Cadillac XT6 Review // A nice Surprise
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- The Cadillac XT6 is a new 7-passenger SUV based on the smaller XT5. This Cadillac XT6 is also based on the same platform as the GMC Acadia that debuted recently. The Cadillac XT6 is only sold with a 7-passnger setup, no captains chairs are offered in this model. However, the XT6 comes nicely equipped with a 310hp 3.6l V6 engine, a 9-speed automatic transmission, moonroof, power rear lift gate and 20-inch wheels. This Cadillac XT6 has only an 8-inch centre infotainment screen compared to others with larger 12-inch screens. Handling is good with the sport trim due to adaptive suspension and a Euro-focus suspension tuning. This new XT6 has few direct competitors due to the size, fitting in more as an XT5+2 instead of a pure 7 or 8-passenger model.
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Watch out Zack, Andrea’s taking over! Worlds are colliding. 😉
I know, Right!
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’s the two year later report?
@@davidcarroll8735 Still excellent. Reliable and so far only routine maintenance required.
I'm in my 50's & I'm thinking luxury when it comes to the Cadillac Escalade, XT6 & the CT6.
Interesting review, folks. I'm much more familiar with so-called "mainstream" SUV's than the "luxury" segment. And I find it interesting that different standards and comparisons appear to be applied to the different market segments. For example, the VW Atlas is 198.3"in length while the XT6 is 198.5" long. Yet reviews of the Atlas routinely emphasize how large it is while the reviews of the XT6 speak of it as relatively small in comparison to the Escalade. No criticism intended. I just find it interesting that perceptions of a vehicle's size are implicitly based on completely different comparisons.
A similar distinction in terms of interior size appears to apply to vehicles in the "mainstream" vs the "luxury" SUV categories. An Atlas provides a total of 97 cubic feet of overall cargo space. The XT6 has 79 cubic ft, only three cubic feet more than a Honda CR-V. The third row of the Atlas has 33.7" of legroom while the XT6 has less legroom(29.5") in the back row than a Ford Mustang's back seat (30"). There appears to be an implicit assumption that for buyers of "luxury" SUV"s actual "utility" in terms of cargo space and passenger room is less important than for consumers looking at "mainstream" brands. It's a difference that may be based distinct demographics and needs of those consumer categories. (e.g. affluence and family size.)
Damn Andrea, killing it. 👍 I love how the XT6 looks on the outside, maybe the best looking CUV out there, the interior needs some work though, not up to par with most of the competition. My buddy did downsize from an Escalade to one of these and he is very happy. I am just like you with sunroofs, have them but hate them, never use them, have panoramic sunroofs on my cars and I can count the amount of times I have opened them up, it's like the Jacuzzi in my house, never use the damn thing. lol
Thanks you, so glad you are enjoying the videos! :)
venom5809 I have a regular sunroof/moonroof on my vehicle but I do like to open it up at night. I would enjoy the openness of the panoramic roof, particularly at nighttime
Nice overview with the two of you. Good insight into the suspension and ride. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Looks really good and they fixed the CUE infotainment system (finally). Should be a winner for GM.
I like seeing Andreas perspective on the reviews. This was fun. Interesting vehicle.
Thanks so much for the support, glad you are enjoying them!
@@andreaspencer9813 Subscribed, Andrea!! May I suggest uploading the reviews you've done onto your own channel for some more exposure!! I've been watching Zacks work for years. I love the content you put out together!!
@@JakeDrives1 I love that idea, thanks for the suggestion!
Thanks guys
I grew up with my father loving 70’s Cadillac’s. I got into the Cadillac brand myself with the 2015 ATS (still have it and it still looks great in 2023 with 100K Km on it), then a 2018 CTS which I just traded for a new 2024 XT6 Sport.
New XT6 Sport is Stellar Black Metallic with the Cirrus (white) interior. Stunning! Fell in love at first sight. Has the Technology Package and Driver Assist Package. Has the big beautiful red calliper Brembo brakes and the dealer installed “muted” Cadillac emblems front and back.
A stunning SUV that I very much look forward to owning for some time.
Keep having her for these segments.
Thank you, glad you are enjoying them!
Zach! Your wife is taking your job🤣🤣 good job with the review! 👍
Thanks 👍
So glad you like the review, thanks so much for the support!
@@andreaspencer9813 you are getting quite good at this!😁
@@markymarc136 I appreciate that, thank you!
@@andreaspencer9813 your welcome!😁
Consistently positive drive reviews on the XT6 and consistently the opposite in the regards to the XT5 lol. I Guess we know which one to buy! I've been contemplating leasing an XT6 in a very similar spec. to your tester. I'm so glad to hear both you and Andrea had a positive experience with it. Thank you!
