True No Hands Driving! 2019 Cadillac CT6 Super Cruise
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- What’s it like to drive 140 miles without touching the throttle, brakes or steering wheel? And is that driving or riding? Tom Voelk drives from Seattle to Portland on Interstate 5 in the 2019 Cadillac CT6 with Super Cruise and finds out this kind of autonomy might make you more alert, not less. And how does it compare to Tesla Autopilot?
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About Tom: Tom Voelk is an award-winning automotive contributor to The New York Times. His podcast was the first to win an Emmy Award (and he's won for photography, editing, producing and reporting). But really, all you need to know is in the videos. Watch a few and you'll subscribe.
Tom, you’re the best car channel on all of CZcams. Thanks for your hard work.
Lol is he tho?
Adam Nelson IMHO, yes. I’m not interested in reviewers who go into just about as much detail as the owner’s manual, obsessing over every feature and warning light while leaving any insights on how the car ACTUALLY DRIVES, for the very end, like some kind of irrelevant post script.
SavageGeese is the best inmho.
I can't understand why you don't have more subscribers
+Gabby Lopez its because he doesn't upload content frequently enough
on 0:07 makes me feel sad. Tom is absolutely one of the best car journalist that I have ever seen. His channel is super underrated. Perfect point of view, no pressure length of video time, and no unnecessary extra information, only keep the goodies! When I first seen his review back to 2017, I thought he must have million subscribers already because the quality of work! Keep up the good work, Tom! Thank you!
I can't believe the twins don't have a million subscribers.
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Say HI to Trump's dear friend and murderer Mohammed bin Salman for me.
It’s the best way to presenting cars. Just the perfect mix of seriousness and light humor! I’m following you since you made the videos for the NYT. Best regards from Germany!
It’s a Shame this channel has less than 100,000 subscribers.
As always thanks 🙏 Tom for your amazing 😉 work.
All people have to do is Share it on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc and Tom will be King of Seattle Mountain Auto Journalism. I wonder what he thought of the earthquake last night?
@Stephen Bradley
You’re 100% right
Not anymore 😂
Currently at 101K
justSTUMBLEDupon
Lol😂😂
Everyone! Let's get Tom to 100K! There isn't a more deserving car reviewer out there! Great channel, great content, and great reviewer.
I'm better
I like this car. GM should not discontinue this model.This is the best Cadillac ever.
Being a Seattle native, I find these videos so relaxing to watch. We are so blessed to live in the beautiful, evergreen NW.
Tom, Your hard work does not go unnoticed.
Been subscribed for a very long time. You’re so close and 100K is where the magic happens as you say from experience.
I luv the ct6 always have one of the most stylish sedans period can't mistaken it for nothing else but a caddy 👍
That's what i tell the Lincoln fanboys, nothing looks like a Caddy.
@@gaddyify Yeah but to be fair, nothing looks like the new Continental or Nav these days either. Both companies doing well in design.
@@vroooom I can see cues from of other vehicles in the Lincoln styling. The Navigator blends in with the competition, but Caddy's design language is on another level.
@@gaddyify Then why does the XT6 look like a Highlander?
@@vroooom Only in your mind, Lincoln tries hard to look like a Range Rover, compare the Caddy to the Highlaner, Caddys Art and Science design language goes way back in the early 90s, while Lincoln was struggling to find it's design language. There nothing on the road look like a Caddy particularly from the front.
Love your reviews, you ll get more subscribers I m sure
I would subscribe... but I have already been subscribed for a long time. Your videos are great!
Excellent review as always.
Still enjoying the channel and appreciate all the work. Come on world, it doesn’t seem right that Tom’s not at 250k+.
Just found you in my recommendation videos. Like it, subscribed!
I love that your reviews are straight to the point without all the fluff - Thank You!!
Crazy nice car. Crazy good review. Great job!
Good luck and I hope you get to 100k! Been following you since your New York Time days. You are the best.
I really enjoy the autonomous driving features in my Mercedes, although it does ping pong a bit more than I would like. I do agree it makes long distance driving, and even stop and go traffic much less stressful. I can't wait for this technology to get to the next level!
I really enjoyed your commentary n knowledge about cars. Best wishes from Pakistan.
Here's to your [upcoming] 100K subscriber base, Tom. You're destined to greatly influence automotive journalism.
Nice revue, even better.... your honesty.
Thank you! Cadillac builds some great performing, great looking vehicles nowadays...but the interiors are always lacking. Even Lincoln builds exclusive, beautiful interiors now. GM needs to let Cadillac be Cadillac. No cutting corners. No compromises.
