For 2023 the Cadillac XT6 gets new paint colors including Radiant Red Tintcoat, Opulent Blue Metallic, and Argent Silver Metallic but otherwise carries over with minimal changes.

The Cadillac XT6 now comes standard with a turbocharged four-cylinder 235-horsepower engine that is available in either front or all-wheel drive with the standard 9-speed automatic transmission.

Powering the Premium Luxury and Sport trim is a 310 horsepower 3.6L V6 engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The Luxury trim is available with both drive-train options while the Sport trim comes standard in all-wheel drive. The V6 engine in the XT6 features a cylinder deactivation mode, meaning that the car can effectively use the engine as a V4 to save fuel while on the highway or when not under load.

The XT6 comes in three different trims, the entry-level Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport. The Premium Luxury trim features an attractive looking wood trimmed interior, while the Sport model utilizes carbon fiber throughout the interior for a more performance-oriented feel. Exterior styling also differs between Sport and Premium Luxury models, with the Premium Luxury featuring brightwork around the grill and windows along with 20-inch wheels. Sport models on the other hand offer a blacked-out grill, clear tail lenses and a choice of 20-inch or 21-inch wheels.

The base Luxury trim comes with an UltraView sunroof, power folding heated mirrors, leather steering wheel and 18-inch wheels. The Cadillac XT6 infotainment system comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an 8-speaker sound system, six USB ports and 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot.

The Premium Luxury trim adds heated steering wheel, leather steering, driver seat memory, ambient lighting and 20-inch wheels.

Cadillac has placed a premium on technology and safety for their new XT6 and standard features include a forward collision alert system, automatic emergency braking, a front pedestrian braking system, front and rear park assist systems, lane change alert, and side blind spot alert systems as well as a lane keep assist function. Optional technology on the XT6 includes Cadillacs advanced adaptive cruise control, automatic parking assist with braking, rear pedestrian alert, rear cross traffic alert, a heads-up display, night vision, reverse automatic braking and a hitch guidance system.

The Cadillac XT6 competes directly with the Audi Q7, while undercutting the BMW X5 by a considerable margin. Three-row SUV's are a growing segment in America with automakers realizing that buyers need more options beyond enormous, full-sized truck-based vehicles and minivans. The Cadillac XT6 looks to fill this void by offering plenty of interior space, combined with a relatively efficient V6 and high levels of luxury.

Spacious interior; 3-row seating; driver assistance technology; upscale looks; comfortable ride; easier to drive in the city than other large SUVs