The 2020 Cadillac XT6 takes a more family-friendly tack to the three-row crossover than the big Escalade.
Pros Evolved styling Standard automatic emergency braking Available all-wheel drive Smart Sport suspension tuning Supple, supportive seats
Cons Small third row Too far from Escalade in looks? Lacks SuperCruise, at least for now
The XT6 is an all-new model.Part of the first XT6 generation introduced for 2020.The 2020 Cadillac XT6 comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic.
Pros Delivers both good power and ride comfort Many active safety features are standard equipment Third row is roomy enough for most adults
Cons Minimal cargo space behind third row Driving experience feels disconnected
Looking to get into the three-row crossover game with something more nimble than the full-size Escalade, Cadillac has launched the XT6. Based on the same underpinnings as the GMC Acadia and the smaller Cadillac XT5, the mid-size XT6 is spacious and family-friendly. It has many of Cadillac's unique styling cues, including a front end that is inspired by the Cadillac Escala concept, along with upscale trim and different lighting elements.
The SQ5 receives a styling refresh for 2021.Updated infotainment system.Wireless smartphone integration and integrated toll-road payment system debut.
Pros Impressively comfortable ride for a sport-tuned SUV Generous space for passengers Luxurious but restrained interior design Nimble handling
Cons Lack of touchscreen limits usefulness of smartphone integration
Like the regular Q5, the high-performance SQ5 receives a host of exterior updates for 2021 to freshen its look. New exterior lighting elements, a tweaked grille and bumpers, and new wheel designs differentiate it from last year's model. The top-spec Prestige gets OLED taillights as standard, and two new colors join the palette: Ultra Blue and District Green.
Pros Handsomely-equipped cabin, comfortable ride, decent fuel economy for a performance SUV.
Cons Not overly spacious, turbo V-6 doesn't match rivals' horsepower, handling not as sharp as it could be.