Many complain about the use of cheaper materials in the interior of Cadillacs and the lower level of standard equipment and features. Which I believe is unfair since Cadillac sells far less units than MB and BMW. Thus in order for Cadillac to be truly comparable to its German rivals it needs to be able to sell more - including in Europe. At this time both Cadillac and Lincoln do not sell well there - where-as the Germans sell well in both Europe and the US.
Cadillac is criminally underrated, as always, an excellent video Tom!
I never paid attention to how many subscribers this channel had. I would have guessed it had several hundred thousand subscribers. It’s surprising that it hasn’t broken the hundred thousand mark yet. Hopefully soon it will. I’ve been subscribed for years. Love the reviews. Keep up the great work. 👍
11:07 Nice relationship between image and narration here, Tom; keep up these kind of clever shots and you're definitely on "track" for 100,000 subscribers! Thanks as always for another great video!
I own the 2018 model with all the options mentioned, and I LOVE it. I've beat Maseratis in straight lines much to their dismay
This is the umpteenth video that I've watched about the CT6 but is the first one I've watched that shows that the car has rear steering. Nice going, Tom, you get a like, sir.
Excellent review as always, Tom! How on earth do you not have 1M subs?!
I'm choosey about my subscribers. Only the smarter and best looking make the grade. / ; ^ )
Thanks for the great video Tom. Would I buy this car? Yes if I were looking for a nice sedan. I'm sick of all the trucks and SUVs on the road. I think the only way to rid our roads of them is to quadruple the fuel prices. If I were running the country all drivers of trucks would pay an annual tax unless they used them for work. Keep up the great work Tom.
Nice to see that Cadillac still can..rock!
You're the best car reviewer hands down. You got no real competition.
I never EVER like or subscribe when begged to before I've even SEEN the vid... no matter how good it is.
Glad I subscribed to your channel--I dig the style of the videos and the thoroughness of the reviews!
Lol that intro.
Can’t wait till you have 1 million subs Tom!
As always, loved the review. Great dialogue, great camera angles, ....adequate jokes haha.
CZcams community! Let’s write this wrong. Start subscribing to Driven now!!
I really enjoy your channel and reviews! And this is a fascinating car. Good job Cadillac! Excellent review Tom!
Loved the review, especially the ugly sunglasses 😎. That is a sharp looking car, I’ve always wanted a Cadillac...but ended up with an Odyssey that I am very fond of and is rock solid...but if I could afford a Cadillac... thanks for the smiles and making Tuesday my favourite day of the week!
Never got bored of watching your video. I think the length and the way you review the vehicles are really great. Thank you for your wonderful work.
Thanks for the video excellent review is a beautiful car
get this man 100k subs!
Knocks it out of the park yet again, does Tom ever get it wrong? :) Common folks leave a comment, enough comments and google's algorithm will pick it up and promote Toms channel, making it visible to millions of potential subscribers.
I don't know how he doesn't have at least 250k subs
97000 subscribers... everyone tell a friend about this channel!!! We should easily be able to get Tom over the 100,000 mark! ⚠⚠⚠ As for Super Cruise, it's super-cool!! Love to have that on my long boring Phoenix to LA drives across the desert. 🌵🌵
Drove one from Los Angeles to Seattle and back no super Cruze for me lol
Fun car
Great review of the Super Cruise. My wife recently acquired an E450 Wagon with Merc's autonomous driving features. I was skeptical at first, you know being a "driver" and all, but the system has won me over on long highway drives. We pulled off a 350 mile interstate drive one day, and while the system on the Merc requires a hand on the wheel, it did all of the driving. I found it to be more relaxing than most highway trips.
Yup, while I refer to drive, it's a luxury to have the systems.
I made a vow never to waste my money on a Cadillac ever again and intend to keep it that way.
So live with it and dont bother us with that.
Why, because you had a bad experience in the 1980s or something? Cadillacs are really good now. All you're doing is hurting yourself.
1000k subscribes you deserve nice review as usual..thanks
Tom, as usual, your good work.
Thank You!
A great review of a great looking and fascinating Cadillac CT6, Tom. Since I'm relatively new to your vlog, I'm rather certain you've probably covered this in detail long before now, but for the life of me, I do NOT understand why GM is eliminating most, if not all, of their sedans. Many of us older, retired adults do NOT wish to be limited to SUV's or pickup trucks.
GM is eliminating a bunch but not all. Ford is axing all cars but the Mustang and Chrysler (FCA) isn't far behind. It's stupid in my opinion but I'm not running the operations.
