2017 Cadillac CT6 Hybrid Plug-In Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Cadillac CT6 replaced the old XTS for 2016, offering a solid lineup with a choice of 4- or 6-cylinder motors. For 2017, Cadillac is expanding the range to include a plug-in hybrid model—the CT6 Plug-In. Although aimed primarily at the Chinese market, where lower-emissions vehicles are in high demand and luxury brands like Cadillac are experiencing rapid sales growth, the CT6 Plug-In is expected to have a wider appeal, including here on Cadillac’s home turf.
Visually, the CT6 Plug-In almost indistinguishable from the standard CT6, apart from a 2.0E badge on the trunk and an extra filler cap for the electric plug. Otherwise, the $76,000 luxury sedan just looks like a loaded CT6, since it comes standard with many of the convenience features that are optional on the regular CT6. The CT6 has proven competitive with its German rivals even though it doesn’t quite match them on items like interior quality, and the Plug-In model will compete with cars like the Mercedes-Benz S550e, BMW 740e, and Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid.
The Cadillac CT6 Plug-In borrows the turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine from the base CT6 and adds 2 electric motors to form a 2-mode hybrid system. The electric motors work together through a planetary gear set to put power to the road via a 4-speed automatic transmission. The gasoline engine, in turn, has a higher idle than normal in order to generate extra electricity for the battery when the car is sitting still. Total system output is 335 hp and 432 lb-ft of torque, which is plenty of performance even with the hybrid system’s considerable extra weight. The electric charge plug is hidden under the second filler cap on the driver’s side, and charging through a 240-volt outlet will take about 4.5 hours. The CT6 Plug-In is rated at 62 MPGe combined and has an all-electric range of 31 miles.
Much of the CT6 is constructed from a mix of aluminum and steel and Cadillac claims this makes the car lighter than an entirely aluminum one, since steel absorbs sound more effectively and eliminates the need for extra sound-deadening material. The Plug-In model gives a different driving experience than the standard CT6 as its main focus is efficiency, which is apparent from its driving modes. The car defaults to Tour mode, which switches to electric-only operation when the battery is sufficiently charged, and the Hold mode uses gas power to maintain the battery’s current charge. The CT6 Plug-In also features regenerative braking, which is controlled via a paddle on the left side of the steering wheel.
The CT6 has been praised for its interior room, especially in the rear, which is an important consideration for Chinese buyers. Like most other hybrids, the Plug-In version does make concessions in terms of trunk space—the standard CT6 offers a respectable 15.3 cubic feet of cargo room, while the Plug-In manages just 10.6 cubic feet.
In terms of technology, the CT6 Plug-In receives the latest version of Cadillac’s CUE infotainment system with a 10.2-inch touchscreen, navigation, and a touchpad with handwriting recognition. The rear seats offer 2 USB charge ports, a 12-volt socket, and a 120-volt power outlet. In addition to all the features from the regular CT6, the Plug-In comes standard with the semi-autonomous Driver Assist package with night vision as well as the Rear Seat Infotainment package. Also included are heated and ventilated seats, dual-zone climate control, a power steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless device charging.
The CT6 Plug-In hasn’t been properly crash tested yet, but it does come standard with a reversing camera, forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, a surround-view camera system, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control. The car also features an industry first—Cadillac’s rear camera mirror, which projects the reversing camera display onto the rear-view mirror for a better view of what’s behind the vehicle.
While the CT6 Plug-In is aimed primarily at Chinese markets, it has appeal here in areas like California, which is likely where most of the early domestic models will be sold.
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Wireless headphones · Premium Brand: Bose · HD radio · Remote control: video · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 9
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Active parking system: driver controlled brake, gas and gear selection · Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 16
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 18.4 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 60 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 45 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (240V): 4.5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 31 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 265 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5500 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 295 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 1700
Exterior Features
Door handle color: metallic · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 10.2 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 10 · Video system: auxiliary HDMI input
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 16
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear · Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse