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More or less an Escalade scaled down for commuting and the school run, the XT6 is the newest Cadillac of the bunch. A three-row crossover utility vehicle with sharp styling and the promise of practicality, the Caddy doesn’t feature Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving.
Super Cruise isn’t available in the XT4 either, but the crown jewel of General Motors did mention the technology will roll out to every model in the lineup starting in 2020. Having said these, what’s hiding under the bodywork of XT6?
First and foremost, Cadillac confirmed a 3.6-liter naturally aspirated V6 with 310 horsepower and a nine-speed automatic transmission. A twin-clutch AWD option is also available, complementing the McPherson and multi-link suspension with adaptive dampers.
In other words, the XT6 shares the C1XX vehicle architecture with the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave. The short-wheelbase C1XX is the backbone of the Cadillac XT5, which is another way of saying the XT6 won’t differ too much from its lesser brother in terms of ride comfort and handling.
“Every seat is the best seat in the house,” said Steve Carlisle, president of Cadillac. “From luxurious appointments, comfort, and convenience to premium sound and technology features, every passenger gets an optimized experience.”
We’re not exactly sure what that’s supposed to mean, but second- and third-row space isn’t best in class. Tipping the scales at 4,441 pounds (2,014 kilograms) for the Premium Luxury FWD, the XT6 boasts 43.1 cubic feet (1,220 liters) of cargo volume behind the second row. Behind the third row of seats, make that 12.6 cubic feet (356 liters).
Families who would also like to tow a trailer are limited to 4,000 pounds (1,814 kilograms), which isn’t up there with the Chevrolet Traverse (5,200 pounds or 2,359 kilograms with the V92 towing package).
Turning our attention back to the oily bits, the 3.6-liter engine features Active Fuel Management. What that means is, the electronic brain of the vehicle can switch to four cylinders in certain driving conditions to save fuel.
Scheduled to premiere on January 14th at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the 2020 Cadillac XT6 will go into production in Spring Hill, Tennessee. The order books will open this spring, and pricing information will be announced closer to the start of production.
First and foremost, Cadillac confirmed a 3.6-liter naturally aspirated V6 with 310 horsepower and a nine-speed automatic transmission. A twin-clutch AWD option is also available, complementing the McPherson and multi-link suspension with adaptive dampers.
In other words, the XT6 shares the C1XX vehicle architecture with the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave. The short-wheelbase C1XX is the backbone of the Cadillac XT5, which is another way of saying the XT6 won’t differ too much from its lesser brother in terms of ride comfort and handling.
“Every seat is the best seat in the house,” said Steve Carlisle, president of Cadillac. “From luxurious appointments, comfort, and convenience to premium sound and technology features, every passenger gets an optimized experience.”
We’re not exactly sure what that’s supposed to mean, but second- and third-row space isn’t best in class. Tipping the scales at 4,441 pounds (2,014 kilograms) for the Premium Luxury FWD, the XT6 boasts 43.1 cubic feet (1,220 liters) of cargo volume behind the second row. Behind the third row of seats, make that 12.6 cubic feet (356 liters).
Families who would also like to tow a trailer are limited to 4,000 pounds (1,814 kilograms), which isn’t up there with the Chevrolet Traverse (5,200 pounds or 2,359 kilograms with the V92 towing package).
Turning our attention back to the oily bits, the 3.6-liter engine features Active Fuel Management. What that means is, the electronic brain of the vehicle can switch to four cylinders in certain driving conditions to save fuel.
Scheduled to premiere on January 14th at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the 2020 Cadillac XT6 will go into production in Spring Hill, Tennessee. The order books will open this spring, and pricing information will be announced closer to the start of production.
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