Author Topic: Cadillac XT6 flagship priced to start at $61,245 (Read 19855 times)

Autos_Editor · « **on:** December 23, 2015, 12:37:43 pm »

Platinum model to be priced at $94,000-plus!
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revalations · « **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2015, 12:45:13 pm »

I'm guessing the platinum goes up against the high end MB and BMW models, more like a bargain S-class 7 series, or A8 competitor.

They've kept the pricing competitive. Still want to see a V8 option though.

EV Dan · « **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2015, 12:51:28 pm »

Quote from: revalations on December 23, 2015, 12:45:13 pm

I'm guessing the platinum goes up against the high end MB and BMW models, more like a bargain S-class 7 series, or A8 competitor.

They've kept the pricing competitive. Still want to see a V8 option though.

A full size flagship sedan with a 4 cyl engine

And I thought a 2.0T CTS was a strange choice... The 4 cyl should be reserved for a hybrid version IMO.

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2015, 12:58:40 pm »

The rwd CTS weights about 1700kgs. If the CT6 comes in at the same weight, the 2.0L will move it along ok. 0-60 in the CTS 2.0L in ~6.2 seconds, the V6 is roughly 6.0L.

The main complaint regarding the 2.0L is the engine note.

PJ · « **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2015, 05:20:23 pm »

With only $2300 between the 4 cyl RWD base model and the V6 AWD version I can't imagine they'll sell many base cars. Guessing it's only there for the government mileage tests and marketing purposes.

Neromanceres · « **Reply #5 on:** December 23, 2015, 06:51:22 pm »

Quote from: PJ on December 23, 2015, 05:20:23 pm

With only $2300 between the 4 cyl RWD base model and the V6 AWD version I can't imagine they'll sell many base cars. Guessing it's only there for the government mileage tests and marketing purposes.

The base 4 cyl is mostly likely for export markets (mainly) were some jurisdictions have displacement taxes and being under 2000cc puts the car in a different tax bracket.

rrocket · « **Reply #6 on:** December 23, 2015, 07:04:07 pm »

No V8? What a joke!

Firm · « **Reply #7 on:** December 23, 2015, 07:19:55 pm »

$61K, considering the 2.0T ATS I am driving right now is the same price that actually sounds pretty good. No V8 is a no-go though...Cadillac needs a flagship V8. Say what you will about the Northstar, but it was a great marketing tool.

revalations · « **Reply #8 on:** December 23, 2015, 09:17:32 pm »

Quote from: Firm on December 23, 2015, 07:19:55 pm

$61K, considering the 2.0T ATS I am driving right now is the same price that actually sounds pretty good. No V8 is a no-go though...Cadillac needs a flagship V8. Say what you will about the Northstar, but it was a great marketing tool.

Rumor has it Cadillac has a V8 in development. It'll probably be some type of hybrid I'd guess.

rrocket · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2015, 09:23:32 pm »

Quote from: revalations on December 23, 2015, 09:17:32 pm

Quote from: Firm on December 23, 2015, 07:19:55 pm
$61K, considering the 2.0T ATS I am driving right now is the same price that actually sounds pretty good. No V8 is a no-go though...Cadillac needs a flagship V8. Say what you will about the Northstar, but it was a great marketing tool.

Rumor has it Cadillac has a V8 in development. It'll probably be some type of hybrid I'd guess.

They should just wait then.

Another stupid idea spawned in NY no doubt...

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #10 on:** December 23, 2015, 09:52:08 pm »

Because a 400hp/400ft-lb twin turbo V6 is sooo inadequate.

You'd think you guys were born in 1940.

Normally aspirated V8s are dead. Get used to it.

rrocket · « **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2015, 09:56:28 pm »

Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on December 23, 2015, 09:52:08 pm

Because a 400hp/400ft-lb twin turbo V6 is sooo inadequate.

You'd think you guys were born in 1940.

Normally aspirated V8s are dead. Get used to it.

A halo, flagship luxury car needs a V8. Period.

And odd you should say that...since the best engine GM makes (by far) is a NA V8.

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #12 on:** December 23, 2015, 10:04:33 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on December 23, 2015, 09:56:28 pm

Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on December 23, 2015, 09:52:08 pm
Because a 400hp/400ft-lb twin turbo V6 is sooo inadequate.

You'd think you guys were born in 1940.

Normally aspirated V8s are dead. Get used to it.

A halo, flagship luxury car needs a V8. Period.

And odd you should say that...since the best engine GM makes (by far) is a NA V8.

Lots of good V8s out there, but they're going away. Smaller turbocharged engines are taking over.

rrocket · « **Reply #13 on:** December 23, 2015, 10:05:22 pm »

Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on December 23, 2015, 10:04:33 pm

Quote from: rrocket on December 23, 2015, 09:56:28 pm
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on December 23, 2015, 09:52:08 pm
Because a 400hp/400ft-lb twin turbo V6 is sooo inadequate.

You'd think you guys were born in 1940.

Normally aspirated V8s are dead. Get used to it.

A halo, flagship luxury car needs a V8. Period.

And odd you should say that...since the best engine GM makes (by far) is a NA V8.

Lots of good V8s out there, but they're going away. Smaller turbocharged engines are taking over.

I agree. But not for luxury flagships.

tortoise · « **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2015, 10:07:36 pm »

I no longer think the V8 is mandatory.... Plenty of people like the fuel efficiency and power delivery of a turbo 6 and just don't care how many cylinders there are.

EV-Light · « **Reply #15 on:** December 23, 2015, 11:40:51 pm »

I'm good with the turbo 6...my biggest issue with this car is the huge price gap between the base model and platinum....~$40k!!!

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TheHire · « **Reply #16 on:** December 24, 2015, 01:35:17 am »

Has nobody here noticed that the article title and thread title say "XT6"? The car in question is the CT6...

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #17 on:** December 24, 2015, 06:25:08 am »

Quote from: vantage007 on December 24, 2015, 01:35:17 am

Has nobody here noticed that the article title and thread title say "XT6"? The car in question is the CT6...

Seriously , what does having correct name bring to this thread !
You should be posting how does car compare to a KIA or Hyundai

evil_twin · « **Reply #18 on:** December 24, 2015, 08:19:56 am »

Quote from: tortoise on December 23, 2015, 10:07:36 pm

I no longer think the V8 is mandatory.... Plenty of people like the fuel efficiency and power delivery of a turbo 6 and just don't care how many cylinders there are.

True, but are those people buying the big dog (of sorts) Cadillac land yacht?

I'm with rrocket. V8 or bust.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #19 on:** December 24, 2015, 08:40:45 am »

Quote from: evil_twin on December 24, 2015, 08:19:56 am

Quote from: tortoise on December 23, 2015, 10:07:36 pm
I no longer think the V8 is mandatory.... Plenty of people like the fuel efficiency and power delivery of a turbo 6 and just don't care how many cylinders there are.

True, but are those people buying the big dog (of sorts) Cadillac land yacht?

I'm with rrocket. V8 or bust.

Will the limo drivers at the airport care if it has v8 ?
Will the funeral home drivers care if it has a v8?
Will anyone Else buy this car ?