“The ride is very smooth and the car is easy and fun to drive. The technology in the car is easy to learn and use. It gives a great level of comfort when you are driving alone or with others in the car to know that if something unexpected happens the car will stop itself and prevent an accident.”
2017 Cadillac CT6: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2017 Cadillac CT6 is the addition of the CT6 Plug-In hybrid. Otherwise, the gasoline-powered lineup carries over with no major updates.
About the 2017 Cadillac CT6
1st generation CT6 (2016-2020), second model year, before the later tech-focused updates and refresh.
Cadillac positioned the CT6 as its flagship sedan: a large, roomy luxury car with advanced technology and a lighter, more athletic feel than many traditional full-size rivals. The core appeal was space, quiet comfort, modern cabin tech, and confident road manners, with the CT6 meant to feel like a prestige sedan you would want to drive yourself rather than only ride in.
The 2017 CT6 lineup ranges from straightforward turbo-four and V6 models to comfort- and technology-focused Premium Luxury and Platinum versions. Twin-turbo V6 models pair stronger acceleration with AWD, while Platinum trims add features such as massaging front seats and ventilated rear seats. The new Plug-In serves as the technology-led model, with navigation, a Rear Camera Mirror, heated and ventilated front seats, and dual rear entertainment screens.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
A new CT6 Plug-In joins the range with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, two electric motors, an 18.4-kWh battery, and rear-wheel drive. The gasoline engine lineup is largely unchanged.
2017 Cadillac CT6 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, EVT | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 30 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 30 mpg | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 265 hp | 335 hp | 335 hp | 265 hp | 335 hp | 404 hp | 404 hp | 404 hp | |
| Torque | 284 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 284 lb-ft | 284 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 284 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.3 cu-ft | 10.6 cu-ft | 15.3 cu-ft | 15.3 cu-ft | 15.3 cu-ft | 15.3 cu-ft | 15.3 cu-ft | 15.3 cu-ft | 15.3 cu-ft | 15.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 31 | |||||||||
| MPGe Combined | 62 | |||||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||||||
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| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||||
| Night Vision System | ||||||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||||||
| Dual Power Rear Seats | ||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||||
| Massage Front Seat | ||||||||||
| Massage Rear Seat | ||||||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | ||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2017 Cadillac CT6?
The biggest change is the arrival of the CT6 Plug-In hybrid. The rest of the 2017 CT6 range is largely unchanged from 2016.
Is the 2017 Cadillac CT6 a major update over the 2016 model?
No. The 2017 CT6 is a light update centered on the new Plug-In hybrid, while the gasoline-powered models largely carry over.
What powers the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In?
The 2017 CT6 Plug-In uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, two electric motors, and an 18.4-kWh battery. It has an electric variable transmission and rear-wheel drive.
Did the gasoline-powered 2017 Cadillac CT6 models change?
No major changes were made to the gasoline-powered 2017 CT6 range. It continues with turbo-four, V6, and twin-turbo V6 engines across its regular trims.
Is the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In well equipped?
Yes. The 2017 CT6 Plug-In has navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 10-speaker Bose audio system, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a Rear Camera Mirror, and dual rear entertainment screens.
2017 Cadillac CT6 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Cadillac CT6.
4.3
2017 Cadillac CT6
(241 reviews)
“Cadillac got it right with this design. It's younger and hipper than previous models with great lines and German performance”
“This car has been a real surprise, great pickup, great handling, excellent looks inside and out. It is the only one in our region that we are aware of and get all kinds of looks when we drive up and you do not hear any sound from an engine.”