The 2020 Cadillac XT6 Sport is a Stylish 3-Row SUV

I spend a week with the 2020 Cadillac XT6 Sport to see how well it competes with other luxury 3-row SUVs. With a base price of $57,095 and an as-tested price of $72,390, the XT6 is a little more pricey than some competitors, but it also undercuts the German competitors. There's also options like the Volvo XC90 T8 and Lincoln Aviator that have more power and space for the same money. Because of these competitors, the XT6 might be a little too expensive for its own good, though it is a very nice vehicle. What do you think of the Cadillac XT6? Thanks to Cadillac for providing this vehicle to review.
Time Stamps:
0:00 Exterior
1:57 Interior
2:41 Initial impressions
5:14 Acceleration
7:11 Handling
9:15 Other impressions
11:52 Fuel economy
12:43 Competitor comparisons
13:41 Pricing
15:28 Safety tech
17:42 Final thoughts
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[@donovan4105]

**Laughs in Lincoln Aviator**

[@franktortora5144]

I appreciate the included time stamps when scrolling through the video, sometimes I just want to watch specific sections and this is great

[@joecool9739]

The Aviator is in a completely different league

[@chrisfear782]

facts

[@crittendon1000]

Agreed. I just build them both online, tried to spec close to the same but the lincoln comes in about 8-10K more, but you get a lot more. It just is more premium than the cadillac.

[@Twittavelli]

Agreed but the caddy has better styling. No one wants the lincoln lol

[@rahmanwaheed1487]

Great review! Thankz

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Your interior reviews have gotten much better

[@yanal0611]

First! Good to see another review, Matt!

[@karm971]

You know what, I’ve just realized Matt hasn’t reviewed a lotus yet. I’m in the market for an Evora and a 911 and would love to see some sort of review/comparison (it’s such a difficult choice). But keep up the awesome content!

[@lyndahammel9502]

Thanks Matt. I like the camera rear view mirror. That's a good idea. Fortunately I no longer need a large vehicle so I'm back in a Mustang again.

[@iamrodmanor]

I just traded in ‘15 Tahoe LTZ for one of these. They’re much nicer in person and in the cabin. If anybody is considering an XT6, go for it! It rides well, has great curb appeal and comes in at a much better price compared to its rivals.

[@kingfarticusreturns6371]

Are you content with the performance of the 3.6?

[@DavidADavis]

Love this!!! Definitely considering.

[@ph00ny1]

That keyfob wears out easily :( I can't in good conscience recommend this to anyone specially at the price they're asking for I think the exterior design and interior spaces are all great. However, some of the design choices, powertrain, platform, and quality control issues are a no go

[@BobThe9534]

good afternoon Matt. nice vid. liked b4 watching b/c I knew it was going to b good

[@qdood]

"Let's turn onto this backroad here, and see how it does" @5:20

[@99-Zulu]

I don't know they can't fit the xts v sport 3.6tt into the cuvs. Thats a fwd/awd oriented v6 engine with decent power.

[@2W3X4YZ5]

Really really tired of all black interiors. How did the third row seats feel? I sat in the third row of a 2020 Escalade-after 5 mins I realized my four year old CX-9’s third row is 100% more comfortable. In fact, for whatever reason, my third row are the most comfortable seats in the vehicle. Thanks for the review.

[@fatcatcj1965]

2W3X4YZ5 I hate reviews with all black interiors😩🥺😤😭😢you can’t fully appreciate the interior design looking at a all black interior!!!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

The 3rd row seemed fairly nice. Mazda seats are always pretty comfortable, some of the nicest in the mainstream segment.

[@2W3X4YZ5]

@BlessedDiva65 I don’t like them because they are often hot when they don’t need to be. Also, it seems you can see every speck of dust. I come from a time when you had almost as many interior color choices as you did exterior ones. Does that mean I want to see green, yellow, and orange interiors again? Not necessarily. But it doesn’t cost that much to make door cards, headliners, carpets, interior trim pieces and dashboards in colors other than black.

[@gaivoron]

How does this SUV compares to Telluride?

[@jonah5814]

Telluride is better. You get more for the money.

[@amininshassi6370]

@@jonah5814 I actually think the XT6 is better because it rides smoother.

[@crittendon1000]

Hey how come there's no intro screen or anything? I kinda liked that. good review. not the vehicle for me though.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I quit doing that about 6 months ago, very few people seemed to miss the intros and they were a lot of extra work.

[@mateosmovies]

SNIFF SNIFF..... NICE.

[@melsh2657]

Is the xt6 built on the same platform as the Acadia and the Traverse?

