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We drove a $64,000 Cadillac XT5 and a $47,800 Acura RDX to see which luxury SUV was better — and the winner was obvious, Defence Online

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The stalwart Acura RDX.

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The Acura RDX is a solid luxury crossover that’s been recently revamped.

The Cadillac XT5 was the brand’s first – and quite successful – effort at launching a new lineup of crossovers.

The vehicles don’t match up exactly, but they are quite similar, and consumers are likely to be comparing them with each other, and with SUVs from Audi, BMW, and Lexus.

The Acura RDX takes the prize in this comparison because it’s both fun to drive and priced to perfection.

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We live in the Golden Age of the luxury crossover SUV. Automakers have been launching them at a furious pace, to capture customers who have abandoned sedans and wagons in droves.

The major players are Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and Lexus. But don’t forget about Acura, which has been selling a pair of superb SUVs, the MDX and the RDX, for some time. And don’t overlook Cadillac, which in the past few years has added a total of three crossovers to its lineup.

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The impressive Cadillac XT5.

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The first was the XT5. I like this SUV, but I’ve always been an Acura fan. So I thought I’d compare the XT5 with the RDX. Obviously, there are some segmentation questions that arise from such a matchup: the RDX covers both the compact and midsize segments, while the XT5 is intended to be Caddy’s midsize warrior (the XT4 covers the compact/subcompact space, and the XT6 handles three-row midsize duties).

The RDX is also priced significantly lower than the XT5. But segmentation is kind of shaggy these days, as some automakers stick with their smaller lineups and others add new vehicles to dice and slice markets.

Ultimately, I think it’s valid to cross-shop the XT5 with the RDX, thus this comparison. Read on to find out how it went down:

We checked out the all-wheel-drive Cadillac XT5 back in 2017, not long after the SUV was rolled out in 2016.

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We also tested the XT5 in both the Northeast and in Florida: the black SUV in the Sunshine State and the white version in the New York metro area.

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Transportation Reporter Ben Zhang tried the black XT5, which came with a slightly higher-level trim package and tipped the price scales at about $64,000, while Senior Correspondent Matt DeBord investigated a $58,000 “crystal white” XT5.

The new XT5 is undeniably sharp, but it proves that Caddy is shifting away from its at-time divisive “art and science,” Stealth-fighter design vocabulary toward a more globally appealing approach.

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There’s a smooth sweep of lines from front to back, with an integrated spoiler completing the roof line, and a bold – but not too bold – chrome-trimmed angle on the rear windows picked up and extended by the large rear tail lights. A pair of chromed exhaust ports delivers a sporty vibe.

The XT5 was the first new crossover from Caddy to join the stalwart full-size Escalade in the lineup. Cadillac has since unveiled a small XT4 and larger XT6.

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There’s more than cargo space to use the XT5 as an upscale weekend utility vehicle, to send it to the mall to load up on threads and flatscreen TVs, or to take it on a weeklong road trip with a family of five.

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We didn’t enjoy the combination of a 310-horsepower, 3.6-liter V6 engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission, even when we put it into manual mode and used the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel and pepped up the driving mode. This bugged us. A premium crossover with a decent-size V6 should have been oomphier.

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We asked Cadillac to explain. A spokesperson told us that Cadillac’s “engineering’s team was aiming to get the best real-world fuel economy and day-to-day usability for buyers in the market segment,” adding that fuel economy ranks really high in owner surveys.”

This confirmed our theory. We didn’t think there was anything wrong with the engine, but we figured that Caddy had gone for MPGs-18 city/26 highway/21 combined-over performance.

The eight-speed shifts tidily, and the XT5 hauls you from 0-60 mph in a Caddy-claimed 6.6 seconds, and it had a reasonably competent all-wheel-drive system that should be able to handle the worst the suburbs throw at it.

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The interior of the XT5 is, in a word, fantastic. It’s roomy. It’s luxurious without being too much. It isn’t an orgy of topstitching and bright chrome. The materials are all excellent, premium, supple. The leather feels really good.

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The XT5’s panoramic moonroof is a stunner.

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The instrument panel is sort of old-school, but the steering wheel — leather-wrapped and wood-trimmed — is thoroughly modern, with buttons to control just about every function on the XT5.

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The infotainment system is a standout feature for the XT5.

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What makes it so effective is that the touchscreen interface is simple and intuitive; both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available; voice commands work well; the navigation is excellent and well-integrated with OnStar; and wireless 4GLTE connectivity means that an entire car full of people can use their devices on the road. That’s an amazing package.

The Bose audio system is wonderful.

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We’ve sampled all the premium audio systems on the auto market, and while some are more dynamically interesting than Bose, and some really make you feel as if you’re in a rolling concert hall, Bose Surround Sound will please almost any driver or passenger and can handle any type of music, from heavy metal to New Age, pumping it all blissfully through 14 speakers.

It hits a sweet spot. You just can’t find anything to complain about. That’s why it was our Defence Online Car Audio System of the Year in 2017.

On to the Acura RDX, which I tested in an Advance trim level. Sticker price: $47,800 (the base is $37,000, but that’s front-wheel-drive, versus all-wheel-drive for my tester).

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For many, many Americans, the RDX is their version of a premium wagon and it’s dedicated to upscale family duty. But it also promises zesty performance and plenty of technology, given the typical needs and wants of an Acura enthusiast

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This new-gen RDX is also taking some design cues from Acura halo supercar, the NSX, which took home Business Insider’s Car of the Year trophy in 2016.

SUV rear ends are usually a weak point, aesthetically, and the RDX’s is no exception. There’s a lot going on back there, what with all the swoops and indents and those crab-pincer tail lights. Bonus: Dual exhaust!

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Our RDX was of the “Super Handling” all-wheel-drive variety, with torque vectoring that sends traction to the wheel that needs it most. This helps the RDX with stable handling and in bad weather and on poor roads.

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There’s no third row of seats, and thanks to the RDX’s larger overall dimensions relative to the previous gen, the cargo space is now a considerable 30 cubic feet. There’s also a power liftgate.

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The four-cylinder, 272-horsepower, turbocharged motor is demonstrably torque-happy with 280 pound-feet of pull on tap. It is also not torque-steer-y in any way.

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The RDX can serve up a 0-60 mph dash in about six seconds. Fuel economy is about what you’d expect: 21 mpg city/27 highway/23 combined. I drove around for a week on single tank.

The 10-speed automatic transmission, which has four driving modes (Comfort, Snow, Sport + and a default Sport), along with paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

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The leather interior is “Parchment” and almost but not quite as nice as the XT5’s.

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The 2019 RDX is bigger than its ancestors. The subtle size increase makes the rear seats notably more comfy for passengers. On a side note, getting in and out of the RDX is a breeze – not something one can say about every luxe SUV.

Both SUVs have panoramic moonroofs.

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I always find the Acura’s driver’s view to be soothing. That’s weird because you’re presented with all kinds of buttons, thumbwheels, and a switch on the RDX’s steering wheel. And although the analog instrument gauges are old-school, the somewhat complicated center display isn’t.

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Acura’s new infotainment system is called “True Touchpad,” and it uses a high-res center screen that juts from the dashboard and displays a host of apps, along the map, which is nearly always on view.

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Here’s where the magic happens. This touchpad can be used like a trackpad on a laptop, and there are several hard inputs. But you can also simply drop a fingertip to an area of the pad that corresponds to the screen.

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I found the voice-recognition feature to be satisfyingly accurate, and Bluetooth pairing, navigation, and USB/AUX inputs for devices were all successful. There are better infotainment options out there, but given Acura’s history, this new True Touchpad approach has promise. Best of all, once you learn it, you can keep your eyes on the road.

Apple CarPlay is available, but not Android Auto yet.

The ELS Studio 3D audio system is all Acura — specially designed for the brand and outfitted with 16 speakers in the RDX.

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The system is spectacular – it won our Defence Online Car Audio System of the Year award for 2018.

And the winner is the Acura RDX!

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When I reviewed the RDX last year, I swooned. “I’d buy one,” I wrote.

“Seriously, I enjoyed the RDX immensely in the week that I drove it around the Jersey ‘burbs and the mean streets of New York City. But I tend to respond quite favorably to Acuras. For whatever reason, I think they combine a high level of luxury and value with legendary reliability and fun motoring that isn’t too demanding.”

