Cadillac CT6 Changes for 2018

Cadillac has published changes coming to the 2018 CT6 to their dealers. As is typical of these sort of changes, we have colors being retired: Red Passion Tintcoat Phantom Gray Metallic Moonstone Metallic Dark Emerald Metallic ...as well as new colors to take their place: Satin Steel Metallic Stone Gray Metallic Red Horizon Tintcoat The 2018 model also brings the latest version of the Cadillac user experience (2.6) but also includes the ability to be updated over-the air (OTA) which does not yet appear to be coming to other models in the line.  Another new feature is a power washer nozzle for the rear camera (which should make the view out the Rear Camera Mirror clearer in inclement weather.  Other changes are relatively minor and are listed below:

Cadillac (2018) CT6

Deletions
  Exterior color (G1E) Red Passion Tintcoat
  Exterior color (G7Q) Phantom Gray Metallic
  Exterior color (GA6) Moonstone Metallic
  Exterior color (GC8) Dark Emerald Metallic
New Features
  Exterior color (G9K) Satin Steel Metallic (available at extra charge; no additional charge on Platinum)
  Exterior color (GPA) Stone Gray Metallic (available at extra charge; no additional charge on Platinum; late availability)
  Exterior color (GPJ) Red Horizon Tintcoat (available at extra charge; late availability)
  Cadillac user experience (Info 2.6 version), includes Collection (only available with (IO6) Cadillac user experience with embedded navigation),Teen Driver and Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)
  Collection - Easily browse, select and install apps that enhance your driving experience so it gets better every day. Using the vehicle's touch screen, you can customize your content with music, audiobooks, weather and more (data plan rates may apply). Only available with (IO6) Cadillac user experience with embedded navigation
  (TDM) Teen Driver - Configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob to encourage safe driving behavior. It can limit certain vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report gives you information on your teen's driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver
  Over-The-Air Updates (OTA) - Software update reflash capability
  (CWA) Rear Camera Mirror Washer
Changes
  Auto ventilated front seat functionality
  Auto heated steering wheel functionality added to heated front seats (RPO changes from [UVD] to [KI3])
  Leather wrapped driver-side airbag (Platinum only)
  Full-Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control switchable to Regular Cruise Control (within [KSG] Adaptive Cruise Control; included in [UGN] Driver Assist Package)
  Full-Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control resume and engagement from stop
  Plant installed illuminated trunk sill (Platinum only)
  Automatic Parking Assist-adds pedal operation to automatic steering

 

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