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!
Redline Reviews people have crucified me for saying everything you just said. Glad to know us car enthusiasts know what’s up. This thing is a rush-job and an utter disappointment.
This has proven to be more reliable than the Lincoln and better packaged than the Lexus RX 350L with it's useless rear seats.More premium and luxurious than the Acura MDX or Infiniti QX. This vehicle is way better than you presented it to be. Sorry you only like Honda and BMW products. You should check out Alex on Autos to see how to do an unbiased review.
Cadillac rushed this to the market and it shows. Supposedly this was supposed to ride on the omega platform with the CT6 but they scrapped that plan due to “increased costs” Nevermind they literally made that platform and only 1 car uses it AND they don’t even market the car which means they don’t make money off that platform. ridiculous yet 10/10 GM Logic
Redline Reviews I agree. They was once the standard of the world. Don’t know who is charge over there but they need to take it back. I Love Cadillac but they are making it real hard for me right now. But I do love the CT6 with the Blackwing engine. Should put that engine in this XT6... what you y’all think
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.
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.
I totally agree. If Cadillac suppose to compete with BMW and Mercedes then they need to put shit out that can 100% compete with their lineups. Make everything RWD/AWD. Make sure the V-Series can compete with M and AMG. Make a FWD model based off the Trax/Encore so that it can compete with BMW X1 and Mercedes A-Class. I just dont think Cadillac is good competition for BMW and Mercedes. Lexus is doing a good job at making models to compete. Just wish the RX was a RWD based SUV.
Brandon N. The main problem is GM and them wanting to impress their shareholders. GM is a Wall Street company and they are not actually interested in developing their products to Their full potential because that costs money. As long as their products are “good enough” people will buy them and they can save money by sharing everything off the basis of a Chevy platform. Their whole logic is wrong. I could go on and make a damn novel but essentially GM does not want to be cream of the crop.
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.
David S you know.... I have to say I HATE Fords, BUT, Lincoln has REALLLY STEPPED UP THEIR GAME! And I’m looking forward to buying my family a Continent (one of most safest Sedans EVER) soon! Atleast Lincoln did not do aluminum bodies
Kevin bond You’re on crack. The semi-aniline perforated leather seating on all three rows, micro-suede alcantera headliner, bronze woven authentic carbon fiber trim, Galvano exterior chrome, full LED lighting, magnetic ride control, night vision system, front heated & ventilated seating, standard panoramic sunroof, etc. The list goes on. Y’all are just being ridiculous and a bunch of haters at this point.
@@mybro727 go hop in the Lincoln Aviator and get back to me. You know, the one with heated, cooled AND massaging 30 way adjustable seats. The one with magna ride AND the suspension that lowers itself 5 cm when you approach to aid in entry. The one with the 10.1 inch (versus 8 inch) touch screen. The one with the 24 speaker Revel audio system (versus an 8 speaker Bose). The one with the twin turbo V6 that makes 400 hp standard with an optional hybrid version making 494 hp (versus a NA V6 making 310 hp, the only powertrain it offers). Yeah, compare it to that one then come back and tell me that this feels premium. I don't hate. I call them like I see them. I'm a native Detroiter...born and raised. I pull for Cadillac and Lincoln. But Cadillac struck out with this vehicle and Lincoln knocked it out the park with the Aviator; especially when you consider their price points. It's that simple. Hell, I have magna-ride, an 8 in. touch screen, an 8 speaker system and heated and cooled, perforated leather seats in my Mustang and that ain't a luxury vehicle either.
Kevin bond 😂😂😂😂😂 Sir, your fanboy boots are showing. Please realize you’re comparing a FWD based stretched Cadillac XT5 to a flagship Lincoln Aviator. The Aviator is literally the best thing Ford Motors company has to offer consumers. The Cadillac XT6 is far from that for GM. Lol. Take a deep breathe and comprehend that first! Now, believe me, GM knows luxury and the XT5/XT6 is not the vehicle they decided to make their new flagship. The Cadillac Escalade is coming to directly compete with RWD based luxury SUVs like the Navigator and Aviator and it will effortlessly blow them both out of the water and show you Lincoln fans what true American luxury is. Did you mean the same 30-way adjustable “Perfect Position” seats that people complain are too complicated or hard to get comfortable in? You mean the 10.1-inch infotainment system that has a processor speed of a 10 year old iPod touch and was just recalled in the Lincoln Aviator? You mean the twin-turbocharged V6 that’s straight out of the Ford Explorer (that was also recalled) which you can obtain for thousands less? Oh you mean the hybrid, twin-turbocharged, ecoboosted, very likely unreliable complicated concoction on the $93,000 Grand Touring Black Label Lincoln Aviator? Lol. Realize that’s 2021 Cadillac Escalade price bracket, a vehicle even the Navigator cannot successfully compete with. Comprehend the fact that’s completely priced outside of the Infiniti QX60, Acura MDX, and Lexus RX-L’s market. These are the XT6’s competitors, not the Aviator. You sound ridiculous. Did you watch the review? Quiet on the inside, spacious, comfortable, ride quality is great, etc. NATURALLY ASPIRATED Engine sounds great, feels great, more than enough power and will be more reliable than any of the turbo engines in a Aviator. That’s what consumers in this segment want, comfortable, reliable, intuitive, daily drivers. Hop in the Lincoln Aviator? Tried that, it was recalled shortly after release and they’re currently delayed from arriving at dealerships. The vehicle is already experiencing issues, buddy. But it doesn’t matter since none of the things you mentioned would justify a $20,000 price difference between the two fully loaded.
"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.
No no, you're right...these are the American roots. Corporate greed saying let's build the same vehicle sharing the same crappy engine and slap a label on that bad boy, they'll come in....sure enough you have people spending money on these crappy vehicles because apparently name brand matters. So yeah they're sticking to the American roots sadly....
so putting in features that Americans want is somehow "copying the Germans"? everyone copies from everyone, that's the whole point of competition. learn how marketing works before you talk about what cadillac should be doing.
@@anthonywebber2211 They might use the same platform but they do use entirely different shells. Higher strength steels on the more expensive models, different engines by a large margin, more sound deadening materials, use of materiels such as carbon fiber and real wood grain. That's why weight is entirely different from a VW Arteon to a Lamborghini and such. Light weight materials that are almost the same strength or twice the strength. You see Chevrolet and Cadillac, do nothing different whatsoever. They use all the same shell, steel, engine, and same materials. But a mark up in price.
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.
Kevin Barry Lol. Leave Cadillac in what way? Technology? Innovation? Reliability? Platforms? Powertrains? Transmissions? Sales? LMDAO. Currently Hyundai is accomplishing NONE OF THE ABOVE. GM is literally better in every category as of today’s date. Sir, the G90 can’t even outsell the CT6. Anything from Genesis that’s this size or larger on a RWD platform will compete with the Cadillac Escalade which will effortlessly blow it out of the water. Although going RWD for any Genesis SUV would probably be their best bet, I assure you Cadillac is not worried. If they _are_ dumb enough to put it on a FWD based platform to keep the price down (which they may wanna consider since nobody’s gonna pay too much for a Genesis) then the Hyundai Palisade will cannibalize majority of it’s sales in house. Thanks to the Hyundai Palisade, the competition remaining in this segment (Lexus RX-L, Acura MDX, this Cadillac XT6, Volvo XC90) will only have to obliterate the remainder of aforementioned GV80/90 sales since the Hyundai/Telluride would have already taken majority of it’s sales. Again, GM is not worried about Hyundai.
@@mybro727 how much is GM paying you? Honestly. You comment on everything and do nothing but carry water for GM. Even in the face of overwhelming dissent against them. Read the comments. Not GM propaganda. I've read your comments and youre nothing but a low wattage bulb boy for GM. (I'd really love to know how much they're paying you to get on every comment thread and carry their sweat buckets.) GM WILL ABSOLUTELY GO BANKRUPT AGAIN, well before the Koreans even have to worry about it. Especially if they continue with this terrible, weak badge engineering. Which is a pathetic attempt at cost cutting anyway. This vehicle brings absolutely nothing new, or innovative to the class. Where's the innovation? Show me, show me ground breaking design. Show me ground breaking technology. You can't. You're trying yourself up in a pretzel trying to defend an 80k dollar shit box which is essentially a Chevrolet,. that will be lucky to be worth 30 or 40 in 3 years. Give me a break. Hyundai is the better deal. I'm sorry. Unless you're a badge snob, which is pathetic in its own right. You know it deep down inside. The Genesis will absolutely beat this vehicle in sales. This is a forgetable vehicle 100% And its built on its own platform unlike this badge engineering baby. And will cost less. And have better tech. Shall I keep going? Oh okay now you wanna compare the escalade which to my knowledge is a FULL SIZE suv not mid-size. Genesis isnt looking to go head to head with the Escalade, more like X5, Q7, Lincoln Aviator, Lexus RX... I mean for a troll, GM should have really sat you down in class and given you better notes to repeat, beford sending you out into the wild wild comments. 😂😂 You compare the G90 to the CT6... 😂 😂 😂 You mean the CT6 that's being canceled? Ah got it. I've watched dozens of the videos on the G90 and not a single reviewer has EVER compared the two. No they compare it to benchmark sedans like the Sclass, 7 series and Audi. Of which the Cadillac is not one of. Go watch the videos if you don't believe me. Please bro. The sucking sound you're making, clamping onto to GM's ass with your lips is too loud.. The airport called and asked you to keep it down.
