2023 Cadillac XT5 Review, Specs & Price

2023 Cadillac XT5The Cadillac XT5 is a high-end crossover that was initially debuted for the 2017 model year. A model refresh for the 2020 model year came before the most recent XT5 in 2021. Although the Cadillac XT5’s current sales figures indicate that consumers remain interested in the vehicle, GM has a brand-new second generation planned for the 2023 model year. GM Authority now has insider information on what the second-generation XT5 will have to offer.

2023 Cadillac XT5

2023 Cadillac XT5 Exterior

Let’s start from the inside out. The second-generation Cadillac XT5 will be built on an upgraded version of the C1 platform, which currently supports the first-generation XT5. Before diving into the specifics, let’s quickly recap what a vehicle platform is. An automobile platform, to put it simply, offers a set of “instructions” on which a vehicle is constructed. In a way, a platform doesn’t age at the same rate as the automobile on top because multiple vehicles constructed on the same platform can be very different, even if they are created by different manufacturers in various factories around the world. So it’s completely acceptable to build a new car on an existing platform.After that is taken care of, the C1-2 platform—which is essentially the same as C1 but with a few minor upgrades here and there—will support the 2023 Cadillac XT5. Similar changes are being made to the 31XX platform, which will be used for the 2023 models of the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon.

2023 Cadillac XT5

2023 Cadillac XT5 Interior

The 2023 Cadillac XT5 will use an entirely new electronic architecture in addition to the slightly revised C1-2 platform, using the most recent Global B electrical system. Global B, which debuted on the Cadillac CT5 and CT4, delivers more connectivity and processing capability and, more importantly, was built to support the newest technological advancements from GM, particularly the Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system. Although Super Cruise hasn’t been officially announced for the XT5’s next generation, the addition of Global B virtually guarantees it. Additionally, the new XT5 will have completely fresh appearance and an interior that has undergone a thorough makeover—features that are typical of next-generation cars.

2023 Cadillac XT5 Interior

2023 Cadillac XT5 Engine

Regarding the engine specifications, it is anticipated that the base engine for the 2023 Cadillac XT5 would remain the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY, which in the present model generates 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The atmospheric 3.6L V6 LGX might return as the more potent engine choice, but it’s also probable that the newer turbo 2.7 I4 L3B gasoline engine will be available in the next-generation XT5. A nine-speed automatic transmission will be standard on the drivetrain, driving the front wheels. Additionally, AWD will be a choice.

2023 Cadillac XT5 Engine

2023 Cadillac XT5 Price & Release date

The next-generation Cadillac XT5 is currently under development, and production will start to pick up around the year 2023.Cadillac XT5 will go on market in 2023 with a starting MSRP of $44,195.