The 2020 Cadillac XT6 is The Real Replacement for Your Old 3-Row SRX

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The #Cadillac brand has been starved of a unibody 3-row crossover for the last decade since the SRX was replaced and for 2020, Cadillac dealers are finally getting the crossover they've been asking for. The all-new 202 #CadillacXT6 stretches the XT5 platform by 9 inches and comes standard with 3-rows of seating. The new #XT6 rides on the same architecture as the Traverse, Acadia, and Enclave but comes with a unique look outside inspired but the #Escala concept. The interior also features the Cadillac "Cut & Sewn" leather interior that feels a step above its GM cousins, but buyers who check out the competition from Europe and its American rival Lincoln will find a lot left to be desired for the new XT6, given the price point.

[theredline]

The long awaited review of the Cadillac XT6 is finally here!!! We are very disappointed with how lazy Cadillac was with such an important model for the brand... we see an emergency refresh coming. Incase you’re also wondering... the Lincoln Aviator is being loaned to us in early February so stay tuned!

[josephbzezinski]

I just picked up my 2022 XT6 Premium Luxury last week and I couldn't be happier with it! Terrific looking and functional, great space and comfort, reasonably priced for it's segment, great tech and safety features, plenty of power and a smooth ride! It's my first domestic US car brand purchase in 20 years.

[effend]

IMO, Cadillac should build nothing but rear wheel drive luxury/performance vehicles and leave the front wheel drive luxury vehicles to Buick. THIS is what originally got GM in trouble - too much platform sharing and not enough originality from each division.

[erome]

Went to purchase a 2019 leftover vette but ended buying a xt6. This is my fifth caddy and owned 4 bmws including a m5. The new Escalade is huge, after test driving the Xt6 I loved the drive and with two kids I’ll wait another 3 years for my C8 vette. Love this truck, moves in sport mode and gets plenty of looks. Test drive and go for the sports model $63k, great lease for this vehicle.

[davis]

Sales are already really strong. Shockingly, this is blowing the Aviator out of the water in sales. Good for Cadillac.

[tripleagent]

The problem with this vehicle...nothing about it says "premium". This is Buick level.

[alexadjekum]

I think this xt6 looks perfect just like all the other luxury brands, own one first, don’t go by what someone is saying

[thetruth]

"Struggling a bit to find their brand identity", lmao they're too focused on trying to be something they're not. Sorry but copying what the Germans and Lexus are doing and not sticking to their American roots isnt going to get them anywhere near that "standard of the world" credo again.

They need to start innovating again rather than imitating, the new escalade looks to be a step in the right direction.

[suttonssuperstars]

Lincoln Aviator is the choice.. that is all.

[miltoncallan]

Got a new 2020 XT6 at the end of December sale with huge discounts and I am very happy with it. I was not impressed with the german cars and have had particularly bad experiences with Mercedes E and S class cars in the past. Driving our E class home from the dealer, the sun visor fell off. It took 3 days to fix and then a week later, the cup holder sprang up from its rest and scared the crap out of my wife. The S class went through brakes amazingly fast. Never had those kind of problems with our previous Cadillacs.

[kevinbarry]

I find it significant that many commenters are comparing this unfavorably to the new Korean entries. Somebody should give Cadillac a clue

[jeffreymelendez]

You missed all of the safety and “Driver Assistance” features that this vehicle has. I’m very disappointed you failed to provide this. This Cadillac XT6 has more safety features and driver assistance features than all of the competitors you mentioned. Please be more diligent in this area.

[jbnc]

The gauges are perfect. I hate full lcd gauges.

[JTL-uvcm]

I completely agree with you sofyan. The xt6 isn’t a bad vehicle but when you factor in the price and what you get, you start to realize that it plays it considerably safe and is far away from the segments best.

[glen]

Boring. Not you, nor your review, THE CAR. For Cadillac trying to regain their own first place spot in the luxury car market. How can they introduce a new vehicle that is so bland? The old saying, setting the standard for the world. HA! Missed the mark on this one. Back to the drawing board. I was waiting for this model, now, heading to the Lincoln dealers tomorrow. Thanks for the fine review, I enjoy your comments.