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.
Because consumers don’t really do their research. The cx9 is a much better crossover hand down, but because people think Cadillacs are a status vehicle that are far from reliable they get it.
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.
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.
@@nicholasartuso4698 lol ok Audi has the best. Fords sucks, Mercedes doesn't even try and just sticks tablets on the dash which is hideous in an otherwise gorgeous interior. Lamborghini isn't bad 😉
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.
an extra $9k & its interior is still plain...Kia Telluride ex all day long......Cadillac 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 better.....THE LINCOLN AVIATOR IS KILLING ALL THEM VERY EASILY....
Zach May The money saved will be lost after depreciation sets in and your insurance company only sends you a check for your Telluride’s worth which is 80% of what you paid at the dealership after it potentially burns down to the ground on the side of the road like many other Hyundai/KIA products.
@@mybro727 ohhhhh I get it.... You're a broke ass black man who probably bought a 2002 Cadillac Deville or 2004 Escalade for like 3k and thinks he's the cats ass now, and wants so badly to be recognized as having "made it" in life, that he will go out of his way to defend Cadillac. You're what they call "hood rich" fella. Back in the day you people used to by Pontiacs and thought you made it. Now it's 20 year old cadillacs with spinner rims and sound systems that you buy with your ebt cards, because whoops they discontinued the Pontiac brand. Do you play Big Tymers on those sound systems? Gator booooots with the pimped out Gucci suiiiits... Ain't gotta dime.... But I still think I'm flyyyyyy Pontiac used to have an acronym attached to it because of you people. Have I about got you figured out, yet?
@B M not butthurt. I get grand amusement out of the putzes on the comments who profess to know everything about the automotive world, while in all reality knowing zilch. Like you and that ignoramus up above. Merry Christmas loooozers.
I recall back in January when Cadillac unveiled the XT6 that it was deemed mediocre by several major auto journalists and car reviewers...Looks like that impression still remains now that the XT6 is on the market. I live in Chicago and have yet to see one of these on the road!
LiberalWeirdo Exactly. Telluride infotainment system is slower, less intuitive, vehicle has a weaker engine, inferior transmission, unoriginal and goofy exterior styling (cheap Cadillac wannabe at the rear), no remote start, no standard panoramic sunroof, no twin-clutch AWD system, cheap interior build materials, cheap halogen bulb headlights, and a less comfortable third-row. It doesn’t outmatch this Cadillac not in the least bit. People just wanna feel better about opting for the cheaper KIA.
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.
yes and they are the only other 3 rows on the market. And the cadillac is the only lux model that costs way more. Good think audi, Bmw and others offer bargain priced 3 row CUvs
@@dennisscipio for starters, you can get a loaded Telluride for less than the base price of this dressed up Chevy and you get an interior and tech features that rival BMW/Mercedes. This XT6 is just another half assed attempt from GM because they assume that it will sell regardless because of how hot the crossover market is. They also rely on the brand recognition as there are still people out there who will buy it simply because "its a Caddy", no matter how shitty it actually is.
I configured this recently, & fully loaded I was getting it at $61k for the Premium Luxury trim with AWD. At that price point, it is a good value in this segment compared to a fully-loaded Aviator Reserve or Black Label which cost a lot more. I mean I prefer the Aviator more over the XT6 but they're both tight on the third row legroom. My mom's LR3 has 36.3" of legroom in the third row so it can fit adults. The XT6 & the Aviator barely have 29.2-29.5" of legroom. The only midsize 7-seater SUV that comes close to the LR3 Is the VW Atlas with 33.7" of legroom in the third row. I know all of these SUVs have the 2nd rows on a sliding track system to allocate more legroom to third row passengers which is helpful. But the only other 2 SUVs that come close to the LR3 in third row legroom are the Ford Expedition & the Lincoln Navigator. Even JetBlue has 35" of legroom between their rows of seats 🤦🏾♂️🙄😂
Cadillac needs to bring back their 90s vibes just without the Northstar. Real leather soft seats, great Bose audio (especially the old Bose 4.0 from the Seville) and sit low in the rear. Cadillacs now have lost the ride quality they use to have. Wish they would bring back the self leveling shocks for the rear. Cadillacs needs to bring back standard V8s. Something they were truly known for. Basically GM is fuckin up big time and im highly disappointed in them. GM was supposed to be the Americsn version of Toyota.
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!
Yawn. Everything is this segment is better than this. I’d even take a fully loaded Durango (although they’re not in the same class/category) over this.
Ill give this 3 years max before GM kills it. After all, they tend to axe models with low sales, and I just don’t see your average X3 or X5, Aviator, RX 350, Q7 buyer trading in to get this. The XT4 on the other hand definitely will win it’s segment, looks distinctive unlike this minivan.
@@Starman998 I haven't seen a single one in Canada. I thought this was pre-production honestly. It'll never sell close to what the RX and MDX move. Won't even sell close to German rivals.
I’m surprised at how many I’ve seen on the road already since it just came out recently. I wouldn’t buy this, but they are definitely selling. Everybody wants a 3 row SUV aka Crossover aka lifted minivan. I personally want my SUV to sit on a body on frame platform.
GM been on the fuck shit since their bankruptcy/bailout back in 2008-2009. I believe OnStar and Delphi pushed them into bankruptcy though. Wont nobody tell it but I believe thats what happened to them. Spent money like crazy for tech that isnt and wasnt the greatest. Only thing good about OnStar is really nothing. My Smartphone does the same thing. Track my car, call 911 and I have Google Maps/Waze for directions.
Woo hoo...a gussied up Traverse! Just what nobody has been wanting, an extremely overpriced vehicle loaded down with a huge percentage of Chinese sourced parts at Cadillacs incredibly high asking point and steeeeeeep depreciation rate. And...400nm of what? Tiny screens. The ONLY way this will go down the road will be with huge incentives combined with a lease. The Hyundai/Kia twins easily blow this heap into the weeds and will sell at full price.
Robert D. Anybody that actually believes those wannabe GM Hyundai/KIA twins will be as reliable or are built to the same quality standards as this GM produced Cadillac XT6 deserves every issue and maintenance run their new Palisade or Telluride brings them! Lmdao. Also this Cadillac can sell with a $5,000 discount and it still will have made more money than a cheap Kia Telluride at full price. GM is laughing! Hyundai could NEVER because the people actually buying these things that aren’t in the UA-cam comments parading around KNOW BETTER than to buy Hyundai products at the moment.
Here’s what every car reviewer fails to mention however. Cadillac lease deals are very fair compared to the Germans and Lincoln. The sticker prices may be the same but in my experience you’ll pay literally hundreds less per month in a lease payment and in reality we know most luxury car shoppers tend to lease instead of buy and that is why I expect after a bit of time you’ll be seeing the XT6 all over the road.
everyone is so in love with the aviator but no one is talking about the fact it can hit $88k. Its got more power and its nicer inside but it can cost 15 grand MORE than this model which everyone feels is overpriced. So supposedly all these folks would gladly run to a lincoln dealer and sign up for a MORE expensive Lincoln. Sofyan is playing both sides- when convenient he brings up the hyundai/Kia to point out how expensive this is- then he shifts and derides the XT6 because it lacks a turbo 6 like some competitors- all while failing to mention none of them can be had for this price with these options and 350+hp. Even the XC90 can hit 90 grand
@@shethjones4494 The problem with what you're saying, is that you're confusing the xt6 being fully loaded with the aviator being fully loaded. The aviator can get to 88 grand because of a performance hybrid option. A well-equipped reserve aviator with all the tech (aside from the hybrid and air suspension) is pretty much the same price as the xt6 shown in this video. That's the problem with the xt6. It doesn't offer enough to ask for this price that they are trying to offer. Maybe it would be worth buying if it had a turbo engine, digital gauge cluster, and air suspension.