A key differentiator for me between the XT5 and the RDX was the engine. The underpowered V6 on the XT5 that we tested was trumped by the overpowered turbo four on the RDX. The RDX’s power was snappier, and the fuel economy is superior.

The driving dynamics, however, were neck-and-neck. If I had to, I’d give the RDX a slight edge, but around corners, both crossovers are fun to handle.

Acura’s updated infotainment system is a notable improvement over the old setup, but the XT5 has an industry-leading system, so the RDX has a ways to go before it even thinks about knocking off the Caddy on this score.

In terms of interior appointments, the Caddy edges out a victory. But a slight one.

Overall, the Acura RDX wins this comparison because it simply feels more like a well-engineered, premium crossover that makes good on its brand promise. The XT5 is a dandy SUV, and it’s sold quite well since its introduction, giving Caddy an all-important crossover to pit against BMW and Audi.

But the new RDX continues to more than hold its own. It’s also extremely well priced. My tester was more than $10,000 less than the pricier cheaper XT5 trim that we sampled. OK, yes – the XT5 could be classified as more of a midsize luxury crossover, and perhaps we should see how the RDX stacks up against the Caddy XT4 that recently impressed us. But the Acura MDX has three rows, while the XT5 doesn’t (the new XT6 does). The vehicles are also almost exactly the same size (the XT5 is three inches longer).

The bottom line is that the RDX is and has been one of the most appealing offerings in the luxury market, both as an extreme value and as a capable crossover that’s a joy to drive. It’s one of those vehicles that I can recommend almost without reservations.

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adrenalineguide · 6 years ago

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Cadillac XT5 Platinum; sexy, inviting and not too shabby on the road.

Text and Photos by Michael Hozjan

Open the door to the XT5 and you immediately want to jump in the driver’s seat – it’s that inviting. The combination of brushed suede, leather and wood accents is attractive, to say thee least.

Introduced in 2017 as the replacement for the slab sided SRX the XT5’s design is refreshing and clearly Cadillac with its signature V-shaped grille and hockey stick lamps. Furthermore it gives this crossover a Cadillac Family look with their sedan line rather than a gussied up Tahoe.

The 2019 Cadillac XT5 comes in four trim levels: the base XT5 aptly named Standard is the sole front wheel drive model. Next up the corporate ladder are the all-wheel-drive models starting with the Luxury, followed by the Premium Luxury, and lastly the Platinum. I suspect most buyers will be satisfied with the feature loaded Standard model starting at a meager $44,795, one of the lowest base prices in the class. Even the all-wheel-drive rendition starts off nicely priced at $54,295. From there, the options and prices add up real quick with the Premium Luxury starting at $61,795 or my top-of-the-line Platinum edition’s starting price of $72,195.

For 2019 you’ve got the choice of some new colors; Shadow Metallic, Red Horizon Tintcoat, Manhattan Noir Metallic, and Dark Mocha Metallic. As well, there’s a new Kona Brown leather interior with Sapele wood trim.

No matter which drive train or trim level you choose, the only available engine is a 3.6L V6 that punches out 310 horses and 271 lb-ft of torque. Incidentally that’s the same combo that powers the ATS, CTS and CT6 sedans. While other luxury midsize crossovers and SUVs do offer stronger engine options, particularly the performance-oriented marques, the Caddy’s power output should prove more than adequate and holds its own against the most. The V6 is quiet and well isolated from the cockpit, however, mash the go pedal and the engine gets loud.

The AWD trims have three driver-selectable settings, fuel-saving front-wheel-drive only, Sport mode which sends power to the limited slip rear axle, and the AWD setting that continuously maintains all-wheel power for slippery conditions. The system can distribute 100 percent of torque to either axle as conditions warrant, and the differential can split the rear axle’s share left to right enough to put all the power to one wheel, masterfully distributing torque to manage traction and optimize handling.

Like the XT4 reviewed here last week, the V6 also features cylinder deactivation, enabling it to run on four cylinders under a light load. The V6 also includes automatic start/stop. The V6 comes mated to a smooth shifting eight-speed with the only downside being an awkward up-and-over shift into Reverse.

On the road a stiff chassis and quick steering response provide a composed curve-hugging ride with a minimum amount of body sway. The optional adaptive suspension is standard equipment on the Premium Luxury and Platinum trims and although it’s not a sports oriented crossover like the Macan, it does help the XT5 challenge the twisties with confidence.

Hit Quebec’s third world pavement, however, and you’ll feel jitters reverberating through the cabin –not the Caddy of old. I’d like to get my hands on one of the base wagons equipped with 18” wheels to see if this trait would be improved over my tester’s 20” units. The fad of going with thin profile tires as a performance excuse vs. smoother rides is something I’ll discuss another day. For now let’s leave it as food for thought in your purchasing decision.

Like I mentioned earlier the XT5’s cabin is inviting, combing elegance and modern design into a sleek airy package with good outward visibility. My Platinum came with leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear-outboard seats, and a heated steering wheel.

The centre dash panel is clad in suede, visually appealing but a poor choice in a high-traffic area. It feels great, but I wonder how well it will wear as my tester had two rings on the each of the door panels. (see above)

Rear seat passengers will appreciate the sliding and reclining second row. The XT5's wireless smartphone charging pad gets an upgrade for 2019 and offering 15 watts of juice (over last year's 5 watts) to speed charging times and no, my Android didn’t get charged and I had to revert to one of the four USB ports. As mentioned in the XT4 review, Cadillac’s CUE infotainment system has been greatly improved. The 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and an onboard 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot is standard. Base trims get a Bose audio with eight speakers and audiophiles can upgrade to a 14-speaker system on Luxury and Premium Luxury versions while Platinum model offers the upgraded sound system as standard equipment.

All 2019 XT5 models come with a rearview camera and rear parking sensors. Standard fare on the Platinum but available on lesser equipped trims include rain-sensing windshield wipers, rear parking sensors, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision alert, a safety alert seat, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane change assist, blind spot monitoring, pedestrian braking, forward and reverse automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, a rear-camera mirror (see XT4 piece), active park assist, a head-up display, and a surround-vision camera.

As good as some of these items are, I’d gladly trade them all in for Cadillac’s Night Vision system that was discontinued in 2004 for whatever reason. While most of theses systems are little more than driving aids for the inattentive, Night Vision actually helps you see beyond the high beam’s illumination. Common guys bring it back.

Oh and while I’m nit picking, why is there no knob for the audio system’s volume? There’s a command on the steering wheel, yes, but otherwise you need to use the touchscreen, which is about as quick as molasses on a warm day. Why have knobs gotten so taboo?

Oh and pray tell why is it that when I have a comfortable volume level on sat radio, switching to AM that it nearly breaks my eardrums and when the nav system gives me directions I can barely hear it? If we can put a man on the moon…

On a positive note, top marks for giving us real buttons to control seat temps, and the heated steering wheel, instead of burying them in computer menus like some manufacturers do.

There's 30 cubic feet of cargo space behind the XT5's second-row seats, and 63 cubic feet with the rear seats folded completely flat. That's about average for the class. You can slightly increase the total cargo space by sliding the rear seats forward. A metal divider in the back slides and locks in place to keep cargo from sliding around (nice), and there’s a storage bin hidden under the floor.

The XT5 isn’t perfect but it drives well, has a roomy airy cabin that coddles. It’s not the cheapest crossover on the market and it certainly isn’t the priciest. It’s not a performance SUV but a sporty luxury crossover. If you’re shopping luxury crossovers, don’t dismiss it on your list.

Price as tested: $74,445*

*Includes A/C excise tax, destination charges and optional block heater.

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carsmedd · 6 years ago

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Cadillac XT5 Platinum 2019 - A Case of Price

The 2019 Cadillac XT5 Platinum is not a bad vehicle. It is just too expensive for what it offers.

