Test drive Cadillac sedan family, passionate CT4, intelligent CT6

Cadillac CT4, CT5, and CT6*** together form the brand’s current sedan lineup. Since they all adopt Cadillac’s latest family-style appearance design, their power systems are also equipped with 2.0T turbines. Supercharged engines, so it may give the impression that they are only different in size and price, but is it really that simple? Today we will bring you a comparative test drive experience of three models of the same brand.

Cadillac CT4, CT5, and CT6 can also be regarded as everyone’s old friends. I believe they are all familiar with their appearance and interior design, so we skip the regular opening and go straight to the theme-three models What is the difference in driving the car? But before that, let’s take a look at the differences between the three cars in terms of powertrain, chassis, size and curb weight.

The Cadillac CT4, CT5, and CT6 have the same power, chassis, and parameters: The three models are equipped with the exact same 2.0T four-cylinder turbocharged engine with Tripower variable valve management technology, with a maximum power of 237 horsepower. , peak torque 350 N·m, maximum torque speed 1500-4000rpm. All three models are front-wheel drive.

The differences in power, chassis, and parameters between Cadillac CT4, CT5, and CT6: CT4 is equipped with an 8-speed automatic manual gearbox, while CT5 and CT6 are equipped with a 10-speed automatic manual gearbox. The front suspension of CT4 and CT5 is MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension is multi-link independent suspension; the front suspension of CT6 is double-wishbone independent suspension, and the rear suspension is multi-link. independent suspension. The top models of CT5 and CT6 are equipped with electromagnetic induction suspension. The top model of CT5 is equipped with a rear axle limited-slip differential

The dimensions and curb weight of the other three models are:

Cadillac The CT4 body dimensions are: 4760/1815/1421mm in length, width and height, and the wheelbase is 2775mm. The curb weight of the car is 1540kg.

The body dimensions of Cadillac CT5 are: 4924/1883/1445mm, and the wheelbase is 2947mm. The curb weight of the car is 1685kg.

The body dimensions of Cadillac CT6 are: 5223/1879/1492mm, and the wheelbase is 3109mm. The curb weight of the car is 1755kg.

The above are some book data, which can help us make a preliminary judgment on the driving experience of each car, but what is the difference in actual driving? Let’s officially enter today’s test drive experience.

First of all, the first venue I experienced today was a small track arranged with cones. The track included many subjects such as straight-line acceleration, high-speed corners, low-speed corners, pile winding, and elk testing. In the project, we mainly experienced the differences between Cadillac CT4 and CT5 models under intense driving conditions.

(The vehicle adopts sports mode in the experience, turning on the traction control and body stability control systems)

First of all, let’s take a look at the Cadillac CT4. We use the ejection method to start and press the accelerator and brake to the bottom. , at this time, the vehicle speed is maintained at 2300rpm. The moment you release the accelerator pedal, you can feel a strong pushing sensation, and the sound waves simulated by the audio are in your ears, giving the driver an exciting driving experience throughout the process.

When entering high-speed corners, you can feel that the vehicle has excellent roll control, and its support can bring very strong driving confidence. The advantages of front and rear drive are reflected, whether it is the controllability of the front of the car. Both the performance and the following performance of the rear of the car are excellent.

Entering the high-speed pile winding and elk test areas, due to the slippery road surface accompanied by light rain during the experience, there will be very interesting sliding at the rear of the car. The traction control and body stability control systems will control the vehicle's Although the posture will not cause the rear of the car to drift, just a small amount of sliding is enough to bring full driving pleasure.

As for the Cadillac CT5, we adopt the same driving style. From the starting stage, we can feel that it is less exciting than the CT4. Although it also has a simulated sound, it has a wider front and visual effects. The feeling is obviously not as exciting as CT4.

The CT5 we tested is equipped with an electromagnetic suspension system, which can provide excellent roll and support performance during high-speed cornering. It can also be felt in subsequent high-speed pile winding and elk tests. Excellent suspension toughness. But I want the rear of the CT5 to be obviously not as agile and interesting as the CT4. It has good following characteristics and will not be sloppy, but it still lacks some excitement.

In addition, in low-speed corners, if the vehicle speed is slightly faster, CT5 will show signs of pushing the head, so in the same curve, the throttle control needs to be more convergent, and therefore the speed in the curve is not as fast as CT4, the limit It's also lower than CT4.

So compared with the two models, what are the advantages of CT5? Next we move on to the next project, simulating the experience of bumpy road sections. This road section includes asphalt roads, cement roads, undulating roads, spliced ??roads, etc. In this experience, the CT5's chassis performance is obviously more comfortable and more resilient than the CT4. The CT4 can be described as stiff.

Of course, the performance of the Cadillac CT6 model is even better here. Also benefiting from the electromagnetic suspension system, the CT6's riding experience, sense of luxury and comfort on bumpy road conditions are definitely the best among the three cars. The best, but this is not the biggest highlight of the CT6 in today's test drive. Next, let's talk about the Super Cruise system equipped on the Cadillac CT6.

We have individually tested the Super Cruise system on the Cadillac CT6 before. The performance of this system at that time already gave us a lot of surprises. Today we will not talk about the technical aspects, but just talk about it. Talk about feelings. The biggest highlight of the Super?cruise system is that it can free the driver's hands in a short time. That is to say, in adaptive cruise, the driver is no longer required to control the direction of the vehicle, freeing his hands without changing lanes. The purpose of your feet.

In today’s experience, there is also a high-speed loop. The Cadillac CT6 can still automatically drive in the current lane when the speed reaches 190km/h. However, the fly in the ointment is that it continues to turn in the high-speed loop. During the process, the vehicle's automatic steering was slightly stiff and could not control the appropriate direction and continue to drive in the middle of the lane.

Finally, on the highway returning from the experience, we also experienced the Cadillac CT6’s Super Cruise system. It can be said that this system can really ease most of the driving during long-distance driving. Fatigue, although functions such as automatic lane changes are not yet provided, it is enough to allow the driver to relax to a certain extent.

As for the driving experience of the Cadillac CT6 on daily roads, although it does not provide the nerve-wracking excitement of the CT4 model, its steady and smooth acceleration process and high-level quietness make it more enjoyable. The comfortable chassis feel makes the overall performance of CT6 not inferior to any model in its class. The key point is that it also has the Super Cruise system that is leading in its class.

Summary:

If you want passion, choose Cadillac CT4. It will not let you down. It is a competent big toy.

With sporty characteristics and daily use in mind, choose the Cadillac CT5. Compared with other models of the same level, it has more personality.

As for the Cadillac CT6, comfort and high-end performance are what it should be, and the Super?cruise system gives it a high-tech experience that is ahead of its class.

Based on the above driving experience, which one is more suitable for you? Do you have the answer now?

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.