Cadillac XT6

Cadillac XT6
Overview
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Production2019–present
Model years2020–present
AssemblyUnited States: Spring Hill, Tennessee (Spring Hill Manufacturing)
China: Jinqiao (SAIC-GM)
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformC1XX platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission9-speed 9T50 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase112.7 in (2,863 mm)
Length198.8 in (5,050 mm)
Width77.3 in (1,964 mm)
Height68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Curb weight4,440–4,689 lb (2,014–2,127 kg)
Chronology
PredecessorCadillac SRX (1st generation, 7-passenger models)

The Cadillac XT6 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by General Motors. The vehicle was introduced on January 12, 2019, at the North American International Auto Show.[1] It went on sale in June 2019 as a 2020 model.[2]

Overview

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Rear view

The XT6 (short for Crossover Touring 6) is Cadillac’s third crossover SUV, and the largest in Cadillac's XT series, slotted between the XT5 and the full size SUV Escalade. The XT6 is produced at GM's Spring Hill, Tennessee plant, while the Chinese-market XT6 is manufactured in Shanghai by SAIC-GM. The XT6 went on sale in Russia in February 2020.[3] It also went on sale in Japan in early 2020 with one trim level, six-passenger seating, and left hand drive configuration.[4]

While it serves as the high luxury counterpart to the mid-size 3-row Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave in the crossover SUV segment, the XT6 shares its wheelbase with the mid-size GMC Acadia, Cadillac XT5, and the Chinese version of the Chevrolet Blazer. Cadillac describes the XT6 as a “mid-size plus” vehicle as they see the XT5 as their primary mid-size CUV.[5]

Seating

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The XT6 features standard seven passenger seating, with a six-seat configuration as an option.[6]

Powertrain

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The XT6 comes with either a 2.0L I4 turbo engine, making 237 hp (177 kW) or a 3.6L V6 LGX engine, making 310 hp (231 kW). Each engine is mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission with next-generation Electronic Precision Shift. A choice of AWD and FWD are offered.[7]

Trim levels

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Trim levels on the XT6 include "Luxury", "Premium Luxury", and "Sport".

Reception

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The XT6 received mixed reviews, with XT6's styling and features being particularly criticized as reviewers believed both pale in comparison to the concurrently launched Lincoln Aviator. Reviewers also criticized the lack of an optional hybrid powertrain, which is available on a number of the XT6's competitors. Car & Driver gave it a lukewarm review: "It fails to match its competitors' luxury quotients or meaningfully set itself apart from its GMC and Chevrolet-badged siblings,"[8] Cars.com called the XT6 "underwhelming,"[9] while The Drive notes "For everything the XT6 gets right, it’s hard not to think that the much more interesting Lincoln Aviator with its handsome look, posh interior, and a high-performance plug-in hybrid option is going to eat this Caddy's lunch."[10]

Safety

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The XT6 was awarded "Top Safety Pick+" for three consecutive years, by IIHS.[11] The 2024 model year XT6 was given an overall poor rating for the updated moderate overlap crash test, as there was a reported medium to high risk of injury to the rear dummy passenger. [12][13]

IIHS scores (2020)[14]
Small overlap front (driver) Good
Small overlap front (passenger) Good
Moderate overlap front (original test) Good
Side (original test) Good
Side (updated test) Poor
Roof strength Good
Head restraints and seats Good
Headlights Acceptable
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle Superior standard
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle Superior optional
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian (Day) Superior standard
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian (Day) Superior optional
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use Acceptable
IIHS scores (2024)[15]
Small overlap front Good
Moderate overlap front (original test) Good
Moderate overlap front (updated test) Poor
Side (original test) Good
Side (updated test) Poor
Headlights Acceptable
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian Acceptable
Seatbelt reminders Acceptable
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use Acceptable

Sales

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Calendar year United States China[16]
2019 11,559[17] 5,795
2020 22,609[18] 26,555
2021 20,662[19] 37,998
2022 20,053[20] 20,327
2023 19,119[21]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 Cadillac XT6 3-row crossover debuting in Detroit" from Motor Authority (January 2019)
  2. ^ "2020 Cadillac XT6 Debuts With Three Rows, Bold Styling, Refined Luxury" from GM Authority (January 12, 2019)
  3. ^ "Новый кроссовер Cadillac XT6 вышел на российский рынок". Wroom.ru (in Russian). February 4, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  4. ^ “Cadillac XT6 Headed To Japan For 2020 Calendar Year” from GM Authority (December 27, 2019)
  5. ^ "2020 Cadillac XT6 revealed as Caddy's first big crossover" from Autoblog (January 13, 2019)
  6. ^ "2020 Cadillac XT6 To Offer Two Passenger Configurations" from GM Authority
  7. ^ Cadillac XT6 To Offer 2.0L Turbo Engine In China from GM Authority (March 5, 2019)
  8. ^ "2020 Cadillac XT6 Nails the Three-Row Part, Needs Work on the Luxury Part" from Car & Driver (January 12, 2019)
  9. ^ "2020 Cadillac XT6: A Lincoln Aviator Competitor It Is Not" from Cars.com (January 14, 2019)
  10. ^ "2020 Cadillac XT6: Caddy Makes Its Overdue Return to the Three-Row Crossover Market" from The Drive (January 14, 2019)
  11. ^ McEachern, Sam (2022-02-25). "Cadillac XT6 Earns IIHS 2022 Top Safety Pick+ Award". GM Authority.
  12. ^ Purcell, Alexandra (2023-10-05). "Cadillac XT6 Fares Poorly In IIHS Updated Side Crash Test: Video". Cadillac Society. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  13. ^ "Three midsize luxury SUVs excel in back seat protection". IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety. 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  14. ^ "2020 Cadillac XT6 4-door SUV". IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  15. ^ "2024 Cadillac XT6 4-door SUV". IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  16. ^ "Cadillac XT6 China auto sales figures". goodcarbadcar.net. 14 August 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  17. ^ "GM Sells More Than 1 Million Crossovers Again in 2019, and Over 1 Million Full-Size Trucks". 2020-01-03.
  18. ^ "GM 2020 Sales Far Outperform the U.S. Industry in Fourth Quarter and Calendar Year". GM Corporate Newsroom. General Motors. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  19. ^ "Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Deliver GM's 2nd Consecutive Year of Full-Size Pickup Sales Leadership in 2021". General Motors Corporate Newsroom. General Motors. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  20. ^ "GM Delivers a Year of Firsts". GM Pressroom. 2023-01-04. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  21. ^ "U.S. Q4 and Full-Year Sales: GM Delivers Another Year of Firsts". GM Pressroom. 2024-01-04. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
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