[@ph00ny1]

Unfortunately it is. Also some of the interior choices are questionable and many reviewers noted quality control issues with plastic trim falling off or loose during reviews

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

Yes. Also this is the same platform as the Chevrolet Malibu...

[@amininshassi6370]

@@ph00ny1 There's nothing wrong with the interior. My dad told me Cadillac is affordable luxury, not a Mercedes competitor. And I actually found the buttons to be high quality.

[@ph00ny1]

@@amininshassi6370 you found the fake capacitive ac control buttons similar to xt5 decent? Same exact design to boot. Also there is the infotainment screen. For a vehicle costing upwards of 70k+ at its highest trim, it surely doesn't feel like one. HUD control is a corporate gm setup that feels out of place and way overused for a quite some time to boot

[@amininshassi6370]

@@ph00ny1 My m9m.told me that consumers who buy or lease a vehicle do not say no to a vehicle just because of the buttons. Come on, use your common sense. The XT6 is supposed to be affordable luxury, and that's why I have nothing bad to say about the XT6.

[@sjwang40]

Matt you're really laying it on thick with the compliments on the style! Looks like a dull box to me. I don't see how this car is special in any way. For $70k+ it really needs to be special. Also wtf Cadillac, Super Cruise is your "killer app" , why is it still confined to the CT6 after 3 years???

[@user-yj6hy6io6o]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@dtay8913]

This is a good suv the only thing GM needs to bring it to great is utilize that new Escalade interior and use more vibrant interior colors.

[@ph00ny1]

and a new platform

[@TheSpeedEquipment]

I’ve seen quite a few of these on the road and I have no idea why.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

bc Karens

[@sjwang40]

Agree, who the heck looks at the XT6 (God, even the name sounds apathetic) and says "I'd really like to spend the equivalent of my next 20 paychecks on THIS"

[@tyroneandrews8294]

Do you like Cadillac

[@gtb5]

What happened to the accelerator and brake paddles? Look beaten up.

[@chadmark88]

They were just dirty ( mud ) Those with the metal around the edges are standard on the Sport trim - optional on the Premium Luxury - they look real nice when they're clean. I plan on ordering them on the Premium Luxury I plan to buy.

[@webbie1891]

If Cadillac make a V version of this and put the V8, that would be boss

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

This model uses a cheap FWD transverse platform, it can neither fit nor handle such an engine.

[@JT-fq2bl]

Maybe Cadillac can use the 2.7t inline 4 engine as a base, and they can use a 3 liter v6 turbo engine as a option. Combine this with Super Cruise will give people a reason to buy the XT6. As is, the XT6 is facing competition from its Lambda platform mates. Mary Barra needs to do a better job separating the brands. I don't mind the platform sharing, but she got to give these brands different engines to make these platform mates stand out among the competitors and with the conglomerate. I just gave an example for the XT6. Here's something could do for the GMC Arcadia. The Arcadia should have all safety features standard on the 2.5 inline 4 base engine. Add a creature comfort package as a option to the base engine. Swap out the 2.0t inline 4 and 3.6 v6 engines for the 2.7t inline 4 engine. Buick Enclave need all the safety features standard as well. And Chevrolet Transverse should have emergency barking, blind spots detection, and cross traffic alert standard.

[@joecool9739]

@@cantloop9589 That thing will never pass emissions

[@JonBecker81]

Mgoblagulkablong mercedes has proven you can do a hell of a lot with a transverse 2.0 liter turbo 4 with AWD. See AMG GLA45. The 2021 model will have 382 HP and 354 lb/ft. That’s what Cadillac should do.

[@xvk317]

Yo i asked you a question yesterday about 2016 Lexus rx 350 no reply, that's not nice.

[@williamlong2682]

I’d personally go for an Aviator or an XC90 instead. Probably even an MDX, too. Really wish Cadillac got their shit together and put this on the RWD Omega platform. Yeah, yeah, I know, I know. It’s a 7 seat SUV and most buyers won’t care. But a RWD platform would open up the opportunity for more power under the hood to be more competitive with other luxury players in this segment, not to mention improved handling. But if you’re gonna keep the FWD platform, at least make some significant changes to improve the proportions and the weight balance. A hybrid powertrain would be a nice addition, as well, considering the Aviator, XC90, MDX, and RX L all have optional hybrid systems.

[@reginahochstein7065]

Jonah 8

[@kingfarticusreturns6371]

I strongly believe that the MDX is one of the worst SUVs you can buy. Acura dropped the ball big time on quality. Interestingly, it has one of the worst predicted reliability ratings of any new car or truck. It just seems like a tacky attempt at being a legitimate luxury vehicle. Maybe the redesigned one will be better.

