CADILLAC, RIVIAN & OTHER VALENTINE STORIES - AUTOLINE AFTER HOURS 452

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Autoline After Hours 452 features Cadillac's Chief Engineer, John Plunkett, discussing the all-new 2020 XT6. The XT6 is positioned as a three-row, midsize luxury crossover, aiming to fill a gap between the XT5 and Escalade. Plunkett highlights the interior packaging, emphasizing comfortable seating for adults in all three rows, and a focus on a refined driving experience with standard safety features. The XT6 will offer a 3.6L V6 engine paired with a 9-speed automatic, with Premium Luxury trims available in FWD or AWD, and the Sport trim featuring standard AWD and continuously variable damping suspension for enhanced agility. While not explicitly stated as a 'Sport' trim, the discussion of standard AWD and continuously variable damping on the performance-oriented model strongly suggests this is the trim being detailed. The vehicle is benchmarked against competitors like the Audi Q7, with a focus on acoustic performance and spaciousness for active families and multi-generational use, particularly influenced by the Chinese market. Future electric and autonomous capabilities are noted as being led by Cadillac but not present in the 2020 XT6.