[1958carnut]

They found a lot to like and some things to harp about. Cadillac needs to start looking at the reviews coming in and their criticisms at continue to tweak and refine this if they don't want to be left in the dust. Some criticisms are nit picky I believe though and Ill just leave that at that.

 

[Mr.Buttons]

Sounds like a soft win.

 

[ral1960]

I love my knob in the Regal. So easy to reach down while you are driving rather than reaching out to the touchscreen.

Who not trans doesn't love his knob?

 

[damnitgmi]

GM used to leave the express-up off the rear windows for safety/liability reasons. No doubt they've studied the lumbar position of a few thousand people to come up with the 95% position, and they've probably had too many massage failures & complaints. It's astonishing how complex luxury seats have become.

Mainstream seats too, even in the sub compact class. If you order the optional leather seats for the new Opel Corsa, a Chevrolet Sonic size car, not only you get adjustable lumbar support you also get the massage function at least for the driver seat.

 

[Anthony Evans]

An apt description for Cadillac today

 

[SKH]

It’ll be interesting to see what improvements XT6 gets for MY2. Hopefully higher powered or hybrid versions, and a full digital gauge cluster would be nice additions. Also will Supercruise be a MY1 addition as MB stated or a second year option? Right now, SC is Cadillac’s ace in the hole, so XT6 needs it pronto.

 

[SKH]

If there are no fundamental changes to XT6 MY2, (beyond colors etc) then it’s my guess that XT6 will only have a 3-4 year shelf life, and it is merely a stop gap product until VSS-R replacements are introduced.

 

[rand49er]

Consumer Reports reviews are always a bit odd.

They're always trying to find where the soap goes.

 

[mbukukanyau]

I remember when minivans were the on pebble beach

 

[YEH]

The Cadillac XT6 is an all-new luxury midsized SUV with three rows of seating, upscale interior appointments, and an understated exterior.

So far, we think it’s a perfectly pleasant companion for commuting and road trips. But this Cadillac hasn’t demonstrated any reason for buyers to choose it over key competitors, which include well-established players such as the Audi Q7 and Lexus RX L, and even fresh newcomers from mainstream brands, such as the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride.

https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2020-cadillac-xt6-first-drive-review/

Doesn't the XT6 have a bit more room in the 3rd row than the ridiculously tight 3rd row in the RX-L?

This is where GM product planners muffed up.

High income families want all the room they can get.

While not exactly as popular as the Escalade and Yukon Denali (in ESV and XL-size), actually see a few Buick Enclave Avenirs (more than the RX-L which is too small).

Those are the families who don't want a BoF SUV and want to move up to a Cadillac, but not at the expense of losing space/room.

Should have based the XT6 on the longer platform.

That was the whole point of super-sizing their sedan lineup (after the previous bungle), so they then go ahead and fail to do that for one of their CUVs?

Here's CR talking about the XT6 (jump to 6:55 mark).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0gvwia1wJU

 

[jpd80]

Wow.. consumer reports gives GM a decent review.. Honestly.. this thing must be damn nice. As to the "forgettable" part.. yeah.. it describes every damn one of the competitors. Some of U are hilarious with your desired passion in a ***king Cross-Over. FOH.. U apply Corvette/Camaro ideals to everything. Its silly and unrealistic to say the least. The one shortcoming named.. the controls supposedly being slightly out of reach is an interesting one.. and I'm a little confused.. since this has the interior almost smack the same as the XT5. Classic case of most probable fishing for something to bitch about

I prefer to wait and see what buyer reaction is to the XT6,
I'm very mindful to this being similar to the FWD/AWD Aviator
that Ford refused to build for many years, so who are we to criticize.

IMO,
The only thing Cadillac shoulda done was offer the 3.0 TT V6 as an option.

 

[sdotjeezy]

Doesn't the XT6 have a bit more room in the 3rd row than the ridiculously tight 3rd row in the RX-L?

This is where GM product planners muffed up.

High income families want all the room they can get.

While not exactly as popular as the Escalade and Yukon Denali (in ESV and XL-size), actually see a few Buick Enclave Avenirs (more than the RX-L which is too small).

Those are the families who don't want a BoF SUV and want to move up to a Cadillac, but not at the expense of losing space/room.

Should have based the XT6 on the longer platform.

That was the whole point of super-sizing their sedan lineup (after the previous bungle), so they then go ahead and fail to do that for one of their CUVs?