It’s disappointing that GM uses its 3.6 in Cadillac’s why not use the 3.0 turbo I don’t even find the 3.6 a good sounding engine FCA’s Pentastar v6 sounds much better and more refined
@@williamcondit8737 styling comments arent fact based and thus they are useless opinions. And you are restating the same thoughts expressed in the video. The lemmings are out in force- now suddenly every SUV pales in comparison to the Kia. The Germans are the ones that popularized the minimalist lux look- and normally Sofyan and the other german lux brand fanboys eat it up. Only MB is making interiors that seem to exude some actual luxury. BMWs and Audis are as simple inside as this Cadillac.
id reverse that, mildly overpriced and a predictable half baked review that follows script he's offered up for virtually every GM vehicle he's ever tested. He really doesn't even need to review the actual vehicle- just check off all the negatives he uses for all of the reviews.
you can say the same about every lux suv. I mean why is this lack of value only noticed with a Cadillac or any other american brand he reviews. He calls virtually every american vehicle overpriced.
Another mediocre product from Cadillac which is basically a tarted up Chevy. Evidently Cadillac still believes it is the 60s when anything they built would be purchased by lots of people. As for the SRX, not exactly a success
This thing needs a midcycle refresh NOW. As it is now, massive cash on the hood will be needed to move these. In our area, the XT5 sells new for the same price as a top trim Honda CRV, which makes it a real high value proposition. I dont think that is what cadillac is going for though.....
Don’t listen to what he says, usually love Redline but he is way off here, test drove the XT6, aviator and the BMW X3, XT6 drove better than all of them, highway ride was smooth and the XT6 and it had that old school kind of luxury feel to it, aviator felt way too small and too low to me
A bunch of people in here crying because they cannot afford actual luxury brands stating the telluride they don’t own is as nice as an Audi or Benz hahaha.
@@smack9x FACTS but the Escalade is legendary and actually gets good MPGs ONLY on stretch. I took one on a small two hour trip and averaged out an 'ok' 24.5 MPG at 72-75 MPH. Hate to say it but we gotta thank our Veterans and the Senior Citizens for keeping Cadillac alive with sells. Without them, Cadillac wouldve died long time ago.
Johnny Michael Lol. This is hilarious. I didn’t know the two-row XT5 could replace a three-row SRX. Wow! You’re a triggered Ford fanboy, GM troll, *AND* you’re smarter than a 5th grader! That’s a first! 😂😂😂 Lol. This is the difference between a triggered Ford fanboy ass *TROLL* like yourself and someone like myself who actually knows what they’re talking about, states FACTS, and expresses their opinion(s) on the open web with their UA-cam account. 😂🤣😭
GM has had so many opportunities to release an SUV with the Voltec drive unit. Come on GM. You were able to create the amazing vehicle that was the Volt in 2011 and you've done almost nothing to expand upon it apart from the ELR (an expensive coupe with very limited appeal), the Malibu hybrid (non plug-in) sedan, and the Chinese made CT6 plug-in hybrid. Where did the passion go?
$73,500??? Waaay overpriced!!! Get a fully loaded Hyundai Palisade or KIA Telluride, save $30K, and make heads turn everywhere you go. Great review, Sofyan 💯 👍🏻
The XT6 is not being recalled for everything under the sun just because they rushed it into production so they could impress magazine reviewers who will never actually buy it. Can you honestly say that about Lincoln? No.
This "suv" should be called the Cadillac Blah. It is boring inside and out, overpriced, horrid interior design... i mean, really, Cadillac just got lazy. I'd much rather buy a Palisade or a Telluride and save money OR definitely buy a Lincoln Aviator, which is gorgeous inside and out.
Agree, lol, I think that Cadillac is probably cussing this year when they realized Lincoln and even the brands lower below them, Hyundai and Kia remodeled their SUVs and are stunning. We shall see what the 2021 models are gonna look like, since Cadillac is really behind on sales given how much demand the Palisade, Telluride and Aviator are generating
Wait for the new Escalade comes, that will set a new standard Most people like the true enthusiasts know the aviator is better in terms of interior design, and powertrain and features buut cadillac sells more then Lincoln and the fact is. This will sell more, it's a fine vehicle that will get the job done.
No it won't. Literally has the same front and is going Tesla style screen which is going to bite them in the a**. The American companies have had infotainment issues plaguing them and to have a Tesla style screen will not help. Google 2021 Escalade, photos have been leaked from the factory already as well as the interior of it. They sadly let it down...because GM says let's leave it like that, people will still come in and buy them.
@@palmviewlobos15 how does it have a tesla style screen? The model 3 only has a big center screen while the Escalade will have 3 screens joined together, pretty different bud, and infotainment issues? In the past 5 years I've had two brand new GM vehicles and haven't had any infotainment problems, don't act like you know it all when I actually own the product and can attest to it.
The "Lincoln Aviator" is quite a large vehicle for a daily commuter car too. During a visit to the US in Chicago recently, we noted that many Americans are quite well fed, so these big cars might make sense. Supersize fries and supersize cars to carry them around......
Fair review. Cadillac was instantly behind the curve as soon as this was released compared to the Aviator and the offshore options. How about a Turbo'ed version of the same engine that one could get in a Traverse? Going to be hugely discounted as a result. And you'll get a lot more vehicle for the same money with a 2021 Yukon Denali. Or the same capability and comparable luxury for 25K less loaded with the Telluride/Palisade.
Just watched your review of the Aviator... yeah this is really sad. I'm a loyal Caddy guy... I own two now (Xt4; ct6) and am from a long line of GM employees. But, there is no comparison. As I've mentioned in previous comments... Caddy has the ability to adapt quickly... and I'm sure they are watching this and working on an emergency overhaul for 2021. I certainly hope they are...
I don't even see this as a competitor to the Aviator. It has its place in the market and will occupy a certain spot for a certain buyer, but an Aviator competitor? I think we all know that ain't the reality. I think even the new MDX will easily outdo this when it comes out with thoroughly fresh style, proper tech, and established Acura quality and resale value. And the Palisade just gives you a ridiculous amount of niceness and far better interior packaging for a substantially lower price, sorry to anyone who can't handle hearing that. This rig needed to have all the tech, style, and road presence of the CT6 to come anywhere near the Aviator, and to even begin to establish their image, and....well I'm not gonna pretend I even understand why GM declined to go that route. We will likely never see the 3.0T as an engine upgrade, because Cadillac has never used it in a FWD application. Those gauges look like they belong in a Cruze. The infotainment and display screen is almost yesterday's news. I'm sure we won't be able to hold our breath for a proper modern plug-in option, like the incredible Aviator. Thanks GM, you really phoned in this one. We all know this is just a Traverse Plus, and you'd have to be out of your skull to pay anywhere near $70K for it.
I have a 18 Chevrolet Malibu with upgraded technology package. You can tell the GM part bins don’t differentiate between even the lower priced Chevrolet’s to the top end Cadillac’s. I would take Buick Enclave Avenir over this.
I often criticize Sofyan for his negative reviews of American products (especially Cadillac), but I think he's spot on with this review. I'm a loyal Caddy owner (2019 xt4 and ct6), but agree that the Xt6 feels rushed and lackluster compared to the competition... or even compared to the Xt5. For the price difference, I'd rather have a fully loaded Xt5 than the xt6, which is build on the same platform (basically it's just "extended" to have that third row of seats). I have no doubt Caddy will be doing that "emergency refresh" very quickly, given how important this vehicle segment is for sales.
ps the biggest things I think Caddy needs to fix in that refresh are: 1) Engine choices: we need more than the base 3.6 to justify the premium price. Literally now the ONLY selling point of this vehicle is that has 3 rows of seating and is cheaper than an Escalade. Not good. 2) Infotainment screen: definitely needs to be bigger/more luxurious, and not look/feel like a 2014-2015 Caddy. Why didn't they use the large screen currently available in the ct6? 3) Better/more adaptive drive modes (not just a default FWD unless the DRIVER changes it) 4) Bigger panorama roof: seems like it was an afterthought because essentially they just extended the Xt5. It looks very awkward just stopping at the 2nd row. 5) GET RID OF THE DUMB "newton meters of torque" badging. Go back to 3.0TT, 3.6, 4.2TT, etc (engine liters and Turbo). NO ONE likes the new badging. I haven't heard a single person who gets it. 6) Distinction: only the front end looks great and like a Cadillac. The side looks like a rebadged name-your-GM-SUV. Sort of like the Saab SUV years ago that was an expensive Blazer. The Xt4 or xt5, love them or hate them, look very distinctive and unique.
Hyundai Palisade is nicer and has more equipment for $30k less. Lincoln Aviator is next level compared to this Traverse. Cadilac is so lazy, I really wish the GM fanboys wouldn't reward them with sales for such inferior product. Damn that interior is bad. Also this does not have 400km of torque. They round the number up....
