With the introduction of the 2024 model year, the Cadillac XT6 was highlighted by a few items, like the availability of several new packages. Today, we’re taking a closer look at 2024 Cadillac XT6 towing capacities in the following GM Authority breakdown.
Before jumping right in, here’s a brief rundown of the luxury crossover’s powertrain configurations. The XT6 is offered with the choice between the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine, rated at 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, or the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX gasoline engine, rated at 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. No matter the engine choice, the GM nine-speed automatic transmission is equipped as standard affair, while FWD is standard and AWD is optional.
Notably, the 2024 XT6 is also offered with an optional towing package.
With that out of the way, here are the 2024 Cadillac XT6 towing capacities:
2024 Cadillac XT6 Towing Capacities
| Model | Drivetrain | Turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY | 3.6L V6 LGX | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Luxury | FWD | 3.47 | 1,000 / 454 | - | - |
| Luxury | AWD | 3.47 | 1,000 / 454 | - | - |
| Premium Luxury | FWD | - | - | 3.47 | 1,000 / 454 |
| Premium Luxury with V921 | FWD | - | - | 3.49 | 4,000 / 1,814 |
| Premium Luxury | AWD | - | - | 3.47 | 1,000 / 454 |
| Premium Luxury with V921 | AWD | - | - | 3.49 | 4,000 / 1,814 |
| Sport | AWD | - | - | 3.47 | 1,000 / 454 |
| Sport with V921 | AWD | - | - | 3.49 | 4,000 / 1,814 |
Looking over the numbers, the most the XT6 is rated to pull is 4,000 pounds (1,814 kilograms) when bundled with the 3.6L V6 engine and the towing package. Meanwhile, all other configurations are rated for 1,000 pounds (454 kilograms).
It’s worth noting that these figures are exactly the same as 2023 Cadillac XT6 ratings.
Among other towing-related information details worth detailing, The General recommends that drivers don’t tow with their XT6 during the first 500 miles (800 kilometers) of vehicle use in order to prevent damage to the engine, axles, or other parts. In addition, drivers are advised to perform an oil change before heavy towing, to not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h), and not make full-throttle starts during the first 500 miles (800 kilometers) of trailer towing. Finally, while the XT6 can tow perfectly fine in Drive, if the driver finds that the transmission downshifts too often for their liking, they can choose a lower gear by using the manual mode.
Beyond that, there are several features and technologies General Motors recommends deactivating before pulling a trailer, including:
- Park Assist
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Lane Change Alert
- Adaptive Cruise Control (unless the vehicle is equipped with trailering functionality)
- Super Cruise (unless the vehicle is equipped with trailering functionality)
As a reminder, the Cadillac XT6 rides on a variant of the GM C1 platform, while production takes place at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee. Looking ahead, production of the 2025 model year is currently scheduled to kick off on July 8th, 2024.
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Comments
Car is dated. Needs refreshed for 2025.
In other words don’t waste your money on something that can’t tow a 4×8/trailer with your lawn mower on it.