The XT5 is Cadillac's second model after changing the naming convention (the first is the CT6), the full name is Crossover Touring 5, which is used to replace the previous SRX, and it is also Cadillac's best-selling model at present. The XT5 has many improvements over the SRX, but in terms of product power alone, these improvements do not give the XT5 a particularly significant advantage in its class.
 
The exterior design of the XT5 continues the classic design of Cadillac, with straight lines everywhere, a wide body, and a body size that is not as large as the higher-level models, but larger than the models in its class. With a price price close to or even lower, the XT5, with its larger body, has the feel of a farming horse race. The extensive use of chrome parts in the exterior design can be seen as a classic American design element, or it can be considered the simplest and most brutal way to create a sense of luxury.
 
The XT5 has only one powertrain in the United States, the 3.6L LGX V6 engine is paired with an Aisin AWF8F45, and this powertrain has a 0-60mph test score of 7.1 seconds in the American "Consumer Reports".
 
The domestic version is powered by a 2.0-liter LTG turbocharged engine with three configuration options: 25T, 28T and 28E. The 25T and 28T are only different in terms of power, with a maximum horsepower difference of less than 20 horsepower, and the gearbox is also an Aisin 8AT. The 28E is the only model in the top and top specs, with the addition of a 90V mild hybrid system, and the transmission is GM's own Hydra-matic 9AT.
 
25T and 28T in daily driving, the power output is really fast, because it can reach peak torque at 3000 rpm, which is maintained until 4000 rpm, and the maximum torque of this LTG engine reaches 400 Nm, according to the power is equal to the speed multiplied by the torque, at the same speed, the XT5 can output more power. The fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only about 10-11 liters, and the gap with the German opponents in the same class is not very large.
 
Aisin's set of 8AT will move a little slower on the XT5, but the upshift and downshift action can still be completed, which belongs to the type of slow response and fast action, which is worth considering. If you explain it in more detail, it is that it shifts quickly, but the timing of the shift is half a beat slower than your power demand, so although the XT5 has a lot of power, it doesn't have the power response you want.
 
On the 28E, unlike the 48V mild hybrid commonly used by German opponents, GM made a unique 90V mild hybrid system, adding a 6.6kW motor, with this power, this motor can play a very small role, nothing more than to output power through the motor at the start, so that the whole start-stop process becomes quieter, every time you step on the accelerator, the motor outputs power first, and then the engine intervenes to get a smoother driving experience.
 
This system also has its advantages, that is, it simply improves the driving experience, without changing driving habits, from 28T to 28E, and does not need to be re-adapted. The low-power motor also means that it doesn't need a large battery, a 450Whr battery only needs a small amount of space under the rear seats, and has no impact on the rear passenger space and trunk space at all.
 
The overall performance of the 2.0T engine with a universal 9AT gearbox will be much better than that of the 1.5T with a 9AT, because the engine power is sufficient, and the gear shift action will be much less, especially on some spiraling mountain roads, there is no need to frequently upshift and downshift. In addition, GM's 9AT will also be a little more aggressive than the Aisin 8AT in terms of shift logic, with good engine low torque and electric motor assistance, the throttle will be much more heel than the gasoline version. The shortcomings of this gearbox are relatively similar, that is, when switching between several gears at low speeds, the action is more obvious, which can always make you feel that it is not neat enough to shift gears.
 
In terms of suspension tuning, XT5 is a bit like the traditional American style, the front section of the action is relatively gentle, and there will be a sense of floating when passing some road joints, but it will not be as flickering as Lincoln Continental, and it will still have strong toughness in the middle section, and it can also give people enough confidence when cornering.
 
Although the XT5 has a four-wheel drive model, it only has a dirt road mode in the mode selection, which can only cope with some non-paved roads and wet road conditions in rain and snow, and does not have real off-road ability, after all, it is only a crossover recreational vehicle.
 
Sound insulation is what Cadillac has always done well, XT5 uses double-layer laminated glass, chassis sound insulation and wind noise suppression are very good, only above 100km/h will there be tire noise into the cabin, and other noises basically have no sense of existence.
 
XT5's interior is more than BBA's several models of the same level, there are great advantages in terms of materials, you can see a lot of leather wraps when you sit in the cabin, including the center console, door panels, materials and quantities are very good in the same class, but the style is a matter of opinion, a large area of leather wrapping is an interpretation of luxury, but if you like the refinement of Japan and the simplicity of Sweden, then XT5 is indeed not in this direction.
 
Cadillac's CUE multimedia system is not very responsive, and it is also a touch screen far away from the driving position, which is not convenient for daily use, but fortunately, it supports CarPlay and CarLife mobile phone interconnection, and it will be much more convenient to have Siri to help.
 
The rear seat space is normal in its class, and taller passengers may find headroom a little cramped, but there is plenty of legroom to move around. The central platform is completely flat, but the platform is not too high and there is no need to sit on your legs. When three adults are seated at the same time, the passengers in the middle will not be too aggrieved, because the width and length of the seat are sufficient, and the backrest angle can also be adjusted.
 
Cadillac has never excelled in terms of reliability, and the XT5 received the worst rating in the reliability survey conducted by Consumer Reports in the United States, even for its first two years of reliability, with a score of only 1 out of 5 for expected reliability. Domestic XT5, the most frequent complaints are gearboxes, because Aisin 8AT itself is not an electronic gear lever, XT5's electronic gear lever is a general transformation, this transformation will have a certain engineering risk, but it is not necessarily a failure, more is the shift feel is not smooth, affecting the shift experience.
 
In terms of safety, the XT5 did not participate in the E-NCAP and A-NCAP crash tests, but in the IIHS, except for the small area crash test of the co-pilot, all other crash items were Good, and the headlight score was Marginal. Because the domestic low-end models are also halogen lights, the XT5 does lack some sincerity in terms of headlights.
Cadillac XT5 test report