2022 Cadillac XT6

　　

2022 Cadillac XT6 Review

byRonald MontoyaSenior Consumer Advice Editor & Content Strategy

　　Ronald Montoya has worked in the automotive industry since 2008. He has written over a thousand car related articles and bought and sold over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Ronald is a senior consumer advice editor and content strategy at zzdcar and has also contributed to the Associated Press. He has also been featured on ABC, NBC and NPR on a number of car shopping topics. He got his start in the auto industry by taking a part-time job at a car dealership, where he worked in the service and accounting department.

　　The 2022 Cadillac XT6 is a midsize three-row luxury SUV. The XT6 sits in between the smaller XT5 and the larger truck-based Escalade in Cadillac's SUV lineup. It competes with other midsize luxury crossovers such as the Acura MDX, Audi Q7 and Lincoln Aviator.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Cadillac XT6 Luxury 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$199/mo  for XT6 Luxury

　　XT6 Luxury

　　Luxury 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $48,595 MSRPLuxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $50,595 MSRPPremium Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 9A) - $52,995 MSRPPremium Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A) (Most Popular) - $54,995 MSRPSport 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A) - $58,295 MSRP

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　Cadillac made its base Luxury trim more appealing for the 2022 model year. It gets standard blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, along with its usual suite of safety and driver assistance features. Meanwhile, the XT6's top Sport trim adds upgraded Brembo brakes with red calipers, which should spice up its appearance and shorten braking distances.

　　Overall, we're impressed with the XT6's styling, technology and comfortable cabin, but there are a few drawbacks that keep it from the top of our three-row luxury SUV rankings. Take a look at our detailed XT6 Expert Rating to learn more.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Average

　　7.3

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.0/10

　　How does the XT6 drive? The XT6's 3.6-liter V6 engine propels the XT6 to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds, which is sufficient for a vehicle of this size but a fair bit behind the segment leaders. Oddly, the all-wheel-drive system doesn't engage automatically, so you have to switch it on manually when you think you need it.

　　Other disappointing driving traits include torque steer — that's when the steering wheel pulls to one side when you mash the gas — and tricky low-speed drivability because of an overly sensitive gas pedal. Also, the front chin spoiler, which helps with aerodynamics, scrapes on some driveways — a sign that you'll want to avoid off-roading.

　　

Comfort

7.5/10

　　How comfortable is the XT6? The fairly comfortable front seats have effective heating and cooling functions but lack some adjustability. For example, lumbar support is only two-way adjustable, and there's no thigh cushion extension for those long of leg. The reclinable second-row captain's chairs are relatively comfy but nothing special. As for ride comfort, our test XT6 Sport did a good job of softening hard road impacts but didn't control well the residual up-and-down body motions that followed. This trait could be a problem for motion-sensitive rear passengers.

　　The automatic climate control system works well and responds immediately to your temperature demands, though the primary controls are split between physical buttons and the touchscreen, which is never really optimal. However, the cabin is pretty well insulated from sound. The XT6 isn't as quiet as an Audi Q7, but it's quieter than many luxury SUVs.

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