The 2020 Cadillac CT6 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | sedan | 8 | 4.2 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2019 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | 4.2TT | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 4.2TT |
| 2018 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | 2.0T | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 2.0T |
| 2017 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | 2.0T | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 2.0T |
| 2016 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | GVWR | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 122.4 | 20 | 20 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 122.4 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 122.4 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 122.4 | 18 | 18 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Cadillac CT6 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2019 | 2019 Cadillac CT6 4DR RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2018 | 2018 Cadillac CT6 4DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2017 | 2017 Cadillac CT6 4DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2016 | 2016 Cadillac CT6 4DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
The 2020 Cadillac CT6 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
The 2019 Cadillac CT6 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant power train concerns including potential wheel lock-up and rolling backward when parked.
The 2018 Cadillac CT6 offers a comfortable ride and premium features, but its average reliability rating and documented issues with the **engine** and **steering** demand careful inspection.
The 2017 Cadillac CT6 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
The 2016 Cadillac CT6 is rated Below Average for reliability, with significant concerns in critical safety systems like airbags and powertrain components.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 5 published CT6 reports, covering 2016 through 2020. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2020 Cadillac CT6 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Published year coverage: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.
There is no single reliability answer for every Cadillac CT6. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2020 cadillac ct6 presents a mixed ownership proposition. and the 2020 cadillac ct6's value proposition is significantly impacted by its documented reliability concerns, particularly regarding the powertrain and brakes. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
5 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2016 through 2020.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.