Great review I really enjoy your wife being in the review videos, she gives a unique perspective. I had the first year of the current body style GMC Acadia and loved it. When my lease was up last year I ended up with the Kia Telluride. That edges out the Acadia in Luxury feel plus it has a 12 inch infotainment screen something this XT6 which costs $20K more doesn't even have! If you are not status obsessed, I recommend getting the Acadia Denali, or the Telluride.
Thanks so much for the support, much appreciated! :)
We love our XT5 and ATS! We’ll test this out eventually. Appreciate your open mind re-Cadillac.
Careful Zack, you'll lose your job! Andrea knows her stuff!!!
Thanks so much, glad you are enjoying the videos!!! I appreciate the support.
It’s really awesome having both you and Andrea in the reviews. For some vehicles like this, a conversational-style review like this one is really what translates the impression / feel of the vehicle best!
Our pleasure!
Andrea should be applying to work for Driving TV!!! Or, just add her to Motoring TV, A star is born! ⭐️
Awe thanks so much, I really appreciate it. I think Motoring TV is going to use some of our content together.
Team Andrea doesn't like floaty.
I think that storage cubby being vinyl instead of leather is a durability issue, rather than cost cutting measure.
I didn't think this looked nice at first but then I saw it in person because my neighbor had one. It looks really good in person at least from the outside. Haven't seen the interior up close.
As a note, I think screen size should be commensurate with car size (8" compact, 10" two row midsize, and 12" 3 row midsize). 8" is too small for that vehicle but would be ok for the XT 4.
Your channel is growing so much! Love seeing your reviews!
That's what we want, keep watching and thanks for the support!
For any of you guys who have never been married, it is CRITICAL that you buy vehicles that she likes too....a lady's opinion in this area of your life indeed matters !!!!
I couldn't agree more, thanks for pointing that out and thanks for the support. :)
Impressive. Thanks for another well thought out review.
... both of you!
Thanks for watching!
You are very welcome .
Watch out! Pretty soon Andrea will have her own car channel!
Really handsome vehicle
Love the car, love the review, great job Andrea! and Zack of course!
Thanks so much for the support, glad you are enjoying the videos of us together. :) More to come....keep watching.
I suspect that very few 6-7 seat SUV buyers ever actually use the 3rd row
It's one of those things that is nice to have when you need it. For an example, when my wife's parents ride with us with our kid in the back, we need the third row
I can't wait to hear Andrea's point of view on the new SUV from genesis
We can't wait to get it!
Great review Andrea. When are you getting your own channel? Zack you did a good job too. Did I miss the pricing? Normally you guys break down pricing.
At the end.
Thanks so much, so glad you are enjoying them. Thanks for the shout out and positive feedback.
Thanks for the video but it will be nice if you show more of the interior design. Am in Germany would like to see what part of the interior you talk about as we don’t get to see this cars in Europe.
Is that just the traverse with the Cadillac badge?
Of course not, silly.
That's a real pretty color!!!
Agree dark inside bright outside. Skip the panoramic sunroof
I like that many Cadillac’s are offering nightvision again...that’s an edge for me as I travel dark country highways on a regular basis. I had a used ‘02 deville w nightvision and loved it. Btw Andrea, great review and as for storage, did u see the huge area for storage under the shifter? Thanks
Great reviews and information ℹ️
This one can tow 4000 too
Hm, it's interesting that cost cutting on the lower interior gets a mention on a Cadillac of all things. If I was to spend that kind of money I would want it to have everything that could be had on a GM. Gold plated trim hello. lol If people want to pay for it let em. A Cadillac should always have the over the top option set. It's a minor detail but a cell cubby is important to people that probably have 1500 dollar cell phones to protect.
Great review
Seems like the CX-9 is still tops in this category even though it's older. Sporty drive, 3 Rd row for occasional usage just with a lower sticker price.
The engine in the CX-9 is inadequate for the weight in my opinion that's why it gets terrible fuel economy. Mazda needs to put a 3.0T to be competitive, but I haven't driven one so don't mind me.
@Greg Holman I run a 2016 CX-9 Signature, awd with 2.5 litre SkyActiv turbo. I average 26mpg. It has 310 lb/ft of torque-way more than that 2003 design HF V6 from GM.
