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4.0The Caddilac XT5 premium luxury sport is a speedy mid sized sport vehicle that is very comfortable and desirable. The horses are impressive with 312 and a 9 speed automatic. Very exciting to drive with everything you need at your fingertips....Read More
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When you think of Cadillac, you think luxury, and that's what the XT5 aims at. The new Cadillac XT5 is priced at a few bucks over the SRX, starting at a windows sticker price of $39,395 and goes all the way up to $62,895 for the Platinum trim, without options.
For those who were waiting, Cadillac is finally up with the final render of the XT5, a crossover that replaced the long-running SRX starting from 2016. Launched in the LA Motor Show, the crossover continued making headlines for a substantial amount of time following the launch. In the wake of the heavy response it gathered in the show, the XT5 rarely observed the flaws that ensued with it. Nevertheless, expecting to make a fortune, Cadillac has opened its doors to the customers for the 2017 XT5. Don’t miss this article if you wish to know what to look out for on this new moniker from Cadillac.
We would prefer choosing $52,295 Premium Luxury trim among the available trim options. The mid-range Premium Luxury offers plenty of features including - In-dash navigation, Bose 14-speaker surround-sound audio system, automated emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist, Refined exterior with automatic high beam LED headlamps, and 20-inch large wheels.
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••4.0Posted On: March 4, 2024
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The Caddilac XT5 premium luxury sport is a speedy mid sized sport vehicle that is very comfortable and desirable. The horses are impressive with 312 and a 9 speed automatic. Very exciting to drive with everything you need at your fingertips.
When you think of Cadillac, you think luxury, and that's what the XT5 aims at. The new Cadillac XT5 is priced at a few bucks over the SRX, starting at a windows sticker price of $39,395 and goes all the way up to $62,895 for the Platinum trim, without options.
For those who were waiting, Cadillac is finally up with the final render of the XT5, a crossover that replaced the long-running SRX starting from 2016. Launched in the LA Motor Show, the crossover continued making headlines for a substantial amount of time following the launch. In the wake of the heavy response it gathered in the show, the XT5 rarely observed the flaws that ensued with it. Nevertheless, expecting to make a fortune, Cadillac has opened its doors to the customers for the 2017 XT5. Don’t miss this article if you wish to know what to look out for on this new moniker from Cadillac.
The SUV is being offered in four trim levels. There are both Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive options available. Both of them are being offered in four trim levels: Base, Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Platinum. Among these, the Base trim is available only in FWD and the Platinum trim is offered only in the AWD drivetrain option.
With plenty of features being offered in all the trims, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto being offered as standard in all the trims with an 8-inch LCD touchscreen. Climate control buttons have new tactile feedback. A rearview camera is also the standard option in all the trims.
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Trim |
Base |
Premium Luxury |
Platinum |
Luxury |
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MSRP(FWD) |
$ 39,395 |
$ 52,295 |
NA |
$45,295 |
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MSRP(AWD) |
NA |
$ 54,795 |
$62,895 |
$47,795 |
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Key Features |
LED taillamps and Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) |
Heated steering wheel |
Bose Centerpoint Surround System With Active Noise Cancellation and 14 speakers |
Tri-zone automatic with individual climate control |
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LED Daytime Running Lamps |
Rainsense Wipers |
Cadillac CUE Information and Media Control System |
Floor with controls for audio |
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Front intermittent wipers |
Carpeted front and rearview mirrors |
AM/FM stereo with embedded navigation |
HVAC and heated rear seats |
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Adaptive Remote Start |
body-color, power-adjustable mirrors |
8" diagonal color information display, four USB ports,1 two auxiliary power outlets, auxiliary input jack |
Head-Up Display |
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CD/MP3 player with two USB charge and playback ports1 in the center console, two charge-only in back of center console and auxiliary input jack Bluetooth 2 Hands-Free Calling and data service streaming with Natural Voice Recognition Bose 8-speaker premium audio system |
Bose Studio Surround Sound 14-speaker system with surround amplifier |
Headlamps LED, IntelliBeam |
Bird's-eye view of the vehicle |
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Dual-zone automatic climate control |
Headlamps LED, with front park and cornering lamps |
Ventilated driver and front passenger seats |
Natural Voice Recognition and Phone Integration capability with Apple CarPlay |
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Rear Vision Camera |
Rear Vision Camera |
Natural Voice Recognition and Phone Integration capability with Apple CarPlay |
SiriusXM Satellite Radio |
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SiriusXM Satellite Radio |
SiriusXM Satellite Radio |
SiriusXM Satellite Radio |
Wireless Charging |
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Wireless Charging |
Wireless Charging |
Wireless Charging |
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Carpeted Front and rear floor mats |
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We Recommend:
We would prefer choosing $52,295 Premium Luxury trim among the available trim options. The mid-range Premium Luxury offers plenty of features including - In-dash navigation, Bose 14-speaker surround-sound audio system, automated emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist, Refined exterior with automatic high beam LED headlamps, and 20-inch large wheels.