Hi Tom! I like your style and your videos. Keep it going! You are almost at 100K. All the best to you from Hungary, Europe! ;-)
Another fantastic video Tom you are the best !!!! Keep up the great work.
I’ve had four SUV’s and am sick to death of them and am going back to a sedan, and the CT6 may be it. Thanks for the great review.
I want to import this car to Jamaica. Love the design
If you want your car stolen, go ahead.
@@jody024 nah, you're wrong. They go after common cars. They'd probably never touch this thing. Cuz they couldn't chop it up for parts nor can they resell it.
@@JamaicanMeCrazy good point
You'd think GM would use better plastics by now. Especially at this price.
The Super Cruise update bringing the mapped miles to 200k is available now. I haven't had a chance to try any of the newly added roads yet. I agree completely about the XT4 and XT6 being released without optional Super Cruise is a mistake. As for the interior surfaces? Nothing I interact with is bothersome, I enjoy it enormously. And I keep reading CT6 manufacturing is moving in 2020, not ending.
Tom>Doug
CT6 is not getting discontinued in 2020, it's still going to be around.
9:28 Exactly, Tom. Unfortunately, the places where GM accountants stepped in to demand another $0.65 cost savings are all too evident. Same old GM. I believe they CAN make it world-class. But they choose not to. SMDH.
I will elaborate. Most of the materials in the car are quite good. But the stuff down low, below the center console and in the foot wells look straight out of a Chevy. And the seams there are wider than they should be at this price point. I know it can do better because my ELR has a terrific interior, perhaps the best the brand has ever done.
Panel gaps aren't tragic. But self-driving Cadillacs running over squirrels would be. Who would trust GM with this.
Driven Car Reviews Yes, the ELR and CTS interiors are world class. Very distinct and executed greatly. The CT4 and CT5 are the closest the brand has gotten to that level of attention to detail and fit and finish.
Driven Car Reviews Though I will say the common misconception that interior material comprises and build quality not being areas that the Germans don’t slack on is a bunch of bull-crap and just that...a misconception.
The Audi A8L is the company’s flagship sedan and it’s exterior has fake plastic exhaust tips. The interior is also full of black shiny plastic which is ALL OVER the interior.
BMW even on their top of the line performance trims like X3 M with the upgraded interior leather packages (if I’m not mistaken) still has hard touch plastics inside the interiors.
Mercedes-Benz on their brand new flagship SUV the 2020 GLS has hard touch plastics throughout the interior including the doors as well. It’s top of the line GLS 580 boasted hard touch plastic on the front doors.
So I hold reviewers to blame for these misconceptions within the auto industry. You guys have got to start telling the whole truth that not just the Americans slack on materials from time to time. Every single German brand you named cuts the same corners just like the Americans.
mybro727 true. Im alwayd on cue with your statements on Cadillacs.
Hope you get to 100K subscribers fast. Great video. I'm looking at sedans and it seems like Cadillac is just a notch below the German brands in terms of luxury and attention to detail -- yet they charge an awfully pretty penny. $88K for that CT6 seems too high, at least to me.
You can get a low mileage used one 1-2 years old, for about half that price already.
Every gone into a GM dealership to price a car? My wife bought a Chevy Volt with a $36.500 MSRP for $27,000. It very typical of the company. Don't let the MSRP fool you.
@@DrivenCarReviews Tom, thanks for the info, I'll take a look. Was wondering if you would consider reviewing the 2019 Audi A6? Would appreciate your perspective.
@@keanuneo-k2w I'll put it on the list but I try to get to the newest of the new first (plus I can only test what's in the press fleet). And a reminder about price- my ELR stickered for 83K and I bought it new for 42 (then there were tax credits). My friend bought an ATS-V for FAR less than sticker (and an M3) and there are no sacrifices there. That's GMs strategy. Plus used luxury cars of any make are particularly good deals off lease.
Hey Tom. Great Review. Cadillac should offer this tech on its entire lineup for 2020. This would certainly give them an edge.
Coming from High Tech Corvette, GOOD JOB!!!
Fabulous review. Love the CT6 and ELR!
Tom does have one of the best CZcams channels - period. I have been a loyal viewer since Tom's now adult children were actually kids and before his wife had her Kia Soul. What is unclear is the elixir Tom and his evil twin are drinking to appear ageless.
At recent graduation events he attended, everyone in his family looked different but Tom looks as he did back in the days when the Ford Explorer was on a truck (RWD) architecture, moved to a car (FWD) architecture, and is now back to a RWD architecture. Proof: YT Video: '2011 Ford Explorer Limited HD Video Review'. @6:15 'If you want these videos on your IPod'.
