Last updated August 4, 2026
The Cadillac XT6 lineup starts with Luxury, the straightforward seven-seat entry trim with everyday comfort and a turbo four-cylinder engine. Premium Luxury is the comfort-focused step up, pairing V6 power with richer cabin materials, upgraded audio, and more front-seat amenities. Sport is the driver-focused branch: it keeps the V6 and premium cabin, then adds specialized all-wheel drive, sharper suspension tuning, stronger front brakes, and darker styling.
The Luxury trim level is the straightforward entry point: a comfortable, well-equipped three-row luxury SUV without the pricier upgrades of the V6 trims.
Best for: Families who want seven seats, an upscale cabin, and useful everyday features in the most accessible XT6 trim.
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The Premium Luxury trim level is the comfort-focused middle trim, known for a more polished cabin and extra everyday conveniences.
Best for: Drivers who want the XT6’s family-friendly space with stronger power, richer interior details, and more front-seat comfort.
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Over Luxury, Premium Luxury adds the 310-hp V6, upgraded 14-speaker Bose audio, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a hands-free liftgate.
39 in stock
The Sport Styling trim level, sold as Sport, is the more driver-focused XT6, with a sharper road feel and a darker, more assertive look.
Best for: Families who still need three rows but prefer sportier handling, standard specialized AWD hardware, and bolder styling.
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Over Premium Luxury, Sport adds twin-clutch all-wheel drive, performance-tuned suspension, Brembo front brakes, and dark sport-themed exterior and interior details.
6 in stock| Feature | Luxury | Sport Styling | Premium Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | Luxury17 in stock | Sport6 in stock | Premium Luxury39 in stock |
| Engine | 2.0L turbo four-cylinder | 3.6L V6 | 3.6L V6 |
| Power | 235 hp; 258 lb-ft | 310 hp; 271 lb-ft | 310 hp; 271 lb-ft |
| City/highway fuel economy | 21/27 mpg | 18/25 mpg | 19/26 mpg |
| Maximum towing | 1,000 lb | 4,000 lb | 4,000 lb |
| Front-seat comfort | Heated | Heated and ventilated | Heated and ventilated |
| Audio system | Bose, 8 speakers | Bose Performance Series, 14 speakers | Bose Performance Series, 14 speakers |
| Sport hardware | — | Twin-clutch AWD, performance suspension, Brembo front brakes | — |
In recent years, the lineup has three trims: Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport. The 2020 launch lineup had only Premium Luxury and Sport; the turbo four-cylinder Luxury trim joined for 2021.
Since joining the lineup for 2021, Luxury has been the straightforward entry trim. It pairs the full three-row body with a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder, an eight-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a panoramic sunroof.
Premium Luxury is the comfort-focused middle trim. In recent years it combines the V6 with richer cabin trim, upgraded Bose audio, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a hands-free power liftgate.
Sport is the more driver-focused XT6. It keeps the V6 and upscale cabin, then adds a more advanced all-wheel-drive system, firmer performance-minded suspension tuning, stronger front brakes, and darker styling details.
In recent lineups, Premium Luxury makes the main jump from the Luxury trim’s turbo four-cylinder to a V6. It also adds richer cabin materials, stronger Bose audio, more front-seat comfort features, and a hands-free power liftgate.
Both use the V6, but their focus differs. Premium Luxury emphasizes comfort and richer cabin details. Sport adds a more advanced all-wheel-drive system, performance-tuned suspension, stronger front brakes, and black exterior and carbon-fiber-look interior trim.
Luxury is the simpler, comfort-oriented entry trim with a turbo four-cylinder. Sport uses the V6 and adds performance-focused all-wheel drive, sharper suspension tuning, upgraded front brakes, premium audio, and sport-themed trim.
Premium Luxury is the clearest fit for comfort. On newer models, it adds the V6, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, upgraded Bose audio, richer trim, and a hands-free power liftgate without the Sport’s firmer focus.
Sport is the better fit. Its advanced all-wheel-drive system, performance-tuned suspension, selectable driving modes, and stronger front brakes are meant to make the XT6 feel more planted and responsive.
Luxury is the simplest fit if three-row space and everyday comfort matter more than V6 power or sport hardware. Since 2021, it has paired seven-passenger seating with the turbo four-cylinder and the XT6’s core comfort, phone, and safety features.
No. The Sport has distinct mechanical hardware as well as darker styling. In recent years that includes a specialized all-wheel-drive system, performance suspension, selectable driving modes, and upgraded front brakes with red calipers.
No. In recent lineups, Sport and Premium Luxury use the same 3.6-liter V6 and nine-speed automatic. Sport’s distinction comes from its all-wheel-drive system, suspension, brakes, and styling rather than extra engine output.
On newer models, Premium Luxury and Sport include ventilated front seats and a 14-speaker Bose system. These features became standard on both upper trims for 2023, so equipment should be checked carefully on earlier used examples.