The XT5 carries a 3.6-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine under its hood that has been present with the brand for a very long time. This big block is able to produce 310 horsepower and 271 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is further coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission, which transfers the power to the front wheels on the lower trims, while it shares it with all four as we walk up the table. As mentioned in the beginning, the XT5 houses an under tuned powertrain, as can be observed from the likes of its rivals.
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Models |
Cadillac XT5 |
Audi SQ5 Premium Plus |
Porsche Macan S |
Infiniti QX50 |
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MSRP |
$39,395 |
$53,300 |
$54,400 |
$34,650 |
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Engine |
3.6L V6, DI, VVT |
3.0 TFSI 6 Cylinder |
3.0L Twin Turbo V6 |
3.7L V6 24-Valve DOHC |
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Transmission |
8-speed automatic |
8-speed automatic |
7-speed automatic |
7-speed automatic |
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Horsepower |
310 hp @ 6600 rpm |
354 hp @ 6000 rpm |
340 hp @ 5500 rpm |
325 hp @ 7000 rpm |
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Torque |
271 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
346 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
339 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
267 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
The XT5 lacks behind all the other cars in terms of power, but it's more than 15 grand cheaper than the SQ5 and Macan S. Infiniti QX comes at 5 grand cheaper than XT5 but still produces more power than the XT5. Perhaps, it is time for Cadillac to redeem the turbocharged lineup of engines that have been long-awaited now.
As you might have gathered by now, the XT5 might offer slower acceleration than the competition, because of the less powerful engine. Cadillac does a 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds, compared to sub-6 second timings achieved by other cars. The engine provides enough power to the crossover making it sweep across the tight corners and highways.
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Models |
Cadillac XT5 SUV |
Audi SQ5 Premium Plus |
Porsche Macan S |
Infiniti QX50 |
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0-60 MPH |
6.6 sec |
5.1 sec |
5.1 sec |
5.8 sec |
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Quarter mile |
15.1 sec |
13.1 sec |
13.6 sec |
14.3 sec |
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Engine |
3.6L |
3.0L |
3.0L |
3.7L |
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Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year) |
8.0 |
9.3 |
9.3 |
8.9 |
The Infiniti QX50 does 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds and the Audi SQ5, Porsche Macan achieve it in 5.1 seconds because of a 3.0-liter turbo engine. XT5 doesn't come with a turbocharged and supercharged engine. Meanwhile, the Infiniti QX50 pulls off 60 MPH in 5.8 seconds, still more than the Cadillac.
The Cadillac XT5 has got firm brake pedals and good stopping ability. Brakes in this car are really good and bring you from 60 mph to down to a standstill in just 128 feet of distance, considering that the car weighs less than the competition. The 13.6” of pure steel, ventilated discs on the front and 12.4 on the rear are complemented with a set of four-piston calipers to achieve this stopping time. However, the rigid dynamics and an unhygienic shape substantially sabotage XT5’s image in front of the rivals.
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Model |
Cadillac XT5 SUV |
Audi SQ5 Premium Plus |
Porsche Macan S |
Infiniti QX50 |
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Brake Front (in.) |
13.6 |
15.0 |
13.8 |
12.6 |
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Brake Rear (in.) |
12.4 |
13.0 |
13.0 |
12.1 |
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Curb Weight (lbs.) |
4061 |
4442 |
4112 |
3855 |
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60-0 MPH (ft.) |
128 |
123 |
119 |
114 |
From the table, it is ascertained that the Cadillac is pretty light in weight, Despite that, it is the slowest to come to a halt. Yes, it has all the systems responsible for effective braking, but what matters here are the mechanics. The soft suspension on the SUV tends to transfer more weight to the front axle while the comparatively small brake discs are not enough to handle the torque.