Tom: Where has all the time went? The saying truly applies to you: Like a fine wine you are a mellow and incredibly valuable talent. All the best.
Make a Long wheel base Ct6 Cadillac please. At least 1 foot longer
I will never subscribe but always watch.
Thanks so much for doing a deep dive on the semi-autonomous features! It's really important to understand the pros/cons of the various systems-and it's hard to get a good sense of the limitations during a quick test drive (our local Toyota dealership let me go all of one exit on the freeway).
It's especially useful to get the insider info that Cadillac will offer OTA updates. Other companies don't offer this, and it's good to know which vehicles will get better over time (and which will be stuck in the past). Thank you!
The Lane Keep Assist will keep the Toyota and the Cadillac (plus many others) centered during on and off ramps, but it's different than the car being aware enough to merge and exit.
@@DrivenCarReviews The Toyota lane keep assist (on the new RAV4 Hybrid) was actually surprisingly limited IMO. It ping-ponged a little in the lane, and in my brief experience it was worse in this regard than the Honda system (in the 2019 CRV). But the real safety problem was that you can't use Toyota's LKA it in the right lane because it gets confused by exits and "keeps you centered" between the line on the left side of your lane and the exit line on the right side of your lane-which ends up driving you halfway between the lane and the exit!
The salesman said not to use it in the right lane because there's so much entering/exiting traffic, but clearly the real problem is that the system cannot handle exit striping, even if no one else is around. Hopefully they can fix this with OTA updates or something, which look further down the road and focus on where the right-side line picks up again after the exit.
I've had a car with adaptive cruise control since late 2014 (Subaru EyeSight), and although I'd never buy another car without ACC, I'm also completely satisfied with just that. I'd rather keep steering. And besides, three pedals makes me feel alive. Yes, I got rid of the Subaru and bought a Honda with manual transmission (and of course Honda Sensing).
Too bad they killed our ELR Tom. Hopefully Cadillac will come up with a pure EV with Super Cruise. You must have at least a couple hundred miles on your ELR by now, right? Thanks for the great review as always.
I don't get to drive it as much as I like, especially since it's summer and I have the Miata. Enjoy!
You deserve way more subscribers!
Great review! Experienced and polished.
Very professional and entertaining review
Excellent review Tom!!! Enjoyed watching!
I subscribed Tom
The future will be cars driving by themselves to get your groceries and then bringing them back home without you having to move a muscle!!
I think that's called Amazon Fresh. We just started using that. No self driving car needed.
Another great review. Next could you please do an introduction and show all of us your car collection?! That would be great. HELLO FROM BOTHELL!!
That would be a waste of people's time. FWIW, my personal cars are a 1990 Miata (bought new) and a 2014 Cadillac ELR. My wife has a 2019 Chevy Volt. Love running the trail in Bothell!
I'm on my 2nd CT6 Platinum . 2017 CT6 Platinum and now 2019 CT6 Platinum supercruise. I use supercruise alot in L.A.county traffic and its safe. Fort Lewis, WA 2003-2006, great memories but only there 8 months due to back 2 back Iraq and Afghanistan deployments🎯💯🫡
Now just the other night with nothin' to do
We broke a case of proof 102
And started itchin' for that wonderful feel
Of rollin' in an automobile
You could say we was out of our mind
And let me tell you we were flyin' while blind
Excellent sir!!!
What a good looking car.
Another good one! Hey where do I buy a Driven T-shirt? :)
$88,450. It's the 2nd reason why this car doesn't sell. The 1st reason is that to most people, the only real Cadillac is the Escalade. That SUV, much like the Corvette, is a brand in and of itself. GM's marketing team couldn't sell heaters in Anchorage, so it's not a surprise that this car languishes.
bassandtrebleclef this car has outsold the BMW 7-Series twice in a row since 2018. The Cadillac Escalade isn’t even Cadillac’s best selling vehicle. You people just run your mouths before doing any type of research. Lol. You don’t even know what you’re talking about.
@@mybro727 prove me wrong. Post sales numbers and sources. Show me how many consumers buy the ct6' vs gm selling them in bulk to rental car companies.
bassandtrebleclef GM selling CT6 in bulk to rental vendors?? Lmdao. What the hell are you talking about, sir? You obviously have the same access to Google and the internet that I do. Pick a source and then *do your own research.*
Why do i need to fetch you information that you can & should’ve already been familiar with prior to speaking on something you evidently know nothing about? You make yourself look like a jackass when you run your mouth on a topic you’re IGNORANT to.
