Item: 2023 Cadillac XT6
Rating: 3.3
Author: Neil Cumins

Overview

What's New

The 2023 Cadillac XT6 receives the usual exterior paint updates but nothing else of note. The XT6 debuted in 2020 as Cadillac's first three-row crossover.

Choosing Your Cadillac XT6

The 2023 Cadillac XT6 continues in three trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport. For 2023, XT6 pricing starts at $49,990 including destination and climbs to $61,490 for the Sport before options.

Engine Choices

The Luxury trim carries a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the Premium Luxury and Sport get a more powerful V6. All-wheel drive is standard on the Sport and costs an extra $2,000 on the Luxury and Premium Luxury. Every XT6 uses a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Engine Type	Horsepower	Torque	Fuel Economy (Combined)
2.0L Turbo 4-Cylinder	235 hp	258 lb-ft	23/22 mpg (FWD/AWD)
3.6 V6	310 hp	271 lb-ft	21 mpg

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

The 2023 Cadillac XT6 is a three-row, midsize crossover with seating for seven. The second-row captain's chair available on the Premium Luxury and Sport reduces the capacity to six passengers.

Cargo space behind the third row is limited to 12.6 cubic feet, but folding it opens up a generous 43.1 cubic feet. With both rear rows down, the XT6 can take on 78.7 cubic feet of stuff, a very respectable showing for this class.

Safety Features

The XT6 offers plenty of standard driver assistance technology, including lane-keeping assist, a following distance indicator, automatic high beams, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, a vibrating safety alert in the driver seat, and front and rear parking sensors.

Optional on the Premium Luxury and Sport, the $1,300 Driver Assist Package adds radar-enhanced automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, automatic belt-tightening, and reverse automatic braking.

These trims are also eligible for a $2,350 Technology Package with a rear camera washer, a review camera mirror, an 8-inch driver info display, rear pedestrian alert, an automated parking system, and a head-up display. With both packages in place, buyers can add Cadillac's Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system for $2,500.

Connectivity

The standard infotainment system for the XT6 offers eight-speaker Bose sound, an 8-inch touchscreen, satellite and HD radio, six USB ports, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Upgrading to the Premium Luxury or Sport brings in navigation, wireless phone charging, and a 14-speaker Bose system.

2023 Cadillac XT6 Luxury – MSRP From $49,990

The Luxury delivers a good load of features for a base trim in this class, including heated eight-way power driver and six-way power passenger seats, a panoramic sunroof, a power liftgate, tri-zone automatic climate control, remote start, a universal home remote, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Seats are clad in a leather-like material Cadillac called Inteluxe.

2023 Cadillac XT6 Premium Luxury – MSRP From $58,160

The Premium Luxury adds genuine leather upholstery, ventilated front seats with memory, an eight-way power passenger seat, heated second-row seats, wood interior trim, a cabin air purifier, an anti-theft system, and 20-inch wheels. The V6 engine is also standard.

The $5,000 Platinum Package equips the XT6 with extended semi-aniline leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, an adaptive suspension, a sueded headliner, and premium floor mats.

2023 Cadillac XT6 Sport – MSRP From $61,490

The Sport gets a performance-tuned AWD system, plus an adaptive sport suspension and Brembo front brakes with red calipers. The exterior receives gloss black roof rails and dark-accented 20-inch wheels. Other equipment and options are shared with the Premium Luxury, although the Platinum Package drops to $3,800 here because it contains the interior upgrades only.

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CarsDirect Tip

The 2023 Cadillac XT6 in Luxury trim occupies a friendly price point, but that doesn't include real leather seats or the V6 engine. The Premium Luxury and Sport are equipped like proper Cadillacs, which makes them worth the extra expense.

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John Diether

Automotive Editor - July 25, 2022

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Expert Review

Pros

Rides really well
Strong on safety
V6 engine is a strong choice
Great as a six-seater

Cons

Not so great as a seven-seater
Cargo space is very limited
Not much fun to drive
Fuel economy is poor

Expert Rating

3.3

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: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

Neil Cumins

Automotive Editor - August 16, 2022

If looks could thrill. SUVs are intended to make a style statement, but Cadillac’s 2023 XT6 clearly missed that memo. From the front, this mid-size SUV looks handsome enough, with its aggressive narrow headlamps and plethora of creases; you’ll look in vain for a curve nose-on. At the side, it’s just a solid block of Tennessee metal, while the rear taillights look like they were grafted on from a completely different vehicle. The car looks best from the front quarter angle, combined with large alloy wheels and a bold paint color. In more neutral shades, it appears too slab-sided and dull.

Lots of space if you travel light. You can fit seven people in the XT6, but our preference is for the six-seater configuration. Here, well-spaced center-row captain’s chairs tip forwards to reveal a reasonably wide and accommodating third row. There’s less than 30 inches of legroom in the back, which is a full ten inches less than middle-row occupants receive. Even they will be envious of the more comfortable front seats, which are also heated on all models. Synthetic leather is fitted to base Premium models, helping to keep their sticker price just below $50,000, while upping your budget to $56,200 accesses mid-range Premium Luxury’s real leather and power-folding third row. We certainly wouldn’t advocate dropping as much as $80,000 on a fully loaded XT6 – for that money, superior European rivals are available.

