2019 Cadillac XT5 review
Cadillac XT5 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Striking styling
- Supportive seats in a roomy interior
- Smooth ride and competent handling
Cons
- Hard to see out
- Dissatisfying user experience
- Too noisy inside when driving
Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 25 highway, 21 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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The 2019 Cadillac XT5 checks all the midsize luxury SUV boxes
If you’re looking for a midsize luxury SUV, the five-passenger, two-row Cadillac XT5 might be just what you seek. It comes with a standard 310-horsepower V6 engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. EPA-estimated fuel economy ranges from 21 mpg to 22 mpg in combined driving, and the 2019 Cadillac XT5 can tow as much as 3,500 pounds. Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Four versions of the 2019 Cadillac XT5 are available: Base, Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Platinum. Changes to the 2019 XT5 include additional driver-assist equipment for the more expensive variants, an improved wireless smartphone charger, new wheel designs, and fresh paint and interior colors. Cadillac continues to offer an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the XT5, equipped with Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and access to connected services including a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Cadillac XT5 highlights include a roomy interior with comfortable seats, and cargo space ranges from 30 cubic feet to 63 cubic feet. Outward visibility is poor to the back, but the available camera-based rearview mirror helps to solve the problem.
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What is new for the 2019 Cadillac XT5?
- XT5 trims have been upgraded with Automated Parking and Automated Cruise Control as standard equipment this year.
- The Luxury trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment.
2019 Cadillac XT5 trims
Base:
- 310-hp, 271-lb-ft of torque 3.6L
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Power Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Leatherette Seats
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
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Luxury:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Lane Departure Warning
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Premium Luxury:
- Includes all features available on the Luxury
- A/C Seats
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Seat Heaters
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Navigation System
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Platinum:
- Includes all features available on the Premium Luxury
- Automated Parking
- Head Up Display
- Automated Cruise Control
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Cadillac XT5 photos
5 reasons to buy the 2019 Cadillac XT5
What We Like:
Styling and design: Unlike its primary rivals from Lexus (wild styling) and Lincoln (glitzy design), the XT5 features a clean, creased, and modern look that is distinctively Cadillac. This approach holds true inside the SUV, too, where minimalism is the rule. With higher trim levels, the XT5’s interior features rich, high-quality materials such as leather, wood, and synthetic suede.
Interior roominess and comfort: Don’t let the XT5’s tidy exterior dimensions fool you. This luxury crossover SUV has a roomy interior with comfortable front and rear seats. They make the XT5 perfect for longer trips, and this Cadillac easily accommodates four adults in its somewhat narrow cabin. And with 30 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back seat, everyone can bring luggage along for the trip.
Ride and handling: When equipped with its available adaptive suspension, the Cadillac XT5 provides a satisfyingly smooth ride combined with sure-footed handling. Adaptive suspensions continually adjust to the road conditions, better absorbing bumps before a driver or passenger can feel them. They also offer added control of unwanted ride motions and body roll. To get the XT5’s adaptive suspension, you’ll need the Premium Luxury or Platinum trim level.
What Needs Improvement
Interior controls: In its attempt to create a clean, minimalist interior design, Cadillac eliminates too many physical controls from the XT5’s dashboard. For example, to adjust the stereo volume, a touch-sensing slider control substitutes for a traditional knob. In addition, the infotainment system’s voice recognition technology leaves something to be desired, and the instrument cluster contains gauges that are hard to read at a glance.
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Ratings & 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.
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Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- Cruise Control
- Leatherette Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Full Roof Rack
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.6L
Horsepower
310
Torque (ft-lbs)
271
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
19.4
Wheelbase
112.5"
Overall length
189.5"
Width
75"
Height
66"
Leg room
F 41.2"/R 39.5"
Head room
F 38.4"/R 36"
Front tires
P235/65R18
Rear tires
P235/65R18
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
350/3500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Cadillac XT5 FAQ
The 2019 Cadillac XT5 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Platinum : 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Base : 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Luxury : 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Premium Luxury : 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
The Cadillac XT5 received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Cadillac XT5 as 0 out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUV
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The 2019 Cadillac XT5 has a maximum towing capacity of 3500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2019 Cadillac XT5:
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automated Parking
- Lane Departure Warning
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