2017 Cadillac XT5 Car Review by Lauren Fix, The Car Coach
Car expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach, test drives the 2017 Cadillac XT5, a luxury SUV that dares. This car replaces the SRX and has new technology and signature features. Join Lauren as she takes this XT5 for a test drive and check out the video car review!
Dare to be different! Modernizing the brand. 113 years old that's rich with character and elegance.
Cadillac global growth of 7.5% in 2015, building the brand with big expansion in China up about 16.5%.
Proportion & Precision:
new architecture, shorter by over an inch. Width- added 25mm of track. More athletic stance, particularly from the rear. Slim vertical lighting. LED Light blades with vertical edge lighting, easy to spot. Lean taught surfaces. Long day light opening gives better visibility. More glass and better sight lines and forward visibility. Overall design has a strong shoulder with an inlayed metal look. Moved wiper up under the visor.
Inside: New interior design.
Craftsmanship and quality, Front is the same but more 2nd row room (3.2" of leg room), 2nd row slides, tilts and 40/20/20 split rear seats. Seats 5 total.
It's simple yet sophisticated. Interior is cut and sew in all door panels. Quiet ouch screen, radio bar and climate control is separate. More interior room while not changing exterior sizing.
Phone charging in center console. Larger center console with a pass through.
Premium - fine details, all materials are real: wood, aluminum and carbon fiber.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, updated CUE with faster response.
Optional Rear Camera Mirror, increases rearward vision. Cameras have auto wash feature.
High number of female buyers.
CT - Cadillac Touring - higher the # the higher the luxury.
XT - Crossover touring, the higher the # the more luxury.
Goal: Distinctive, sophisticated and agile
More content, agility, usable space, safety, fuel efficiency, acceleration, better NVH.
Engine: 310 hp & 271 lb-ft of torque
All new AWD system with a duel clutch, engine start/ stop technology and active fuel management.
Electronic precision shift like a manual or automatic.
Drive by wire with 16.5:1 ratio with improved can handling response.
Standard 18" wheels optional 20" wheels, platinum optional style.
Fuel Economy: city / highway / combined
19/27/22 FWD
18/26/21 AWD
Lane Keep Alert
Lane Keep Assist
Intellibeam automatic high beams
Adaptiv cruise control
Auto front braking with pedestrian safety.
Ventilated and heated seats
Platinum upgrades:
Hands free lift gate
Around view camera
Heads up display - color and customizable
Starts at $38,995
Platinum: $62,500
Competes against:
Mercedes GLE350
AUDI Q5
BMW X6
LEXUS
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Car Courtesy of Cadillac
Filmed in Tennessee
Aired: March 15, 2016
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Had not seen any other reviews done from a woman's POV on this except for yours! Thanks this totally helps my wife who got discouraged when it came to seat height adjustments. Thanks to you she still may get it. :)
@CarCoachReports
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
Just got the 2021 version. Great driving midsize suv.
@CarCoachReports
3 жыл бұрын
I agree, a newer review being posted very soon.
I test drove this car today and then watched your video. You were very informative and helped me remember some of the features of the car. I also drove the Lexus RX350. While it rode nicely and is a very pretty car, it felt too big. I like the more compact feel of this car. I will test the other cars you recommend before I make a final decision.
Love this car ..... Just drove a BASE Luxury Cadillac loaner today .... Not as many toy's as my 2015 SRX but very nice. My plan s are to trade in the fall for a 2018 platinum . The fact that Cadillac gives you 4 years of maintenance on the XT5 and only 4 years on CT6 . .... More reasons to buy the XT5 . Oh and you are the only person in the reviews on line to mention the REAR hatch opens by waiving your foot under the bumper ...
Great review, i had to watch it twice. thanks again
This car is sexy and worthy...i'm hoping there is a hybrid future for this car.
With all due respect, I'm here to see the car's interior exterior not pictures from Cadillac official website thrown between a selfie video. I'm just trying to give some suggestions so hopefully people and eventually you might benefit from: close in on the dashboard, buttons, opening and closing arm rests cupholders, plugs USB aux etc, cheapness or quality of the material used, leg room, head room, ride comfort and how you can feel road imperfections "good suspension", noise level, and THE MOST important thing I never ever find anyone talking about is How comfortable the seats are, it's a huge deal breaker for me especially for luxury cars you can give points out of 10 so people can compare.. All cars youtube channels websites and tv shows waste 80% of the time talking about engines and how fast or nimble which is ridiculous when they're talking about a sedan or family SUV or luxury car, it should be the least important thing on the list even after fuel economy. Good luck and wishing you all the best.