The downside to this generous (if surprisingly narrow) cabin lies in a triangular cargo area measuring just 11 cubic feet. That’s poor in a car intended to haul half a dozen passengers. Ironically, dropping people off at the bus stop transforms the XT6 into a serious load-lugger, with almost 80 cubes once the second and third-row seats are lowered. If you decide to keep your passengers on board, they’ll appreciate the high roofline and generous glass area, if not the rather dull cabin design. There’s no wow factor here, and even though higher trims try to add some points of interest with nicer materials, the overall effect is dated and disappointing.

Cadillac XT6

Choose your engine carefully. It seems a curious decision to drop a 235 hp two-liter engine into a vehicle weighing around 4,400 lb, even if that engine is turbocharged. You don’t even benefit from impressive fuel economy, with combined figures of just 23 mpg. That’s a couple of mpg higher than the returns from the 3.6-liter V6, which supplies 310 horses through a nine-speed automatic transmission to the front wheels. AWD is an option, but it has an annoying 2WD mode that can easily be forgotten about as conditions deteriorate.

At least you’ll be comfortable while you slither around looking for the AWD button. Every XT6 rides very well, and you don’t need to specify optional adaptive dampers to appreciate the car’s supple ride. Even bigger wheels don’t ruin the party, as they do on other SUVs. The inevitable trade-off comes in terms of handling, with this heavy, soft-sprung car failing to impress when the steering wheel leaves the center position.

Safety first. There’s a lot to discuss regarding safety, most of it positive. Firstly, the XT6 has received high scores from both the NHTSA and IIHS. Every model has active lane control, blind spot monitoring, and automatic emergency braking, while you can add a surround-view camera system and adaptive cruise as options. Speaking of which, we love Caddy’s Super Cruise highway driving assistance, but multiple other extras have to be added before you can specify it. What should be a $2,500 upgrade ends up costing almost four times as much, though it’s still a superb addition for regular freeway commuters.

Final thoughts. The XT6 isn’t a heart-warming product. It doesn’t do anything in new or exciting ways, it’s not much of a driver’s car even in Sport trim, and the cargo capacity is dismal when fully loaded. It’s expensive to fuel, and desirable options like Super Cruise end up costing a significant percentage over and above the car’s total price.

If that’s not enough to put you off, this is a comfortable and refined way to transport six people (or seven at a push). The bigger V6 engine is perfectly mated to a slick-shifting transmission that suits the lazy nature of this softly-sprung SUV – it’s a great car to be driven in. Add in generous safety kit and a solid crash test record, and there’s a lot to admire.

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Specs & Features

Highlights

Overall Crash Safety Rating

Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque

2.0L I-4 / 235 HP / 258 ft.lbs.

Transmission

9-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD

Drive Type

Front-wheel

Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined

21 / 27 / 24 Mpg

Passenger Capacity

Bumper to Bumper Warranty

48 Months / 50,000 Miles

Mechanical Specs

Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque	2.0L I-4 / 235 HP / 258 ft.lbs.
Drive Type	Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined	21 / 27 / 24 Mpg
Brakes	4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension	Strut
Rear Suspension	Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel	Compact Steel
Fuel Tank	19.0 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type	Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank	$73

Dimensions & Capabilities

Maximum Cargo Volume	78.7 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
Exterior Length	198.5 "
Exterior Width	77.3 "
Exterior Height	69.9 "
Front Headroom	39.8 "
Rear Headroom	39.1 "
Front Legroom	41.2 "
Rear Legroom	39.1 "
Front Shoulder Room	58.3 "
Rear Shoulder Room	57.4 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight	4,362 Lbs.
Wheel Base	113 "
Turning Radius

Exterior Features

Door Count	4 Doors
Wheels	18.0 " Silver Aluminum / 20.0 " Black Aluminum / 20.0 " Chrome Aluminum
Paint	Metallic Monotone / Tri-coat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors	Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down Heated
Bumpers	Body-colored With Metal-look Insert / Front Body-colored With Black Insert
Grille Moldings	Metal-look / Chrome / Black
Rear Spoiler	Lip
Exhaust	Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish / Stainless Steel With Black Tailpipe Finish

Interior Features

Seating

Passenger Capacity	7
Seat Trim	Inteluxe Leatherette
Front Seat Type	Bucket
Heated Front Seats	Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls	(8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls	(6-way Power)
Front Armrests	(8-way Power)
Rear Armrests	Center
Rear Seats	70-30 Split-bench

Radio & Infotainment

Radio	Siriusxm With 360l Am/fm/satellite, Clock, Seek-scan / Siriusxm With 360l Am/fm/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers	8 Bose
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity

Convenience Features

Steering Wheel Type	Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control	Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control	With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof	Express Open/close
Rearview Mirror	Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window	Front And Rear
Tinted Windows	Deep
Vanity Mirrors	Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry	Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets	2

Safety Features

Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags	Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags	Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag	Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag	Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Front
Anti-Lock Brakes	4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning	Automatic Emergency Braking Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor	Lane Change Alert With Side Blind Zone Alert Blind Spot
Lane Departure Warning	Lane Keep Assist Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection	Front Pedestrian Braking Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams	Intellibeam Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors	Park Assist Front And Rear
Security Systems
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable	Immobilizer

Warranty

Bumper To Bumper Months Miles	48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months	72 Months / 70,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months	12 Months / Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance Months	72 Months / 70,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation	72 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months

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2023 Cadillac XT6

Overview

What's New

Choosing Your Cadillac XT6

Engine Choices

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

Safety Features

Connectivity

Prices & Deals

Expert Review

Specs & Features

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