Agreed. The interior is wack. I immediately thought of how much better the Palisade's interior look compared to this. It definitely doesn't scream luxury.
@mybro787 - I kindly disagree. From the brand perception alone, the Cadillac XT6 does not differentiate enough, nor provide the expected luxury appointments to justify the premium price. I could see this vehicle as another high 40Ks or mid 50Ks offering fully loaded, but this is not a 70K car. As of quality, I can assure you the materials and fit and finishes on both Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade on par if not superior.
loseta1234 brand perception alone? You’re comparing Cadillac to KIA and trying to argue the brand perception and value propositions. That doesn’t make any sense. You’re literally comparing apples to oranges. Clearly you aren’t even aware of why that’s illogical. You don’t agree simply because you’re ignorant and don’t know what you’re talking about. Build materials, nor fit and finish of either Palisade or Tellruide are superior to the Cadillac in any way shape or form. They’re not even on par in most cases. Please enlighten me on what luxury CUV is fully loaded that offers a suede alcantera headliner, semi aniline perforated leather seating on all 3 rows, surround vision camera, camera surveillance recorder system, standard panoramic sunroof, standard V6 power 300+ hp, twin-clutch AWD system, night vision camera, full LED lighting from front to end, etc. that tops out in the high 40k’s? Lol. I’ll wait while you struggle to answer that question...
@@mybro727 hahahaha you need to drive both of these. My neighbor has an SX Telluride and it's interior is "on par" with BMW. And it looks like something. The Xt6 just looks like another 'I don't drive a minivan' mom wagon
This is absolutely disappointing. NOTHING, NOTHING in this Cadillac is better than the Aviator. I bet its hard for the people who work at the dealerships to sell this against the excellent Aviator.
@@mlamike Except the XT6 is pushing $70 grand when the MDX and RX can be had in the $50 grand range. This is basically a fancy Chevrolet Traverse which is around the $37 grand range. Same engine, transmission and chassis. There are so many other options including the excellent Lincoln Aviator.
I think this is definitely more reliable than the aviator. I completely agree that the aviator is real good, but you and I both know it has been plagued with issues.....
When the realization kicks in that you can get the same exact features in a XT6 that you can get in a Chevy Traverse Premier or GMC Acadia Denali for about $15,000 - $20,000 less. People only pay for the fact that it's a Cadillac.
people keep saying aviator, and yes aviator interior is much more lux. what people dont realize is that the xt6 is pretty reliable where as the aviator is commonly lemon lawed. dont believe me? google it. plus the xt6 looks much nicer on the exterior. i wouldnt get the 70k model version but 56k for the sport would pique my interest.
I think even the VW Atlas SEL Premium has a the better gauge cluster setup with the 10" digital cockpit but the XT6 one does look nice. It means it's one less expensive tech thing to break down over time except for the middle screen instead of being the important speed information across an entire screen there
I actually like the looks and styling of this vehicle but it’s just too overpriced for what you get. That’s a shame. Will probably be a better value on the used car market
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!
Redline Reviews people have crucified me for saying everything you just said. Glad to know us car enthusiasts know what’s up. This thing is a rush-job and an utter disappointment.
This has proven to be more reliable than the Lincoln and better packaged than the Lexus RX 350L with it's useless rear seats.More premium and luxurious than the Acura MDX or Infiniti QX. This vehicle is way better than you presented it to be. Sorry you only like Honda and BMW products. You should check out Alex on Autos to see how to do an unbiased review.
Cadillac rushed this to the market and it shows. Supposedly this was supposed to ride on the omega platform with the CT6 but they scrapped that plan due to “increased costs” Nevermind they literally made that platform and only 1 car uses it AND they don’t even market the car which means they don’t make money off that platform. ridiculous yet 10/10 GM Logic
It’s just a thinly reskinned Traverse with a $15000 price increase.
Redline Reviews I agree. They was once the standard of the world. Don’t know who is charge over there but they need to take it back. I Love Cadillac but they are making it real hard for me right now.
But I do love the CT6 with the Blackwing engine. Should put that engine in this XT6...
what you y’all think
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.
How do you like your XT6 now, Joseph ? . . I'm seriously considering one myself.
Sales are already really strong. Shockingly, this is blowing the Aviator out of the water in sales. Good for Cadillac.
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.
I totally agree. If Cadillac suppose to compete with BMW and Mercedes then they need to put shit out that can 100% compete with their lineups. Make everything RWD/AWD. Make sure the V-Series can compete with M and AMG. Make a FWD model based off the Trax/Encore so that it can compete with BMW X1 and Mercedes A-Class. I just dont think Cadillac is good competition for BMW and Mercedes. Lexus is doing a good job at making models to compete. Just wish the RX was a RWD based SUV.
And speaking of Buick, I wish the 3800 would make a come back. Oops I forgot, its too reliable and bulletproof for GM...🤦♂️
@@SouthsideKidd550That being said, Cadillac has something with the Blackwing V8 in the CT6-V. Too bad its limited edition.
Spot on!
Brandon N. The main problem is GM and them wanting to impress their shareholders. GM is a Wall Street company and they are not actually interested in developing their products to Their full potential because that costs money. As long as their products are “good enough” people will buy them and they can save money by sharing everything off the basis of a Chevy platform. Their whole logic is wrong. I could go on and make a damn novel but essentially GM does not want to be cream of the crop.
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.
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I think this xt6 looks perfect just like all the other luxury brands, own one first, don’t go by what someone is saying
Lincoln Aviator is the choice.. that is all.
David S couldn’t agree more . It’s a much nicer SUV inside and out . It has a lot of performance and luxury.
A beautiful luxury vehicle a colleague ordered and is waiting for delivery of.
Despite the massive quality control recalls and subsequent delayed dealership to customer deliveries?
Correct.
78k is laughable for this trash can.
Buy a Palisade, and keep your 30k in change.
David S you know.... I have to say I HATE Fords, BUT, Lincoln has REALLLY STEPPED UP THEIR GAME! And I’m looking forward to buying my family a Continent (one of most safest Sedans EVER) soon! Atleast Lincoln did not do aluminum bodies
The problem with this vehicle...nothing about it says "premium". This is Buick level.
It's nice but everyone else is nicer in pretty much every way possible. Also too expensive for a dressed up Chevy.
Buick is premium, not ultra luxe like Cadillac should be.
Kevin bond You’re on crack. The semi-aniline perforated leather seating on all three rows, micro-suede alcantera headliner, bronze woven authentic carbon fiber trim, Galvano exterior chrome, full LED lighting, magnetic ride control, night vision system, front heated & ventilated seating, standard panoramic sunroof, etc. The list goes on. Y’all are just being ridiculous and a bunch of haters at this point.
@@mybro727 go hop in the Lincoln Aviator and get back to me. You know, the one with heated, cooled AND massaging 30 way adjustable seats. The one with magna ride AND the suspension that lowers itself 5 cm when you approach to aid in entry. The one with the 10.1 inch (versus 8 inch) touch screen. The one with the 24 speaker Revel audio system (versus an 8 speaker Bose). The one with the twin turbo V6 that makes 400 hp standard with an optional hybrid version making 494 hp (versus a NA V6 making 310 hp, the only powertrain it offers). Yeah, compare it to that one then come back and tell me that this feels premium. I don't hate. I call them like I see them. I'm a native Detroiter...born and raised. I pull for Cadillac and Lincoln. But Cadillac struck out with this vehicle and Lincoln knocked it out the park with the Aviator; especially when you consider their price points. It's that simple. Hell, I have magna-ride, an 8 in. touch screen, an 8 speaker system and heated and cooled, perforated leather seats in my Mustang and that ain't a luxury vehicle either.
Kevin bond 😂😂😂😂😂
Sir, your fanboy boots are showing. Please realize you’re comparing a FWD based stretched Cadillac XT5 to a flagship Lincoln Aviator. The Aviator is literally the best thing Ford Motors company has to offer consumers. The Cadillac XT6 is far from that for GM. Lol. Take a deep breathe and comprehend that first! Now, believe me, GM knows luxury and the XT5/XT6 is not the vehicle they decided to make their new flagship. The Cadillac Escalade is coming to directly compete with RWD based luxury SUVs like the Navigator and Aviator and it will effortlessly blow them both out of the water and show you Lincoln fans what true American luxury is.