@CarCoachReports
8 жыл бұрын
+mctaboo Actually, I'm known on all my car reviews for grading seating comfort and "lumbar" as #1, then visibility. A vehicle will never get more comfortable over time. On the XT5, the ride comfort was excellent as far as road response. Of course, this depends on where you live and road conditions. Northern states tend to have more potholes and expansion joints. They had us test the vehicle on specific roads in CA. I suggest that you take the vehicle for a test drive, make sure to see how easy it is to make a U-turn, get in and out of a parking spots, and if it fits in your garage or parking space. These are daily factors that will impact your satisfaction. The review mirror takes some getting used to, I don't recommend driving with it on, but its great for changing lanes in traffic and backing up. As for controls, since most of the buyers and drivers are women; I'm very aware of operating and reaching the controls with nails. The new XT5 is far improved over the SRX, from literally every aspect. I appreciate your feedback. Please let me know if you need more information.
@Mc-Taboo
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the info. Seems like this video is a special case I'll check your other ones. Have a great day.
Great Video!! You do a Wonderful job on reviews of these SUV’s And Car’s!! Thank You!!
@CarCoachReports
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Very good commentary on the XT5.
Looks like another Cadillac hit like that of the ATS and CTS!
Love your reviews. Thank you!
Thanks Lauren for such wonderful presentation... Comparing to the QX70 Ifiniti ..what do you recommend?
Hi Lauren.a Little late but I was looking over your video because I am considering a 2017 used platinum XT5 white with jet black bronze inserts ,I don't know what that is but I hope it will brighten up the interior because white is my least favorite next to silver lol But the car is only $20000 with 30000 miles seems like a no brainer! With tinted windows I can make that white car look great and what do you think my other choices the mks 2017 for $23000 reserve thank you in advance
@CarCoachReports
4 жыл бұрын
We leave our reviews up forever to help those with used cars. Don’t just make a decision based the year, mileage and price. Make sure to have an ASE technician go through the vehicle, if the deal is too good to be true typically it is. If it’s a flood damage car do not buy it. There is no warranty. If the vehicle truly is in excellent condition with good maintenance records and new issues. Then you’ve got yourself an awesome vehicle at a great price.
@songbird372p7
4 жыл бұрын
@@CarCoachReports Thankyou!!!u get a subscribe from me for such a quick and informative response!!👍🏾
are you sure the transmission will move to manual mode ?
Love the review would you recommend this over the CX9 Signature? Honestly for a few more thousand this XT5 is above the CX9 Signature.
Great job
@CarCoachReports
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks
Great Job!
Love the vehicle, hate the double sunroof that seems to be popping up everywhere, why not the option of no sunroof?
@CarCoachReports
8 жыл бұрын
+Stephen R. Hendrickx many manufacturers are forcing the sunroof as standard. Check with the dealer see what he has in stock
This new Cadillac is so beautiful, it ALMOST approaches your beauty Lauren- but you still win by far!!! P.S. With the elections coming up, we need to nominate Lauren Fix for SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION, she would Revolutionize the American Automotive Industry!!!
@CarCoachReports
8 жыл бұрын
+TheSpritz0 WOW! Thank you! I would definitely change things up! Seriously the current team has no clue!
@TheSpritz0
8 жыл бұрын
+Lauren Fix You'd be the most famous Transport Chief ever, and you'd bring needed attention to issues where necessary- like I've said you're the BEST!!!
If you get the fully loaded XT5, the price of the Platinum version can strike $63k.+
Going to test drive the XT5 tomorrow. We loved the Lincoln MTX, it was quite nice. We didn't care for the Audi Q5, it was just too bland and we want techie type features. Now we are stuck between the XT5 and MTX. I just ran across your channel, good information. Any ideas on how we should compare the XT5 vs the MTX? Thank you so much for your input.