Cadillac XT5 Platinum 2019 - A Case of Price

As early as 2003, Cadillac made the statement that it would not be as we have ever known it. With the arrival of the CTS , the manufacturer wanted to compete on a level playing field with the best vehicles on the market, namely German sedans. Needless to say, it was a rather pretentious statement. 16 years later, Cadillac does not give up. The new XT4 SUV is the proof of this, as it impresses with its overall qualities and its seriousness in the face of the German competition that still dominates. Is it the same for the XT5? Not sure. Look at it well! How handsome he is ! In fact, what's interesting is that it does not look like anything else on the market. It looks like a Cadillac, including its headlights with a vertical tongue continues in the bumper. The vertical taillights are also reminiscent of the old sedans of the brand, and it's unique. Honestly, it feels good because we have had products that try to imitate one another. It is refreshing. Black is probably the color that suits him best. Combined with the ubiquitous chrome, this color gives it a lot of classicism and a lot of presence, which goes well with a Cadillac product. Note in passing that the assembly and finish outside are superb.

Inside, you have to like beige: beige on the seats, beige on the dashboard, beige on the carpets. Personally, I find it's tasteful and distinctive. It gives a luxurious and warm touch that makes you feel good on board. Also, it is different from the usual black interior that is found almost everywhere. As for the style, it's pretty. Unfortunately, some touches from Chevrolet or GMC slightly tarnish the overall look. This is disappointing, especially considering the price displayed for our test vehicle. First, benchmark the positives. For example, the visibility is excellent. It is helped by fairly thin pillars and good glazed surface. It is also necessary to emphasize the appreciable silence of rotation guaranteed by the good insulation of the doors and by the thick ices. Good note also for the infotainment system CUE which has benefited from several improvements over the years to the point of making it pleasant to use. There are also some negatives. Although the seats are comfortable enough, they are difficult to adjust. It was only after 4 days driving that I managed to find a comfortable driving position. Unfortunately, there are some box sounds coming from the rear of the vehicle. Speaking of the back, the space available for the passengers of the seat is simply insufficient. With my height of 5 feet 7 inches, my head touches the ceiling and my shoulder hangs in the C pillar, although I have enough legroom. Same thing for the trunk which is relatively small despite the rather large external dimensions of the vehicle. I can not understand how it's that the doors are finished with so much laxity while the rest of the cabin transpires quality. I was hoping for a little more seriousness and quality, especially considering (again) the asking price.

Cadillac XT5 Platinum 2019 - A Case of Price

The Cadillac XT5 is equipped with a well known engine at GM. We find the same 3.66-horsepower V6 that is placed under the hood of the GMC Acadia, the Chevrolet Traverse and the Buick LaCrosse , among others . It is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, which is a rare fact at GM because this engine is usually paired with a nine-speed gearbox in other products. The AWD system is just like all other products in the company. It is a reactive system disengaged with the help of a button. You can put it in traction mode to save fuel and put it in full traction mode when the need is at the end of the nose. Now, we end up with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that is quite smooth in its operation. As much in acceleration as in deceleration, the automatic transmission passes the reports with still a lot of softness and fluidity. On the other hand, it happens sometimes that the transmission suffers from confusion, not knowing on which relation to be placed. She hesitates, goes through an intermediate report before going on the report adapted to the pressure on the accelerator. This whole operation is reflected on occasion by a vibration and a blow in the structure of the vehicle. What about the sound of the engine that lacks tone. In short, we would be entitled to expect better from such a costly vehicle. On a $ 45,000 vehicle, it could still go, but not for a $ 73,000 vehicle. Why not install a smaller turbocharged V6, much like Lincoln does with the Nautilus ? A power, a couple and a sweetness worthy of this price would be at the rendezvous. The suspension is soft, comfortable and well calibrated. Management lacks life even though it is fast and accurate. We feel absolutely nothing, which is a shame considering that the rest of the Cadillac products (except the Escalade) is a charm to drive. Do not confuse the lack of sensation with the inconvenience. The XT5 is nice to ride, but not exciting. I want to finish this section on a good note. The stop-start system designed by GM is really efficient. We never want to disable it as its operation is transparent, fluid and imperceptible. Anyway, there is no switch to turn it off.

Cadillac XT5 Platinum 2019 - A Case of Price

The Cadillac XT5 has good overall qualities as demonstrated above. On the other hand, the lack of space in the rear seats, the lack of fluidity and mechanical power and the ordinary finish in a few places have no place in such an expensive vehicle. It is not a bad vehicle, but a vehicle too expensive for what it offers. If you're interested, wait for GM to put in awesome year-end discounts and a low interest rate. Otherwise, you will pay too much for comparison with other competing vehicles that do as well (if not better) for less.

Cadillac XT5 Platinum 2019 - A Case of Price

Mark Cadillac Version $ 72,345 options Heater: $ 150 Price scale $ 44,795 to $ 72,195 Trial version Platinum Transport and preparation $ 2,000 Mark Engine V6 3.6 liters, direct injection, variable valve timing with stop-start system. 310 horsepower at 6,600 rpm, 271 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm. Transmission 8-speed automatic Advertised consumption (city) 12.8 liters / 100 km Advertised consumption (road) 9.3 liters / 100 km Advertised consumption (combined) 11.2 liters / 100 km Registered consumption 12.4 liters / 100 km Trunk volume 849 liters Length (mm) 4,813 Width (mm) 1,905 Height (mm) 1,676 Wheelbase (mm) 2,858 Unloaded weight 1,876 kg Petrol tank 82 liters Towing capacity 1,588 kg Basic warranty 4 years / 80,000 km Powertrain manufacturer warranty 6 years / 110,000 km

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2020 Cadillac XT6 Review: Good, Not Great, Midsize SUV

2020 Cadillac XT6

General Motors hopes the 2020 XT6 will be the Cadillac of premium midsize SUVs. It’s the third and largest in the newish XT series of SUVs. The XT6 rides well, the center stack isn’t confusing, and the cockpit trim is tasteful. On the downside, the XT6 is hampered by a too-small center-stack display, not enough noise-damping when you tromp the throttle, and poor luggage space with the third row in use.

The XT6 will be challenged to compete against a reinvigorated Lincoln and the Aviator SUV; the usual suspects from Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo; and the unusual twin suspects of the dazzling Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride that are punching far above their weight.

The crown jewel of Cadillac technology is not yet available: the Super Cruise system that allows hands-off driving. Super Cruise can’t come to the rescue too soon. It is the best Level 2 technology out there and, yes, Tesla, that includes Autopilot.

The dashboard of the 2020 Cadillac XT6 is a model of simplicity. The 8-inch center stack screen is small, though, compared with the competition that is mostly 10s and 12s.

Fine Highway Cruiser, Decent Handling

In a week of driving the XT6 on all kinds of roads and during the season’s first snowstorm, the 199-inch, 4,500-pound all-wheel-drive SUV (with winter tires) felt composed and confident. Really. The high-up driving position helped see around traffic driving into and out of New York City. (The big fella’s size also earned it a $20 surcharge at a midtown parking garage, even though it classifies as a midsize and it’s less than six feet tall, albeit barely.)

As Car and Driver notes, “The three-row 2020 Cadillac XT6 is a luxury SUV built from mainstream hardware … not that you’d ever realize it.” It rides on GM’s C1XX platform shared with the GMC Acadia on a short wheelbase relative to the length of 113 inches, and to the longer-wheelbase Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse.

It’s also the same size, within an inch, of the Ford Explorer, which shares the same platform as the Lincoln Aviator. The Aviator is the vehicle with which the Lincoln Motor Company reinvented itself: truly luxurious interiors, warning chimes (not synthetic beeps) crafted by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Revel audio, and a surprisingly good ride. It is worlds beyond the Aviator’s more-or-less predecessor, the Lincoln MKT, one of which I own, and which has, well, a truly spacious rear seat, THX audio, and an unforgettable rear roofline.

The current version of CUE, Cadillac User Experience, works well. But the screen is still 8 inches, and it’s feeling small.

First-Class Driver Assists, Technology

HUD and forward collision warning. Good stuff.

The XT6 comes with most of the safety and driver-assist features baked into the list price of $55,000: low-speed automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, and lane-departure warning. Adaptive cruise control is an extra-cost option, which, we wind up repeating too often in premium-car reviews, comes standard on run-of-the-mill $25,000 Hondas and Toyotas.

The head-up display is first class. When it lights up the windshield with the Brake Now! warning, it cannot be missed.

The leather is gorgeous. The third row looks roomy — in this photo. In real life, the seat pan is low, and knee room is just so-so.

