The 2020 Cadillac CT6 is engineered with advanced materials that are unmistakably Cadillac. With plenty of class, the CT6 offers its signature headlamps with LED lights, available real wood veneers, and carbon fiber trim. Its engine options are powerful and efficient to get up and go. Let’s compare the Acura RLX and see how they stack up. Reliable Cadillac is here for you. If you are in the Sacramento area, come take a look.
Design and Style
The 2020 Cadillac CT6 features a comfortable ride, roomy seats and seating for five people. The front and rear seats are spacious and provide plenty of room even for tall passengers. The interior is filled with high-quality materials and standard leather upholstery. It comes standard with convenience features such as 14-way power-adjustable front seats, memory settings for the driver’s seat, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. If you’re ready to take comfort to the next level, opt for a heated steering wheel, 16- or 20-way power adjustable front seats, memory settings for the passenger seat, and ventilated and massaging front seats. Cadillac offers 15.8 cubic feet of trunk space, with a wide trunk opening that makes it easy to stow larger items.
The 2020 Acura RLX features some upscale cabin materials, but its styling looks a little dull and outdated compared to other luxury vehicles. It seats five people with leather upholstery, 12-way power-adjustable front seats, and heated front seats. The RLX offers a hybrid model, but fails to offer standout efficiency. Optional ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, and a heated steering are available. The RLX features 14.9 cubic feet of space in the trunk, and the Sport Hybrid features a smaller 12 cubic feet size.
Safety and Tech
Cadillac CT6 offers lots of standard advanced safety features, including a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection and blind-spot monitoring. Cadillac’s available Super Cruise technology is a semi- autonomous driving system that allows for hands-free driving. With plenty of optional safety features, such as a 360-degree parking camera system and automatic parking assist, you’ll be secure on the road. Its infotainment system also comes standard with lots of features, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A 10.2-inch touch screen, navigation, an eight speaker Bose Premium audio system, Bluetooth, wireless device charging, and satellite radio are among Cadillac’s features. Remote start and a sunroof are standard as well.
The RLX features enough standard safety features, but lacks the modern conveniences when it comes to the infotainment system. Standard safety features include a rearview camera, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and a road departure mitigation system. The RLX’s dated dual-screen infotainment system lacks the modern smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 8-inch upper screen is mostly reserved for navigation and it’s not a touch screen. The 7-inch lower display is a display that carries out the other media and infotainment functions. It can be tricky to navigate between the two screens and it takes time to figure out which screen controls which functions. It comes with a 14-speaker stereo, satellite radio, HD Radio, a USB port, navigation and Bluetooth.
Power and Fuel
The CT6 base Luxury and Premium Luxury trims come with a 3.6-liter V6 that makes 335 horsepower and delivers plenty of muscle to speed around town. The high-level Platinum trim and the CT6-V model come with the new-for-2020 4.2-liter V8 engine. The Platinum trim produces 500 horsepower and the CT6-V makes an impressive 550 horsepower. All engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The all-wheel-drive Cadillac delivers a quiet composed ride over smooth and uneven pavement. Fuel is estimated at 18/27 mpg in the city and on the highway. Cadillac CT6 comes in three trims: Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Platinum, with the Luxury starting out at $58,995 and ranging to $96,895 for the Platinum trim. The performance-enhanced CT6-V model starts out at $94,895. All models come standard with all-wheel drive.
You can choose between two power options in the Acura RLX: a 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes 310 horsepower and 272 pound-feet of torque and is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, or the V6 with three electric motors and a lithium-ion battery, producing a combined 377 horsepower and 341 pound-feet of torque. It is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. You might get more energy from the hybrid powertrain, but you will also have trouble climbing up to freeway speeds. The entry-level RLX starts at $54,900 and the RLX Sport Hybrid starts at $61,900.
Overall
The 2020 Cadillac CT6 is a great choice in the luxury large car class, offering a spacious cabin with luxury materials, a modern infotainment system, and a choice of a potent V6 or V8 engine. Come take a ride at Reliable Cadillac.