[@williamlong2682]

@@kingfarticusreturns6371 I kinda think the XT6 and the (now previous gen) MDX have the same issue - in a vacuum, there’s nothing overtly wrong with or bad about them, but in comparison with their competitors, they struggle to offer compelling reasons to choose them over rivals. At least the MDX had somewhat of a value proposition and the Honda/Acura reliability reputation (though predicted reliability has fallen, as you note) to sell on. Not to mention it was fairly athletic for the segment. But the new 2022 MDX looks pretty tasty for this segment and should address many of the previous gen’s shortcomings, even if that Acura touchpad infotainment has a steep learning curve. Hope Cadillac gives the XT6 some TLC in the future.

[@kingfarticusreturns6371]

@@williamlong2682 Agree!

[@BobThe9534]

review a Dodge Caravan

[@jonah5814]

This car doesn’t make sense considering the Palisade and Telluride exist. For the same options and a nicer interior and you can get it for under 50k.

[@joecool9739]

Those cars actually offer more technology that isnt even found in the Germans They also offer more refinement for 15k cheaper This thing is pathetic

[@jonah5814]

Joe Cool it looks like a fancied up Traverse at best.

[@MaxSpeedMike]

Lincoln is currently the better domestic luxury brand.

[@brentflemmer4237]

I'm excited to see the new Escalade vs Navigator! I personally think the new Escalade is better but I'm pumped to see them both competing so well. Hopefully Cadillac will apply that new interior to this XT6, because I do agree that the Aviator is a much better luxury suv.

[@chrisfear782]

caddy dropped the ball big time

[@amininshassi6370]

Disagreed.

[@joetaylor4096]

Matt it's too bad that these INCREDIBLY informative reviews get a small amount of views when compared to the amount of subscribers you have on this channel. Its a SHAME! I have a idea though. Maybe you could open up a new channel and start with a fresh subscriber base, bring your core subscribers from this channel over there, do more of the different style vlog videos about the Mustang, but still focus on the reviews, and maybe with a fresh monitized channel you could get more people to watch your videos. And judging by the views on this channel, most people want to see the weekly updates more than anything initially. So this channel, "Matt Moran Motoring" will be weekly updates, or you could change it to, "SubaruWRXfan Automotive Weekly Updates" and the new channel could be "Matt Moran Motoring Reviews." It's sort of when Infiniti went to all Q's. Everyone knew who they were before, and then they rebaged. They went down hill. I want this to be CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM. I want you, WE want you to succeed.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for the suggestion Joe, I really appreciate your support. I’ve considered starting with a fresh channel, but I figure I have an advantage sticking with this one since I do theoretically have 411k people that have these pop up in their sub feed. I have no clue where they’re all at though, it’s a mystery to me too lol. Even cool sports cars don’t do super well. People love to bash GM, but when I post the European cars everyone acts like they love, those reviews never get views either. I’ve thought a lot about all this in the past couple years since the growth has slowed (and have done videos talking about it in the past like the New Years video) and I think what it comes down to is that the things that I know would get views are things I don’t want to do (project cars, clickbait vlogs, etc). I just want to review cars but unfortunately most of my subscribers seem to be people that just want me to turn the Bullitt into a crazy race car. In the New Years video I implemented some of the suggestions (including Beth, separate interior reviews, POV videos, etc) and people still don’t watch in decent numbers. Thankfully my reviews have long lives and over the course of a couple years, most of them end up getting over 100k views eventually, and that allows me to keep paying the bills. I’ll keep grinding and if things don’t improve I’ll keep doing it as long as I can, but I’ll likely just quit KZbin if I ever reach the end of the road with this channel. Hope that day never comes though, this job is a lot of fun.

[@joetaylor4096]

Matt Maran Motoring Thanks for writing this. I do hope that you are able to never stop. But hey, everything happens for a reason right! This might lead to better things. But If you leave, I would feel like something is missing on KZbin. I do think that it was a very smart move to go to the interior reviews as a separate video because then you can add up that with the driving review into a total view count, which basically is double the views since theirs 2 videos instead of one on the same car. I hope that is a noticeable change. And your not the only one experiencing things like this. I’ve been looking at Sofyans videos and their like 1/4 the views he was getting from when this pandemic started. Alex said in April on a livestream that he didn’t get a paycheck from KZbin in over a month. Its not only hard for the actual KZbinr to go through less views because then you think no one likes you anymore, it’s also hard for the viewers because we can see the hard work going into the vids even though fewer people watch them. It might even be depressing for some. I just hope you and the car community stay alive and keep growing. I’ve seen a few non-car related people who make a separate channel and since that one is so successful they abandon their original channel. Maybe that would work? Thanks for listening!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I really appreciate the kind words and support Joe. I think the car community is still strong on KZbin, and there's several channels that get huge views, get on the trending page on KZbin and all that, I'm just not fortunate enough to be one of them. It's depressing with all the hard work that goes into these videos, but it is what it is. Maybe someday things will improve, but if not I'll just enjoy doing this as long as I can. Thankfully channel-wide views are very consistent, so I should be able to keep doing this for a long time, it just sucks to not to see any real growth or progress, it's like running in place. I have been sitting on some new video ideas though that I may try out if I run out of press cars eventually, maybe one of those ideas will jump start things again.

