The Cadillac XT5 is a comfortable, practical, and affordable choice in 2-row midsize luxury SUVs. Pricing starts at $43,895. With its roomy cabin and attractive starting price, the Cadillac XT5 is among the more practical choices in the midsize luxury SUV segment. Its powertrain choices and optional all-wheel drive deliver a smooth, comfortable ride, complementing its handsome looks with a pleasant driving experience. The XT5 possesses an expansive cabin that comfortably carries five people and their cargo. Unfortunately, the XT5 is also one of the oldest entries in the segment, with weak resale value and middling interior refinement relegating it to the bottom half of our rankings. The XT5 competes on the more affordable end of the midsize luxury SUV segment. Top rivals include the best-selling Lexus RX and the Lincoln Nautilus, which is fully redesigned for 2024.
2024 Cadillac XT5 Pricing
The 2024 Cadillac XT5 has a starting sticker price of $45,290, with the range-topping XT5 Sport kicking off at $58,190. But Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Pricing currently suggests paying $2,183 to $2,549 less than MSRP, depending on trim and equipment. These prices are updated weekly.
MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (nat'l average) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Luxury | $45,290 | $43,107 | ||
Premium Luxury | $51,590 | $49,180 | ||
Sport | $58,190 | $55,641 |
Driving the 2024 Cadillac XT5
The Cadillac XT5 is powered by a 235-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder engine matched with a 9-speed automatic transmission and front- (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). It’s available with a 310-horsepower V6 with the same transmission. We enjoyed our time behind the wheel of the XT5. We found the ride smooth and comfortable compared to any non-luxury SUV, but some of its competitors are a bit more serene. It gets a little shaky on uneven roads, but the XT5 was poised and comfy in our testing on the highway and smooth city streets. Upgrading to the V6-powered Sport model makes the XT5 more fun to drive without sacrificing comfort. On top of the engine upgrade, it gets a sport-tuned suspension and AWD system, plus Brembo front brakes. We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating the current collection of midsize luxury SUVs, including this Cadillac XT5.
Spacious Interior
The XT5’s passenger cabin is just fine, but we find the design and overall refinement lacking compared to most. The base trim has nice faux leather seating, and everything above that has genuine leather upholstery. A few nice standard interior features we appreciate at this price point include heated front seats, brushed aluminum trim, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The interior of the Cadillac XT5 has two spacious rows of seats and a roomy cargo hold to boot. It provides more space than a compact SUV, but it’s smaller and more agile than a bigger 3-row SUV. Rear-seat passengers get 39 inches of legroom and 30 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. Regarding legroom and cargo space, the XT5 is roomier than the Lexus RX but not as spacious as the Lincoln Nautilus.
Classy Exterior
The Cadillac XT5 is a nice-looking SUV that wears the brand’s corporate design language with aplomb. However, it’s starting to look a little stale compared to more modern rivals. The XT5 has been in the same generation since the 2017 model year, making it one of the oldest SUVs in its class since its last redesign.
Our Favorite Features and Tech
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Platinum Package Sport trim Cadillac Smart System Wireless charging Accent packages
These convenient features bring your maps, music, and more to the screen in your SUV without needing to take your phone out of your purse or pocket.
The posh Platinum Package available on the Premium Luxury and Sport trims adds extra luxury to the XT5 with extra-soft, semi-aniline leather seating, a suede microfiber headliner, premium carpeted floor mats, and more.
The top Sport trim of the XT5 is more than just an appearance package. It also has a standard V6 engine, sport-tuned suspension and AWD systems, and Brembo front brakes.
This standard safety tech suite in the XT5 includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a safety alert seat, rear parking sensors, a Teen Driver mode, and a rear seat reminder.
All but the base trim come standard with a wireless charging pad. This makes it easy to keep the battery in your phone topped off without fussing with wires.
The new accent packages available for the XT5 Sport add attractive aesthetics to this SUV with blue, bronze, or red accents, plus 20-inch gloss black wheels.
Engine & Transmission
The base turbocharged 4-cylinder engine in the XT5 makes 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The V6 that’s optional in the Premium Luxury trim and standard in the Sport model produces 310 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. From the 2023model, the base engine gets 24 combined mpg with front-wheel drive (FWD) and 23 mpg with all-wheel drive (AWD). Naturally, the V6 isn’t as efficient; it returns 21 combined mpg with FWD and AWD. The Cadillac XT5 is backed by a 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty and a 6-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty. That powertrain coverage exceeds most luxury brands. Cadillac also throws in scheduled maintenance for your first visit.4-Year/50,000-Mile Warranty
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