@@mybro727 You are taking this awfully personally. We're just having fun talking about cars. You need to relax. Go for a walk. Have a glass of wine. Whatever you need to relax.
bassandtrebleclef I’m not taking anything personal, I’m just knowledgeable on the matter and apparently you are not. I don’t see the fun in fetching you information either. I’m relaxed, just disturbed by people who speak on things and try to argue with others on topics they know very little about. Good day 👋🏼
Nice car. Good video.
Interesting that having the car doing the driving makes for more awareness and not less. Likely a good thing only I wonder if it will stay like that once the novelty wears off. Maybe a CT6 owner can comment should one come along.
excellent review, thanks
Thanks. I am looking to get ASAP a computer assisted car. This looks good except I wonder what expressways are not included. I am planing a trip: Ocala, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Dayton, Indianapolis, Chicago, La Crosse, Milwaukee and back to Ocala. How much of that is mapped? With Tesla I do not have to worry about that. Just where are the Super Chargers instead of this.
I am one year away from purchase and will keep an eye on this. I subscribed for more info.
What color was the CT6 in this video? Great review by the way. I will subscribe.
I drove the CT6 that was loaded with gadgets. After 3 years of driving the ATS and the loaded CTS, I subjected myself to a living Hell. The vehicles were in the shop 24 times. Well, I drove the $88,000 CT6 and it was a good vehicle until it stopped. This car had a problem with pedestrian radar. It got confused and would even stop if it detected a tall curb. I chose not to take the car. Others who did still had this problem. Well, I now drive a Mazda 6 Signature with the same gadgets for $52,000 less!
False equivalency. The mazda 6 does not have anything at all that does what Supercruise does. And for what it's worth I have 120k miles on my Cadillac and it's fine. No problems whatsoever.
Why does it remind me of the Dodge Viper Defender... ?
Are you a friend of FBI Special Agent Police Detective Joe Astor of the Viper FBI Task Force?
So cool!
You people are nuts !! No way I would ever trust ANY self drive system
This will be a great long traveling vehicle, I get tired of holding the steering wheel. I want a car that will make me feel right at home, on the road, of course.
Nice channel. Wasn’t it debunked that the CT6 production is going to be stopped completely but rather just moved to another facility?
Cadillac Escalade and most SUV's are some of the best vehicles anyone can buy BUT besides the Escalade they all have very cheap plastics from the GM parts bin some maybe chrome plated but are the same parts and reliable transportation they aren't never mind resale value. I would ONLY lease a Caddy today and tomorrow as well.... A 1970's Caddy now that's a car your Grandkids would love!
Great Review. I thought that Tom was fair to this car and others I've seen.
I'd love to know how you wound up with a Cadillac ELR.
The reviews were lackluster even at launch and it seemed wildly overpriced.
I would never have guessed you owned one.
Did you win it?
Generally the reviews went like this- really nice car that's WAY over priced.
I wanted an electrified vehicle. GM was moving them out, I effectively got a new one for 35K after the tax credit. Other than a defective touchscreen it's been perfect.
@@DrivenCarReviews
Good deal! Love your channel. Keep up the great work.
I love Cadillac
such a great looking sedan that will be discontinued come 2020. I could drive this without a license plate upfront as I do not wanna spoil the looks of it.
CT6 continuation is in limbo according to GM Authority; it's not dead yet and hopefully will soldier on. This car is too good to be dropped IMO.
@@chuckgrenci6404 agreed
Great I found your CZcams Channel. I just subscribed. I am a Cadillac fan, and love my CTS. But I still prefer Tesla Autopilot, and I certainly will need EV or Extended Range EV technology ( with RWD and 350 hp ) in my next car. :) The future looks great.
But autopilot requires you to keep your hands on the wheel. That's the primary difference between autopilot and super cruise. And it's a big one, enforced by federal laws. Supercrujise is the only fully hands off, fully legal cruise system in the US in production today.
Great Job Tom 👍
I don't see the point for the super cruiser, you still can't call or text on the road.
Of course you can. Using Apple CarPlay I talked to my parents, my brother, my wife and a couple automotive PR folks on my drive to and from Portland. I also texted multiple people (including my NYT editor about writing a story about the sate of autonomous driving).
This can be done on any car with CarPlay or Android Auto, Super Cruise or not. And I am VERY cautious about phones and driving. I generally put mine where I cannot access it.
CT6 is such a nice car, wish they sold them in Europe
They do, at least in Germany.