We’re spending the week with the 2020 Cadillac XT6, a new three-row crossover positioned between the XT5 and the Escalade in the brand’s product lineup. The XT6 rides on the GM C1 platform and is powered by the 3.6L LGX V6 engine rated at 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. This engine is mated to the GM nine-speed automatic transmission, driving either the front or all four wheels.
Following Cadillac’s Y trim level strategy, The XT6 is available in one of two different trim levels, Premium Luxury and Sport. Our test unit is equipped with the Sport trim, which includes all-wheel drive. It costs $2,400 more than the Premium Luxury AWD variant and features the following items:
- Gloss Black exterior accents (grille, roof rails, side window surrounds)
- Sport Control AWD System
- Unique front and rear fascia elements
- Trim-specific 20-inch 12-spoke alloy wheels
- Carbon fiber interior trim
- Sport pedals and tap-up/-down paddle shifters
- Chassis Damping Control
- Tinted taillights
- Body-color door handles
Our 2020 Cadillac XT6 is covered in the optional Crystal White Tricoat paint ($1,225) and fitted with the Jet Black leather interior. It also includes the Platinum package ($3,700) which adds Semi-Aniline leather seating for all rows, leather-wrapped instrument panel, console and door trim, a microfiber sueded headliner, and Bronze Carbon Fibre trim with Ombre finish.
The Platinum package requires choosing the Enhanced Visibility and Technology package ($2,350) that rounds up a Rear Camera Mirror with lens washer, an eight-inch infotainment screen, and automatic parking assist with braking, head-up display, HD Surround Vision and Rear Pedestrian Alert. It also imposes the Driver Assist Package ($1,300) which includes adaptive cruise control, Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking and Reverse Automatic Braking, along with the Comfort and Air Quality Package ($750) that adds heated rear seats and ventilated front seats as well as an air ionizer, and a 14-speaker Bose Performance Series sound system ($1,000).
This is essentially the most expensive and complete package that’s available for this vehicle, bringing the XT6 Sport’s sticker price from the base MSRP of $58,090 up to $69,190.
We will have the 2020 Cadillac XT6 for a week, so if you’d like to know more about this vehicle beyond the spec sheet, ask your questions in the comments section below, and we’ll reply in a timely manner as part of the GM Authority interactive review.
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Looking to pull the trigger on one and have had very little face time with it in person due to lockdowns. Few questions but feel free to answer any, not all.
How is the space behind 3rd row? Can you fit a compact stroller or pretty much need to fold one chair for anything besides groceries?
Is fit and finish in line with European cars in that same $60-70k range?
What apps are available on the infotainment system and do you need OnStar data to maintain them long term or can it use a connected phones data?
Thank you!
@Fady on GM vehicles you don’t need OnStar data to use most apps. You can connect the vehicle to your phone’s hotspot and consume data that way. Believe the traffic displayed on the navigation map and one of the weather app (default one) is linked to a SiriusXM NavTraffic and requires a subscription.
https://www.siriusxm.com/navtraffic/pricing
Thanks Danny, appreciate it!
In my 2019 GMC Terrain if I hook the car to my Hotspot on the phone the weather app and Map traffic work. I believe that Sirius XM package was needed on the old system not the new systems.
Is this worth the extra cash when compared to the Buick Enclave Avenir?
I would be hard pressed to choose the XT6 over the Enclave Avenir. The Buick has a much more expressive and upscale design with a significantly lower price.
Seriously, $70K, thoughts? Not a single review I’ve ever read says the vehicle is worth the asking price. What do you think?
What is the ride quality and road/wind noise compared to the current generation Tahoe/Yukon? We have a 2016 Yukon; we are considering making the transition; I know the two vehicles are not apples to apples.
We have both a 2016 Tahoe LTZ and a 17 XT5 Luxury.
I can say, driving both cars the XT5 is millions of years better than the Tahoe in all of the above. It rides MUCH better, and there is a lot less road noise. Wind noise around 80 MPH is about the same, and it comes from the same area (around the mirrors). Plus, at 80, the Tahoe gets about 20 MPG, while the XT5 gets about 29 MPG.
I’d imagine the XT6 will be even better as it is newer. But since the 5 and 6 are similar, Thought I’d offer my $.02
I’d like to see the XT6 with a Blackwing. I’m sure there is zero percent chance of that happening.
Some guy around here swears that he has insider information confirming that the XT6 was just a placeholder for a RWD large crossover based on VSS-R with the Blackwing. Luigi was his name, I think? Take that for whatever you will, who the hell knows how true it really is.
