DecodedCars2025 Cadillac XT6
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 23 combined · 21 city / 27 hwy
- Length
- 198.8 in
- Curb weight
- 4,689 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 23 MPG combined, 21% below the 2025 small SUV average of 29 MPG.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 37 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.6L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 199 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,689 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), 21% worse than the 2025 small SUV average of 29 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 XT6 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 XT6 →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Spring Hill, Tennessee
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 3 2025 XT6 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 198.8 in | 77.2 in | 68.9 in | 112.6 in | 66.5 / 66.1 in | 4,689 lb | 55/45 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT6 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 23 | -21% | $3,550 | 386 |
| XT6 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 26 / 23 | -10% | $3,550 | 386 |
| XT6 FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | -28% | $3,200 | 418 |
| XT6 AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 20 | -22% | $3,350 | 435 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cadillac XT6 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 15.5% |
| 2025 Cadillac XT6 SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 16.4% |
Similar 2025 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cadillac XT6 (this car) | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 Land Rover Range Rover | 23 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2025 Porsche Cayenne | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2025 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2025 Volvo XC90 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Audi Q7 | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
Recalls (1)
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · Jun 20, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V459000 · 6,942 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
- Risk
- Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447940.
Not every 2025 Cadillac XT6 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Cadillac XT6 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Service Brakes — 2 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Engine — 2 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 1 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Cadillac XT6. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other XT6 years
Compare all years →Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →