2020 Cadillac XT6 Luxury SUV Unveiled

2020 Cadillac XT6 Luxury SUV Unveiled https://youtu.be/qrF2NSMSeW0

The 2020 Cadillac XT6 signals the Detroit luxury automaker's intention to compete at every level of the luxury SUV terra. But wait, you say. Doesn't the Escalade offer three rows? It does, yes, but the Escalade couldn't be more different from the all-new XT6.

The full-size Escalade remains a truck-based SUV powered by a thirsty V8. The XT6 is smaller and lighter thanks to its sedan-like chassis, and it will be far more maneuverable than the Escalade's land-yacht proportions.

The XT6 is about the same size as the Audi Q7, one of its primary competitors, yet it offers a roomier third-row seat. It's also easy to reach that third row with second-row seats that slide and tilt forward. The Q7 is one of our top-rated luxury three-row crossovers, but on this score, the XT6 beats it handily.

To get that room, Cadillac took it out of the XT6's luggage space, which ranks low in the class — 12.6 cubic feet with all the seats up. But folding both rear rows opens up a properly large 78.7 cubic feet of space, ideal for times when you'll need to load it to the roof.

The XT6 comes with all the active safety features you expect on a modern vehicle, with even more that are optional. There's an 8-inch touchscreen display, two USB jacks for each row of seats, and an array of options that include a Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless device charging.

Power comes from a 310-horsepower V6 engine, the same engine in the smaller XT5 crossover. That's slightly more power than many competitors and should be enough to hustle the larger XT6. Properly equipped, the XT6 can tow up to 4,000 pounds. That's on the low side of the class, with some luxury rivals able to pull around 7,000 pounds, but it's still enough for most light-duty trailering.

Overall, the XT6 looks to be a promising pick for a three-row luxury crossover SUV alongside other popular models including the Q7, Acura MDX and Volvo XC90. We'll know more once we get one in for official testing.
The 2020 Cadillac XT6 is available in two trim levels, Premium Luxury and Sport. Both come with a 3.6-liter V6 engine (310 horsepower, 271 lb-ft of torque) and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Premium Luxury trims come standard with front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is optional. Sport trims are all-wheel-drive only.

Both trims come with nearly identical features, with the Sport offering a handful of performance and cosmetic differences. Highlights of the Premium Luxury include a sunroof, a hands-free liftgate, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel, among other luxury touches.

Infotainment features are generous and include an 8-inch touchscreen with a secondary dial controller, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite radio, six USB ports (two for each row of seats), a 4G LTE Wi-Fi connection, and a wireless device charge pad.

The XT6 offers a pretty typical bundle of driver safety aids for a luxury crossover, including automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning and lane keeping assist, and parking sensors. You also get Cadillac's Rear Vision Camera, which fills the rearview mirror with a real-time image from a rear-mounted camera.

The Sport trim comes with the same features, but it adds an adaptive suspension, gloss-black exterior trim accents and towing aids.

Multiple options are available for both trims, with highlights including an upgraded Bose sound system, a navigation system, upgraded leather upholstery and interior trim, and adaptive cruise control. The XT6 can be configured for six passengers rather than seven. Also optional is Cadillac's Night Vision, which uses infrared to detect pedestrians or large animals beyond the reach of the headlights.