Did you mean the same 30-way adjustable “Perfect Position” seats that people complain are too complicated or hard to get comfortable in? You mean the 10.1-inch infotainment system that has a processor speed of a 10 year old iPod touch and was just recalled in the Lincoln Aviator? You mean the twin-turbocharged V6 that’s straight out of the Ford Explorer (that was also recalled) which you can obtain for thousands less? Oh you mean the hybrid, twin-turbocharged, ecoboosted, very likely unreliable complicated concoction on the $93,000 Grand Touring Black Label Lincoln Aviator? Lol. Realize that’s 2021 Cadillac Escalade price bracket, a vehicle even the Navigator cannot successfully compete with. Comprehend the fact that’s completely priced outside of the Infiniti QX60, Acura MDX, and Lexus RX-L’s market. These are the XT6’s competitors, not the Aviator. You sound ridiculous. Did you watch the review? Quiet on the inside, spacious, comfortable, ride quality is great, etc. NATURALLY ASPIRATED Engine sounds great, feels great, more than enough power and will be more reliable than any of the turbo engines in a Aviator. That’s what consumers in this segment want, comfortable, reliable, intuitive, daily drivers.
Hop in the Lincoln Aviator? Tried that, it was recalled shortly after release and they’re currently delayed from arriving at dealerships. The vehicle is already experiencing issues, buddy. But it doesn’t matter since none of the things you mentioned would justify a $20,000 price difference between the two fully loaded.
"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.
No no, you're right...these are the American roots. Corporate greed saying let's build the same vehicle sharing the same crappy engine and slap a label on that bad boy, they'll come in....sure enough you have people spending money on these crappy vehicles because apparently name brand matters. So yeah they're sticking to the American roots sadly....
@@palmviewlobos15
So Lamborghini and Bentley using a VW platform and Audi engine isn't the samething?
so putting in features that Americans want is somehow "copying the Germans"? everyone copies from everyone, that's the whole point of competition. learn how marketing works before you talk about what cadillac should be doing.
@@anthonywebber2211 They might use the same platform but they do use entirely different shells. Higher strength steels on the more expensive models, different engines by a large margin, more sound deadening materials, use of materiels such as carbon fiber and real wood grain. That's why weight is entirely different from a VW Arteon to a Lamborghini and such. Light weight materials that are almost the same strength or twice the strength. You see Chevrolet and Cadillac, do nothing different whatsoever. They use all the same shell, steel, engine, and same materials. But a mark up in price.
@@palmviewlobos15
Cadillac don't use the same shell has Chevrolet
It sorta looks like a minivan from the side
Most SUVs in the segment do especially the general motors ones
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.
I find it significant that many commenters are comparing this unfavorably to the new Korean entries. Somebody should give Cadillac a clue
Wait till the Genesis SUV's start rolling out..
They will. Absolutely leave Cadillac in the dust.
Johnny Michael this...this comment was hilarious. I’m sure Cadillac is laughing! 😂
mybro727 he is correct, in many ways the versions they have now are already superior to this mediocre attempt
Kevin Barry Lol. Leave Cadillac in what way? Technology? Innovation? Reliability? Platforms? Powertrains? Transmissions? Sales? LMDAO. Currently Hyundai is accomplishing NONE OF THE ABOVE. GM is literally better in every category as of today’s date. Sir, the G90 can’t even outsell the CT6. Anything from Genesis that’s this size or larger on a RWD platform will compete with the Cadillac Escalade which will effortlessly blow it out of the water. Although going RWD for any Genesis SUV would probably be their best bet, I assure you Cadillac is not worried. If they _are_ dumb enough to put it on a FWD based platform to keep the price down (which they may wanna consider since nobody’s gonna pay too much for a Genesis) then the Hyundai Palisade will cannibalize majority of it’s sales in house. Thanks to the Hyundai Palisade, the competition remaining in this segment (Lexus RX-L, Acura MDX, this Cadillac XT6, Volvo XC90) will only have to obliterate the remainder of aforementioned GV80/90 sales since the Hyundai/Telluride would have already taken majority of it’s sales. Again, GM is not worried about Hyundai.
@@mybro727 how much is GM paying you? Honestly. You comment on everything and do nothing but carry water for GM. Even in the face of overwhelming dissent against them. Read the comments. Not GM propaganda.
I've read your comments and youre nothing but a low wattage bulb boy for GM. (I'd really love to know how much they're paying you to get on every comment thread and carry their sweat buckets.)
GM WILL ABSOLUTELY GO BANKRUPT AGAIN, well before the Koreans even have to worry about it. Especially if they continue with this terrible, weak badge engineering. Which is a pathetic attempt at cost cutting anyway.
This vehicle brings absolutely nothing new, or innovative to the class. Where's the innovation? Show me, show me ground breaking design. Show me ground breaking technology. You can't.
You're trying yourself up in a pretzel trying to defend an 80k dollar shit box which is essentially a Chevrolet,. that will be lucky to be worth 30 or 40 in 3 years. Give me a break.
Hyundai is the better deal. I'm sorry. Unless you're a badge snob, which is pathetic in its own right. You know it deep down inside.
The Genesis will absolutely beat this vehicle in sales. This is a forgetable vehicle 100% And its built on its own platform unlike this badge engineering baby. And will cost less. And have better tech. Shall I keep going?
Oh okay now you wanna compare the escalade which to my knowledge is a FULL SIZE suv not mid-size. Genesis isnt looking to go head to head with the Escalade, more like X5, Q7, Lincoln Aviator, Lexus RX... I mean for a troll, GM should have really sat you down in class and given you better notes to repeat, beford sending you out into the wild wild comments. 😂😂
You compare the G90 to the CT6... 😂 😂 😂 You mean the CT6 that's being canceled? Ah got it. I've watched dozens of the videos on the G90 and not a single reviewer has EVER compared the two. No they compare it to benchmark sedans like the Sclass, 7 series and Audi. Of which the Cadillac is not one of. Go watch the videos if you don't believe me.
Please bro. The sucking sound you're making, clamping onto to GM's ass with your lips is too loud.. The airport called and asked you to keep it down.
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.
The Cadillac will lease better than the Mazda will.
Because consumers don’t really do their research. The cx9 is a much better crossover hand down, but because people think Cadillacs are a status vehicle that are far from reliable they get it.
terrance sneed that was my thought
I agree, especially when you consider Cadillac's miserable brand reliability reputation.
@@hhova29 CX-9 has a shitty A/C system
That interior is pretty disappointing
Yes indeed... I miss the old "REAL" Cadillacs.
@@alight9456 The exterior quite good I think.
Everything Cadillac produces is junk...so it's really not a surprise.
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.
Aviator is considerably more imo
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.
The gauges are perfect. I hate full lcd gauges.
Clearly you haven't seen an Audi Q8.
@@nicholasartuso4698 lol ok Audi has the best. Fords sucks, Mercedes doesn't even try and just sticks tablets on the dash which is hideous in an otherwise gorgeous interior. Lamborghini isn't bad 😉
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.
Cadillac dropping the ball... SMH
What a giant waste of money.
an extra $9k & its interior is still plain...Kia Telluride ex all day long......Cadillac 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 better.....THE LINCOLN AVIATOR IS KILLING ALL THEM VERY EASILY....
Save the money and buy a Telluride
Zach May The money saved will be lost after depreciation sets in and your insurance company only sends you a check for your Telluride’s worth which is 80% of what you paid at the dealership after it potentially burns down to the ground on the side of the road like many other Hyundai/KIA products.
@@mybro727 ohhhhh I get it....
You're a broke ass black man who probably bought a 2002 Cadillac Deville or 2004 Escalade for like 3k and thinks he's the cats ass now, and wants so badly to be recognized as having "made it" in life, that he will go out of his way to defend Cadillac.
You're what they call "hood rich" fella. Back in the day you people used to by Pontiacs and thought you made it. Now it's 20 year old cadillacs with spinner rims and sound systems that you buy with your ebt cards, because whoops they discontinued the Pontiac brand. Do you play Big Tymers on those sound systems? Gator booooots with the pimped out Gucci suiiiits... Ain't gotta dime.... But I still think I'm flyyyyyy
Pontiac used to have an acronym attached to it because of you people.
Have I about got you figured out, yet?
@B M Shuddddup. Another clown heard from with an opinion no ones cares about.
Next.
@B M not butthurt. I get grand amusement out of the putzes on the comments who profess to know everything about the automotive world, while in all reality knowing zilch.
Like you and that ignoramus up above.
Merry Christmas loooozers.
I recall back in January when Cadillac unveiled the XT6 that it was deemed mediocre by several major auto journalists and car reviewers...Looks like that impression still remains now that the XT6 is on the market. I live in Chicago and have yet to see one of these on the road!
Two years later, I see them every day.
It's a sad day for Cadillac when a Kia Telluride outmatches this
Brian Rosado lol it doesnt
@@liberalweirdo7886 it actually does.
@@liberalweirdo7886 Telluride blows this away in design and material quality. This is just cheap junk. GM standard.