A Big Improvement on Past Caddies

The XT6 may be the best SUV Cadillac ever made. It’s less bulky than Caddy’s first SUV, the Escalade of 1999 to present, which excels at interior space although the third is still snug unless you get the ESV that is 20 inches longer. The XT6 avoided the cramped rear legroom of the SRX that ran from 2004 to 2016. If it existed in a vacuum – no Lincoln, no international automaker competitors – Cadillac would be riding high.

2020 Cadillac XT6, rear side view.

XT6 In the Cadillac Hierarchy

The Escalade measures 204 inches long (the stretched Escalade ESV, 224 inches), and for many folks, that’s too big. The XT series was intended to provide a newer interpretation of Cadillac SUVs in less fortress-like vehicles: XT4 compact SUV (181 inches, and a vast improvement on the SRX with annoyingly snug back seat room), XT5 midsize SUV (190 inches), and large midsize XT6 (199 inches long, and 11 inches lower than Escalade’s 81-inch height).

Should You Buy?

The 2020 Cadillac XT6 has been on the market for a half-year. It is offered in two trim lines, Premium Luxury, which is front-or all-wheel-drive, and Sport, which is AWD-only. Cadillac says the Premium Luxury will be the bigger seller since you can get most of the Sport offerings.

There is a long and interlocking options list which, when you choose option B, often undoes option package A. They can also bring you into the upper seventies on price. You almost certainly want adaptive cruise control because the XT6 is a great highway cruiser, possibly the camera-rear-view-mirror option, along with things like power-vented front seats and heated row-two outboard seats.

My test car, an XT6 Premium Luxury AWD, came in at $63,810, including $995 freight, $2,530 for an Enhanced Visibility and Technology Package (rear camera mirror, an 8-inch LCD in the middle of the instrument panel, auto park assist, useful surround cameras and recorder, and HUD), $1,300 for the Driver Assist Package that gives you ACC and enhanced auto emergency braking, $2,000 for polished rims, and etcetera. It could have been more.

The XT6 is a very good vehicle for a Cadillac, whether sedan or SUV. But at this point, Cadillac has been leapfrogged by Lincoln. And the Hyundai/Kia twins are nice, luxurious, and affordable. The addition of Super Cruise in 2020 will make the XT6 much more competitive.

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Best New Car Incentives, Lease Deals for August 2019

With the arrival of the end of the summer and autumn arrives, there is a good possibility for rent and purchase offers. The economy appears to be growing stronger, but there is still a general surplus in the number of vehicles in many dealerships due to lower sales, especially for sedans. There are still some 2018 models left in a lot of dealers for best cars deals, some with excellent offers, however, you may not have many colors and options to choose from.

Taking into account the fact that Induction conflict with China can see the increase in new car prices, coupled with the increase in interest rates, you should consider concluding an agreement as soon as possible. Some manufacturers offer great discounts to get them out of the lot.

Car manufacturers compete in terms of market share: it’s a good opportunity to get offers, because every car manufacturer wants to start a good start in the summer, so June could be a good month to get offers. Deals, especially in Rentals. Car dealers are also desperate to get rid of the remaining stock as soon as possible. Ford is testing various incentive packages after experiencing significant sales losses and falling stock prices. Many automakers have hidden discounts that lead to a 28% discount on MSRP (Hyundai, FIAT and Chrysler in particular).

The 2019 models took full hold of exhibition halls, meaning that there are still better deals on the 2018 models.

The average incentive per vehicle is currently about $ 3,500. There are some great offers and big discounts on the popular models such as Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Honda Civic, Kia Forte, Chevrolet Impala, Cadillac ATS and Chevrolet Malibu.

Brands like Hyundai, GM and BMW continue to offer a large number of leases and financing at 0%.

More about the best car offers

This month marks the heart of the summer season to buy cars. It is a good time to visit dealers, take tests and buy a new car. This month is a good time to buy as many dealers are full of new models, and car manufacturers provide excellent financing and generous cash-back incentives to keep sales going.

Not long ago, it was said that zero-percent financing agreements would disappear if this month was an indicator, the rumors of his disappearance being greatly exaggerated. There are zero percent of deals on cars ranging from Nissan Centra 2019 to affordable cars for the Toyota Siena 2019 Mini Van and Cadillac XT4 2019 luxury suv.

Finding exceptional deals on new cars requires some research. You need to know what a good business is, how to find it and how to compare the different companies that you find. After that, you’ll need to know how to take advantage of the offer to save thousands of dollars promised by the agreement.

Competition in the full-size transport sector is always fierce. This month, it is exceptionally fierce, since 2019 Ram 1500 before the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado in sales. Truck manufacturers are adding generous incentives to protect their market share, with Ford and Chevy providing zero-percent financing for six years. GMC offers a 20% discount on the price of some GMC Sierra 2019 redesigned, and other truck manufacturers offer great cash recovery offers.

However, trucks are not alone when it comes to big deals. There is a cash offer of $ 8,000 in the Cadillac Escalade 2019, and you can get up to $ 6,000 cash in the Nissan Murano 2019 in some areas of the country. The Buick Encore 2019 is available at an 18% discount on its price.

What Is a Car Deal?

Car manufacturers offer special offers for several reasons. Sometimes, the vehicle simply does not meet the sales targets that the manufacturer expects and needs some momentum to accelerate. It is natural that when the car approaches the end of the product life cycle, its sales are reduced. At the same time, traders should remove these old models of their shares to make room for the updated versions.

Buyers can save thousands by leveraging the efforts of automakers and dealers to remove some cars from the lot. The best part? You do not have to bargain for savings.

Three types of incentives are common. Rental incentives, which you will find on the rental offer page, offer low monthly payments, reduced amounts at the time of signing, or both. Cashback offers and financing offers reduce the price of the car or the cost of financing.

Refunds are a bit inappropriate. He will not leave the agency with a pile of money, although that would be great. Cash payment offers a discount on the price of the vehicle. They go with multiple names, including refunds, cash rewards, cash rewards and cash-back incentives. Regardless of the term used by the car manufacturer, they all reduce the amount you have to pay. For example, take advantage of the $ 3500 refund offer on the Lexus IS 2019 basic model, and lower the price from $ 38,560 to $ 35,060.

One of the major costs of buying cars is the amount you pay in interest when financing your purchase best cars deals Although many buyers do not take into account the cost, it can only add thousands of dollars. Taking advantage of a financing agreement can greatly reduce this price. If you have a zero percent financing offer, you can reduce the cost of financing to nothing. Finding a car manufacturer with low interest rates is like watching a bank with a big “sell” tag. By reducing or canceling the cost of financing, you can shorten the term of the car loan, or get a lower payment or maybe pay a better car.

To illustrate how much money you can make with a zero percent agreement, we’ll see the six-year financing offer and the percentage available in the Ford F-150 2019. Suppose you buy the Laret F-150 mid-range price of $ 41,700 and will not make a down payment . When you benefit from a zero percent agreement, you do not pay any interest. Just divide the price of $ 41,700 for 72 months from the loan to see that monthly payments will be $ 579.

Without a zero percent agreement, you may have to pay interest rates somewhere near the market average of 4.8% for a six-year loan. Using a car loan calculator to calculate the interest, you can see that the monthly payments will be $ 668. A zero percentage agreement would save $ 89 per month or $ 6,408 during the loan term. If you have to pay interest, your $ 41,700 group will cost you $ 48,108.

Best financing offers are zero percent offers, of course, because they cancel the cost of financing. However, any offer much lower than market prices will save you money. In most cases, buyers need excellent credit scores to qualify for the best interest rates. It is advisable to check your credit score long before starting your Odyssee car purchase so you can take steps to increase your chances of getting one of the best offers available..

In addition, although you have a car agreement with the car manufacturer, you still have to negotiate with the dealer to make the price lower.

Interest rates and cash equivalents are calculated in small letters and numbers. Most presentations are limited to specific models or even equipment levels for those models. Some are limited to a certain percentage of shares of distributors or consumers living in specific locations. Find the best offers available in your area using our Best Price Program, or by contacting your local dealer or by chatting with an online sales representative. It’s important to pay attention to the expiration date of any offer because losing it for up to one day can qualify you for the discount.

