Cadillac CT6, XT5 and XT4 for China: engines, tech and features

The Cadillac CT6 sedan preserves the brand’s recognizable look: an imposing grille, striking X-shaped accents, and a clean, tech-forward front end. The headlights are split into nine slim LED sections, while the Smart Matrix lighting system offers seven operating modes and protects oncoming traffic from glare.

Under the hood sits a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine (174 kW, 350 N·m) paired with a 10-speed automatic. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes 7.47 seconds, and top speed is 230 km/h. An electronically controlled adaptive suspension is designed to deliver comfort on the move and reassuring control in corners.

The mid-size Cadillac XT5 also made an appearance in Guangzhou. Its cabin follows the latest Cadillac playbook: the same dashboard architecture with a sweeping 33-inch single display divided between the instrument cluster and infotainment, plus a fully touch-based climate control panel. Other details include a broad decorative insert across the fascia, 126-color ambient lighting, and Nappa leather seat upholstery. Cargo volume behind the rear seats is 653 liters.

For China, the only engine announced is a 2.0-liter LXH turbo four from the GM-SAIC joint venture, rated at 230 hp instead of the previous model’s 237 hp. Front- or all-wheel drive is offered, and the nine-speed automatic carries over from the first generation.

Rounding out the stand was the XT4 crossover. Positioned as the brand’s entry model for the Chinese market, it uses hardware typical of the segment: a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (211 hp, 270 N·m) paired with a nine-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. Tripower technology is not available here—meaning no two-cylinder deactivation, no variable valve lift, and no trick cooling system—but even without it, WLTC combined fuel consumption is a sensible 7.25 liters per 100 kilometers.