The 2020 all new Cadillac XT6 is Cadillac’s first three-row crossover, offering premium materials, a smooth ride and enough power for all driving situations. Let’s compare it to the 2020 Buick Enclave and see how they stack up. When you’re ready to check the XT6 for yourself, head over to Reliable Cadillac for a test drive.
Design
The XT6 is Cadillac’s first generation three-row luxury midsize SUV. It’s in a class of its own, with a spacious and stylish interior and enough room for family and friends. From exotic wood, leather appointments, and metallic accents, this SUV will surely impress. It seats seven, but has the option to seat six with captain’s chair configuration. Its quiet cabin is comfortable in all three rows and has plenty of head- and legroom for adult passengers; and it is easy to get in and out of the back seats. For added comfort and enjoyments, the XT6 comes standard with a sunroof, leather upholstery, heated fronts seats, power-adjustable front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The XT6 features a maximum of 78.7 cubic feet of when all of the seats are folded down.
There are no major changes to the 2020 Buick Enclave. Part of the second Enclave generation introduced for 2018, it will seat up to seven people in three rows, with plenty of space for passengers and cargo. If you fold down the second and third-row seats, the Enclave yields almost 98 cubic feet of cargo space. It comes standard with heated and power-adjustable front seats and cloth upholstery. You can opt for upgraded leather upholstery, ventilation and massage functions for the front seats, heated second-row captain’s chairs, a power-folding third row, and a heated steering wheel. The Enclave offers four trim levels to choose: Preferred, Essence, Premium, and Avenir.
Power, Towing, and Price
The Cadillac XT6 features a 3.6-liter V6 engine that delivers enough power for your driving needs. When properly equipped, the XT6 can tow up to 4,000 pounds. The XT6 gets decent fuel economy ratings for a midsize SUV, estimating 18/25 mpg in the city and on the highway with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive models get 17/24 mpg city/highway. You’ll be able to choose from two XT6 trims: Premium Luxury and Sport. The Premium Luxury starts at $52,695 with front-wheel drive and $54,695 with all-wheel drive. The Sport starts at $57,095 for its all-wheel drive.
The Enclave’s powertrain is a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 310 hp and 266 pound-feet of torque, and is paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission. It offers power and performance for a midsize SUV, and it can pull with up to 5,000 lbs. when properly equipped. An estimated 18/26 mpg city and highway is typical for this midsize SUV. All-wheel drive models get 17/25 mpg in the city and on the highway. Pricing starts at $40,000 for the entry-level Preferred and ranges to a starting price of $53,800 for the Avenir trim.
Safety, Technology, and Price
This Cadillac XT6 offers some impressive standard and available features that will keep your hands free while on the road. The Cadillac XT6 offers its CUE infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen display, an eight-speaker Bose audio system, satellite radio, two USB ports for each row of seats, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Its driver assistance features include a rearview camera, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian direction, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning and Teen Driver system. All this, and an array of available features plus a hands-free liftgate and power folding third-row seats.
Standard safety features in the Enclave are a rearview camera and rear parking sensors, along with available advanced safety features that include; lane departure warning, lane change alert, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, front parking sensors, forward collision warning, and adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking. These available safety features are only offered on top trim levels. The Enclave comes equipped with standard technology features; such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. Satellite radio, Bluetooth, six USB ports and navigation also come standard.
Overall
If you are looking for the newest style in a luxury SUV, Cadillac’s all-new XT6 is a sure contender in its class. It offers a lengthy standard feature list, a spacious and comfortable interior, and a quiet cabin. The 2020 Buick Enclave has many similar styles and features, but the all-new Cadillac XT6 comes out on top. Come take a ride, and you will see for yourself.