LiberalWeirdo Exactly. Telluride infotainment system is slower, less intuitive, vehicle has a weaker engine, inferior transmission, unoriginal and goofy exterior styling (cheap Cadillac wannabe at the rear), no remote start, no standard panoramic sunroof, no twin-clutch AWD system, cheap interior build materials, cheap halogen bulb headlights, and a less comfortable third-row. It doesn’t outmatch this Cadillac not in the least bit. People just wanna feel better about opting for the cheaper KIA.
Matt Speer hahaha sttooooop. Just.. no.
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.
So they basically focused on retired +60 age customers only....
Hyundai 7 seater is offering so much more for 30k less
Debpreeo Sarker In California these nuts are buying these Palisades and Tellurides are selling like Hotcakes! I cannot wait for the Genesis GV80
yes and they are the only other 3 rows on the market. And the cadillac is the only lux model that costs way more. Good think audi, Bmw and others offer bargain priced 3 row CUvs
Amari Same here in NYC
Sheth Jones Yep
This vehicle is already dated. I’d rather have a Telluride than this...
What is so good about the Kia Telluride?
you wouldnt be on this site if you werent a hater of Cadillac and similar brands
The front fascia is gorgeous.
AJ Lee I like the Lincoln aviator
@@dennisscipio for starters, you can get a loaded Telluride for less than the base price of this dressed up Chevy and you get an interior and tech features that rival BMW/Mercedes. This XT6 is just another half assed attempt from GM because they assume that it will sell regardless because of how hot the crossover market is. They also rely on the brand recognition as there are still people out there who will buy it simply because "its a Caddy", no matter how shitty it actually is.
This video precisely shows gm s effort of utilizing their cost cutting strategy
Cadillacs interiors are becoming a joke
The Aviator is simply beautiful. This car is bad
Yeh, they made the interior for this vehicle uglyyyy but the new Escalade looks promising
you counting CT5 and XT4 in that?
Denis Jerkovic those gauges are hideous
Becoming? Cadillac has never produced a nice interior. They have been a joke for decades.
I configured this recently, & fully loaded I was getting it at $61k for the Premium Luxury trim with AWD. At that price point, it is a good value in this segment compared to a fully-loaded Aviator Reserve or Black Label which cost a lot more. I mean I prefer the Aviator more over the XT6 but they're both tight on the third row legroom. My mom's LR3 has 36.3" of legroom in the third row so it can fit adults. The XT6 & the Aviator barely have 29.2-29.5" of legroom. The only midsize 7-seater SUV that comes close to the LR3 Is the VW Atlas with 33.7" of legroom in the third row. I know all of these SUVs have the 2nd rows on a sliding track system to allocate more legroom to third row passengers which is helpful. But the only other 2 SUVs that come close to the LR3 in third row legroom are the Ford Expedition & the Lincoln Navigator. Even JetBlue has 35" of legroom between their rows of seats 🤦🏾♂️🙄😂
I like it a lot...! Cadillac needs to become its own brand this should’ve been top of its class for the price point.
this is the car that a mom might like.
'400' is actually the number of dollars you'd lose each mile in depreciation.
LOL
Digi tal LOL
LOL- yeah lux vehicles never depreciate......oh wait
Digi tal 😂😂😂
Cadillac needs to bring back their 90s vibes just without the Northstar. Real leather soft seats, great Bose audio (especially the old Bose 4.0 from the Seville) and sit low in the rear. Cadillacs now have lost the ride quality they use to have. Wish they would bring back the self leveling shocks for the rear. Cadillacs needs to bring back standard V8s. Something they were truly known for.
Basically GM is fuckin up big time and im highly disappointed in them. GM was supposed to be the Americsn version of Toyota.
Why does the Telluride feel more expensive then this but at a lower price?
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!
Yawn. Everything is this segment is better than this. I’d even take a fully loaded Durango (although they’re not in the same class/category) over this.
Definitely an SRT lol
Florida Hotboy Infiniti QX60, Acura MDX, Lexus RX-L, and Mazda CX-9 are not better than this. You’re snorting drugs.
Ill give this 3 years max before GM kills it. After all, they tend to axe models with low sales, and I just don’t see your average X3 or X5, Aviator, RX 350, Q7 buyer trading in to get this. The XT4 on the other hand definitely will win it’s segment, looks distinctive unlike this minivan.
JB 93 doubtful. I’ve already seen a bunch of these on the road. People are buying them. It may not be a good car but people are buying them.
@@Starman998
I haven't seen a single one in Canada. I thought this was pre-production honestly. It'll never sell close to what the RX and MDX move. Won't even sell close to German rivals.
I’m surprised at how many I’ve seen on the road already since it just came out recently. I wouldn’t buy this, but they are definitely selling. Everybody wants a 3 row SUV aka Crossover aka lifted minivan. I personally want my SUV to sit on a body
on frame platform.
@JB did you notice toward the D-Pillar that it looks just like the BMW X3?
The GM bong is going away the Cadillac CT5 has its own unique start up alert nosies, that will eventually work its way to the rest of the line up.
Bobby Kuntz the C8 corvette and the new Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade have different chimes as well
that interior looks cheap af
yeah, leather, alum, carbon fiber- looks cheap indeed. Needs plastic wood like the palisade to be luxurious
@@shethjones4494 He was probs talking about the design more so than the materials. The design is so GM.
I'm dying to hear what Sofyan has to say about this vehicle in comparison to the other 3 cousins!!
GM is putting this 3.6L V6 with 9 speed auto in almost everything
Just like Toyota and Honda put their 3.5 in everything.
TOYOTA actually last though 😂
@@Paveynator you sir, are right on the spot!
Master Pavey and GM engines don’t last? Lmdao. Are you on crack?
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GM introduces the 3.6L V6 in a Chevy sonic
I used to love cadillacs but this is lackluster at best... shame GM. Missed opportunity.
GM been on the fuck shit since their bankruptcy/bailout back in 2008-2009. I believe OnStar and Delphi pushed them into bankruptcy though. Wont nobody tell it but I believe thats what happened to them. Spent money like crazy for tech that isnt and wasnt the greatest. Only thing good about OnStar is really nothing. My Smartphone does the same thing. Track my car, call 911 and I have Google Maps/Waze for directions.
I would rather have a Hyundai Palisade.
And keep your 30k in change.
@Mike's Big Mouth Then get a telluride
@@duranamo4297 dealers can't keep them in stock.
If u were looking at a hyundai, why would you look at a cadillac? not the same brand at all lmfao
@@joshlovepopcorn someone hasn't sat in a Hyundai recently. 😂😂
Woo hoo...a gussied up Traverse! Just what nobody has been wanting, an extremely overpriced vehicle loaded down with a huge percentage of Chinese sourced parts at Cadillacs incredibly high asking point and steeeeeeep depreciation rate. And...400nm of what? Tiny screens. The ONLY way this will go down the road will be with huge incentives combined with a lease. The Hyundai/Kia twins easily blow this heap into the weeds and will sell at full price.
Robert D. Lol the Hyundai and Kia feel nowhere near as premium as this Cadillac sitting behind the wheel sorry I’ve sat in all three
@@liberalweirdo7886 trump 2020
Johnny Michael agreed. The handle is satire
both of you are weirdos lol
Robert D. Anybody that actually believes those wannabe GM Hyundai/KIA twins will be as reliable or are built to the same quality standards as this GM produced Cadillac XT6 deserves every issue and maintenance run their new Palisade or Telluride brings them! Lmdao. Also this Cadillac can sell with a $5,000 discount and it still will have made more money than a cheap Kia Telluride at full price. GM is laughing! Hyundai could NEVER because the people actually buying these things that aren’t in the UA-cam comments parading around KNOW BETTER than to buy Hyundai products at the moment.
Cadillac needs to make a “V” version of all the vehicles they make, including this one
Reminds me in the front of the old Saab SUV!
Here’s what every car reviewer fails to mention however. Cadillac lease deals are very fair compared to the Germans and Lincoln. The sticker prices may be the same but in my experience you’ll pay literally hundreds less per month in a lease payment and in reality we know most luxury car shoppers tend to lease instead of buy and that is why I expect after a bit of time you’ll be seeing the XT6 all over the road.
everyone is so in love with the aviator but no one is talking about the fact it can hit $88k. Its got more power and its nicer inside but it can cost 15 grand MORE than this model which everyone feels is overpriced. So supposedly all these folks would gladly run to a lincoln dealer and sign up for a MORE expensive Lincoln. Sofyan is playing both sides- when convenient he brings up the hyundai/Kia to point out how expensive this is- then he shifts and derides the XT6 because it lacks a turbo 6 like some competitors- all while failing to mention none of them can be had for this price with these options and 350+hp. Even the XC90 can hit 90 grand
@@shethjones4494 The problem with what you're saying, is that you're confusing the xt6 being fully loaded with the aviator being fully loaded. The aviator can get to 88 grand because of a performance hybrid option. A well-equipped reserve aviator with all the tech (aside from the hybrid and air suspension) is pretty much the same price as the xt6 shown in this video. That's the problem with the xt6. It doesn't offer enough to ask for this price that they are trying to offer. Maybe it would be worth buying if it had a turbo engine, digital gauge cluster, and air suspension.
