When you are in the country, do as the Romans do, and adapt to the changing trends. Test drive the Cadillac XT6 to experience cutting-edge American luxury.

Survival of the fittest has become the unspoken rule of today's domestic automobile market. The era of forced buying and selling has long passed. Take a look at those foreign classic models that have failed in the domestic market in recent years due to acclimatization. , no one dares to say that it will be successful if it is introduced.

Cadillac, as the third star of the American luxury car industry, has won its own place in the entire domestic automobile industry with its outstanding appearance, rich interior configurations and power blessings in recent years. As a post-90s generation, As a member, what attracts me the most about Cadillac is not just this, but the overall design, which can be described as extraordinary.

Using products to cater to the purchasing tastes of the public is also the ultimate secret that major automobile manufacturers have understood over the years in China. Cadillac XT6 is a medium-to-large luxury SUV prepared for the Chinese market.

Highly recognizable appearance symbols, different interpretations of luxury cars

The proportions of American luxury cars have undergone revolutionary changes in the XT6. In the past, American engineers liked exaggerated The hood and trunk, as well as the deliberately left front and rear overhangs, make this car majestic and unassuming.

However, with the development of the times, Cadillac has an impulse to be the first in the world, unlike other luxury brands. This is also the carrier of the American innovative spirit, such as the large shield on the front. The structural air intake grille is made up of two elements, dot matrix or grid, that complement each other. The intelligent matrix LED headlights on both sides of the front represent for the first time a coordinated overall system.

Of course, this also reflects the differences of the XT6 from the side. Like the rear of the car, the two sides of the taillights are connected by silver chrome decorative strips, and a dual-pipe exhaust system is also used below. No matter how the world's trends change, Cadillac remains unique.

On the side of the body, the length, width and height of the XT6 are 5056/1964/1780 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2863 mm. Although the length is just over 5 meters, the visual effect makes the body look large and long. The method of highlighting the wheel arches to show a sense of strength has long been outdated. The designers of the XT6 used to make a fuss on both sides of the hood and the rear fenders.

Both sides of the hood bulge upwards, and the rear fenders protrude outward, like the developed muscles near the limbs of a beast. The wasp-waisted body and a sculptural ridge on the side also serve as the finishing touch. effect.

At the rear, the visual effect of being narrow at the top and wide at the bottom makes it look more solid. Looking from top to bottom, the rear wiper is hidden under the spoiler, and there is a rear camera in the middle of the spoiler. Streaming rearview mirror. There are classic in-line flying wing taillights in the headlight position, and the trunk tailgate has an electric sensor opening. At the bottom of the rear of the car, you can see that the exhaust adopts a real exhaust layout with two sides and two outlets, which looks very powerful and confident.

As for the rims, XT6 is equipped with double six-spoke rims, which are matched with 235/55 R20 tires. The brand model is Michelin PRIMACY SUV series, which has good wet stability and shorter tires. braking distance and quietness. In addition, there is a chrome-plated decorative strip on the side skirts with the word XT6 printed on it, which enhances the exquisite and luxurious feeling on the side.

The interior is full of luxury and still has the familiar Cadillac flavor

The three-spoke multi-function steering wheel is suitable in size and grip, and the leather is very comfortable. In addition, the steering wheel has 4-way electric power Adjustment, heating and memory functions. The buttons at three or nine o'clock on the steering wheel are reasonably designed and easy to operate.

Instrument position, the test drive uses a combination of traditional mechanical instruments and LCD instruments. The double circular instruments are more conventional but have clear display effects. The LCD display in the middle position includes maps, night vision systems and conventional functions. The displays are relatively complete.

The 8-inch large central control screen has built-in a new generation of Cadillac mobile Internet experience CUE, and a new Baidu intelligent voice Internet interaction system. In the car, various driving control instructions and life services can be directly spoken.

The screen also has built-in functions such as Baidu Maps, Yinyueting, Himalaya, etc., and supports Apple CarPlay and Baidu CarLife mobile phone mapping, so it is more convenient to use basic functions such as navigation maps and listening to music in daily life.

