side mouldings, a front splitter and rear fascia extensions, a V-series rear spoiler, lighted door handles, and LED headlights and taillights.

Inside, the CT6-V gets a 12-inch digital driver info centre, 16-way leather power-adjustable/heated/ventilated front seats, active noise cancellation, ambient lighting, a heated steering wheel, a 34-speaker stereo, the Cadillac User Experience infotainment system, a head-up display, heated rear seats, a camera-based rearview mirror with washer, navigation, a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, passive keyless entry, a power-adjustable steering column, and wireless smartphone charging.

Standard safety kit consists of automatic parking assist with braking, forward collision alert with automatic braking and pedestrian detection, night vision, surround-view cameras with recording, blind spot monitoring with lane change warning, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, and rear cross traffic alert with automatic braking.

Fuel Economy

Cadillac's fuel consumption estimates for the CT6-V are 17.3/9.5 L/100 km (city/highway).

Competition

With the CT6-V, Cadillac mainly goes up against Europe's most potent big sedans, like the BMW M760Li, the Audi S8, and the Mercedes-AMG S 63 and S 65.