Cadillac XT6

The Cadillac XT6 is the luxury marque’s largest crossover utility vehicle (CUV) offering. 

Overview

  • What: an all-new midsize-plus luxury crossover utility vehicle with three rows of seating that slots above the XT5
  • When: launched in the spring of 2019 as a 2020 model year vehicle
  • Why: the Cadillac lineup was missing a three-row crossover SUV, a need that the XT6 fills
  • Where: sold in all current markets where Cadillac has a business presence, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, South Korea, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe. The XT6 could be also sold in more countries if the Cadillac brand enters new markets.

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Price

The 2022 Cadillac XT6 base Luxury trim level starts at $49,865 with standard front-wheel-drive equipped, and $51,865 for the all-wheel-drive variation.

Release date

The Cadillac was first launched in the spring of 2019, launching its first generation. 

Name

The XT6 name is the result of Cadillac’s new naming convention, wherein the brand labels cars like sedans, coupes, and wagons with the CT moniker, followed by a number designating its “sequence” in the lineup. Similarly, Cadillac crossovers and SUVS are named XT followed by a number identifying its sequence in the vehicle hierarchy.

The XT6 nameplate indicates that the vehicle in question is a crossover that slots above the XT5 in the lineup.

Platform

The Cadillac XT6 rides on the extended-length version of the C1 platform (pronounced “Chi”). The short-wheelbase version of the same architecture is shared with the Cadillac XT5.

Due to its platform, the XT6 features a transverse powertrain configuration.

Powertrain

The Cadillac XT6 features the 3.6L V6 (production code LGX) with automatic engine stop/start functionality, making 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. The engine bolts to Cadillac’s nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel-drive is standard, while all-wheel-drive is optional for a premium. 

Body Styles

The Cadillac XT6 is available as a midsize-plus crossover utility vehicle (CUV).

However, the XT6 isn’t a ‘true’ midsize CUV, but it is not considered a full-size model either. Instead, it is considered a ‘tweener’ – meaning it straddles the line between the two segments.

Competition

The Cadillac XT6 competes with other midsize plus crossover utility vehicles, including:

    • Volvo XC90
    • Audi Q7
    • Infiniti Q60
    • Lexus RX350L
    • Lincoln Aviator

Specs

2020 Cadillac XT6 Engine Specs

Displacement & Layout:3.6L V-6 DOHC
GM production code:LGX
Bore & Stroke (in / mm):3.74 x 3.37 / 95 x 85.8
Block Material:Cast aluminum with cast-in-place iron bore liners
Cylinder Head Material:Cast aluminum
Valvetrain:Dual-overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing
Fuel Delivery:Direct, high-pressure fuel injection with electronic throttle control
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):310 / 229 @ 6600 (estimated)
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm):271 / 373 @ 5000 (estimated)

2020 Cadillac XT6 Transmission Specs

Type:9-speed automatic with Electronic Precision Shift
Gear Ratios (:1):
First4.69
Second3.31
Third3.01
Fourth2.44
Fifth1.92
Sixth1.44
Seventh1.00
Eighth0.75
Nine0.62
Reverse2.96
Final Drive Ratio:3.49

2020 Cadillac XT6 Chassis & Suspension Specs

Front Suspension:MacPherson strut with direct-acting stabilizer bar; Continuous Damping Control with Sport mode
Rear Suspension:Five-link independent; coil springs with stabilizer bar; Continuous Damping Control with Sport mode
Steering Type:Electric variable-effort power steering with Active Return Assist
Turning Circle (ft. / m):39.1 / 11.9 with 20 inch wheels; 39 / 11.88 with 21 inch wheels
Brake Type:Four-wheel-disc with ABS; Duralife brake rotors and low-drag brake calipers
Front Brake Rotor Size (in / mm):12.6 x 1.9 / 321 x 30
Rear Brake Rotor Size (in / mm):12.4 x 0.9 / 315 x 23
Wheel Size:20-inch aluminum (standard), 21-inch aluminum (available on Sport)
Tire Size:P235/55R20 all-season, P265/45R21 all-season

2020 Cadillac XT6 Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in. / mm):112.7 / 2863
Overall Length (in. / mm):198.8 / 5050
Overall Width (in. / mm):77.3 / 1964
Overall Height (in. / mm):68.9 / 1750 (without luggage rack), 70.2 / 1784 (with luggage rack)
Front Track (in. mm):66.4 / 1686
Rear Track (in. mm):66.2 / 1682
Ground Clearance (in. / mm):6.65 / 169

2020 Cadillac XT6 Interior Dimensions

Front RowSecond RowThird Row
Seating Capacity:22 or 32
Headroom (in / mm):39.8 / 1010 (with sunroof)39.1 / 993 (with sunroof)
37.2 / 945 (with sunroof)
Legroom (in. / mm):41.2 / 104639.1 / 99429.5 / 750
Shoulder Room (in. / mm):58.3 / 148257.4 / 145953.5 / 1360
Hip Room (in. / mm):56.1 / 142455.7 / 141639.5 / 1003

2020 Cadillac XT6 Weights, Capacities, Cargo Volume

Curb Weight Premium Luxury FWD (lb. / kg):4441 / 2014
Curb Weight Premium Luxury AWD (lb. / kg):4644 / 2106
Curb Weight Sport AWD (lb. / kg):4690 / 2127
Trailering Capacity (lb. / kg)±:4000 / 1814
Cargo volume behind first row (cu. ft. / L)78.7 /  2228
Cargo volume behind second row (cu. ft. / L)43.1 / 1220
Cargo volume behind third row (cu. ft. / L)12.6 / 356
Fuel tank capacity FWD (gal / L):19 / 72
Fuel tank capacity AWD (gal / L):22 / 83

Next-Gen

Stay tuned on information about the second-generation, future Cadillac XT6.

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