The crossover segment is the most intensively developing. A significant proportion of it is occupied by mid-size models. Among them are many both premium and relatively simple cars. One of the elite is the Cadillac XT5.
Origin
XT5 is a replacement for the SRX model, produced since 2004. This machine was introduced in 2015, and the next year it was launched into production. The car in question is a mid-size premium crossover or SUV. The name means Crossover Touring 5.
Place in the lineup
The manufacturer did not accidentally give the car a new name. He positions the Cadillac XT5 as a new model, and not as the next generation SRX. This is because the car has been completely redesigned.
In addition, the model in question took a new place in the assortment of the manufacturer. With the arrival of the new director in the company in 2014, the brand began to change. Cadillac was focused on expanding the lineup and developing the crossover segment, as it is the most intensively developing. For this, a promising line of four such vehicles was developed. Moreover, HT5 assigned the role of its flagship. In the Cadillac lineup there will be an even larger SUV Escalade, however, it is outside this line. In the future, it may be singled out as a separate brand.
Chassis
The transfer of SRX to the new model is also due to the fact that the XT5 was built on the new C1XX platform. Thanks to this, the car has become even a little smaller and lighter. Its length was reduced by 1.6 cm, width - by 0.5 cm, weight became less by 126 kg. However, this increased the height (by 0.6 cm) and the wheelbase (by 5 cm), thereby increasing the size of the cabin.
MacPherson-style suspension is installed on the front, five-link on the rear. All wheels are equipped with ventilated disc brakes.
Body
High-strength steel is used for the XT5 body, and it is assembled using laser welding. In addition, the design was optimized. All this also contributed to the decrease in the total mass of the car while maintaining its rigidity. Thanks to this, the HT5 is lighter by about 50 kg of the main competitors with similar physical dimensions. These design features are explained by the fact that the manufacturer used the compact crossover Audi Q5 as a guide.
Engines
The range of powertrains has also been updated. Instead of a 3.6-liter SRX V-shaped six-cylinder engine, the new Cadillac XT5 was equipped with an engine of the same volume, new for this car, but already used on CT6, ATS, CTS, Camaro. This is the LGX, which for the XT5 was deformed from 335 to 310 hp. With the same settings, this motor is installed on the North American model GMC Acadia and sold in America and China Buick LaCrosse. It has the ability to turn off two cylinders.
It should be noted that this engine entered the top ten engines, according to Ward's.
Versions for the Chinese market are equipped with a 2.0 liter LTG turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This engine is also common for the XT5 and ATS, however, for the model in question, it was also derated by 14 hp. up to 258 hp In addition, this power unit with almost the same settings (1 hp more) has been equipped since 2013 with the Chevrolet Malibu and the Chinese version of the Cadillac XTS with the same settings as for the ATS.
Transmission
For both engines, one gearbox is provided , represented by an 8-speed automatic Aisin AWF8F45.
The model is equipped with both front-wheel drive and fully-coupled with two clutches.
Interior
As mentioned above, due to the increase in wheelbase, the length of the cabin has increased. This is especially noticeable in the example of the distance between the rows of seats, which became 8.1 cm more.
In addition, in comparison with the SRX model, the Cadillac XT5 received a better interior decoration and the best modern equipment. A new version of the CUE infotainment system was installed on it, which supports synchronization with smartphones. In addition, the interior mirror is replaced by a display that functions in conjunction with a rear view camera.
In addition, the luggage capacity has increased by 6 liters compared to the SRX.
Options
The length of the body of the Cadillac XT5 is 4815 mm., Width - 1903 mm., Height - 1675 mm. The weight, depending on the engine, type of drive and additional equipment, ranges from 1.808 tons to 1.976 tons.
310 hp V6 main engine It accelerates to 100 km / h in 7.5 s and allows acceleration to 210 km / h.
Additional equipment
As options, LED optics, an all-round visibility system, adaptive cruise control, an automatic parking lot, an electric rear door drive, electronically controlled shock absorbers ZF, etc. are available.
Cost
In the US, the price of the basic version is about $ 40,000. The cars sold in Russia are equipped with the same engine as the American Cadillac XT5. The price on the Russian market, depending on the configuration, ranges from 2.990.000 to 3.990.000 rubles. Moreover, all of them are available only with all-wheel drive.
Market place
It’s too early to judge the popularity of the Cadillac XT5 car, since the model’s sales began recently. However, the benchmark for its technical characteristics is the previous SRX model. This car has not gained much popularity in the local market. Last year, only 346 of these machines were sold. However, SRX was widely distributed in North America. Thanks to this, the Cadillac SRX became the manufacturer’s best-selling model in 2010 - 2011, when customers purchased more than 50,000 of these cars, and the largest number of these cars (almost 69,000) were sold in the last year of production (2015).
Technical characteristics of the Cadillac XT5 correspond to premium mid-size crossovers. This defines the competitors, the main of which are Lexus RX, Infiniti FX, BMW X5, Mercedes Benz GLE.
Reviews
The model in question appeared on the market quite recently, given the low popularity of cars of this manufacturer in Russia, on the roads there are still very few Cadillac XT5 cars. User reviews about the features of operation and maintenance of this car have not yet accumulated. You can find only the first impressions of the new owners. You can also take into account the views of automotive journalists who tested this car.
They note an unusual, recognizable design, high-quality interior materials and its functionality, modern equipment, good driving performance, comfort and low fuel consumption. According to journalists, in many respects the Cadillac XT5 is close to its European counterparts. The main disadvantage they consider the lack of choice of engines.