Cadillac XT5
The 2026 Cadillac XT5 is the luxury brand’s midsize five-passenger crossover SUV, and it remains essentially unchanged from when it was introduced ten years ago. With styling similar to the smaller XT4 and three-row XT6, the XT5 features a premium interior with quality materials, although it is starting to show its age when compared to newer Cadillac models. The eight-inch infotainment display is small by modern luxury standards for midsize SUVs, though the XT5 features wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™, as well as a range of advanced driver-assist features. Power comes from either a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a more powerful V6, and the XT5 is offered with front- or all-wheel drive.
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First generation Cadillac XT5
When the XT5 arrived for the 2017 model year, it showcased Cadillac’s latest design language. The XT5 was larger than the SRX it replaced, boasting a more spacious interior for both passengers and cargo. High-quality cabin materials gave the new XT5 an upscale vibe, with leather seats available on the upper-level Platinum trim. All variants came with Cadillac’s in-house infotainment system with voice recognition, displayed on an eight-inch screen. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ were standard across the board, and the XT5 could be upgraded with a rear-seat DVD entertainment system and navigation. Common advanced driver-assist features were available at launch, with most becoming standard in the 2020 XT5.
The Cadillac XT5 came to market with a 3.6-liter V6 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive was standard, with available all-wheel drive. Cadillac added a turbocharged four-cylinder base engine in 2020, and both powertrains are available today.
Model highlights
Turbocharged base engine (added in 2020)
Android Auto™/Apple CarPlay® (wireless in 2021)
Advanced driver-assist features (standard in 2020)
Spacious, premium cabin
Replaced the SRX
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2017 - 2026
2026 Cadillac XT5
2025 Cadillac XT5
2024 Cadillac XT5
2023 Cadillac XT5
2022 Cadillac XT5
2021 Cadillac XT5
2020 Cadillac XT5
Highlights
Sport trim added
Turbocharged 2.0-liter engine now standard
New infotainment interface
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2019 Cadillac XT5
2018 Cadillac XT5
2017 Cadillac XT5
Reliability
RepairPal gave the Cadillac XT5 an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Cadillac XT5 1st out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUVs.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Cadillac XT5 is $435, compared to an average of $642 for Luxury Midsize SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Cadillac XT5 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.3 times per year, compared to an average of 1.4 times for Luxury Midsize SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 10% for the Cadillac XT5, compared to an average of 13% for Luxury Midsize SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Perry Stern has been writing about cars for almost 30 years and has been an enthusiast for much longer than that. Contributing to multiple automotive publications, Perry drives almost every new car on the market, ranging from base-level Kias to exotic high-performance Lamborghinis. But his favorite is still the 2006 Mazda Miata parked in his garage.
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