@CarCoachReports
8 жыл бұрын
+Jay Fahrenheit thanks for watching and subscribing. The XT5 has some really nice technology. The MKX has the new sync 3 which offers voice to text. The other option is the Audi Q7 which offers the Virtual Cockpit, this is very cool tech also. You may want to consider the Infiniti QX60 and others in the category. I'd test drive all of them for seating comfort, visibility and technology.
@jayfahrenheit1435
8 жыл бұрын
Lauren Fix okay we'll open up the search. I'll keep you posted as we make decisions. FYI-We kind of felt like for the dollar the American cars provided more or just as many of the features that we wanted. Does the Cadillac off park assist? Thank you
@jayfahrenheit1435
8 жыл бұрын
Lauren Fix "Offer" park assistance? (Typo) 😃
@CarCoachReports
8 жыл бұрын
+Jay Fahrenheit Ford has parallel park and perpendicular park assist. XT5 does have a park assist but certainly not equal.
@jayfahrenheit1435
8 жыл бұрын
Lauren Fix Thank you, we just found out Cadillac has it on other cars but not an actual "self park" feature on the XT5. It's still a great SUV just like you described. Also the rear view camera is only offered on the "Luxury Platinum" model. Still great though! Thank you for your insight.
How's the road noise?
@CarCoachReports
7 жыл бұрын
Very quiet.
what about cabin quietness and rough road riding??
@CarCoachReports
8 жыл бұрын
+aundra lambert quiet ride, comfortable seats and smooth handling. Worth a test drive
A total gearhead gal, sporting some true gearhead jewelry. The wife's b-day is coming up. Hmmm watched for the review and I ended up b-day shopping, go figure!
@CarCoachReports
8 жыл бұрын
+Ray Maiden thanks Ray
Cadillac has certainly made a nice upgrade 2 it's crossover vehicle and it's a all wheel drive vehicle so 👁 would love 2 s👀 it Go off-road and 👁 wonder can it stand up 2 the Land Rover's, Porsche, Lexus luxury crossover vehicles🤔.
@CarCoachReports
8 жыл бұрын
+Jeffery Pearson honestly, if you are going off-road, Land Rover, Range Rover and few others are for off road. Others are wanna be's
@jeffissmoother
7 жыл бұрын
Lauren Fix: Thanks for being so honest, that's very rare these days especially with car dealers👏👏👏,😆
@CarCoachReports
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you !!
You forgot onstar
@CarCoachReports
5 жыл бұрын
I love OnStar, great service
I took a test drive in one of these yesterday evening and for $60K plus for a fully loaded trim level I would slap myself to see if I was high if I bought one.Its a fancy little cramped "BOX" with cadillac badging and style. But make no mistake, this is not a luxury crossver. Yes, it has loads of the latest technology and the that Red Crmson paint sparkles. The wood inserts, aluminum, leather is fine and well executed. But the flat board like seats with the straight up back is like leaning against a wall. not very comfortable. The engine is peppy and the cabin is relatively quiet but the Dash seems to jut out way to much and while driving with the sales manager I felt cramped without much room to stretch or move. It hardly has any storage in the rear unless you don't need much. The XT5 is not a "worthy" replacement for the SRX and Cadillac should be ashamed promote this as a luxury crossover. Sorry Lauran one of my favorite car reviewers, its a sad little car.
I learned to like the 21 ct5. Stupid name though
переведи
Auto start/stop SUX & Cant be shut off
What a pointless review. All positive advertising. Nothing about the lack of knobs on the infotainment system, just tiny touch pads that are impossible to use when the car is moving. NOTHING about the auto stop system that shuts the engine off at every stoplight and the lack of a switch to turn it off.
I would love to see you the first beautiful women to take it off road and show us what it can do like taking it on grass hills and muddy places because everyone has the same boring video showing us the pretty seats the glass sunroof and how the dashboard has all of this Electronics stuff like I said boring😩👎
@CarCoachReports
8 жыл бұрын
+Jeffery Pearson I'll see what I can do in future videos. Sometime the manufacturers frown on that. Thanks for the idea.
@chadhaire1711
7 жыл бұрын
I took the XT5 out in the mud in my video so click my name on youtube and watch.
@mercyhammond7375
7 жыл бұрын
Jeffery Pearson