The mid-level Premium Luxurious mannequin is the very best worth. Leather-based upholstery, a heated steering wheel, a hands-free liftgate, wi-fi charging, navigation, and ventilated entrance seats all make the minimize. The out there V-6 brings extra horsepower and feels extra in tune with the XT5’s relaxed nature than the turbo-four, however the four-cylinder has barely extra torque. All-wheel drive is offered if you’d like it for an extra $2000.

Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency

The XT5’s customary turbocharged four-cylinder makes 235 horsepower, and the non-compulsory V-6 produces 310 ponies. With both engine, it is no match for performance-oriented rivals such because the 340-hp Porsche Macan S. Nonetheless, the Caddy’s efficiency stacks up extra favorably towards much less aggressive fashions like the Lexus RX350 and the Volvo XC60. In light-footed, day-to-day operation, we have discovered the Cadillac’s V-6 to be impressively quiet and well-isolated from the cabin. Below heavy throttle, nonetheless, the larger engine’s voice makes itself recognized in an unflattering means. Encounter a twisty street, and the XT5 can sort out it with confidence, though it will not make the hairs on the again of your neck arise even when geared up with the non-compulsory adaptive suspension. Physique roll is nicely managed and the XT5 feels substantial and planted, which is very comforting on lengthy freeway slogs. Over tough stretches of damaged pavement, nonetheless, it will probably really feel jittery, and sharp impacts reverberate via the cabin. Steering is correct however lacks any visceral suggestions—one other missed alternative to attraction to fanatic drivers.

Gas Economic system and Actual-World MPG

Entrance-wheel-drive XT5s with the usual turbocharged four-cylinder earn EPA gasoline financial system estimates of twenty-two mpg metropolis, 29 mpg freeway, and 24 mpg mixed. Shifting as much as the V-6 drops mpg to 19 metropolis, 26 freeway, and 21 mixed. On each fashions, including the non-compulsory all-wheel drive lowers these estimates barely–a small concession for added confidence in inclement climate. On our 75-mph freeway gasoline financial system check route, an all-wheel-drive XT5 with the V-6 engine delivered 23 mpg, whereas a front-wheel-drive mannequin with the turbocharged four-cylinder managed 29 mpg. For extra details about the XT5’s gasoline financial system, go to the EPA’s web site.

Inside, Consolation, and Cargo

Passenger house is appropriate, however the lodging aren’t as deluxe as they need to be in a contemporary Cadillac. The supplies used all through the XT5’s cabin seem upscale when examined individually, however when seen as an entire, the result’s a design that seems unfocused. The inside structure is sweet, and the driving place is agreeable. One space the place the XT5 excels is in practicality. Above-average cargo house, loads of bins for stashing smaller objects, and an easy-to-fold rear seat make this Caddy a cargo king. The XT5’s cargo maintain accommodated a formidable 10 carry-on instances with the rear seat in place. As soon as folded, we match 24 carry-ons.

Infotainment and Connectivity

All XT5 fashions come well-connected proper out of the gate, with customary niceties comparable to an 8.0-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. The CUE infotainment system affords intuitive controls together with a rotary controller and voice recognition. Embedded navigation can also be customary for Premium Luxurious and Sport fashions as is a 14-speaker Bose Efficiency Collection audio system. There are 4 USB ports positioned conveniently all through the cabin for charging cellular gadgets, and a wi-fi inductive phone-charging pad is offered between the 2 entrance seats.

Security and Driver-Help Options

Sadly, those that worth driver-assistance options comparable to blind-spot monitoring will discover themselves shelling out beaucoup bucks. For details about the XT5’s crash-test outcomes, go to the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security (IIHS) web sites. Key security options embody:

• Commonplace automated emergency braking
• Obtainable adaptive cruise management
• Obtainable lane-keeping help

Guarantee and Upkeep Protection

Cadillac’s customary guarantee protection matches or exceed these of most XT5 rivals. The Caddy additionally affords complimentary scheduled upkeep, however it solely covers the primary go to, which falls wanting the three years or 36,000 miles that Volvo covers.

• Restricted guarantee covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
• Powertrain guarantee covers 6 years or 70,000 miles
• Complimentary scheduled upkeep is roofed for the primary go to

Extra Options and Specs