As a compact SUV, the 2022 Cadillac XT5 has ample space to get your stuff where you need it, but where the car really excels is as passenger transport. The elegant exterior and comfortable cabin make for a stylish and easy ride that comes equipped with the amenities and safety features you expect from a modern luxury vehicle.
What’s Inside the 2022 Cadillac XT5
Cadillac has built its reputation with reliable cars that are a pleasure to drive, so it’s not surprising that the interior of the XT5 feels more like a high-end family sedan instead of an SUV. Features like heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and a Bose premium 8-speaker audio system are standard. The elegant design can be enhanced with touches like the optional Semi-Aniline leather seats or a leather-wrapped instrument panel.
The XT5 has a pragmatic side to go along with its refinement. The impressive cargo area can be extended by folding the rear seats when you need more space. You get excellent mileage and plenty of acceleration with a practical 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission, both of which are standard.
Pricing and Trims
The starting price of around $44,000 gets you the Luxury edition. This trim comes with essentials like the Cadillac Smart System, which integrates safety features like Front Pedestrian Braking and Forward Collision Alert. But the Luxury edition also includes a wide range of conveniences like an HD Rear Vision Camera, Rotary Infotainment Controller, and Rear Park Assist.
The Premium Luxury trim is only a few thousand more than the Luxury trim and adds some nice touches to the cabin, like a sunroof and leather seating, as well as providing some more security and driver-assistance features. Most of these additions make it into the Sport trim as well, but the biggest difference in the Sport trim is the upgraded drivetrain, which gets performance suspension and a 3.6L V6 engine.
Standout Features and Options
Infotainment System
The system is simple to control using a Rotary Infotainment Controller with jog functionality and sounds great through up to 14 Bose Performance Series speakers. And for trips with the family, the available rear-seat entertainment system is a must.
Real-Time Damping Suspension
Standard on the Sport trim and available on the Premium Luxury trim, this sophisticated suspension adjusts every 2 milliseconds to keep the ride as smooth as possible over any road.
A Host of Safety Features
All trims come with seven airbags and the Cadillac Smart System that provides alerts and situational automatic braking, among other features. You can also choose from available features like Reverse Automatic Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, or HD Surround Vision.
The Cadillac XT5 is first and foremost an elegant way to travel in comfort. It’s stylish inside and out, it comes with the conveniences you want from a 2022 model car, and it’s roomy without being so large that it’s awkward to maneuver or to park. The fact that it’s also great at moving your stuff around just means you can be confident using it as your everyday vehicle.
Head over to Performance Cadillac Columbus for a closer look at the XT5.
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