Austin American-Statesman

2018 Cadillac CT6 takes driving to next level

- By Olivia Olsen SPECIAL TO STATESMAN CARS

Founded in March of 1902 during a tumultuous restructur­ing of the Ford Motor Company in the wake of Henry Ford’s exit, an American icon of luxury and sophistica­tion was born. Brought in to salvage the manufactur­ing, engineer Henry M. Leland created a the new Cadillac Automobile Company by utilizing his designs for a single cylinder engine. Introducin­g two models in October 1902, Cadillac quickly became a name for high end automobile­s.

After a merger and name change to the Cadillac Motor Company in 1905, the manufactur­er was acquired by General Motors in 1909 where it has remained a division to this day.

In January 2016, over 100 years since the first Cadillac drove onto the scene, the company debuted the CT6 sedan, its first rear wheel drive model in 20 years. Designed to provide more capacity and a lighter structure, the CT6 is a five seater vehicle that provides anything you could ever want in a luxury commuter car.

The 2018 Cadillac CT6 builds upon the legacy of Cadillac and advances the model to new heights. Starting at $54,095, the CT6 melds impeccable comfort with exciting technology to create a drive that’s unparallel­ed.

Sculpted leather seats offer driver and all passengers 15 different massage options to elevate the typical heated and cooled seat experience.

The CT6 is fueled by a powerful 2.0-liter V6 Twin Turbo engine which lends itself to 265 horsepower.

Infotainme­nt expands past the front seat in the CT6 with 10 inch, tiltable touch screen monitors attached to the back of the driver and front passenger seat. Featuring Blu-Ray Playback, wireless headphone capability, HDMI and USB outlets, and built in On-Star 4G LTE wifi, road trips will never be boring again.

Morning commutes are easier than ever with Cadillac Super Cruise, the first truly hands free driving experience. Parking is also a cinch with automatic parking assist with braking which can get you into any spot no matter how tight or tricky. The CT6 also morphs the rear view mirror into a back up camera, giving better viewing access to what you’re doing. Additional­ly, wireless charging stations and a full color heads up display keep you connected and paying attention to the road.

Emerging as the new way to afford luxury, Book by Cadillac is the future of subscripti­on services and car ownership. Launching in select cities, including Dallas, soon to expand to the rest of the country, Book by Cadillac is redefining what it’s like to sit behind the wheel of a power and sophistica­tion. Available on CT6 and four additional Cadillac models, the service allows you to request a vehicle of your choice and have it delivered to your location anywhere. Without taxes, maintenanc­e, insurance, or registrati­on, Book by Cadillac takes the pain out of ownership.

With technology leading the charge, the 2018 Cadillac CT6 is next level luxury.

To learn more about the 2018 Cadillac CT6, Book by Cadillac, or any other model, go online to Cadillac.com or visit Covert Cadillac off Research Boulevard near Duval Road.

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