Still don’t see a lot of these.
@@shethjones4494 100% nailed it. Very happy with my XT6 so far
This car looks so good on the outside
I'm so disappointed in it. i'd rather get a moderate BMW X5, not have a 3rd row and have a much better car.
It’s disappointing that GM uses its 3.6 in Cadillac’s why not use the 3.0 turbo I don’t even find the 3.6 a good sounding engine FCA’s Pentastar v6 sounds much better and more refined
Cadillac XT7: Hello!
Lincoln Aviator: Do I look like a joke to you?
Ill take the kia or Hyundai..
The exterior looks like an updated Saturn Vue
That is an insult to the Saturn Vue.
Ha, yes!
That interior is seriously embarrassing, the Telluride looks much more attractive.
You folks have no.originality. dozens of people posting trying to restate what he already said to sound cool
Sheth Jones I’m just stating my opinion, if I wanted to look cool I wouldn’t be spending my time in the comments section of a car video.
@@williamcondit8737 styling comments arent fact based and thus they are useless opinions. And you are restating the same thoughts expressed in the video. The lemmings are out in force- now suddenly every SUV pales in comparison to the Kia. The Germans are the ones that popularized the minimalist lux look- and normally Sofyan and the other german lux brand fanboys eat it up. Only MB is making interiors that seem to exude some actual luxury. BMWs and Audis are as simple inside as this Cadillac.
Don’t forget the palisade it’s just as fancy as the telluride
Insanely overpriced, but a good review.
id reverse that, mildly overpriced and a predictable half baked review that follows script he's offered up for virtually every GM vehicle he's ever tested. He really doesn't even need to review the actual vehicle- just check off all the negatives he uses for all of the reviews.
The side profile strongly resembles the Honda Passport.
There's some Xc90 influence in there as well.
I see these showing up in rental car lots
The best auto reviewer in the business.....
It's nice but there are better options out there for a cheaper price. At this price point they could've done alot better.
you can say the same about every lux suv. I mean why is this lack of value only noticed with a Cadillac or any other american brand he reviews. He calls virtually every american vehicle overpriced.
Another mediocre product from Cadillac which is basically a tarted up Chevy. Evidently Cadillac still believes it is the 60s when anything they built would be purchased by lots of people. As for the SRX, not exactly a success
This thing needs a midcycle refresh NOW. As it is now, massive cash on the hood will be needed to move these. In our area, the XT5 sells new for the same price as a top trim Honda CRV, which makes it a real high value proposition. I dont think that is what cadillac is going for though.....
Wow I’m starting to like Cadillac SUVs again
Why is this American car labeled 400 NM of torque. We use pound feet of torque in America
The Imperial system is garbage. Metric does make more sense :/
James Stencil most likely because it’s not made in the US
@@ashleyhill6697
Centimetres exist you know. You can say 500 mm or 50 cm. That's a tortured reason to hate on metric to be fair.
@@instasingingvids3529 it is made in the us. Its built in Spring Hill, Tn.
@@25brentharris Assembled in the US. Made in China
That interior looks more fitting in a Chevy Cruze. I guess they had some parts left over since GM discontinued it.
Don’t listen to what he says, usually love Redline but he is way off here, test drove the XT6, aviator and the BMW X3, XT6 drove better than all of them, highway ride was smooth and the XT6 and it had that old school kind of luxury feel to it, aviator felt way too small and too low to me
Dang 78K$ so it can break down before it hits 100,000 miles....
A bunch of people in here crying because they cannot afford actual luxury brands stating the telluride they don’t own is as nice as an Audi or Benz hahaha.
What is point of this car? If you have this kind of money, why not go all out and get the Escalade. I mean, its not like the MPG is that good.
The Escalade is more expensive, worse on gas, more difficult to fit in a garage, more difficult to drive in a city.
@@smack9x FACTS but the Escalade is legendary and actually gets good MPGs ONLY on stretch. I took one on a small two hour trip and averaged out an 'ok' 24.5 MPG at 72-75 MPH.
Hate to say it but we gotta thank our Veterans and the Senior Citizens for keeping Cadillac alive with sells. Without them, Cadillac wouldve died long time ago.
Jose the point of this car is literally in the title...the SRX replacement.
@@mybro727 mmmnope. That was the XT5. But nice to know you can make up facts as you go along. Trolololololol
Johnny Michael Lol. This is hilarious. I didn’t know the two-row XT5 could replace a three-row SRX. Wow! You’re a triggered Ford fanboy, GM troll, *AND* you’re smarter than a 5th grader! That’s a first! 😂😂😂
Lol. This is the difference between a triggered Ford fanboy ass *TROLL* like yourself and someone like myself who actually knows what they’re talking about, states FACTS, and expresses their opinion(s) on the open web with their UA-cam account.
😂🤣😭
GM has had so many opportunities to release an SUV with the Voltec drive unit. Come on GM. You were able to create the amazing vehicle that was the Volt in 2011 and you've done almost nothing to expand upon it apart from the ELR (an expensive coupe with very limited appeal), the Malibu hybrid (non plug-in) sedan, and the Chinese made CT6 plug-in hybrid. Where did the passion go?
Justin you are right vortec it's one of the Reliable Motors GM motors made they should go back to it
Anthony Mitchell Voltec
“Where did the passion go?” China and Mexico.. Along with the jobs.
Been seeing these around and I love them!
Can't wait for the new Acura mdx
$73,500??? Waaay overpriced!!! Get a fully loaded Hyundai Palisade or KIA Telluride, save $30K, and make heads turn everywhere you go. Great review, Sofyan 💯 👍🏻
7:20 Cadillac simply needs to improve. The Lincoln Aviator is better *in every single way*
Like you could afford either one...ha
The XT6 is not being recalled for everything under the sun just because they rushed it into production so they could impress magazine reviewers who will never actually buy it. Can you honestly say that about Lincoln? No.
i wish the horizontal portion of the headlights were connected. I feel like the front end would look even better.
This "suv" should be called the Cadillac Blah. It is boring inside and out, overpriced, horrid interior design... i mean, really, Cadillac just got lazy.
I'd much rather buy a Palisade or a Telluride and save money OR definitely buy a Lincoln Aviator, which is gorgeous inside and out.
Agree, lol, I think that Cadillac is probably cussing this year when they realized Lincoln and even the brands lower below them, Hyundai and Kia remodeled their SUVs and are stunning. We shall see what the 2021 models are gonna look like, since Cadillac is really behind on sales given how much demand the Palisade, Telluride and Aviator are generating
Exactly my thoughts! Lincoln is killing it but you can’t beat the value of the Telluride & Palisade
Wait for the new Escalade comes, that will set a new standard
Most people like the true enthusiasts know the aviator is better in terms of interior design, and powertrain and features buut cadillac sells more then Lincoln and the fact is. This will sell more, it's a fine vehicle that will get the job done.
There are 150 Lincoln dealers(not counting Ford/Lincoln dealers because those will become Ford only dealers in the future) vs 900+ Cadillac dealers
@@user-ry3le1zq9dPoint proven.
No it won't. Literally has the same front and is going Tesla style screen which is going to bite them in the a**. The American companies have had infotainment issues plaguing them and to have a Tesla style screen will not help. Google 2021 Escalade, photos have been leaked from the factory already as well as the interior of it. They sadly let it down...because GM says let's leave it like that, people will still come in and buy them.
@@palmviewlobos15 how does it have a tesla style screen? The model 3 only has a big center screen while the Escalade will have 3 screens joined together, pretty different bud, and infotainment issues? In the past 5 years I've had two brand new GM vehicles and haven't had any infotainment problems, don't act like you know it all when I actually own the product and can attest to it.
@@palmviewlobos15 I have seen the photos, seen them the day they came out and the outside is a little soft but the inside in a game changer.
The "Lincoln Aviator" is quite a large vehicle for a daily commuter car too.
During a visit to the US in Chicago recently, we noted that many Americans are quite well fed, so these big cars might make sense. Supersize fries and supersize cars to carry them around......
I suppose you are an effeminate euro man then. Nice scarf and man purse? Ok go ahead and stick to your tiny cars I see over there. No thanks
When are we gonna get a review of the Lincoln Aviator? Lincoln is now the benchmark when it comes to domestic luxury.
