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Let’s compare 2 luxury SUVs: the 2021 Cadillac XT6, a large 3-row SUV, and the 2021 Infiniti QX50, a compact luxury SUV.
XT6 vs QX50: a brief historical overview
After decades of glory when the brand was considered the American Rolls Royce, the prestige of Cadillac's big cars, which consumed too much gas, began to decline. Particularly after the first oil crisis hit the markets in the early 1970s. After years of soul-searching, the brand launched its first SUV in 1998: the Escalade, a luxury version of the GMC Yukon. The Cadillac XT6 launched in 2019.
The high-end subsidiary of Nissan, Infiniti began manufacturing vehicles in 1989. It was in 2007 that Infiniti sold the first QX50 in North America. In 2010, Infiniti formed a partnership with Mercedes, and in 2016, they launched the 2nd generation QX50, which has now been updated with the 2021 model.
A new player in the luxury vehicle market, Infiniti is not slowed down by the out-dated corporate culture of other manufacturers. From the moment it entered the market, Infiniti has earned its stripes through innovation and a commitment to building efficient, fuel-efficient vehicles.
XT6 vs QX50, 2 SUV Categories
The 2021 Infiniti QX50 is a compact 5-seat SUV, while the Cadillac XT6 is a large mid-size SUV with 3 rows of seats. The QX50 is designed to meets the needs of today's consumers, offering cutting-edge technologies and high-performance engines.
The XT6 is faithful to the Cadillac tradition. Too faithful maybe, and it struggles to innovate. The XT6 is meant to be a family SUV, but its high price, high fuel consumption and boat-like handling make it an SUV from the past, despite a look that's tries too hard to draw attention, particularly for a luxury SUV. After all, we’re in 2021 now!
XT6 vs QX50: Design
The 2021 Cadillac XT6 stands out with is its long, vertical LED lights. Its base version, the XT6 Luxury, is equipped with 18" wheels. By upgrading to a higher trim, such as the Sport, your SUV is equipped with distinctive 20" wheels with 12 spokes. All 3 versions come standard with a sunroof, roof rails and tinted windows.
The look of the 2021 QX50 is all brought together by its distinctive double-arched grille, diamond-shaped grill and chrome accents, blending together to deliver style and elegance. Immediately below the spoiler, the crescent-shaped D pillar adds dynamism to the silhouette of the QX50.
All 6 versions of the 2021 Infiniti QX50 come standard with LED headlights, low beams and high beams. Some versions come standard with the adaptive lighting system that dynamically illuminates the road as its curves left or right.
2021 XT6 vs 2021 QX50: Interior
The interior of the 2021 XT6 is spacious and very comfortable. The normal version of the XT6 can seat up to 7 passengers. However, when equipped with captain chairs, its seating capacity drops to 6 passengers. The driver of the XT6 has access to a single 8" touch screen. On the other hand, the QX50 can always seat 5 passengers regardless of the equipment chosen, and the driver has access to both an 8" and a 7" touchscreen.
The Cadillac XT6's high-end Bose system has 14 speakers. The QX50 opts for a Bose Performance audio system with 16 speakers, with the CenterPoint surround sound and a Bose tweeter with metal grille.
What’s more, the interior of the QX50 was named one of the Top 10 Interiors of 2019 by Wards Intelligence.
2021 Cadillac XT6 vs. 2021 Infiniti QX50: Powertrains
The base powertrain of the new Cadillac XT6 consists of a 2.0L turbo engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. This generates a combined output of 235 horsepower and 258 lb of torque. Its fuel efficiency is of 11.2 L/100 km in the city and 9.0 L/100 km on the highway.
The design 2021 QX50 benefited from the help of a genius team of mechanical engineers who decided to equip it with the first turbocharger with variable compression, ranging from 8:1 to 14:1. This 2.0L turbo allows the driver to manage its power and fuel efficiency. The QX50's VC Turbo unleashes 268 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, leaving the antiquated XT6 turbo in the rear mirror.
Infiniti's VC-Turbo, the world's first VC-Turbo engine, was named one of the 10 Best Engines of 2019 by Wards Intelligence. It also received the Powertrain Innovation Award from ALG-JD Power.
2021 Best Buy SUV
The Infiniti QX50 was named the 2021 Best Buy SUV by the prestigious Consumer Guide Automotive magazine. In 2019, AJAC also named it the Best Mid-size Luxury SUV in Canada.
2021 QX50 Personalized Test Drive
Our team at Spinelli, your Infiniti dealer in the Greater Montreal area, invites you to schedule your personalized road test of the 2021 QX50. There is no better way to experience the comfort, technology and innovations of this incredible SUV!
Easily accessible from Laval or the South Shore, your Spinelli Infiniti dealership is located at the crossroads of the main highways serving the greater metropolitan area.
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