I highly doubt that’s the case. The XT6 was originally supposed to be on the omega platform like the CT6 (which is the origin of all the RWD rumors before it came out), but that ship has sailed. Omega and the blackwing V8 are relics of a much more exciting Cadillac 10 year plan that got scrapped.
Yeah, I’m in the camp that it isn’t happening as well, cp. Like I said, who really knows. Though he said it would use the VSS-R platform (which isn’t ready for production yet), not Omega. If I were a betting man, I’d bet on no, especially with electrification supposedly taking over the Cadillac brand in big ways in the near future.
Really like the look when they showed it at the auto show, then had one for 2 days as a loaner. Sorry Cadillac not worth the price….great exterior, dull and boring interior, powertrain is a no show unless you think airport shuttles are exciting.
I bought basically this same vehicle in February except in Mocha with the Maple interior. I really love it and traded in my Xt5 for it. Much better ride and handling but that may also be do to the changes and the Sport option not available on the previous XT5. The one thing I can’t figure out. My XT5 would allow me to receive, listen and reply to Text msg. the XT6 does not seem to have that ability. is that no longer a feature?
Ya they took that out with the latest infotainment system, very disappointing. They now expect you to plug your phone in and manage text msgs through Android Auto or Carplay. Defeats the purpose of wireless charger until 2021/22 model which will have wireless Android Auto and Carplay.
Thank you. that is disappointing. hopefully since they can now do over the air updates they can add wireless Android Auto to my 2020
Is the LGX engine actually sporty and fun to drive in this vehicle? Or does it leave much to be desired? Does it accelerate and feel as fun and sporty as, say, a comparable BMW?
Sporty like a rear wheel drive BMW with 3.0T? Not a chance. Big difference in power and chassis dynamics. It’s more in line with Acura’s FWD-based offerings.
I can confirm that it’s not even in the ballpark of the BMW. I thought this would replace my X5 and I would have an all Caddy garage….that boat has sailed with the XT6.
I test drove an X5 40i and an XT6 PremLux and if you’re after driving dynamics and fun, go with the X5. I personally decided I’ll go with the XT6 because the performance drop off wasn’t as huge as it is on paper as well as the $150/mo I’ll save on the lease and the 3rd row/cargo space. Just sharing why I personally am going XT6 over X5. This coming from a 9 year BMW vet (3 straight leases, so hard to leave, but I will).
I know this is the Sport trim, but does the ride differ all that much from, say, an Acadia Denali? And does the interior of this car make it worth taking over the Acadia Denali?
True ‘actual’ gas mileage………..no fudging.
Does the 2021 XT6 have auto dimming outside rearview mirrors on both sides?
How is leg room for taller people, at or over 6 foot 5 .
Don’t they also make the XT6 in a 2 row version? Or am I thinking maybe that the chevy Blazer offers 2 row and 3 row versions. And isn’t the wheelbase in the 2 row version the same as the XT5 ? If it is what are the differences between the 2 row versions on the XT6 and XT5 ?
Testing of Cadillac’s 3-row XT6 is a similar situation to the Chevrolet Silverado of a couple of weeks ago, given the COVID-19 and limited number of vehicles on the road, is this a real world test. How many passengers on riding along in the XT6 because it’s supposed to be a 7-passenger vehicle; don’t you wish of having access to LGW twin-turbo 3.0L DOHC-4v V6 with 400 hp or the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel that the 2021 Cadillac Escalade will have as an option.
I think it’d be pretty interesting to see that 2.8 Dmax in the XT6.
How long until it gets 8 cylinders or a pair of turbos on that V6? Until then, it’s a waste of resources even building the thing.
Since it has a transverse drive-train, that’s very unlikely to happen. “Enthusiasts” cry all day about wanting to buy a performance variant, but when manufactures actually do, they don’t sell.
The XT6 is outselling some serious competition. It’s clear not a waste to build.
It was outsold by everything in its class for the 1st quarter other than the Aviator. Which was only by a 2-3 hundred units.
This enthusiast buys them. I’ve owned a Jeep SRT8. I owned a BMW X5M, I’m currently driving an X3 35i MSport, and have an order pending on an M550. So while a lot of “enthusiasts” whine and cry, just look at them whining about the demise of the manual transmission, I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is.
Agreed, I’ve owned a GMC Typhoon, Trailblazer SS, and now BMW X5 V8 because GM has no SUV that even smells of being for enthusiast.
The xt6 is outselling some serious competition? The 1st Quater sales say otherwise. It’s in dead last in its segment.
Any update on when your article/review is coming?
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