Plain would be the best word to describe the mid-cycle refresh of the XT5, the best-selling Cadillac in the United States. With this nip-and-tuck job, the crown jewel of General Motors appears to have taken inspiration from Volkswagen.
In production since 2016 for the 2017 model year, the Cadillac XT5 enters 2020 with XT4 styling. The Luxury serves as the entry-level trim, which can be morphed into the Premium Luxury or Sport at an additional cost. As opposed to the bright exterior accents of the Luxury trim levels, the Sport levels up to a V-Series grille and gloss-black garnish.
Step inside, and you’ll find it hard to tell the facelift from the outgoing XT5 mid-size crossover. But then you notice the center console’s rotary control, taken straight from the XT4 as the user interface for the CUE infotainment system. The high-resolution display also happens to be a touchscreen, so make that two input options. Voice commands are also featured along with buttons on the steering wheel, bringing the number of inputs to four in total.
Over in the Middle Kingdom, the XT5 is manufactured in Shanghai by SAIC GM with the four-cylinder turbo LSY engine and the Hydra-Matic 9T65 automatic. The LSY is an evolution of the LGX, packing 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet (350 Nm) of torque between 1,500 and 4,000 rpm. In other words, the same 2.0-liter engine and nine-speed transmission as the XT4.
“Quieter and more comfortable” than before, the XT5 can be optioned with sliding rear seats (up to 5.5 inches) and a 14-speaker premium audio system from Bose. No fewer than “14 upgraded active and passive safety features” are highlighted by SAIC GM, including improvements to the structure of the body and an automatic braking system with a forward range of up to 197 feet (60 meters).
A digital rearview mirror, lane change alert with side blind zone alert, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, and automatic parking assist are also available. There’s no word on pricing, but don’t expect Cadillac to change too much from the 2019 model year. As of June 20th, the XT5 starts at $41,695 excluding delivery.
Step inside, and you’ll find it hard to tell the facelift from the outgoing XT5 mid-size crossover. But then you notice the center console’s rotary control, taken straight from the XT4 as the user interface for the CUE infotainment system. The high-resolution display also happens to be a touchscreen, so make that two input options. Voice commands are also featured along with buttons on the steering wheel, bringing the number of inputs to four in total.
Over in the Middle Kingdom, the XT5 is manufactured in Shanghai by SAIC GM with the four-cylinder turbo LSY engine and the Hydra-Matic 9T65 automatic. The LSY is an evolution of the LGX, packing 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet (350 Nm) of torque between 1,500 and 4,000 rpm. In other words, the same 2.0-liter engine and nine-speed transmission as the XT4.
“Quieter and more comfortable” than before, the XT5 can be optioned with sliding rear seats (up to 5.5 inches) and a 14-speaker premium audio system from Bose. No fewer than “14 upgraded active and passive safety features” are highlighted by SAIC GM, including improvements to the structure of the body and an automatic braking system with a forward range of up to 197 feet (60 meters).
A digital rearview mirror, lane change alert with side blind zone alert, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, and automatic parking assist are also available. There’s no word on pricing, but don’t expect Cadillac to change too much from the 2019 model year. As of June 20th, the XT5 starts at $41,695 excluding delivery.