Last month, we shined a light on the little known Cadillac XT4 Midnight Sport Package, which improves the crossover’s look considerably thanks to a unique grille treatment and model-specific alloy wheels. Now we’re turning our attention to a lesser-known appearance package available for the Cadillac XT6: the Radiant Package.
The Radiant Package adds the following equipment to the Cadillac XT6 (the production code for each add-on is included in parentheses):
- 20-inch polished wheels (S1R)
- Bright grille with Galvano surround (SJB)
- Illuminated cargo sill plate (5RU)
2020 XT6 without Radiant Package
2020 XT6 with Radiant Package
We’ve included images of the 2020 Cadillac XT6 both with the Radiant Package (pictured right) and without it (pictured left) in this article to show exactly what this package adds. As we can see from the photos, the Radiant Package adds some more chrome to the XT6’s exterior and larger wheels, giving it a classier, more upscale appearance. Our example car is painted Dark Mocha Metallic, which contrasts nicely with the bright chrome to really make it pop.
The Radiant Package (which carries the production code PDV) is only available on the Premium Luxury trim level for the Cadillac XT6. The package is an LPO-level option, which means the price is factored into the overall vehicle pricing, finance, and lease rates, but the parts are actually installed by the dealer prior to delivery to the customer.
2020 XT6 without Radiant Package
2020 XT6 with Radiant Package
Additionally, the Radiant Package is not available with the available Gloss Black grille with Black surround (production code SJA) or any of the other LPO-level wheels available with the crossover. The package will add $2,995 to the price of a 2020 Cadillac XT6 Premium Luxury, which starts at $53,690 before taxes, title or available dealer incentives.
The 2021 Cadillac XT6 is expected to arrive in Q3 of this year, at which point some new appearance packages and other options may be introduced for the three-row crossover. For now, though, XT6 buyers can improve the look of the crossover with the available Radiant Package.
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Comments
Minor appearance tweaks won’t give people what they really want which is POWER; dropping the 650 hp LT4 will give the Cadillac XT6 the performance of a sports car while it can remain understated on the outside.
The XT6 is a mass-market luxury product. Yes, it should have a high performance variant, but make no mistake about it – it is not what most people want.
Looks good. The cargo sill plate lighting is a classy touch.
I can’t help but feel the looks are more Chevy than luxury.
Expensive package.
Especially when you consider the changes are just different and not necessarily better.
Big deal
It is a big deal those of us who actually buy these cars, like me. I’ll be in market for the XT6 soon… had no clue this was offered.
But do you see value in paying $3k more for what amounts to minor changes?
It’s unique wheels plus a unique grille. Everyone does this and it’s for differentiation. The Mercedes I’m looking at also has a similar package going on and it’s a bit more expensive. Acura has one too. Will I buy it? Sure, if I like it enough.
Saw one in person finally the other day, as with most GM products it looked far better in person. Has a presence to it that the renders do not convey. Seeing as how this was a rush job to at least be able to compete in the segment I think they did a great job.
I cannot see a bright grille in the photo saying it has the appearance pkg. is the pic correct?
We really wanted to move up to the XT6 when it arrived so rushed to drive one. It performed OK, liked it looks, etc but the seats where are as hard as a park bench! The seats in our 2018 Traverse Premier are much softer and comfortable. So we waited and looked for a XT6 with the Premium Luxury Package at $70000 plus, thinking that the seats would be much more comfortable. Well, they are not. The XT6 is a nice SUV but it’s not worth the $20000 premium built on a shorten version of the Chevy Traverse or Buick Enclave. We really wanted to like one of these, but think Cadillac missed the mark on the most important reason to buy a Cadillac – “comfort”! Put some comfortable seats in these things!
How about they put anything Cadillac in it other than an emblem and a price.
Really really small deal. Big price.
I can’t tell them apart except for the wheels and on those I couldn’t care less.
What a rip off.
P.S. The color is crap.