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2020 Cadillac XT6: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Cadillac XT6 is an all-new model and the first year of Cadillac’s three-row midsize luxury SUV. It launches in Premium Luxury and Sport forms.
About the 2020 Cadillac XT6
1st generation, launch year
Cadillac positioned the XT6 as a family-ready luxury SUV that fits between the smaller XT5 and the larger Escalade. Official materials focus on three-row seating, cargo flexibility, a connected cabin, and a long list of standard safety technology. For most shoppers, the XT6’s appeal is getting Cadillac styling and a quieter, more upscale cabin in a size that is easier to live with every day than a full-size SUV, while still offering space for family use.
The Premium Luxury has a comfort-focused setup with leather seating, real wood accents, heated front seats, and an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Sport keeps the same three-row layout and V6 but adds standard AWD, a performance-tuned suspension, quicker steering, carbon-fiber cabin trim, and gloss-black exterior details.
What changed, by category
Structural
Cadillac launches the XT6 as a new three-row midsize luxury SUV for 2020, with Premium Luxury and Sport versions.
2020 Cadillac XT6 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4000 lb | 4000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 78.7 cu-ft | 78.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.5 in | 29.5 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Third Row Seat | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
Is 2020 the first year of the Cadillac XT6?
Yes. The 2020 model year marks the debut of the Cadillac XT6 as a three-row midsize luxury SUV.
What trims does the 2020 Cadillac XT6 have?
The 2020 Cadillac XT6 lineup consists of Premium Luxury and Sport. Premium Luxury emphasizes comfort and bright exterior details, while Sport has darker trim and more responsive suspension and steering tuning.
What engine is in the 2020 Cadillac XT6?
Every U.S. 2020 Cadillac XT6 uses a 310-hp 3.6-liter V6 paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
What safety features are standard on the 2020 Cadillac XT6?
The 2020 Cadillac XT6 has standard automatic emergency braking, pedestrian braking, lane-keeping assistance, lane-departure warning, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and an HD rear camera.
How is the 2020 Cadillac XT6 Sport different from Premium Luxury?
The 2020 XT6 Sport has standard AWD, adaptive suspension control, performance-focused suspension and steering tuning, carbon-fiber interior accents, and gloss-black exterior trim. Premium Luxury takes a comfort-focused approach with leather seating, real wood accents, and bright exterior details.
2020 Cadillac XT6 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Cadillac XT6.
4.2
2020 Cadillac XT6
(395 reviews)
“Make sure the recording camera system works and that it comes with the necessary chip.”
“I love it, has the space I need. Has enough power to accelerate when needed. Great technology, smooth ride. Fits my personality perfectly. Classy, reliable and powerful when needed.”