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Cadillac XT5 facelift

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Cadillac XT5 facelift is a mid-size crossover in production from 2020. It is available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.6 liters.

Slotted between the newly-launched XT4 and XT6, the facelifted XT5 is a minor upgrade to the trailblazing XT5 that launched in 2016. Unfortunately, the car is less attractive mechanically than the newer models despite the cosmetic changes.

Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Cadillac XT5 is hardly the "offroader" that Cadillac would like you to think.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Cadillac XT5 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 41%

Pros

Updated styling
Good interior comfort

Cons

Crossover nonsense
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found

External score 62%

Pros

Excellent infotainment system
Comfortable ride
Expansive interior

Cons

Mediocre fuel-economy
Fiddly electronic shifter

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2.0

2.0 AWD

3.6

3.6 AWD

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External Reviews

cnet^[1]

Reviewer score 62% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The XT5's infotainment system is a dream, being both intuitive and highly responsive. Embedded navigation is available for an extra cost, though Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both supported. Despite those generously sized rollers, this Cadillac's ride is firm and well controlled, but never harsh.

Pros

Expansive interior
Excellent infotainment system
Comfortable ride

Cons

Fiddly electronic shifter
Mediocre fuel-economy

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^ 2021 Cadillac XT5 review: Ordinary but agreeable. [cnet].

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