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2022 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury in Stellar Black Metallic ($625)
2022 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury AWD
Class: High-class midsize crossover SUV
Driving miles: 232
Fuel used: 12.8 gallons
Real-world fuel economy: 18.1 mpg
Combined driving: 60% city, 40% highway
| Corporate governance report card | |
|---|---|
| Rooms and Facilities | B + |
| Power and performance | B- |
| Fit and perfect | B + |
| Energy saving | C + |
| Value | B- |
| The score of the report card is obtained from the consensus of the test driver assessments. All classes are compared with other vehicles in the same class. The value tier is for the specific level being evaluated and may not reflect the Consumer Guide’s impression of the entire product line. | |
| Comfortable big & tall | |
| Big boy | REMOVE |
| Tall guy | REMOVE |
| Big & Tall comfort ratings are for the front seats only. The “Large” rating is based on a male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, the “High” rating is based on a 6’6″ tall male tester. | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine Specifications | 310 hp 3.6 liters |
| Engine type | V6 |
| Transmission process | 9-speed automatic |
| Steering wheel | AWD |
EPA estimated fuel economy: 18/26/21 (mpg city/highway/combined)
Fuel Type: Regular gas
Base price: $50,795 (excluding $1195 destination fee)
Options on the test vehicle: Platinum Package ($4850), Technology Pack ($2275), Night Vision ($2000), Polished 20-inch alloy wheels / Android ($1700), Driver Assistance Pack ($1300) , Comfort and Air Quality Package ($1,200), Cadillac Users Experience an upgraded infotainment system with embedded navigation and a 14-speaker Bose sound system ($1025), V6 3 0.6 liters ($1000), Stellar Black Metallic paint ($625)
Wish I had checked: $67,965
Quick hits
Wonderful thing: Satisfying acceleration from the V6; comfortable ride
Good: Good cargo capacity in relatively compact exterior dimensions; high-end interior decoration features
Not so good: Some infotainment controls are slow to respond; tedious climate control; thick roof columns obstruct rear visibility; disappointingly observed fuel economy; spending options that increase the final price
CG says:
The most expensive member of the 2022 Cadillac XT5 premium midsize SUV family is the Sport with a standard V6 engine, but it’s not necessary to shell out the $57,090 starting price to get the 3.6-liter engine. The engine is a $1000 option for the XT5 Premium Luxury, so you can get a front-wheel drive model for $50,990 (with delivery) or a four-wheel drive job for $52,990 with all what Caddy offers for this product line.
Cadillac’s two-row, five-passenger midsize SUV sees no significant changes for 2022 — just minor changes in the top Sport trim level. The XT5 was first released in 2017.
For that price, you won’t get the standard 20-inch Sport alloy wheels, Brembo front brakes, performance suspension, dual-clutch “Sport Control” all-wheel drive, or features. exterior and interior. Did you know, some of them are available for Premium Luxury. Consumer Guide sampled the V6 AWD Premium engine that comes with 20-inch wheels (instead of the base 18) and real-time damping suspension (a component of the extended Platinum option package). Of course, after all that was added—poof!—Have your price advantage. Indeed, CG’s widely selected test truck went up to $67,965 when the cash register stopped ringing.
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The XT5’s dashboard looks especially impressive when it comes to the upgraded leather that comes with the Platinum Package. Unfortunately, the infotainment system can be slow to respond to some inputs, and the haptic-touch climate control requires a very deliberate, precisely placed press or they won’t respond.
All in all, this iteration of the XT5 isn’t far from the last CG test, a 2020 Sport. Dimensions haven’t changed, so space remains the same: roomy in the front but little headroom on the second row of seats big enough to accommodate three adults, plus up to 63 cubic feet of cargo space when 60. /40- the rear seats split and recede. For personal items, there’s a large glove box, small control box and door pockets (but with floor space opening under the dashboard) and storage pockets on the backs of the front seats. The commendable ride comfort is particularly unaffected by road imperfections, and even if the word “aggressive” isn’t in the XT5’s vocabulary, it’s at least easy to drive.
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The XT5 offers ample space in the front and rear seats, and the travel height and generously sized door apertures make getting in and out easy. Our test car was fitted with Cadillac’s Maple Sugar / Jet Black interior.
The fine-tuned V6 produces 310 hp at 6600 rpm and 271 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm going through a nine-speed automatic transmission – a huge jump over 235 hp and 258 lb-ft from the standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. While the revs had to go up a bit before all the twists were available, one of our editors was able to coax a squeal from the front tire from a good kick of the pedal at full stop. whole. Automatic engine stop/start feature to save gas and deactivate cylinders is built-in. The EPA rates the V6 AWD XT5 at 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined. Our test scored 18.1 mpg with 60 percent city driving.
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The XT5 delivers a respectable cargo volume despite its rather small proportions. There’s 30 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, which increases to 63 cubic feet with the rear seat backs folded to create a flat cargo floor.
The $4850 Platinum package installs semi-aniline leather seats, a leather-wrapped instrument panel, leather dashboard and door trims, and a microfiber headboard for a truly luxurious ambience. Then that luxurious fantasy world rushes into the harsh reality of cheap plastic in the lower areas of the interior.
The current Cadillac User Experience (CUE) infotainment system — optimized in the test vehicle with a 14-speaker Bose audio and navigation system — draws a clear line between convenience and distraction-free. The control panel-mounted remote control dial can be used to activate functional “zones” on the information display. Luxury brands love these hand/eye coordination testers more than we do. But the 8-inch screen is also a touch screen that can work more directly. However, response to some screen touches is slow, and the same can be said of the tactile climate controls that are pressurized and precise to function properly. Other system elements are Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone connectivity (wireless from year 21), satellite radio, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless charging.
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The 310-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 is a $1000 upgrade over the standard 237-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder. The 20-inch dual-spoke 6-spoke alloy wheels with Android/Polish finish add $1700 over the standard 18.
Some other standard features to note are a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free lifting gate, a rear “cargo fence” that can be adjusted on the rails and neatly folds into a foam organizer under the load floor; remote start, keyless entry and start, forward collision warning and pedestrian braking, lane keep assist and rear cross traffic alert. Among the many add-ons for testers are adaptive cruise control with a head-up display, three-zone climate control, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats.
The XT5 has its quirks and minor flaws. Still, it’s roomy, funky with a V6 engine, and cost competitive in its class — and much cheaper at its top tier.
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Even with its satisfyingly powerful 3.6-liter V6, the Cadillac XT5 isn’t a particularly invigorating or engaging vehicle. However, it offers plenty of premium features and trim, along with ample interior space for its size.
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Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury Showroom 2022
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2022 Cadillac XT5 Luxury Luxury
2022 Cadillac XT5 Luxury Luxury