Investing a little time and travel can reap great rewards. Different dealers may pay different prices and Car Prices in India for car manufacturers to get cars in their shares, so if the dealer pays less than another dealer for the car they are considering, they will have more room to negotiate the final price. You can also save money by consulting merchants in areas where your favorite car is not very popular. Full-size trucks, for example, may be a deal in cities but not in suburban or rural retail stores, while hybrid cars may not be as common in rural areas as in the city.

How do you know if this is a good job?

Consumers should never assume that the advertised offer is a good offer automatically. It takes some homework to analyze an agreement, but fortunately, math is very simple. Most people build their decision to buy a car on a monthly payment basis, but this is a terrible way to buy a car. Instead, you’ll want to see the total cost of the car, including the cost of financing. You’ll need to do the calculations yourself, because it’s easy for a salesman to mix numbers to give you a low monthly payment, even if the deal is terrible. Not considering the total cost of the car is a financial error with consequences that last for years.

To calculate the total cost, multiply the monthly payment by the number of months in the loan and add any advance payment you make, plus your exchange value. For example, if you have monthly payments of $ 400 on a five-year loan and you pay $ 5,000, the total cost of the car will be $ 400 for a 60-month plus $ 5,000, equivalent to $ 29,000. You can find your monthly payment using a car loan calculator capable of calculating interest.

The first thing to remember is that there are three components to a car purchase process: the cost of the car, the cost of the financing and the value of the vehicle. You will want to keep them separate, while the distributor wants to assemble them all into a confusing agreement.

Car buyers often need to choose between a cash-back agreement and low-interest or no interest financing. Fortunately, decision making is easy when you know how to calculate the cost of each option. To illustrate to you, we will use two offers available this month in the Lexus IS 2019.

Lexus offers a cash option of $ 3,500 or a five-year non-interest financing agreement. To simplify things, we will assume that you chose a basic model, negotiated a price of $ 40,000 and do not have a down payment or exchange.

With a zero percent deal, the total cost of the car is still $ 40,000 because you do not have to pay any interest. Divide the price by the number of months in the term of the car loan, and you will see that each monthly payment is $ 667.

Choosing a cash refund of $ 3500 reduces the price of a luxury sedan to $ 36,500. However, you may have to pay almost the average interest rate of 4.74% on your loan for five years. Linking these numbers to the car loan calculates a monthly payment of $ 684. While the monthly price difference of $ 17 may not seem to be significant, it does increase the life of the loan. Hit $ 17 in 60, and you can see that choosing a zero financing offer saves you $ 1020.

There are many variables associated with different car offers, so do not assume that one type of offer will always be better than the other. Remember to include your exchange value and any advances made in your accounts zeromilecars in india.

It is necessary to resist the desire, or dealer suggestion, to extend your car loan in the last five years to reduce your monthly payment or to enter into a more expensive car. Taking a longer loan puts you in a more precarious financial position and generally increases the interest rate and total cost of the loan. You will never want to have to choose between paying for an expensive car repair that is beyond warranty or paying for your car..

Completing the Deal

Once an agreement is negotiated with the agent, it is time to sit down and do the paperwork. It may have been a long day of bargaining, and you just want to get into your Car Prices in India new car and keep away from it, but you have to slow down and take note of the details in the cards. You should read each page, making sure the numbers match with what you agreed to. Sometimes, expensive extensions appear magically in final documents, and you’ll want to remove them before signing.

The most important figures to look for are the duration of the loan, the car price and the interest rate. Never sign a document with blank spaces or errors, even if the financial officer has promised to correct them later. If you are under pressure to sign or misunderstand incorrect documents, remember that your greatest strength is to stay away from the deal.

If the dealer gives you the opportunity to take your car home during final document processing, you should politely reject it. What happens most often is that you will receive a call stating that you were not eligible for the agreement agreed upon by everyone, and that you should return to the distributor to complete the new documents. In many of these cases, the new financing agreement is much more expensive than the original agreement.

We are looking at offers based on representative postal codes throughout the country. We strive to keep this list updated, but offers may change without notice. Some special car offers are limited to a certain number of cars or a percentage of the seller’s inventory. The inclusion on our website does not guarantee that you have a certain agreement at your local point of sale. The easiest way to see if you can take advantage of an offer is by clicking the orange button next to the car you’re interested in, and we’ll look for an excellent price at a new local car dealership.

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2020 Cadillac CT5 revealed with Escala looks and turbo power

https://bestcaritems.com/?p=7246&utm_source=SocialAutoPoster&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Tumblr Cadillac’s focus has been on crossover SUVs for the last few yars, but on Monday it shifted back to sedans when it revealed the 2020 CT5 mid-size sports sedan. Set to make its formal debut next month at the 2019 New York International Auto Show, the CT5 is first in Cadillac’s upcoming sedan offensive. A compact CT4 will slot below the CT5, while the CT6’s future is hazy at best. With the XT4, XT5, and XT6 crossover SUVs future already secured, Cadillac’s sedans needed a rethink. The CT5 is sized between the ATS and CTS and features a design inspired by 2016’s Escala concept car. A wide grille flanked by horizontal LED headlights give the car visual width, while a strong character line down the side is a neatly pressed look. A kink off the rear window line into the C-pillar adds some verve, although we’ll reserve judgement on whether it comes off cheap in person. First shown in Sport trim, the CT5 will also be available in a Luxury trim that will likely feature more chrome trim. Cadillac Super Cruise The interior of the CT5 is said to be a driver-focused high-tech place with touch-sensitive controls set to be a prominent feature. Cadillac’s Super Cruise hands-free driver assist system will also be offered. The CT5 will be Cadillac’s first model to ride on an updated version of General Motors’ rear-wheel-drive Alpha platform. The car has also been confirmed with a 10-speed automatic transmission and the choice of 2.0-liter turbo-4 or 3.0-liter twin-turbo-6 engine. All-wheel drive is also on the options list. Cadillac 4.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 Though it’s yet to be confirmed, a high-performance CT5-V packing Cadillac’s 4.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 should be launched eventually. Production of the CT5 will be handled at GM’s Lansing Grand River Assembly plant, where the ATS and CTS are currently built. The plant will also be responsible for the compact CT4 sedan. This model is due in showrooms about the same time as the CT5. 2020 Cadillac CT4 spy shots – Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien For all the latest news at the 2019 New York auto show be sure to check our hub. Via MotorAuthority

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2020 Cadillac CT5 Revealed - With Features Turbo-4 And twin-turbo V6 Engines

via IFTTT 2020 Cadillac CT5 Revealed - With Features Turbo-4 And twin-turbo V6 Engines Between the end of most of Cadillac's sedan offerings and the launch of the underwhelming XT6 crossover, things were looking dreary at the American luxury brand. But now we get an exciting surprise in the reveal of the 2020 Cadillac CT5 sedan. It's a clean, and arguably conservative-looking sedan, but there are a number of things that have us intrigued. The sedan is clearly the CTS replacement, since the name falls just below the flagship CT6 sedan. Under the hood are two familiar Cadillac engines, a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 and a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6. Power numbers haven't been announced, but expect each to make similar power to the current CTS: 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque for the four-cylinder and 420 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque for the V6. Rear drive and all-wheel drive are available, and both engines get a 10-speed automatic transmission. The car also adopts the trim level scheme introduced by the XT4 and XT6 crossovers, which means there are just two choices, Sport and Luxury. The Sport model, pictured in gray, has a more aggressive front fascia and dark taillights, while the Luxury model, shown in burgundy, has a more demure appearance and classic red taillights. We only get a glimpse of the interior, and it shows the latest electronic gear shifter shared with Cadillac's recent crossovers, along with a physical knob for interacting with the infotainment system. Cadillac announced that the car will make its public debut at the New York Auto Show, and it will be built at the Grand River factory in Lansing, Mich. We expect to get more details and images of the car when it's revealed at the show. SUBCRIBE NOW.. https://youtube.com/c/TopCarsChannel My Other Sites Facebook : https://ift.tt/2ESgjMQ GooGle plus : https://ift.tt/2CKS5hC Twitter : https://twitter.com/Top_Cars1 Pinterest : https://ift.tt/2ERxspA Blogger : https://ift.tt/2CHHNP4 Instagram : https://ift.tt/2F1GoYW Popular Vidio. NISSAN X TRAIL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89XtwWLeBHE 2018 DOGDE DMOND https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF0Jkw9FxSw&t=18s 2019 RAM 1500 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNoKT4TTexw&t=22s #TopCarsChannel #Cadillac #CT5 #automotive #Cars2019 #otomotive

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2019 Cadillac XT4 Release Date, Configurations, Price

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[Opinion] GM is now more focused China than the US, here's why: via /r/cars

[Opinion] GM is now more focused China than the US, here's why:

General motors is usually thought of as an American institution, but the reality is, in 2019, it is probably more accurate to describe general motors as a Chinese automaker with an American arm than an American automaker with a China division. At the highest levels, it is China that is driving their key decisions and products. Here’s why:

GM sells more cars in China than they do in North America. In 2017, GM sold 4,040,789 cars in China, while they only sold 3,576,075 cars in North America. Of the three brands present in both markets, Chevrolet is the only one where their North American sales exceeded Chinese sales. Buick sells multiple times more in China than the US, And in recent years Cadillac sells slightly more in China.