R M ehhhhh no it isn’t. The new Escalade looks to be top flight and Lincoln makes nothing like a CT6V
LiberalWeirdo Cadillac doesn’t either... they canceled the CT6 even though that could’ve been great. :(
LiberalWeirdo Aviator and Navigator are way better vehicles than those ugly ass escalades
A blinged-out Ford Explorer that's been recalled no less than a dozen times in the first model year does not qualify as a luxury benchmark
This thing is way, way overpriced! I assume the Escalade will now be priced on par with the Navigator.
Fair review. Cadillac was instantly behind the curve as soon as this was released compared to the Aviator and the offshore options. How about a Turbo'ed version of the same engine that one could get in a Traverse? Going to be hugely discounted as a result. And you'll get a lot more vehicle for the same money with a 2021 Yukon Denali. Or the same capability and comparable luxury for 25K less loaded with the Telluride/Palisade.
Just watched your review of the Aviator... yeah this is really sad. I'm a loyal Caddy guy... I own two now (Xt4; ct6) and am from a long line of GM employees. But, there is no comparison. As I've mentioned in previous comments... Caddy has the ability to adapt quickly... and I'm sure they are watching this and working on an emergency overhaul for 2021. I certainly hope they are...
I don't even see this as a competitor to the Aviator. It has its place in the market and will occupy a certain spot for a certain buyer, but an Aviator competitor? I think we all know that ain't the reality. I think even the new MDX will easily outdo this when it comes out with thoroughly fresh style, proper tech, and established Acura quality and resale value. And the Palisade just gives you a ridiculous amount of niceness and far better interior packaging for a substantially lower price, sorry to anyone who can't handle hearing that.
This rig needed to have all the tech, style, and road presence of the CT6 to come anywhere near the Aviator, and to even begin to establish their image, and....well I'm not gonna pretend I even understand why GM declined to go that route. We will likely never see the 3.0T as an engine upgrade, because Cadillac has never used it in a FWD application. Those gauges look like they belong in a Cruze. The infotainment and display screen is almost yesterday's news. I'm sure we won't be able to hold our breath for a proper modern plug-in option, like the incredible Aviator.
Thanks GM, you really phoned in this one. We all know this is just a Traverse Plus, and you'd have to be out of your skull to pay anywhere near $70K for it.
I have a 18 Chevrolet Malibu with upgraded technology package. You can tell the GM part bins don’t differentiate between even the lower priced Chevrolet’s to the top end Cadillac’s. I would take Buick Enclave Avenir over this.
Me: wants this crossover
My bank account: aM I jOke tO yoU
The new Chevrolet Xt6 🤮
sums it up
Uska price
I often criticize Sofyan for his negative reviews of American products (especially Cadillac), but I think he's spot on with this review. I'm a loyal Caddy owner (2019 xt4 and ct6), but agree that the Xt6 feels rushed and lackluster compared to the competition... or even compared to the Xt5. For the price difference, I'd rather have a fully loaded Xt5 than the xt6, which is build on the same platform (basically it's just "extended" to have that third row of seats). I have no doubt Caddy will be doing that "emergency refresh" very quickly, given how important this vehicle segment is for sales.
ps the biggest things I think Caddy needs to fix in that refresh are:
1) Engine choices: we need more than the base 3.6 to justify the premium price. Literally now the ONLY selling point of this vehicle is that has 3 rows of seating and is cheaper than an Escalade. Not good.
2) Infotainment screen: definitely needs to be bigger/more luxurious, and not look/feel like a 2014-2015 Caddy. Why didn't they use the large screen currently available in the ct6?
3) Better/more adaptive drive modes (not just a default FWD unless the DRIVER changes it)
4) Bigger panorama roof: seems like it was an afterthought because essentially they just extended the Xt5. It looks very awkward just stopping at the 2nd row.
5) GET RID OF THE DUMB "newton meters of torque" badging. Go back to 3.0TT, 3.6, 4.2TT, etc (engine liters and Turbo). NO ONE likes the new badging. I haven't heard a single person who gets it.
6) Distinction: only the front end looks great and like a Cadillac. The side looks like a rebadged name-your-GM-SUV. Sort of like the Saab SUV years ago that was an expensive Blazer. The Xt4 or xt5, love them or hate them, look very distinctive and unique.
Hyundai Palisade is nicer and has more equipment for $30k less. Lincoln Aviator is next level compared to this Traverse. Cadilac is so lazy, I really wish the GM fanboys wouldn't reward them with sales for such inferior product. Damn that interior is bad. Also this does not have 400km of torque. They round the number up....
Agreed. The interior is wack. I immediately thought of how much better the Palisade's interior look compared to this. It definitely doesn't scream luxury.
I agree! Like all the recents new GM's models... Nothing WOW! Hope they fixed their 3.6L V6
$70K for this?!! 😂😂😂😂😂 Oh wait, you're serious.
Can someone tell Cadillac that they're being SMASHED by Kia and Hyundai?!?!?
Billy Shannon But they aren’t. Two different calibers and levels of quality. You people are ignorant.
@mybro787 - I kindly disagree. From the brand perception alone, the Cadillac XT6 does not differentiate enough, nor provide the expected luxury appointments to justify the premium price. I could see this vehicle as another high 40Ks or mid 50Ks offering fully loaded, but this is not a 70K car. As of quality, I can assure you the materials and fit and finishes on both Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade on par if not superior.
loseta1234 brand perception alone? You’re comparing Cadillac to KIA and trying to argue the brand perception and value propositions. That doesn’t make any sense. You’re literally comparing apples to oranges. Clearly you aren’t even aware of why that’s illogical. You don’t agree simply because you’re ignorant and don’t know what you’re talking about. Build materials, nor fit and finish of either Palisade or Tellruide are superior to the Cadillac in any way shape or form. They’re not even on par in most cases.
Please enlighten me on what luxury CUV is fully loaded that offers a suede alcantera headliner, semi aniline perforated leather seating on all 3 rows, surround vision camera, camera surveillance recorder system, standard panoramic sunroof, standard V6 power 300+ hp, twin-clutch AWD system, night vision camera, full LED lighting from front to end, etc. that tops out in the high 40k’s? Lol. I’ll wait while you struggle to answer that question...
@@mybro727 hahahaha you need to drive both of these. My neighbor has an SX Telluride and it's interior is "on par" with BMW. And it looks like something. The Xt6 just looks like another 'I don't drive a minivan' mom wagon
@@mybro727 oh and the Xt6 starts at almost $53,000
I found your brand perception. 🤣😂🤣😂
This is absolutely disappointing. NOTHING, NOTHING in this Cadillac is better than the Aviator. I bet its hard for the people who work at the dealerships to sell this against the excellent Aviator.
Not really impressed with GMs recent lineup to be very honest, Ford seems better.
You can say the same about the Lexus RX350L and Acura MDX. XT6 is better than both of those
@@mlamike Except the XT6 is pushing $70 grand when the MDX and RX can be had in the $50 grand range. This is basically a fancy Chevrolet Traverse which is around the $37 grand range. Same engine, transmission and chassis. There are so many other options including the excellent Lincoln Aviator.
@@IKhanNot You are comparing a fully loaded Caddy price to a base Lexus price, Comparably equipped, they cost the same. GTFOH
I think this is definitely more reliable than the aviator. I completely agree that the aviator is real good, but you and I both know it has been plagued with issues.....
In my experience when it is cold or snowing out it seems to default to AWD mode somehow
do you have the XT6?
You had me at the front facia but thats all i liked about it actually.
ZERO reason to get this over an Audi Q7
I can think of a few
Looks 10x better then most Mercedes SUVs.
When the realization kicks in that you can get the same exact features in a XT6 that you can get in a Chevy Traverse Premier or GMC Acadia Denali for about $15,000 - $20,000 less. People only pay for the fact that it's a Cadillac.
Ride, materials, wood, chrome, full leather dash, sound system
Coming from an Acadia Denali to this XT6 I have to disagree with you. Theres similarities but definitely a big difference in cabin and ride.
people keep saying aviator, and yes aviator interior is much more lux. what people dont realize is that the xt6 is pretty reliable where as the aviator is commonly lemon lawed. dont believe me? google it. plus the xt6 looks much nicer on the exterior. i wouldnt get the 70k model version but 56k for the sport would pique my interest.
I think even the VW Atlas SEL Premium has a the better gauge cluster setup with the 10" digital cockpit but the XT6 one does look nice. It means it's one less expensive tech thing to break down over time except for the middle screen instead of being the important speed information across an entire screen there
I actually like the looks and styling of this vehicle but it’s just too overpriced for what you get. That’s a shame. Will probably be a better value on the used car market