2024 Cadillac XT6

The Cadillac XT6 is one of the most practical and affordable midsize luxury SUVs. The third row of seats is one of the roomiest in this class, and it’s one of the few 3-row luxury SUVs with a starting price under the $50,000 mark. It also has a strong track record for safety as a recipient of the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. A unique option in this class is Super Cruise, which lets you take your hands off the wheel on highways mapped by Cadillac. It adds up to a luxury SUV that’s both practical and premium.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating the current collection of midsize luxury SUVs, including this Cadillac XT6.

The Cadillac XT6 gets a couple of new aesthetic options for 2024. It has two new paint choices: Emerald Lake Metallic and Midnight Sky Metallic. Additionally, the Sport model has three new accent packages available. The Blue Accent Package, Bronze Accent Package, and Red Accent Package do what their names imply, and they all include stylish 20-inch gloss black wheels.

The XT6 is on the more affordable side of midsize 3-row luxury SUVs. It’s priced close to the Lincoln Aviator, Acura MDX, and Infiniti QX60, and it’s considerably more affordable than European rivals like the Audi Q7, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz GLE.

Before buying an XT6, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. Cadillac XT6 resale value is about average for the segment. Remember, recouping more money when you sell a vehicle can mean a bigger down payment and lower monthly payments on your next one.

Most Cadillac XT6 models are powered by a 310-horsepower V6 engine matched with a 9-speed automatic transmission and front- or all-wheel drive. The less popular base engine is a 235-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder with the same transmission as the V6.

The base turbocharged engine is a little underpowered for an SUV this big. It’s adequate for driving around town but feels weak on the highway when this family SUV is full of passengers. However, the ride is comfortable, and the handling is compliant.

We’re not surprised that the optional V6 is much more popular. We found this V6 to be a good fit for the XT6. The extra power is noticeable from behind the wheel, especially in highway maneuvering. The V6-powered Sport trim lives up to its name with sport-tuned all-wheel drive and suspension systems and Brembo front brakes, making this premium SUV a little more entertaining to drive.

One of our favorite aspects of driving the XT6 is that we can drive it with no feet on the pedals and no hands on the wheel. The optional Super Cruise system allows for hands-free driving on over 750,000 miles of compatible highways in North America. It takes a little getting used to, but we’re always impressed by how well Super Cruise works.

Fuel Economy

With the base turbocharged 4-cylinder, the XT6 delivers a government-estimated 23 mpg in combined (21 mpg city/27 mpg highway) driving. This is about average for the segment. However, the combined mileage drops to 21 mpg (19 city/26 highway) with the V6 upgrade. Opting for all-wheel drive has no impact on the combined mpg numbers.

We like the pleasant and upscale interior of the Cadillac XT6. Some rivals have more luxurious, high-tech interiors with nicer materials but remember, the XT6 is one of the most affordable choices in this class. The seats are supportive and comfortable, and we’re impressed by the standard features you get for the money.

A bench second-row seat is standard with seating for up to seven, and second-row captain’s chairs are optional. Captain’s chairs make the second row more comfortable and the third row easier to access.

We have no complaints about the space in the adult-friendly second row. The third row is a bit more snug, but it’s one of the roomiest third rows in this class. The XT6 boasts 29.5 inches of third-row legroom, which beats the Infiniti QX60, Acura MDX, and Lincoln Aviator.

This Cadillac has 12.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, which is less than the three aforementioned rivals. If you fold down the third-row seats, that cargo space greatly increases to 43.1 cubic feet, which is about average for this class.

The Cadillac XT6 has a conservative, boxy design that yields a roomy interior. New accent packages available for the XT6 Sport add attractive aesthetics to this SUV with blue, bronze, or red accents, plus 20-inch gloss black wheels.

Roomy interior
The XT6 has a spacious, family-friendly interior with three rows of seats you can actually use. In many of its rivals, the third row is cramped and hard to access.

Super Cruise
The sophisticated Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system allows for hands-free driving on highways mapped by Cadillac. It’s optional on the Premium Luxury and Sport trims.

Cadillac Smart System
This standard safety tech suite in the XT6 includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a Safety Alert Seat, rear parking sensors, a Teen Driver mode, and a rear seat reminder.

Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
These convenient features bring your maps, music, and more to the screen in your SUV without needing to take your phone out of your purse or pocket.

Wireless charging
All but the base trim come standard with a wireless charging pad. This makes it easy to keep the battery in your phone topped off without fussing with wires.

Platinum Package
This option package for the Premium Luxury trim adds many premium features like semi-aniline leather seating, additional leather interior trim, a sueded microfiber headliner, and a real-time damping suspension system.

The base turbocharged 4-cylinder engine in the XT6 makes 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The V6 that’s standard in the Premium Luxury and Sport trims produces 310 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque.

The base engine gets 23 combined mpg, and the V6 returns 21 mpg. These combined fuel economy ratings don’t change with either engine when you add all-wheel drive (AWD). Despite being less efficient, the V6 has lower fuel costs than the 4-cylinder since the V6 can run on regular gas and the turbo engine requires premium.

4-Year/50,000-Mile Warranty

The Cadillac XT6 is backed by a 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty and a 6-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty. That powertrain coverage exceeds most European luxury brands.

Safety Ratings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the XT6 its highest 5-Star overall rating. Its performance in older tests administered by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the XT6 received its highest rating of Good. However, for the two tests developed and initiated since the current XT6 generation launched, this SUV chalked up the worst scores of Poor. Cadillac does provide a wide array of standard advanced safety technology across all three trim levels. For example, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and more are standard.