2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan

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Rating7.9

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Midsize Sedan
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$75,095
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Generous rear passenger space

Ride quality is not as good as its counterparts

It gets a handful of technology upgrades and revised features

More affordable than its competitors

Awkward driver seating position for some

A refined and quiet hybrid powertrain

Lively to drive despite its size

Specs & Features

$75,095

price

335 hp

horsepower

432 lb.-ft.

torque

Electrically Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD EVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid fares well in the fullsize sedan segment. Adding $21,000 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the CT6 hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $75,095 and is offered in just one trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.0L inline-4 engine supported by an 18.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Mated to an electrically variable transmission, it makes 335 horsepower and 432 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 26 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 62 MPGe on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. Performance of the CT6 hybrid remains at par with the gasoline variant / also improves here, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. Cadillac offers 6 exciting colors for the CT6 hybrid. The CT6 Hybrid mainly competes against the Lexus 500h Sedan, and the BMW 7 Series Hybrid Sedan.

Buying Advice

The CT6 Hybrid is a more powerful and refined version of the CT6 with better performance, as is fuel economy. With just one trim to choose from, it comes standard with automatic high-beam headlights, a panoramic sunroof, power-folding mirrors, automatic wipers, a navigation system heated front seats, and an extensive list of modern features.

Trims

    Base
    $75,095 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Navigation system
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$75,095

Engine

plug-in-hybrid

Rating

7.87

Horsepower

335 hp

Torque

432 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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$90,700

plug-in-hybrid

8.18

322 hp @ 5000 rpm

369 lb.-ft.

5

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2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    5.2 sec13.8 sec152 mph
    5.2 sec-103 mph

    2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      25 mpg30 mpg26 mpg15.6 gal.-
      62 mpg68 mpg27 mpg12.1 gal.273.7/418.6 mi.

      2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        204.1 in.74 in.58 in.7 in.122.4 in.
        206.6 in.85.4 in.58.2 in.5.3 in.126.4 in.

        2018 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid

        Ranked #3

        198.8 in.85.2 in.56 in.5 in.116.1 in.

        2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          10.6 cu.ft.106 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.
          14.8 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.

          2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            20.8 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.
            20.8 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.

            2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -4537 lbs.
              899 lbs.4740 lbs.

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