Technology: The technology here is similar to that on display in the Cadillac CT6, including the revised CUE touchscreen system and the high-definition rearview mirror camera.The engine is more capable than sporty, with a downbeat engine note and acceptable acceleration. Performance: While other vehicles in the Cadillac fleet offer a small engine option (specifically, a four-cylinder turbo), the XT5 is available with only the 3.6-litre V-6 (310 hp 271 lb-ft of torque).On the other hand, the Platinum edition is over-the-top with gorgeous wood, metal and suede, all beautifully crafted. In the former, the ergonomics are there, but the materials seem a little less-than-luxury for a luxury vehicle. Interior: The base XT5 AWD is just okay compared to the big-ticket XT5 AWD Platinum.From certain angles, the new Cadillac CUV looks sleek and inspired, but the front suffers under the weight of the massive corporate grille and the equally imposing headlight/running light combination. Looks: The XT5 is a natural progression of the SRX.Alternatives: Acura MDX, Audi Q5, BMW X5, Infiniti QX60, Lexus RX, Lincoln MKC, Lincoln MKX, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLE.Transmission/Drive: Eight-speed automatic/All-wheel drive.You like crossovers and you like Cadillac. Do it, Cadillac, we dare you.įor now, the (three-drive mode) 2017 Cadillac XT5 is set to arrive in Canadian dealers in the first half of 2016. Toss in larger paddle shifters and more body-conscious sport seats, just for good measure. This mode would trigger even quicker throttle response, reduced stability control intervention, quicker shifts and, perhaps most importantly, a raspier exhaust note. We want a fourth drive mode, call it "sport plus" for lack of a more creative term. There are three on the AWD versions: the first is for slow-speed, sunny-day cruising (it disengages the rear wheels from the drive system), the second is for everyday, all-wheel driving, the third is a sport setting that triggers quicker throttle response. This final realization left us yearning for an additional, fourth drive mode on the XT5. And what this also proved is that, even with the stability control system off, the torque-vectoring AWD system on the XT5 offers near sports car levels of cornering capability. But the high-test version with 20-inch wheels and summer rubber proved a different beast altogether. The steering feel on the version fitted with 18-inch wheels and all-season tires was dull. However, in spending the day driving the AWD version of the XT5 up and down the inclines that make up the Peninsular Ranges, it seemed like this crossover could have been even better. (A new drive-by-wire eight-speed transmission, automatic engine start/stop and a cylinder deactivation system chip in on that last point.) All things considered, there's much to recommend about the new Cadillac of crossovers. The engine develops more horsepower and more torque, yet delivers better fuel efficiency. Other improvements: The XT5 weighs 132 kilograms less than the SRX. The XT5 cabin has more useable interior space, more convenient storage compartments and greater visibility for all occupants. Compared to the SRX, the XT5 is shorter, but has a wheelbase that is longer. The goal with both vehicles was to incorporate lightweight materials to create a competitive advantage in terms of weight, efficiency and packaging. According to the movers and shakers within the brand, it's also one of the most important vehicle introductions in Cadillac history.Īs it did with the CT6, Cadillac has taken a novel approach in designing and engineering the XT5. For all those who fall into this category, good news: The long-awaited replacement, the 2017 Cadillac XT5, represents an improvement in all areas. One possible explanation for the enduring popularity of the SRX: People are more interested in the Cadillac brand now, but they can't shake their desire to own a CUV/SUV. Sales in the United States also established a new annual record in 2015. That's a staggering increase for a vehicle so long in the tooth. Last year, Canadians purchased 4,882 examples, a jump of 18 per cent over the previous year. Debuting in 2009, the SRX suffered from a lack of development over the years, which was partially due to the difficulty General Motors faced in the wake of the global financial crisis.ĭespite not receiving any significant upgrades (outside of the engine department) in some six years, the SRX remains one of the most popular vehicles in the Cadillac fleet. It was decent, unspectacular, and not the kind of vehicle that struck fear in the hearts of competitors. The truth be told, the second-generation Cadillac SRX wasn't a class-leading crossover.
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