Secondly, GM offers more models in China than the US. GMC is not available in China, and there’s a handful of chevrolet models that GM does not officially sell in China (Suburban, Impala, corvette I believe) but there are way more models that are sold in China that isn’t available in the US. These include 2 full brands (Baojun and Wuling), a few Chevrolets (Orlando, cavalier), and a bunch of Buick’s (Excelle, GL8, Verano). The only GM brand that doesn’t have a Chinese model not available in the US is Cadillac, who has one more model in the US (CTS, not sold in China).

Finally, it is evident that at the moment, GM is slowly switching their design philosophy to Chinese market first, us market second. Consider for instance, the Cadillac Ct6 and xt4. GM has a corporate 2.0 turbo that produces 270hp (used in the Malibu, the Camaro, and ats), however, China recently introduced a new set of emissions standards, which would mean that this 270hp 2l turbo will get taxed at higher rates because it can’t hit those figures. GM therefore introduced a new clean sheet redesigned 2l turbo that only gets ~230 hp. GM redesigned the Ct6 and introduced the xt4 to use the new engine despite it having less horsepower, boosting the models competitiveness in China, but strongly reducing it in the US. Of course, the most obvious example is Buick, most of their models are designed in China now.

At the end of the day, it’s easy to understand why GM switched their focus to China. Most of their nameplates have negative brand equity in the states with a few exceptions (Silverado, corvette, etc). In China, this negative stigma doesn’t exist. After all, when asked about why Buick is so successful their, the response is: “in China, nobody had a grandmother who drove a Buick"

There are plenty of models that I think got unfairly maligned in the US becuase of GMs poor reputation (Cruze, Regal). For instance, I don't see why the Buick Regal should sell only a tiny fraction of what the inferior sedans in its class sell. But over in China, Buick is seen as a prestigious respectable brand of classy vehicles...

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2019 Detroit Auto Show: Hits, Misses, and Revelations

DETROIT, Michigan—Thirty years after Toyota launched Lexus and Nissan introduced Infiniti here, and 27 years after Chrysler smashed Cobo Hall’s front windows with the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the North American International Auto Show is done with January. The reviews from jaded auto journos are mixed, and the press day crowds were down despite Toyota and China’s GAC flying in press from overseas. We’re pretty confident, though, in saying what Detroit lacked in quantity, it made up for in quality this year. There is more to like than there is to avoid, even if the Japanese and Chinese automakers are the only ones left who still build concepts, and even though Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini, Audi, and Volvo this year joined a bunch of other automakers who had followed Aston Martin’s decision to leave town after its Zen display of a decade ago. Herewith, our regular compendium of criticism, the good, the bad, and the philosophical, this time about what there is to see at the 2019 NAIAS:

HIT: Toyota Supra

Too many are getting stuck on the BMW partnership and the long gestation process, nitpicking the design, and decrying the lack of a manual transmission (which by the way Supra chief engineer Tetsuya Tada has not ruled out, so call your favorite dealer and demand it). Can we all just agree that what Toyota has done is give the world what by all accounts should be a nimble, kick-ass, rear-drive sports car that’s relatively attainable, price-wise? Call it whatever the hell you want, the fact that this car exists at all is pretty remarkable in this day and age. And it’s all but assured that hard-core variants will be in the offing. Yeah, what a terrible thing Toyota has done . . . not.—Mike Floyd

Automotive journalists can be a funny group. After wishing for a new Supra for years, some of them were overheard describing the final production car as less than thrilling, with others going so far as to call it “ugly.” “Look at all those fake plastic vents and intakes,” they decried. But as Supra designer Nobua Nakamura told editor-in-chief Mike Floyd, those nonfunctional pieces could become functional on future variants of the car. I don’t think the new Supra is perfect in the appearance department, and its roofline does look proportionally odd from some angles. But for the love of Suzuka, I’m excited to get a chance to drive it once test vehicles become available. If it lights up twisting roads as I expect it will, any niggling quibbles I have with its styling will go right off the nearest cliffside.—Mac Morrison

The biggest, most anticipated thing at this show is not an SUV, or even an autonomous tall electric sedan, but a sports car. Yes, it’s essentially a BMW Z4 built in Austria by Magna, but at least it has its own sheetmetal, which is more than you can say for the 86. And I’d take that Toyota 86 over most of the cars on the market today. Since the beginning of time, sports cars have relied on sharing some components to make development costs work out. In his introduction of the car, Akio Toyoda said he hopes Toyota will build more new sports cars in the future. Here’s to seeing him fulfill that wish.—Todd Lassa

MISS: Toyota Supra

This was easily the most anticipated car of the show, and I have no doubt it will be a blast to drive. But what is with Toyota outsourcing its performance cars? Sure, it’s great that Toyota will be selling a re-skinned BMW. But right in the same room as the BMW Supra is the Lexus LC, a 2018 Automobile All-Star and proof positive that Toyota knows how to design scintillating cars. With all the emphasis on making Camrys and RAV4s better to drive—which they are, by the way—what does it say when you outsource your halo sports car? I can’t imagine the effect this must have had on the morale of their engineering corps. “Nice job on the new Camrys, and oh, by the way, that new Supra? We’re getting BMW to do it.” Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy to have the Supra back—but I’d prefer a Toyota Supra.—Aaron Gold

REVELATION: The Supra almost wasn’t a Supra

In a chat at the Detroit show with Supra chief designer Nobua Nakamura, he told us that in July of 2013 that he and his team started sketching out ideas for a model that was at first billed as a nameless sports-car project. It was only after seeing the positive reception given to the FT-1 concept—created by Toyota’s Calty design house in California—at the 2014 Detroit show that the FT-1 would become the primary design inspiration for the sports-car project that would eventually be dubbed Supra. And the rest, as they say, is history.—MF

HIT: Akio Toyoda

For giving the best speech I’ve seen at an auto show in years, if not ever. No boring sales numbers. No bits of badly faked enthusiasm. Toyoda-san’s speech was funny, it was too the point, and though it was scripted—I was reading it on the teleprompter along with him—it’s obvious he’s seriously jazzed about this car (even if it is an automatic BMW).—AG

HIT: Fernando Alonso

My wife thinks so, anyway. Alonso appeared briefly on stage with Akio Toyoda for the Toyota Supra launch. Toyoda was gracious in acknowledging that the two-time Formula 1 champion (for Ferrari) and one-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner (for Toyota) is driving another marque at the 24 Hours of Daytona later this month (a Cadillac).—TL

HIT: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

For the jaded, it might be easy to look at the new GT500 and see just another jacked-up performance variant of Ford’s pony car. I get that . . . but whatever. More than 700 horsepower (what’s the final number, Ford?!) from the 5.2-liter supercharged V-8, a dual-clutch gearbox, zero to 60 mph in the mid-three-second range, a sub-11-second quarter-mile, magnetic dampers, and an optional Carbon-Fiber Track package with carbon wheels, rear-seat delete, and more? Find me a challenging road course and let’s get it on. Now.—MM

RELEVATION: Mahindra

This plucky Indian company is showing off its not-road-legal CJ-5 clone right in Jeep’s back yard. That takes cojones!—AG

