![]() That’s not listed as standard equipment, but a $140 dealer-added option. In addition there was a collapsible cargo organizer behind the rear seat. There’s a power hatch and this one included a compact spare tire and cargo net for another $350. It’s roomy enough for five adults too and the rear seat will slide a few inches to increase rear legroom when needed. Cadillac has done a stellar job of quieting the cockpit and cabin. Most folks will be impressed with how quiet this interior is. AWD also adds some weight, but it was not much of a factor in driving and didn’t hurt the XT5’s mpg. That adds to driver confidence once bad weather sets in. The Platinum version that I tested also featured all-wheel-drive to give it better footing in the wet and snow. ![]() A few years back I got just 17.5 mpg with the SRX and its turbo 2.8-liter V6. The EPA rates this 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. I got 23.3 mpg in about a 50/50 mix of city and highway. That weight loss, auto stop-start technology and the new V6 give the XT5 improved gas mileage too. Overall the XT5 feels fairly nimble, and in fact is about 300 lbs. My test vehicle made the annual trek to Holy Hill to see fall colors and it was a delight, particularly with its panoramic sunroof allowing rear seat occupants to stare up at the colorful foliage.Ĭadillac’s crossover corners well and is easy to control, with just slight body lean. However, handling is good even in normal mode making the XT5 fun to drive on winding roads. Sport also firms the ride, which is unneeded, and slightly stiffens the steering. ![]() That happens best when in Sport mode which holds gears longer in the 8-speed automatic. of torque, so it’ll scoot when required to. It’s rated at 310 horsepower and 271 ft.-lbs. Yet like other Cadillac’s and GM products, the XT5 delivers ample power with a new 3.6-liter direct-injected V6 with variable valve timing. The XT5, which replaces the SRX and rides on what should be a smoothing 112.5-inch wheelbase delivers a firm ride that turns too sharp and bumpy on cracked streets and highways. Additionally its CUE audio screen is improved, but still not the easiest to master while driving. Its interior is luxurious and attractive in a way most German makes have yet to figure out because of their love for black leather.īut the XT5’s seats are way too snug in the hip and the ride too firm for our crumbling Wisconsin roads that are cracked by time, winter and a lack of willingness to pay for improving them. The new Cadillac XT5 crossover continues Cadillac’s sharp chiseled styling with tall taillights and noteworthy nose and headlight stylings. Cadillac XT5 long on style, short on details …Ĭadillac has mastered the styling, now it needs to work on the details.
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