Here's CR talking about the XT6 (jump to 6:55 mark).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0gvwia1wJU

My theory is that they didn't use the LWB version because they didn't want to cannibalize Escalade sales with a lower price ceiling model.

 

[1958carnut]

Doesn't the XT6 have a bit more room in the 3rd row than the ridiculously tight 3rd row in the RX-L?

This is where GM product planners muffed up.

High income families want all the room they can get.

While not exactly as popular as the Escalade and Yukon Denali (in ESV and XL-size), actually see a few Buick Enclave Avenirs (more than the RX-L which is too small).

Those are the families who don't want a BoF SUV and want to move up to a Cadillac, but not at the expense of losing space/room.

Should have based the XT6 on the longer platform.

That was the whole point of super-sizing their sedan lineup (after the previous bungle), so they then go ahead and fail to do that for one of their CUVs?

Here's CR talking about the XT6 (jump to 6:55 mark).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0gvwia1wJU

In watching the video I say, yeah these guys are being nit picky in some things. But... if Cadillac wants to truly compete they need to look at things like this and correct said issues. I've said this before though, they need to get over this just being "good enough" mentality. To me that starts as a "people within" problem more than anything.

 

[kool1]

In watching the video I say, yeah these guys are being nit picky in some things. But... if Cadillac wants to truly compete they need to look at things like this and correct said issues. I've said this before though, they need to get over this just being "good enough" mentality. To me that starts as a "people within" problem more than anything.

Ya - this isn't a world beater by any stretch but it will sell.

GM seems more interested in profitability than it does in making the best cars and SUVs at Cadillac. That said, I didn't buy my XT5 because it was best in class, I bought it for it's looks and value for the $$.

 

[jesda1]

Like I said, it's a box with leather chairs. It'll sell briskly. High effort is not require in this segment.

If this funds ongoing development of a C8-based based mid engine Cadillac or a luxury convertible down the road, I'm satisfied.

 

[usa1]

Great, the new tradition of mediocrity from GM continues. I guess all the bright engineers were put on the Corvette and the flunkies got this car to pump out.

 

[usa1]

Like I said, it's a box with leather chairs. It'll sell briskly. High effort is not require in this segment.

If this funds ongoing development of a C8-based based mid engine Cadillac or a luxury convertible down the road, I'm satisfied.

Wow, what a great way for GM to grow and succeed. It's this mindset that has led GM to shrink for decades.

 

[SAAN]

GM biggest screw up with this XT6 was not making the 3.6L TT an option on it, that would sperate it from the Traverse and Enclave and it could compete with the Aviator.

I dont see any reason to spend what Caddilac wants on this XT6 for the price they want over a loaded Traverse or Enclave. If anything the XT6 is what the Traverse or Enclave could have been refinement wise, if GM put in more effort.

 

[LowRider]

GM biggest screw up with this XT6 was not making the 3.6L TT an option on it, that would sperate it from the Traverse and Enclave and it could compete with the Aviator.

I dont see any reason to spend what Caddilac wants on this XT6 for the price they want over a loaded Traverse or Enclave. If anything the XT6 is what the Traverse or Enclave could have been refinement wise, if GM put in more effort.

The Enclave lacks refinement? Or is it just words?

 

[YEH]

My theory is that they didn't use the LWB version because they didn't want to cannibalize Escalade sales with a lower price ceiling model.

How is that any different from the Traverse and Tahoe/Suburban or the Enclave from the Yukon/Yukon XL (Buick stores usually being tied to a GMC dealership or a Chevy)?

Plus luxury CUV buyers tend to want to go for a BoF SUV.


This pretty much sums it up.

Admittedly, the Cadillac is a jack of all trades, but it’s also a master of none. Its interior room is competitive. So is its formidable list of standard features. But the $52,695 XT6 offers neither class-leading space nor value.

Basing the crossover on the longer wheelbase that rests below the Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse might have solved both problems. With the Buick and Chevy crossovers' extra 8.2 inches of space between the front and rear wheels, the XT6 would benefit from additional passenger and cargo space. Yes, its footprint and shadow would approach those of the full-size Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and BMW X7 crossovers, but with a starting price of less than $55,000, the Cadillac would stand out as a real value, offering full-size crossover space at a mid-size price.

Instead, the XT6 is rather pricey among its peers, with a starting sum that’s $4,345, $8,295, and $8,345 more than the base prices of the Volvo XC90, Acura MDX, and Infiniti QX60, respectively.

https://www.motor1.com/features/363503/2020-cadillac-xt6-opinion/