[@joetaylor4096]

Matt Maran Motoring Exactly. Thanks for the chat!

[@yadvindergakhal4294]

Looks like they can squeeze a v8 in there and call it a V.

[@jonah5814]

It uses the same platform as the Traverse. The V8 won’t fit. If people want a V8 just get a Escalade.

[@thegoodman3810]

I still love the RX 350L

[@aliirayn6275]

When will Americans learn from Asians? That interior looks terrible, a new Kia has better looking interior than that.. AT HALF THE PRICE

[@DevPack]

Bro have you seen the Lincoln Aviator and Navigator? Its class leading interiors. GM just needs to get on Lincolns level.

[@1quickster]

They need to look at the new Genesis GV70. It makes this SUV looks like in belong in the museum.

[@belalberry]

You need to work on your microphone

[@timothygray4643]

With options ,taxes , fees, and how good ur credit is if u were to finance it. I’m guessing a high 80 low 90. 🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@iamrodmanor]

Try 60k for the Premium Luxury model

[@DJL78]

It’s so cheap looking on the inside. Way too much plastic for the price.

[@amininshassi6370]

It's not cheap looking. My dad tells me it's beautifully appointed. My dad works at a Cadillac dealership.

[@DJL78]

@@amininshassi6370 Well folks, that’s enough of an endorsement for me.... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@amininshassi6370]

@@DJL78 Huh?

[@bitkahuna]

Either you're sitting really low or you're really short, sorry lol

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

GM needs to accept the fact that crossovers aren't just a trend. They're here to stay. I will bet anyone $100,000 that the new ct4 and ct5 blackwing will be commercial failures. 100% no doubt, they will NOT sell well. They need to instead be developing xt4-v and xt6-v blackwings if they aren't already doing so.

[@EldePHX]

Get an Aviator instead👌🏼

[@DevPack]

uhh rather just buy an Acadia Denali. Has exact same power train and options while being much cheaper lol.

[@jaymur001]

Way way over priced

[@windanthonystream]

If I was to buy this then I would just get a fully loaded Traverse..

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

The XT6 is an embarrassment, GM deserves to go bankrupt for building garbage like this. Facts to shut up ignorant GM fanboys: Mechanically identical to the GMC Acadia, basically it's just an Acadia with different looks. Built on the same platform as a Chevrolet Malibu ffs. Notorious engine with only 271 lb ft of torque. Subpar equipment and interior. It is objectively worse than some much cheaper mainstream competitors and compared to competitors in the same price range it's completely outclassed. Ignorant fanboys are rejecting facts.

[@brentflemmer4237]

Hello Sir. I am a "gm fanboy" or frankly I like all auto manufacturers and don't think any deserve "bankruptcy" because options in the luxury segment are crucial. On your points of facts, I do agree with them and I don't think anything that you say is necessarily false. However, I think it's important to note that many individuals judge vehicles without actually experiencing them first hand, and this is a mistake. For instance, I sat in a 110k+ Mercedes GLS 63s the other day and found squeaks on some panels (right below the infotainment screen) and cheap plastic on others; without sitting in the car, one would never be able to observe these things. After sitting in the XT6, I found that yes, the interior was a let down in comparison to the price. However, quality was GOOD, with no squeaks or rattles. Materials were quality too (leather dash, stunning carbon fiber, alloy speaker grills, and very comfortable seats). While I agree that the XT6 falls short against some competitors, I think it's important to experience a vehicle first hand before you bash it so heavily. The XT6 is pretty good, and I think I speak for everyone when I say that the inclusion of the new Escalade's interior will make it a TRUE competitor worth the price. Have a good one, and feel free to talk about this with me more, I'm curious to see your other points!

[@digitaldoc100]

This engine is way too "Corporate GM," and generic to justify the price.

[@amininshassi6370]

@@brentflemmer4237 The interior is not a meltdown. My dad works at a Cadillac dealership and he tells me that the XT6 is 100% worth the price.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

The ultimate ignorant Karen car.

[@amininshassi6370]

Wrong comment.

[@SteveRunciman]

"incredibly stunning"? The vehicle is ugly as sin. If I didn't know how honest you are, I'd think GM paid you for the review.