Like many recent GMs, Cadillac's CT6 sedan seemed to be a long time coming. But that?s okay, if you?re launching an all-new flagship sedan to go after the world?s best, taking whatever time is necessary to get it right is prudent and smart. So, let?s take a look at Cadillac?s new take on global luxury; and see if they did indeed got the job done.

The 2016 Cadillac CT6 is indeed an all-new flagship sedan that doesn?t replace anything currently in the lineup, but rather looks to extend the range while raising the profile of the entire Cadillac brand.

Slightly longer than an XTS, both the CT6?s overall length and 122.4-inch wheelbase are just shy of benchmark large luxury liners Mercedes-Benz S-class and BMW 7-series; but it?s much bigger than four-doors like the Acura RLX that straddle the midsize/fullsize line.
This car is clearly full-size and it is also beautiful; sleek and sophisticated, far more gorgeous going down the street than it ever looked on an auto show stand.

Yet it still appears very American, and there are plenty of traditional Caddy cues. Proportions are just right.

Standard 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder power might be a stretch for a large global sedan, but its 265-horsepower is certainly adequate. And most Cadillac owners never know what?s under the hood anyway.

A 335-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 is the next step up, but the hot ticket for now, is our test car?s twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6. Horsepower here is 404, accompanied by 400 lb-ft. of torqu...