Cadillac XT6’s Minor Design Tweaks Won’t Hide Its Age

Revealed in 2019 and hitting the market later the same year, the XT6 is the most dated model in Cadillac’s premium SUV lineup. It’s in dire need of an update and, as it happens, it has received a mid-cycle refresh in China. Unveiled at Auto Guangzhou 2024, the three-row crossover gets minor design tweaks – so minor, they won’t be able to hide the XT6’s aging status.

The facelifted XT6 comes in three variants in China, with the base model retaining the outgoing model’s design. However, the succeeding variants look different with blacked-out trims and a fresh set of Carbon Gray multi-spoke alloy wheels. They also get the monochrome Cadillac emblem to complement the darker theme.

Substantial Cabin Updates

Probably the biggest update in the enhanced XT6 is the seating configuration, at least in the People’s Republic. It still has three rows, but now only accommodates six passengers (instead of seven) in a 2+2+2 configuration across all trim levels. The second-row captain’s seats come with six-way adjustable headrests, two-section armrests, and electric adjustment with a massage function.

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Moreover, the first and second rows both have ventilated and heated functions, while the screen at the center of the dash is now bigger at 10 inches. Other key features in the updated XT6 include a 12.3-inch digital cluster with color head-up display, 22 active safety functions, RTD active suspension, twin-clutch vector four-wheel-drive system, Night Vision system, 360-degree parking assistance, vibrating seat for enhanced safety, Opus leather material on seats and interior panels, and Bose Performance sound system with 14 speakers.

Still The Same Under The Hood

Cadillac didn’t update the XT6’s power plant for this mid-cycle refresh in China. It’s still powered by the 48V mild hybrid turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that’s endemic to this market, producing up to 233 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. There isn’t a V6 option on this side of the world, but we expect a different powertrain configuration once this updated version reaches the US.

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