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2023 Cadillac XT6: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important 2023 Cadillac XT6 change is that more comfort and navigation equipment became standard on Premium Luxury and Sport. Otherwise, this is a carryover year with the same three trims, engines, and first-generation design.
About the 2023 Cadillac XT6
1st generation XT6 (2020-2025), 2023 is the fourth model year with no redesign or major facelift.
Cadillac positions the XT6 as a stylish three-row luxury SUV that blends family space with upscale design and easy-to-use technology. The messaging centers on a roomy cabin, premium materials, strong everyday comfort, and confidence-focused safety tech, with the Sport model adding a sharper driving feel. For most shoppers, the XT6’s appeal is getting usable third-row seating and luxury-SUV looks in a package that is easier to live with than a full-size Escalade.
Luxury is the entry model, with a turbo four-cylinder engine, a three-row cabin, a panoramic sunroof, and an 8-inch touchscreen. Premium Luxury adds V6 power, leather seating, a power-folding third row, and richer cabin features. Sport pairs the V6 with standard AWD, upgraded suspension and brakes, and black exterior trim for a more athletic feel.
What changed, by category
Tech
Embedded navigation, ventilated front seats, and heated outboard second-row seats became standard on Premium Luxury and Sport.
2023 Cadillac XT6 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 27 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 235 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4000 lb | 1000 lb | 4000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 78.7 cu-ft | 78.7 cu-ft | 78.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.5 in | 29.5 in | 29.5 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Night Vision System | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2023 Cadillac XT6 redesigned?
No. The 2023 XT6 remains part of the first generation introduced for 2020, with no major facelift, chassis overhaul, or mechanical redesign.
What became standard on the 2023 XT6 Premium Luxury and Sport trims?
Embedded navigation, ventilated front seats, and heated outboard second-row seats became standard on both Premium Luxury and Sport for 2023.
Did the 2023 Cadillac XT6 engine lineup change?
No. Luxury keeps its 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine, while Premium Luxury and Sport retain the 3.6-liter V6. All three use a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Does every 2023 Cadillac XT6 have standard navigation?
No. Embedded navigation is standard on the 2023 Premium Luxury and Sport trims, but it is not standard on Luxury.
Is the 2023 Cadillac XT6 meaningfully different from the 2022 model?
Only slightly. The main difference is added standard navigation and seat-comfort equipment on Premium Luxury and Sport; the trim structure, engines, and basic design otherwise carry over.
2023 Cadillac XT6 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Cadillac XT6.
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2023 Cadillac XT6
(120 reviews)
“I feel like I downgraded from my Lexus RX, which really bums me out. And the ceiling console rattles constantly and it's driving me insane.”
“The XT6 with the 6 cylinder engine is an excellent value for Quality and Comfort and Performance.”