2023 Cadillac XT6<br />Starting at $49.940<br /><br /> Highs Upscale looking on the outside, useful three-row interior layout, generously equipped.<br /> Lows Cabin materials lack the expected poshness, deserves more-powerful powertrains.<br /> Verdict It might be one of Cadillac’s most attractive SUVs, but the XT6’s vibe skews more toward Target than Louis Vuitton.<br /><br />Overview<br />Unless you want to go with the massive Escalade, the 2023 XT6 is the only other Cadillac you can buy with three rows of seats. Its handsome styling wraps around a spacious and family-friendly cabin with room for up to seven riders, although that rearmost row is best reserved for kids. Like its crosstown rival, the Lincoln Aviator, the XT6’s mid-size dimensions make it far more maneuverable than an Escalade—and more satisfying to drive too. A turbocharged four-cylinder is standard but a more powerful V-6 is available, as is all-wheel drive. On paper, the XT6’s formula adds up to luxury-SUV richness, but its cabin is plagued by down-market materials that are out of step with its upscale intent.<br /><br />What's New for 2023?<br />Mid-range Premium Luxury and top-spec Sport trims now come standard with in-dash navigation, heated rear seats, and heated-and-ventilated front seats. All 2023 XT6s can now be ordered in Radiant Red Tintcoat, Opulent Blue Metallic, or Argent Silver Metallic.<br />Pricing and Which One to Buy<br />Luxury: $49,940<br />Premium Luxury: $56,140<br />Sport: $61,440<br /><br />In our experience, the Sport's chassis upgrades don't offer a noticeable improvement in performance or handling, so we'd stick with the midrange Premium Luxury trim. To that, we'd add the Technology package (8.0-inch digital gauge display, head-up display, 360-degree exterior camera system, and more) as well as the Driver-Assist package (adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection).<br /><br />Engine, Transmission, and Performance<br />For 2023, XT6 buyers can choose from either a 237-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder or a 310-hp V-6 engine. Both come with a nine-speed automatic and can be had with front- or all-wheel drive. Three trim levels—Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport—make up the XT6 lineup, with the first two being more about comfort and the Sport receiving performance-enhancing extras such as a torque-vectoring rear differential and retuned steering. A Platinum package is available and gives the XT6 all the goodies. No matter the trim, the XT6 certainly looks handsome. Twenty-inch wheels come standard, but you can get 21-inchers on the Sport model. Handling is reasonably athletic for a three-row crossover, but no one will mistake it for the agile CT5-V sedan.<br /><br />Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG<br />The EPA estimates the 2023 XT6 with the standard turbo-four will earn up to 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. Models with the V-6 engine are rated up to 19 mpg city and 26 highway. The all-wheel-drive XT6 we ran on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen, delivered a less rosy result of 22 mpg.
