Cadillac XT5 Sport
Cadillac XT5 Sport
Cadillac XT5 Sport

2021 Cadillac XT5 Sport

Pros: Good overall interior space; refined drivetrain; high-grade interior materials; fine balance of ride and handling

Cons: Top trim levels get expensive; rear-seat headroom is tight for tall adults

CG Says: The 2021 Cadillac XT5 gains wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto functionality. In 2017, the Cadillac XT5 replaced SRX as Cadillac’s premium midsize SUV. The base engine is a 237-horsepowewr 2.0-liter turbo four. A 310-hp 3.6-liter V6 is optional on the Premium Luxury model and standard on Sport, which also has unique suspension tuning and a quicker steering ratio. Both engines are paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and have automatic engine stop/start system and cylinder deactivation for improved fuel economy. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available. The AWD system is capable of sending 100% of available power to either the front or rear axle, and the driver can select front-wheel drive mode for improved fuel economy. Also, an electronically controlled rear differential can send up to 100% of available power to either rear wheel for better traction in slippery conditions. Available technology features include a wireless charger for cell phones and a rearview mirror that displays a camera image with a wider field of vision than a conventional mirror. Available safety features include automatic front and rear braking for low-speed conditions; lane-keep assist; rear cross-traffic alert; surround-view camera; LED headlights; and adaptive cruise control. The XT5 improved on the SRX in every way, with better interior appointments, more rear-seat room, and improved fuel economy, and a full roster of cutting-edge safety and technology features. It’s a strong contender in the premium midsize SUV class.

The Facts
Class Premium Midsize SUV
Body Style(s) 4-door wagon
Passenger Count 5
Drive Wheels front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
Manufacturer Cadillac
Nation of Manufacture USA
Base Prices Luxury: $45,990
AWD Luxury: $46,990
Premium Luxury: $49,790
AWD Premium Luxury: $51,790
AWD Sport: $56,090

Base Engine
turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (luxury, Premium Luxury)
Horsepower
237
Std. Transmission
9-speed automatic
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
21-22
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
27-29

Optional Engine
3.6-liter V6 (Sport)
Horsepower
310
Std. Transmission
9-speed automatic
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
18-19
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
26

Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury
2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury
Also Consider
NHTSA Ratings
Overall - 5
100%

(5 is the highest rating)

Front Crash - 5
100%
Side Crash - 5
100%
Rollover - 4
80%

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