[kevinhoffman]

There is a more Capable, more Refined, more Luxurious, more Comfortable, Better Executed, Higher Quality Mid-size SUV: Lincoln Aviator! I consider myself a very educated and conscientious vehicle shopper. I will also admit that I've been a very loyal GM customer, having purchased 13 new GM vehicles within our household over the past 30 years. I’ve been actively researching a purchase of a Mid-Size Luxury SUV for the past year. When GM announced the production of the Cadillac XT6, I was waiting with baited breath to learn more and tests drive this “NEW” model. When I finally had the opportunity to drive the XT6, I was immediately left with serious concerns and disappointment. Having test driven the new 2020 Lincoln Aviator prior to the XT6 may have influenced my opinion of the Cadillac prematurely; so I thought. However, as I took careful time to seriously compare of these two American Luxury brands, I felt compelled to turn away from the Cadillac XT6 and pursue a purchase of the Lincoln Aviator. Let it be known that my reason from turning away from GM wasn’t because of any negative experiences with previous GM products! Simply stated, I've become increasingly frustrated with GMs failure to seriously differentiate its product lineup to include Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac. With the exception of some simple exterior/interior cues, GM still insists on sharing one common parts-bin amongst all of its product divisions. From the powertrains to the dashboards, all GM divisions share way too much in common. Additionally, the exterior and interior appearances are lackluster and appear very "dated". The issues that these GM models face can no longer justify the significant difference in pricing that they command. GM has lost its ability to “wow” me with its “new” lineups. Specifically, my comparison of the XT6 and the Aviator allowed me to undeniably conclude that these two vehicles are Not Even Close in many aspects. If anyone has completed simple research, they cannot deny the facts. It is clear that GM demonstrates some serious neglect in the XT6 engineering by fast-tracking its development. As a result, the XT6 became a stretched version of the XT5, which limited its development, therefore forcing comprises in function and performance. Indeed, the XT6 it attractive and functional, however, for five distinct reasons I predict that the XT6 will remain out of reach of the Lincoln Aviator in sales and owner satisfaction. These five keys areas are: Use of C1XX platform (stretched version of XT5); Front wheel drive; Use of 3.6L V6 (LGX) naturally aspirated Engine; No option of a Hybrid variant powertrain; A base MSRP that is within $2K of the Aviator. Regardless of these major points, when considering the XT6, you are simply looking at a well-dressed and rebadged Enclave, Traverse or Acadia that present with the simplest differences in grills, tailgates and dashboards. In sharp contrast, the new Lincoln Aviator is a truly redesigned luxury vehicle that cannot be mistaken for the 2020 Ford Explorer which shares the same platform. Lincoln did some serious homework and accomplished some serious engineering goals. Not only has Lincoln separated itself brilliantly from its Ford brethren, but it truly put a lot of distance between itself and the Cadillac XT6, as well as every other foreign competitor in the same Class. The Aviator's exterior stance and interior quality have been far better executed. The Twin-Turbocharged 400 HP V-6 engine, rear wheel drive and AWD demonstrate unmatchable performance and are simply enough to make it a much better value than the XT6. It is obvious that the Aviator was meticulously designed from bottom up. Although the Cadillac XT6 has its strengths, as a loyal GM customer for decades, I must regretfully admit that it still falls short in nearly every measure when compared to most other Mid-size Luxury SUVs in the same class. It is disappointing that the XT6 was conceived which such limited time and resources. I truly believe that it would be a regretful mistake to purchase a Cadillac XT6 without first exploring the Lincoln Aviator! With my opinion aside, only future sales will definitively dictate who will come out ahead. Do your own research and buy wisely!

[terrancesneed]

Cadillac could have went further with this model. Why not make the 3.oT engine in the CT6 available as an option? I don't see where this is $20000 nicer than a CX9 signature trim, Hyundai Palisade, or Kia Telluride.

[bigearl]

an extra $9k & its interior is still plain...Kia Telluride ex all day did a rush job on this truck. they had to see how good the competition SUVs looked etc then 2 stoop this low, they could have done LINCOLN AVIATOR IS KILLING ALL THEM VERY EASILY....

[briannavarrete]

It's a sad day for Cadillac when a Kia Telluride outmatches this

[oliverroo]

Unless you are a Cadillac fanboy, I can't understand why anyone would get this over an Aviator. It looks like an Acadia, goes like a Traverse...but it's twice the price. At $75k, it's a terrible value. Hard to believe the same company that just produced the new Corvette is also producing junk like this.