Greg Holman I got to spend a week with a Mazda CX-9 grand touring AWD rental car to go on vacation and let me tell you, the fuel economy was great on it, and the car drove Fantastic, had plenty of pick-up. my family was very impressed with it! I used the adaptive cruise cruise control almost the entire trip and really liked having the heads up display. Probably the only negative thing that I found was I could not find a comfortable position for the driver seat. Again, the turbo four-cylinder was very impressive. It might be a little loud on cold start up, but it quiets up right away. Whenever I was standing still at a stoplight or in park, you couldn’t even hear the engine! At first We thought it might have auto stop/start, but it doesn’t. I’m very impressed with the CX-9 and I think it is very underrated!
Forgot to mention. The third row in the CX-9 is one of the most comfortable in the class. Better than a new Escalade.
My Fav would be the BMW X7 but I'm looking forward to the new Yukon!
The design looks really sharp. Cadillac’s new design on the front end works better here than on the new Escalade, imo. But the powertrain is lacking if they want to complete with Europe’s offerings or even the Aviator.
Try it. It surprises.
This one is a nice color, almost like a burgundy or a dark cherry.
Oh gee now that you pointed out the super cheapy vinyl center dash storage I can only see that when looking at the dash. What a pity. Imagine what other cost cutting measures (that you can't see) GM has done to this vehicle.
Vinyl is great to me, much more durable than leather.
I can't stop staring at the gap at the back of the sunroof after Zack closed the sunroof shade. Huge quality miss!
I don’t car how good it looks it’s still a gm , poor quality and reliability if you have to have it make sure you get the extended warranty you will need it!
remember that the Aviator's air supension is on some equipment levels only.
To me Cadillac were 64 Deville, 67 or 72 El Dorado. $8,000 was lots of money back in 60s considering $10,000 a year was good salary. A Cadillac with 4 cyl on XT-4 blew my mind. This XT-6 is a waste with 7 seats and I hated the 20 inch wheel, it should be 18..
Last I would never pay more than $60,000 for a Cadillac.
Andrea schooled Zack
This is awesome:)
I hate sunroofs too! The glare is distracting.
Let the wife do a review on her own.
That vinyl thing was anything to complain about.
I give the Cadillac XT6 except for where it counts most & that's under the hood. That Beast should have come with a 5.7 L instead they gave the same engine as the Traverse, I'd might as well get that one and save a few bucks!
Unlike Consumer Reports your company focuses on the fully loaded models manufacturers provide you with. Your opinion of the vehicles is skewed by those high end packages. Most people don’t buy those, they have a noticeably different experience.
Would
This be a better buy than the Lincoln Aviator?
These are nice for sure. I buy appliances tho.
If you listen to most people they don’t want stiff suspension, this car has hard suspension. My XTS rides smoother. Give us American in an American car, they don’t say float like a Cadillac for nothing
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It needs more engine like a 3.0 twin turbo that gm has or a 3.6 twin turbo also gm has come gm make it happen nice looking vehicle
This is ok. I think I'd just buy the Palisade and pocket the extra 20k.
Proportion & design is not appealing Q7 & Aviator will eat this alive Nice review, though
Anyone else get weird audio at 7:42? Almost like Andrea is in the background?
The front end seems quite low for an suv
lol...she's doing YOUR job Dude...can she cook??
Yo this is Skyler's new husband.
They alway have and had some of the best looking & best driving cars in my opinion on the market NEW. Their biggest and deal breakers for me and s their long term reliability and resale value. Great vehicles to lease but a long term vehicle. Not for me.
sorry.
power?
well, maybe. but the MPGs are terrible.
17/24?
the explorer gets 25.
You compare it to the Navigator, but the Nav gets a few engine AND suspension options.
they are NOT all floaty.
cost...OMY, please...I will take the Lincoln in a nano second
You know, first thing I thought: Volvo - odd eh?
This is for someone who wants a new Cadillac but can’t afford an escalade if you can’t afford the best you shouldn’t own a Cadillac
I wouldn't buy a Cadillac with Zack's money. They are always at the bottom of the Consumer Reports reliability list.
It's just a badge. Under neath it's a GM/Chevy. Built on the same assembly online with a chevy
Please review xt5
There is an older one on the channel.
When I hear XT6, I think Subaru from the mid 80's.
So True!
Cadillac is drowning ..... we don’t a lot of new models on the road these days .....
BUICK ENCLAVE is a better value
Oh Zack....how do you drink that garbage lol
Huh?
@@Motormouth... bubbly
My kids like it. I drink tap water
Disappointed with this car. Prefer the Aviator.
Whos this lady
I'm Zack's wife, Andrea. Thanks for asking and thanks for watching!
its ugly
Great review, but the young lady should lose the sunglasses, find a pair more stylish.
Dave Richards I like her sunglasses!
meh
2:11 Funny now she is speaking man talk before it was blah blah blah.