Not only that, it also has separate settings for some commonly used functions, such as the mute key at the bottom of the screen, NFC sensor switch and return to the main menu. The air-conditioning control area uses a combination of buttons and touch buttons. You can see the heating and ventilation functions of the front seats. The air-conditioning is also individually controlled in zones to meet the different needs of the driver and passenger.

XT6 also performs relatively well in terms of seats and space. The test car has a 2 2 2 three-row, six-seat layout. The front, middle and rear rows of seats are all covered in leather. The first-row seat cushions are soft, and the heated and ventilated backrests and lumbar support are fully adjustable.

The cushions of the second-row seats are also relatively soft, with a wide front-to-rear adjustment range and an adjustable backrest angle, which allows for a very good sitting posture and is very comfortable for long-distance rides, but seat adjustment requires manual operation. The third-row seats are covered in fine leather and have ample legroom, which can meet the needs of daily short-distance travel.

2.0T 48V mild hybrid, enough power to increase speed smoothly

XT6 is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, matched with a 9-speed automatic manual transmission, in addition to the 2.0T engine Equipped with variable valve management technology, the engine can smoothly switch between "four-cylinder high-performance mode", "four-cylinder economy mode" and "two-cylinder super economy mode".

The maximum power of the entire system is 174 kilowatts, the maximum torque is 350 Nm, and the official acceleration time from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour is 8.8 seconds. The test car also has a front four-wheel drive system, which dynamically distributes torque between the left and right wheels within the range of 0-100, improving driving flexibility and stability.

From the perspective of the entire powertrain, the 2.0T 48V 9AT, with four-wheel drive and suspension adjustment, can be regarded as a relatively advanced configuration, and the actual driving feeling is also smooth.

The main reason is first of all, the good visibility and the large adjustable space of the seat, which is very convenient to find a good seat view. In addition, the left and right rearview mirrors are large, so people will not be very nervous. The driving atmosphere is depressing, and secondly, the steering wheel feedback to the driver does not feel heavy. The steering is suitable for driving at medium and low speeds, and there is no pressure to get started.

And thanks to the blessing of 48V light hybrid, the vehicle's dynamic response at the low speed stage becomes lighter. When driving at high speeds, the vehicle is very willing to stay in a higher gear to obtain more economical power output, and will also trigger four-cylinder and two-cylinder work depending on the timing.

The 2022 Cadillac XT6 is equipped with Hummingbird chassis technology, which can calmly cope with various complex road conditions and bring a smooth and comfortable driving experience. Named after the hummingbird with superb flying skills, it shows Cadillac's confidence and confidence in super chassis technology.

Driving an XT6 on a bumpy and bumpy road is an adrenaline-stimulating thing. The MacPherson strut front and five-link rear suspension allow the XT6 to handle corners with ease, and the RTD Hummingbird chassis scans the road surface and adjusts damping at a high frequency of 500 times per second, ensuring both comfort and control.

It can be said that the Hummingbird suspension has a large control stress range and can achieve instantaneous and precise control of the damping force. Compared with traditional automobile shock absorbers, its moving parts are greatly reduced, there is almost no collision, and the noise is also lower.

Cadillac’s Hummingbird suspension can scan the road surface 500 times per second, and the Hummingbird four-wheel drive can also respond hundreds of times per second. The Twin-Clutch electronic control system replaces the traditional mechanical structure and can control power more accurately and efficiently.

Real-time realization of 0-100 torque distribution between the front and rear wheels, smoothly carrying the vehicle through various complex road conditions and changing weather, over mountains and ridges, without fear of any difficulties and obstacles, and actively improves controllability and stability and comfort.

Conclusion:

For medium and large-sized SUVs, many things are actually meaningless in comparison, such as the materials used or the presentation of some functions. They are basically maintained in a balanced state.

The competition is more about the overall style, atmosphere and breakthrough functions, because consumers at this level need not only simple material enjoyment, but also a more advanced spirit. Pursuit, at this point, Cadillac XT6 has already performed well. From the most basic grade to the creation of a more advanced atmosphere, it can meet the car purchasing needs of this group of high-end consumers.

It is no exaggeration to say that if you don’t look at the car logo and just look at the driving experience, you really wouldn’t think it is an American luxury SUV.

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