Cadillac XT5

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Cadillac XT5
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Overview
Manufacturer General Motors
ProductionJanuary 2016–present
Model years 2016–present
Body and chassis
Class Compact luxury crossover SUV
Body style Five-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive (2010–2016)
Chronology
Predecessor Cadillac SRX

The Cadillac XT5 (short for Crossover Touring 5) is a compact luxury [1] [2] / D-segment crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors. It was introduced at both the Dubai Motor Show and LA Auto Show in November 2015. The XT5 replaced the Cadillac SRX crossover when it was launched in early 2016. It is the second model to use Cadillac's new alphanumeric naming scheme (after the CT6) and the first in the Crossover Touring (XT) series. The XT5 is manufactured at GM's Spring Hill Manufacturing plant. The Chinese-market XT5 is manufactured in Shanghai by SAIC-GM.

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As of 2017, the XT5 was Cadillac's best selling model in the United States and globally. [3]

First generation (2016)

Cadillac XT5
2019 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 3.6L front 3.24.19.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer General Motors
ProductionJanuary 2016–present
Model years 2017–present
2016-2024 (South Korea)
Assembly Spring Hill, Tennessee, United States (Spring Hill Manufacturing)
Shanghai, China (Shanghai GM)
Body and chassis
Class Compact luxury crossover SUV (D)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Platform C1XX platform [4]
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission AF50-8 (8-speed) (2017–2019)
GM 9-speed Hydramatic 9T65 (2020–)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 112.5 in (2,857 mm)
Length189.6 in (4,815 mm)
Width74.9 in (1,903 mm)
Height65.9 in (1,675 mm)
Curb weight
  • 3,985–4,113 lb (1,808–1,866 kg) (FWD)
  • 4,257–4,356 lb (1,931–1,976 kg) (AWD)
Chronology
Predecessor Cadillac SRX


Cadillac XT5 (rear view) 2019 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 3.6L rear 3.24.19.jpg
Cadillac XT5 (rear view)

The XT5 features technology such as a streaming video rear-view mirror, 360° view backup camera, and the first application in a Cadillac of GM’s Electronic Precision Shift, which replaces the standard hydraulic shifter with an electronic controller. This, together with a new lightweight chassis, results in a weight savings of 278 lb (126 kg) versus the outgoing SRX.

Powertrain

The XT5 was initially available with only one engine, depending on the market. In the United States, it was a 3.6-liter V6 used in other recent Cadillac models, producing 310 hp (231 kW) and 271 lb⋅ft (367 N⋅m) torque. [5] The V6 includes automatic stop-start and cylinder deactivation to improve fuel economy. In China, the XT5 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine producing an estimated 258 hp (192 kW) and 295 lb⋅ft (400 N⋅m) torque. The XT5 is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The AWD system, provided by GKN Driveline, is completely new for this model and utilizes features like twin-clutch differential at rear axle with active torque vectoring, allowing the system to distribute 100% of torque to either front or rear axle as well as to either left or right rear wheel. In an addition to that, the AWD system allows the driver to disconnect the rear drive unit and leave the car in FWD mode for improved fuel efficiency. [6] [7]

Trim levels

The 2017 XT5 is offered in four trim levels. Above the base XT5 are "Luxury", "Premium Luxury" and range topping "Platinum". The base price of the entry front-wheel drive 2017 XT5 at launch was $38,995 in the United States.

2020 update

For the 2020 model year, the XT5 received several mid-cycle updates. The trim levels changed to Cadillac's "Y" strategy, with Luxury as the base, and Premium Luxury and Sport as separate higher levels. The exterior design received only minor changes, with a new bright metallic patterned grille on the Premium Luxury, and a new darker grille on the Sport.

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Cadillac XT5 (China)

GM's newest 2.0 L turbocharged I4 engine, producing 237 hp (177 kW) and 258 lb⋅ft (350 N⋅m) torque, replaced the previous engine in China, and became the new base engine in the North American market, joining the V6. A new rotary controller for the Cadillac CUE system was added, along with updates to the rear camera mirror and electronic precision shifter. [8]

Second generation (2024)

Cadillac XT5 II
Cadillac XT5 II 001.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer General Motors
Production2024–present
Model years 2024–present
Assembly Shanghai, China (Shanghai GM)
Body and chassis
Class Compact luxury crossover SUV (D)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Platform C1XX platform (C1-2)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission GM 9-speed Hydramatic 9T65
Dimensions
Wheelbase 112.7 in (2,863 mm)
Length192.4 in (4,888 mm)
Width77.0 in (1,957 mm)
Height66.7 in (1,694 mm)
Curb weight
  • 3,985–4,113 lb (1,808–1,866 kg) (FWD)
  • 4,257–4,356 lb (1,931–1,976 kg) (AWD)
Chronology
PredecessorFirst generation Cadillac XT5
Cadillac XT5 II (rear view) Cadillac XT5 II 002.jpg
Cadillac XT5 II (rear view)

The second generation Cadillac XT5 was unveiled in China in August 2024.

Safety

The 2017 model year XT5 was awarded "Top Safety Pick", by IIHS, for models equipped with optional collision prevention safety systems. [9]

IIHS scores (2017) [10]
Small overlap front (driver)Good
Moderate overlap front (original test)Good
Side (original test)Good
Roof strengthGood
Head restraints and seatsGood
HeadlightsMarginalPoor
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicleSuperiorAdvancedOptional
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of useAcceptable

Sales

Calendar yearUnited StatesChina [11]
201639,485 [12] 34,775
201768,312 [13] 63,588
201860,565 [14] 74,761
201949,879 [15] 62,575
202035,223 [16] 62,091
202128,380 [17] 52,977
202227,340 [18] 43,093
202326,808 [19]

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