HIT: Lexus LC Convertible concept

Rare is the car that gets scalped and doesn’t look great, but even rarer is a car as stunning to behold as the LC droptop. For all the coupe’s beauty—okay, some folks don’t like the spindle grille, but I think it works there—its overall attitude and stance strike me more as coming from a place of aggression. This concept elevates the LC to true elegance. I wouldn’t be shocked to see examples of the eventual production version at various concours d’élégance in the coming decades.—Erik Johnson

Yes, please. We love the LC hardtop, which was a 2018 All-Star, and with the top down, it takes the LC’s delightful GT style to another level.—MF

And here I thought it couldn’t get better than the LC coupe. Built it, Lexus! Build it, build it, build it!—AG

MISS: Cadillac XT6

It’s a damn shame what’s happened to Cadillac. Yes, I get it, its sedan sales are cratering and OMG it needs crossovers ASAP. I’m sure the XT6 and XT4 will be sales salve, but they come off as old GM badge-engineered exercises, and beyond the expressive grilles look uninspired. While they may put the brand back in the black, it’s sad to see really capable cars like the CT6 be minimized. At least Cadillac gave that car some serious attention in the form of the 550-hp CT6-V (which already is sold out). There is some hope in the form of the emerging EV strategy. Maybe those cars won’t have alphanumeric names.—MF

As another grizzled veteran told me, this three-row luxury SUV would have been a hit in 2012, or even 2016. While there’s nothing wrong with the new XT6 other than the Honda Pilot–esque side surfacing and the too-familiar GM interior plastics and switchgear, there’s nothing about it that pops. While I once believed that rear-wheel-drive proportions don’t matter on a tall SUV, the new Lincoln Aviator and even the 2020 Ford Explorer (gasp) have proved otherwise.—TL

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2019 Detroit Auto Show: Hits, Misses, and Revelations

HIT: Toyota Supra

MISS: Toyota Supra

REVELATION: The Supra almost wasn’t a Supra

HIT: Akio Toyoda

HIT: Fernando Alonso

HIT: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

RELEVATION: Mahindra

This plucky Indian company is showing off its not-road-legal CJ-5 clone right in Jeep’s back yard. That takes cojones!—AG

HIT: Lexus LC Convertible concept

Yes, please. We love the LC hardtop, which was a 2018 All-Star, and with the top down, it takes the LC’s delightful GT style to another level.—MF

And here I thought it couldn’t get better than the LC coupe. Built it, Lexus! Build it, build it, build it!—AG

MISS: Cadillac XT6

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2019 Detroit Auto Show: Hits, Misses, and Revelations

HIT: Toyota Supra

MISS: Toyota Supra

REVELATION: The Supra almost wasn’t a Supra

HIT: Akio Toyoda

HIT: Fernando Alonso

HIT: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

RELEVATION: Mahindra

This plucky Indian company is showing off its not-road-legal CJ-5 clone right in Jeep’s back yard. That takes cojones!—AG

HIT: Lexus LC Convertible concept

Yes, please. We love the LC hardtop, which was a 2018 All-Star, and with the top down, it takes the LC’s delightful GT style to another level.—MF

And here I thought it couldn’t get better than the LC coupe. Built it, Lexus! Build it, build it, build it!—AG

MISS: Cadillac XT6

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2019 Acura RDX vs. 2019 Cadillac XT4 vs. 2019 Infiniti QX50 Luxury SUV Comparison

As an immigrant of Mexican descent, I have become accustomed to hearing the phrase, “Ni de aqui, ni de alla.” It means, literally, “Neither here nor there.” My friends and cousins often jokingly say that to describe me: I have lived in America for more than a decade, but when I mingle with Americans I’m always seen as the outsider.

That phrase can also apply to our recently tested trio of luxury SUVs. They have a shorter wheelbase and a lower price than the traditional compact European SUVs (such as the BMW X3, Mercedes GLC, and Audi Q5), yet they are larger and pricier than their subcompact counterparts (such as the BMW X1, Mercedes GLA, and Audi Q3). Our batch of crossovers lives between two worlds. They are tweeners.

Whether you’re in your mid- to late 30s and are about to start a family, or you’re an empty nester who’s looking to downsize from your three-row SUV or minivan, these tweeners provide the utility, agility, and value you might be seeking.

As automakers grow their SUV offerings, they try to satisfy the needs of everyone. That means splintering segments into ever-narrower niches. In the case of this particular sector, we see consistently elegant and aggressive designs but quite different approaches in terms of technology and comfortable seating for five. Did Acura, Cadillac, and Infiniti make the right choice in splitting it down the middle?

The Players

Our goal was to have each SUV priced at about $50,000. But Cadillac wasn’t able to provide us with a model meeting those specs, so they sent us one with $18,545 worth of packages and options—topping out at an eye-watering $56,835 for an SUV with a base front-drive price of $35,790. Although the XT4 is the smallest crossover from this group, it also was the most expensive. It’s powered by a 2.0-liter turbo engine mated to a nine-speed automatic that sends 237 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels. With a ground clearance of 6.7 inches, the XT4 rides closer to terra firma than the two other SUVs in this group, but its polished design and clean lines make it an attractive crossover on the road.

Acura sent a $51,715 version of its top-trim RDX, with 20-inch wheels (that alone price out at $3,320). Propelled by a lightly massaged version of the 2.0-liter turbo-four yanked from the wild Honda Civic Type R backed to a 10-speed transmission and Super-Handling AWD, the RDX SH-AWD is the most powerful player in this group, with 272 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. However, its design can be polarizing. With a yawning pentagonal grille and an oversized brand logo, the RDX’s lines could be described as busy and aggressive. From the cockpit, it’s impossible not to stare at the hood’s sharp creases, which extend from the grille toward the A-pillars.

With its VC-Turbo 2.0-liter inline-four, the Infiniti QX50 has the most complex powertrain of the group. It’s a turbocharged variable-compression engine mated to a CVT that sends 268 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels. A technical marvel, Infiniti met our $50,000 cap by sending the Essential trim, priced at $49,685. The QX50 can also be described as the most attractive of the tweeners, thanks to its clean lines and simple creases. Its constitution blends and expresses luxury from every angle.

Inside

The QX50’s interior is the nicest of the three, a clear statement of luxury. The design flows well, with a premium aluminum trim that delineates the contour of the cabin. For $50,000, this is one of the finest interiors you’ll see in this category, and if your budget is more flexible, Infiniti provides a combination of suede, wood, and leather that’s even more opulent. This is also the only tweener that offers a second row with reclining seat backs and its own HVAC controls for rear passengers. Acura and Cadillac provide air vents and heated seats for the second row, but the RDX has two USB ports while the XT4 and QX50 have one.

In terms of versatility, both the RDX and XT4 have fold-flat rear seats, but Infiniti’s seats are a few degrees off. The Acura and the Infiniti can tumble their second-row seats from either the rear hatch or the rear door openings; the Cadillac, however, only does so from the cargo area. Speaking of cargo, Infiniti’s trunk space is superior in the category, with up to 31.1 cubic feet of space. Acura offers a smidge more cargo space, but only if you include the 1.6-cubic-foot bin located underneath the cargo floor.

As for seating multiple passengers, these tweeners are challenged for space, but we concluded that the QX50 would be the one to pick—mostly due to its reclining second-row seat backs. The RDX also has a spacious second row with a flat floor that frees legroom for middle-seat occupants. Both Erick Ayapana and Chris Walton of our test team, who are hardly giants, found the XT4 cramped. Although it has a longer wheelbase than the RDX, the Caddy’s poor packaging and high beltline proved too confining. As for my 6-foot frame, there was precious little headroom and barely enough legroom.

One of the must-haves in today’s luxury SUVs is a premium audio system. After continuously listening to the three systems, we judged Acura’s 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D as the best. It delivered crisp, clear audio quality, whether I played my own tunes through Apple CarPlay or listened to SiriusXM radio. Both Infiniti and Cadillac offer a Bose surround-sound system, but the QX50 comes with 16 speakers, and the XT4 has 13. Ayapana preferred the clarity of the Cadillac’s system but added that the QX50’s sound system was also decent.

For driver assistance, both Cadillac and Acura offer a head-up display. Cadillac’s multicolor version felt more intuitive, modern, and clear, with a premium appearance.