The XT5 is quite slick in terms of handling and maneuverability. Although it comes with a soft suspension setup, a lowered center of gravity aids cornering at higher speed with minimum roll. Moreover, it also helps in a better grip against the pavement, irrespective of the tires that are in use. However, a softer suspension does hold its own drawbacks. On irregular pavements, especially, the Cadillac tends to transfer fewer amounts of judder but throws a larger pothole, and the vehicle just dives in completely. Also, driving on such roads calls for periodic maintenance more often
The driving experience in the XT5 is one of the good ones. Around the turns, the XT5 feels sharp and in proper control. The crossover has got a few tricks up its sleeve to save some fuel. The V6 engine shuts down its two cylinders when extra power is not needed. The engine is quiet and you don't hear the growling unless you push hard on that pedal. It stays calm on the busy roads but might scare the crap out of your cat if you put a paddle to the metal.
The Cadillac XT5's fuel economy is better than the SQ5, Macan, and QX50. Cadillac XT5 gives you a city gas mileage of 19 miles per gallon and the same gallon of fuel will take you 27 miles far on a straight highway. This brings the combined gas mileage to 22 mpg, compared to the 19 mpg in Audi SQ5 and Porsche Macan and 20 mpg in Infiniti.
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Model |
Cadillac XT5 SUV |
Audi SQ5 Premium Plus |
Porsche Macan S |
Infiniti QX50 |
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MPG (city) |
19 |
17 |
17 |
17 |
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MPG (highway) |
27 |
24 |
23 |
24 |
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MPG (combined) |
22 |
19 |
19 |
20 |
A comparative study reveals that the Cadillac, despite a heavy engine, offers better fuel efficiency. SUVs like the Audi SQ5 and Porsche Macan S travel a few miles less to a gallon thanks to their turbocharged intake. The Infiniti, on the other hand, is no different from them in the cities but improves substantially along the highway.
The cabin is really spacious because of the longer wheelbase. The floor is flat for the rear middle seat so that's something good. The legroom for both the front and rear seats is good enough for you to relax.
It comes with reclining rear seats in an optional interior package. While the front seats are 8-way power-adjustable bucket seats. The middle seat in the rear also houses the two cup holders for the rare passengers along with the armrest.
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Model |
Cadillac XT5 SUV |
Audi SQ5 Premium Plus |
Porsche Macan S |
Infiniti QX50 |
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Passenger capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
38.4/58.3/41.2 |
39.4/57.7/41.0 |
N/A |
38.7/54.8/44.3 |
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Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
36.0/56.2/39.5 |
39.0/56.4/37.4 |
N/A |
37.7/55.0/35.3 |
Inside the Cadillac XT5, it looks nothing but elegant. Except for the cheap-looking door panels, the interior of the car is really well built. The climate control buttons have nice tactile feedback to them and the infotainment is really easy to use. Windows come with one-touch power control and the rearview mirror is electrochromic as well. The seats along with the steering wheel in this car are covered with premium leather and are heated. Some of the key interior features in the 2017 Cadillac XT5 are:
The XT5 comes with a better infotainment system. It has Cadillac's home-built CUE infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto inbuilt.
You get the AM/FM radio along with SiriusXM satellite radio in it which comes with 3 months of free trial service. You get the 8-speaker or 14-speaker audio system in this. Car speakers in Cadillac XT5 are Bose Branded speakers.
Cargo volume in the Cadillac XT5 is better than the predecessor and most of the current rivals. There is a standard cargo space of 30 cubic feet compared to 29.1 in SQ5, 17.7 in Macan, and 18.6 in QX50. And the storage space can be increased to 63 cubic feet on folding down the rear row. While the SQ5, Macan, and QX50 extend their cargo space up to 57.3, 53.0, and 50.1 cubic feet respectively.
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Model |
Cadillac XT5 SUV |
Audi SQ5 Premium Plus |
Porsche Macan S |
Infiniti QX50 |
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Cargo Volume 2nd row up (ft.3) |
30.0 |
29.1 |
17.7 |
18.6 |
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Cargo Volume rear 2nd row folded (ft.3) |
63.0 |
57.3 |
53.0 |
50.1 |
The five-seater Cadillac XTS has excelled in this respect, emerging with the largest cargo area available. Audi follows closely but does not manage to breach the unprecedented practicality on offer by the Cadillac. Meanwhile, the Macan and Infiniti QX50 are quite far in line with under 20 cu.-ft. of boot space.
