The 2021 Cadillac XT6 is getting a
significant price cut thanks to a new entry-level trim featuring a
four-cylinder engine. While the 2020 model was offered exclusively with a
3.6-liter V6 which pumped out 310 hp and 367 Nm of torque, the 2021 model gains a new turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
engine like the Chinese-spec crossover.
Autoblog says it carries over the XT4 and
produces 237 hp and 349 Nm of torque. It’s
connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission which can be paired to an
optional all-wheel drive system for an additional US$ 2,000. The four-cylinder engine is available
exclusively on the new XT6 Luxury and pricing will reportedly start at US$ 48,990
including destination. That’s a US$ 4,700 price cut compared to the 2020 XT6
Premium Luxury which started at US$ 53,690.
Of course, the savings also mean more
modest levels of equipment. There’s no word on specifics, but the XT6 Luxury
will have heated leatherette seats, brushed aluminum trim and a tri-zone
climate control system. Those features will be joined by an 8-inch infotainment
system and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The entry-level Luxury trim isn’t the only
new addition for 2021 as the crossover will now come standard with wireless
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other updates include a new 20-inch wheel
design for the XT6 Sport and an expanded color palette that with Dark Moon Blue
Metallic, Infrared Tintcoat and Wilder. The 2021 Cadillac XT6 will arrive at
U.S. dealerships this fall.