Performance

We had a chance to sample these SUVs in two different environments—first at the Honda Proving Center near California City, as part of the MotorTrend SUV of the Year testing. The Honda proving ground allows for closed-course driving on a challenging winding track, an off-road sand circuit that mimics fresh snow, and different surfaces that imitate the worst conditions of our nation’s highways and byways. A few weeks later, road test editor Walton, associate road test editor Ayapana, and yours truly took a deeper look at the handling of these crossovers on the roads of Southern California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula—which includes hilly switchbacks, open boulevards, and the gnarled, slow-motion landslide known as Portuguese Bend.

Whether it was on city streets, the desert, or the highway, it was easy to choose a winner in terms of performance. The RDX quickly gained everyone’s attention with the way it corners, its punchy power delivery, and the smoothness of the 10-speed automatic. It’s not the quickest of the group, but it’s the one that handles best. “I love the supportive, comfy seat, the contour and weight of the steering wheel, and the directness of the steering,” Walton said.

With four driving modes available (Comfort, Snow, Sport, and Sport+), drivers can enjoy the different settings depending on the road conditions. The RDX can reset to Comfort or Sport every time it’s turned on, but it’s easy to switch to a different mode via the enormous rotary knob in the center console. Like its name suggests, Sport+ is the most lively of all, as the software refines the response of the steering and suspension while the engine revs at higher rpms. The RDX took 6.6 seconds to get from 0 to 60 mph and completed the quarter-mile test in 15.1 seconds at 92.9 mph.

The good powertrain communication we enjoyed in the RDX was missing in the QX50. The Infiniti’s variable-compression engine is a technological marvel, but it is poorly mated to a CVT, which mutes power delivery. “There are at least three things changing all the time—gear ratio, turbo boost, and engine compression—and they are each fighting over who takes the mic,” Walton said. “They only all come together and agree what to do at wide-open throttle. What a mess.” Ayapana shared this feeling, saying that the throttle response has a “lurching, slingshotlike delivery.” We also complained about the suspension, noticing far more vibrations inside the cabin than when driving the RDX or XT4 over the same pavement. “I found bumps and impacts I didn’t know were there,” Walton said. Regardless, the QX50 was the quickest of the group, taking 6.3 seconds to get from 0 to 60 mph.

Things got a little better with the XT4, though Walton described its ride as “flinty.” Ayapana liked the responsiveness of the steering but said that it lacked road feel. He enjoyed the reaction of the transmission to throttle inputs, as it shifted when it needed to. Yet the three of us found ourselves opting for the paddle shifters for a sportier experience. Despite the XT4 being the smallest crossover of the mix, we noticed a lot of body roll, which lost the Cadillac points in terms of handling. This was the tweener with less power and more heft, with a weight-to-power ratio of 16.7 lb/hp—the worst in the group.

Connectivity

There are different paths to achieving in-car connectivity. With dual screens, touchpads, and even simpler interfaces, Acura, Cadillac, and Infiniti have followed different paths to please their customers.

Walton, Ayapana, and I all liked the way Cadillac handled its business with an updated version of its once-pilloried CUE system. It behaves like a smartphone and has modern graphics that are sharp and simple to use. Through an 8.0-inch touchscreen, occupants can use their phone via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, or they can use the contemporary navigation system to get around. The infotainment system responds quickly, and it’s easy to get to where you want without frustration—you can use your fingers to zoom in or out, just like with a phone. With a straightforward layout, Cadillac really paid attention to the technology. After all, some buyers place an intuitive infotainment system higher on their must-have list than, say, handling.

Such contemporariness is missing in the QX50’s nav system and its outdated graphical interface. Infiniti opted for a dual-screen layout, leaving the top screen for the nav system and the bottom for infotainment. But it’s a missed opportunity. The clunky user interface is “a glaring weakness in an otherwise decent cabin,” Ayapana said. Walton complained about the many options to control the two screens: steering wheel buttons, touchscreen, hard buttons below the touchscreen, and the push-knob controller. “In a hurry, I never know where to go to change something,” he said. We were also disappointed to find that the QX50 offers neither Apple CarPlay nor Android Auto. Even though the QX50 is relatively new, Infiniti failing to provide this useful technology made us wonder what the product planners were benchmarking. In a retro touch, the QX50 is the only one in the group that offers a CD player—great for folks who prefer a higher-quality audio source, albeit in a ponderous form factor.

With a touchpad cursor that mirrors the screen above, Acura has the most avant-garde infotainment setup in the group. But the system still needs some refining. How easily you can control a touchpad might depend on which generation you belong to. The younger folks on our staff found the infotainment system easier to use than the mature group at the office—yet both groups concluded that the haptic touchpad was distracting, as you have to take your eyes off the road to follow the cursor on the screen. Sure, the screen is mounted on the highest point possible on the center dash, but even then it’s hard to know where each icon is located. Apple CarPlay also takes more time to navigate, as you have to swipe your finger across the touchpad to move the “cursor” to where you want it. Android Auto is not available. However, Acura’s voice control was a good redundant option, and it understood my commands even with my strong Spanish accent.

Safety

You’re buying a crossover from a luxury brand. You expect the best. And that includes safety mechanisms. Offering AcuraWatch as standard equipment across the lineup, the RDX comes with collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and road departure mitigation. Only the Acura had been tested by the IIHS at the time of this story’s closing—it was given the prestigious Top Safety Pick+ award, scoring “Good” in all categories.

Our Infiniti came equipped with the ProAssist package, a $550 option that adds backup collision assist, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, and distance control assist, which helps maintain safe following distance without cruise control enabled. The Cadillac carried the Driver Assist and Driver Awareness packages, which together include adaptive cruise control, forward and revers from PerformanceJunk WP Feed 3 https://ift.tt/2E0ZtJE via IFTTT

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2018 New York International Auto Show: Crossovers and driver-assist tech abound

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2018 New York International Auto Show: Crossovers and driver-assist tech abound

The New York International Auto Show isn’t the biggest car event of the year, but it often gives us a first chance to see new versions of some prominent and popular models. Scroll through to see what cars you’ll encounter on the road in the next year, then head over to our coverage of the Geneva show to see some more outlandish and concept vehicles.

Hyundai Kona (pictured above)

Electric cars don’t really need grills like gas-powered vehicles, but the blank face of the Hyundai Kona is still a little strange to see. However, it promises 250 miles on a single charge, which more than makes up for any aesthetic hangups.

2019 Nissan Altima

One of the grabbiest aspects of the new Nissan Altima sedan is the 8-inch “infotainment” screen in the dash. It works with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Standard models include a suite of safety tech, including a driver alertness monitor that can tell when the pilot isn’t paying attention, or starts drifting off to sleep.

2019 Cadillac XT4

Crossovers—think of them as smaller SUVs or bigger station wagons—are the flavor of the year, and Cadillac is throwing its XT4 into the mix. It’s a smaller version of the XT5, and it’s not heavy on tech. It is, however, a nod to the fact that big, luxury sedans are out at the moment.

2019 Toyota RAV4

Toyota hasn’t blown up the RAV4 line, but it did add a new XSE hybrid version that uses a combination of gas and electric motors to make it the fastest edition in the series. It uses the latest version of Toyota’s Safety Sense tech, which includes driver assist tech such as pedestrian detection, dynamic cruise control, and Road Sign Assist, which can actually recognize signage as you drive.

2019 Subaru Forester

The 2019 Forester gets Subaru’s EyeSight suite of driver-assist tech across the board. That includes pre-collision braking, as well as adaptive cruise control and other features designed to let robots help keep you on the road. There’s no turbo version in the lineup this year, though.

Lincoln Aviator

The original aviator only existed between the 2003 and 2005 model years, but luxury SUVs are extremely popular right now, so it’s making a comeback. This isn’t the final version, though it will be ready for production soon. It will use a smartphone app as its key when it happens.

Jaguar I-Pace

Jag’s first all-electric car is a $70,000 machine that promises 240 miles on a single charge and a 0-60 miles-per-hour time of 4.5 seconds. The car is inching closer to availability and some first US test drives happened in the parking lot of the show.

2019 Lexus UX

Another luxury crossover on the show floor will be available in the United States as a subscription service in addition to the typical purchase and lease options. There aren’t a ton of details about the specific subscription model yet, but typically it involves a one-price bundle of insurance, maintenance, and actual mileage.

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