Talking about the weight of the Cadillac XT5, it comes with a curb weight of 4061 lbs. and a gross weight of 6001 lbs. The length of the car is a few inches more than the SQ5, Macan, and QX50 at 189.5 inches. The width of the car is 4 inches more than Infinity at 75 inches but is 0.2 inches and 1.1 inches smaller than SQ5 and Macan respectively.
The XT5 stands higher than the others at 66 inches, compared to 65.3 inches of SQ5, 63.3 inches height of Macan, and 62.7 inches height of Infiniti SUV. Ground clearance of the XT5 is at 7.8 inches so a large speed bump won't scratch the base of the car. Should be good for off-roading too. The 112.5 inches wheelbase of the car does help in creating a spacious cabin for the car.
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Model |
Cadillac XT5 SUV |
Audi SQ5 Premium Plus |
Porsche Macan S |
Infiniti QX50 |
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Curb weight (lbs.) |
4061 |
4442 |
4112 |
3855 |
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Length(in) |
189.5 |
183.0 |
184.3 |
186.8 |
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Width(in) |
75.0 |
75.2 |
76.1 |
71.0 |
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Height(in) |
66.0 |
65.3 |
63.4 |
62.7 |
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Ground clearance (in) |
7.8 |
8.2 |
7.8 |
6.9 |
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Wheelbase (in) |
112.5 |
110.5 |
110.5 |
113.4 |
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Track width (in) F/R |
64.4/64.4 |
64.2/64.0 |
65.2/65.0 |
60.4/61.0 |
The XT5 is a successor to the Cadillac XRS and it looks like a worthy upgrade. The new Cadillac design on the XT5 looks great and the car doesn't feel large. It feels like a crossover. I personally like the design of the car. You think that you will like it too.
Along with the LED Daytime Running Headlamps. Front and Rear parking sensors make sure you don't get too close to any obstacle and crash your car. The rearview camera comes standard in every trim of this car. XT5 also has heated mirrors and stainless steel assist steps to help you ride in your higher-than-usual car.
Apart from all the amenities that it offers, Cadillac always ensures that its vehicles are safe to travel. The new Cadillac XT5 with 8 airbags. In order to avoid any crash, it comes with electronic features like ABS on all four wheels, Stability Control, emergency braking system, and Traction control.
The Audi SQ5 Premium Plus starts at 14 grand more than the windows sticker price for the base trim of Cadillac XT5. For that 14 grand more, you get a turbocharged engine that produces 44 horsepower more than XT5 in the base model.
An even better, more premium interior in the SQ5 and the driving experience is amazing in the Audi. Their Quattro drivetrain just makes this car have more control on the corners. But all that is for 14 grand more. So if you got money, Audi is the way to go.
The Porsche Macan S comes at an even higher price at 15.1 grand more than the base trim price of the XT5. Porsche comes with 30 more horsepower under the hood, 1.5-second faster 0-60 mph timing, a premium interior that is more elegant than the XT5 and the Porsche Macan S.
You know the car will be sporty if it has the Porsche badge on it, regardless of the category. Yes, the Porsche is costly but I would choose it over any other SUV, any day. Porsche feels quicker and sporty than the XT5. It wouldn't be wrong to say that the Macan is a sporty SUV.
Well, the other two were sporty SUVs which came at a much higher price than the XT5 and QX50. These two, on the other hand, fall right in a head-to-head competition with each other. Both fall in the same price range, even the Infiniti QX50 comes at a price lower than the XT5. And for the lower price, you get a more powerful engine that is producing 15 more horsepower than the XT5 and is 0.8 seconds quicker too.
The interior is leather and looks amazing, unlike QX50. You get a feeling of a premium SUV right at the moment when you step in. Cargo space is also more than the QX50 and also the cabin space. The driving experience is almost identical in both. It really comes up to your own preference when choosing one of the two.
I must say that the 2017 Cadillac XT5 is a nice upgrade over the SRX. The car still is premium for a lower than competitive price and the driving is fun in this car. Yes, the car lacks behind the competition in terms of power and acceleration but let's be honest, you won't take this car for a track day. So the extra power and quicker acceleration don't matter. The thing that matters is the well-built interior and comfortable ride experience which only gets even better in the Platinum trim level.
