The 2021 Cadillac XT6 is a luxurious front-wheel drive vehicle that provides comfort for the driver and passengers alike. This midsize vehicle has a bold and sharp look, innovative tech features, and a sizable three-row seating capacity. Let’s take a closer look.
2021 Cadillac XT6 Trims
There are three trim levels of this luxurious midsize vehicle: Sport, Premium Luxury, and Luxury.
Luxury Trims vs Sport Trim
The Luxury and Premium Luxury trims have comfort-enhancing features. In contrast, the Sport trim provides excellent performance and capability features such as the re-tuned steering wheel with a torque-vectoring rear differential.
Fun Features Throughout
All the trim levels in the 2021 Cadillac X26 come with a handsome platinum package, including semi-leather upholstery seats, performance suspension with adaptive dampers features, microfiber, a leather-wrapped instrument panel, and a microfiber suede headliner.
New Tech Features
Some new features in the 2021 XT6 include an Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and a 20-inch wheel design on the Sport model.
Luxury Trim
The Luxury trim model is an addition to the Sport and the Premium Luxury, which means it features a different style.
Premium Luxury Trim
The Premium Luxury model has a bright exterior and woody interior design.
Sport Trim
However, the Sport trim model has a darker side, a carbon fiber interior, and a black exterior. The Sport trim has a Sports Control All-Wheel Drive.
Killer Exterior
The 2021 Cadillac XT6 boasts a conventional crossover façade and a vertically designed bold grille. The LED headlights are visible from a distance, and the frame of this Cadillac XT6 model has a length and width of 198.5 and 77.3 inches, respectively.
How Does It Compare to the Competition?
Compared to its rivals, the 2021 Cadillac XT6 vehicle model has a much more full silver frame. Just like the Escalade vehicle model, the Cadillac XT6 has an eye-catching floating badge and rear taillights. It also features durable 20-inch alloy wheels on the standard trim models, while the luxurious sport model boasts 21-inch wheels, with the wheelbase of a diameter of 112.7.
Other Premium Exterior Features
Other exterior features available on this 2021 Cadillac XT6 include:
- an ultraview power sunroof,
- front cornering lamps,
- rain-sensing automatic wipers,
- a power sunroof,
- illuminating door handles, and
- windshield and front door glass.
Bold Interior
The interior is as bold and favorable as the exterior, and includes a seven and eight-seat layout, with a three-seat bench in the second row and captain’s chairs on the same row. The third row will accommodate up to three passengers. The seats are heated, leather-made upholstery, and they provide great comfort for long drives.
Expand the Cargo Space
Although the vehicle has limited cargo space, which can fit only a few bags, you can increase this space by folding the back-row seats, and this makes it possible to transport bulky goods.
Other Impressive Interior Features
Other impressive interior features include a heated-leather and light-steering wheel.
Performance and Capability
Just what is this luxury vehicle capable of?
Engine Options
This vehicle offers buyers the chance to choose between two engine capacities. There is the 2.0 liter, four-cylinder turbocharged, 237 horsepower engine, and a 310 horsepower with a V-6 transmission engine.
Transmission
However, each of these engines boasts of a 9-speed automatic with front and all-wheel drive options.
Fuel Economy
The expected MPG fuel economy ratings of the vehicle are 17/24/20 for city, highway, and combined travel.
Braking Performance
The braking performance of its predecessor, the 2020 Cadillac XT6, was impressive for a midsize SUV. The 2020 Cadillac has about four sets of disc brakes that work with ABS, and it has a 12.6 and 12.4-inch front and rear brake motors. Thus, drivers should expect a significant improvement in the 2021 Cadillac XT6 braking performance features.
Safety First
Drivers and the passengers do not have to worry about safety when it comes to the 2021 Cadillac XT6 vehicle. For example, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives it a five-star rating, and it is a Top Safety Pick for the Institute for Highway Safety+. The vehicle has advanced driver assistance features, such as:
- blind-spot monitoring,
- automated emergency braking,
- standard lane-keeping assist features,
- adaptive night vision control and cruise control,
- conventional and automated emergency braking system paired with pedestrian detection,
- standard lane-departure warning paired with lane-keeping assist, and
- rear-vision camera.
Advanced Tech Features
The Cadillac XT6 model has advanced tech features, such as:
- the touchscreen infotainment system,
- onboard Wi-Fi,
- wireless smartphone charging system,
- Apple Carplay and Android Auto mirroring features, and
- an Auto integration feature.
Thanks to these wireless features, the driver and the passengers can comfortably access the smartphone features using the in-built car multimedia displays. The latest tech feature of the 2021 Cadillac XT6 is the Cadillac User Experience software available on the 8.0-inch screen display, and which functions on the driver’s commands. Other features include the navigation control and the rear-seat entertainment system that works with a DVD player.
Pricing & Deals
The MSRP of the 2021 Cadillac XT6 will start at $47,995 to $57,195, and you can visit your local dealership store for more details and special offers.
