Cadillac XT5: review, specifications and reviews

The segment of crossovers is the most intensively developing. A significant proportion of it is occupied by medium-sized models. Among them there are a lot of both premium and relatively simple machines. One of the elite is the "Cadillac" HT5.

Origin

XT5 is a replacement for the SRX model, produced since 2004. This car was introduced in 2015, and the following year it was put into production. The car in question is a mid-size premium crossover or SUV. The name means Crossover Touring 5.

Place in the model range

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 of SRX. This is because the car was completely changed.

In addition, the model in question has taken 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 model range and developing the segment of crossovers, as it is the most intensively developing. For this, a promising line of four such cars was developed. And ХТ5 is assigned the role of its flagship. In the Cadillac range, there will be an even larger SUV Escalade, but it is beyond this range. In the future, perhaps, it will be allocated to a separate brand.

Chassis

The translation of SRX into the new model is due, among other things, to the fact that XT5 was built on the new C1XX platform. Thanks to this, the car became even smaller and lighter. Its length was reduced by 1.6 cm, width by 0.5 cm, the weight became less by 126 kg. However, at the same time, the height (by 0.6 cm) and the wheelbase (by 5 cm) increased, due to which the dimensions of the cabin increased.

Front mounted suspension type MacPherson, rear - five-lever. All wheels are equipped with disc ventilated brakes.

Body

For the body ХТ5 high-strength steel is used, and it is collected using laser welding. In addition, the design was optimized. All this also contributed to the reduction of the total mass of the car while maintaining its rigidity. Thanks to this, HT5 is lighter by about 50 kg of main competitors at similar physical sizes. These design features are explained by the fact that as a guide the manufacturer used the compact crossover Audi Q5.

Engines

Gamma power packs have also been updated. Instead of a V-shaped six-cylinder 3.6 liter SRX model for the new Cadillac, the XT5 installed an engine of the same size, new for this car, but already used on the CT6, ATS, CTS, Camaro. This is LGX, which for XT5 was de-bounced from 335 to 310 hp. With the same settings this motor is installed on the North American model of GMC Acadia and sold in America and China Buick LaCrosse. It has the ability to shut off two cylinders.

It should be noted that this engine was included in the top ten engines, according to Ward's.

Versions for the Chinese market are equipped with a four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a capacity of 2.0 liters LTG. This engine is also common for XT5 and ATS, but for the considered model it was also deformed to 14 hp. Up to 258 hp In addition, this power unit with almost the same settings (1 hp more) equipped with 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and Chinese version of Cadillac XTS with the same settings as for ATS.

Transmission

For both engines, there is one gearbox, represented by an 8-speed automatic Aisin AWF8F45.

The model is equipped with both a front drive and a plug-in complete with two couplings.

Interior

As mentioned above, due to the increase in wheelbase, the length of the cabin has increased. This is particularly noticeable in the example of the distance between rows of seats, which is more by 8.1 cm.

In addition, in comparison with the SRX model, the Cadillac XT5 received a better interior finish and the best modern equipment. He was installed a new version of the infotainment system CUE, which supports synchronization with smartphones. In addition, the salon mirror is replaced by a display that functions in conjunction with a rear-view camera.

In addition, in comparison with SRX for 6 liters, the volume of the luggage compartment has increased.

Options

The length of the body of the car "Cadillac" ХТ5 is 4815 mm., Width - 1903 mm., Height - 1675 mm. Weight, depending on the engine, the type of drive and additional equipment, ranges from 1.808 to 1.976 tons.

The main engine is a V6 with a power of 310 hp. Provides acceleration to 100 km / h in 7.5 seconds and allows acceleration to 210 km / h.

Additional equipment

As options are available LED optics, a system of circular vision, adaptive cruise control, automatic parking, electric rear door, electronically controlled shock absorbers ZF, etc.

Cost

In the US, the price for the base version is about $ 40,000. On the cars sold in Russia, they install the same engine as the American "Cadillac" ХТ5. The price in the Russian market, depending on the configuration, ranges from 2.990.000 to 3.990.000 rubles. At the same time, they are only available with a full drive.

Place on the market

On the popularity of the car "Cadillac" HT5 judged early, as sales of the model began recently. However, the benchmark for it on the technical characteristics is the previous model SRX. This car has not gained much popularity in the local market. Last year, only 346 of these machines were sold. However, SRX received extensive distribution in North America. Thanks to this, Cadillac SRX became the best-selling model of the manufacturer in 2010 - 2011, when buyers purchased more than 50,000 of these cars, and the largest number of these machines (almost 69,000) was sold in the last year of production (2015).

Technical characteristics of "Cadillac" ХТ5 correspond to premium medium-sized crossovers. This determines the competition, the main of which are represented by Lexus RX, Infiniti FX, BMW X5, Mercedes Benz GLE.

Reviews

The considered model appeared on the market more recently, given the low popularity of cars of this manufacturer in Russia, on the roads there are still quite a few cars of the brand "Cadillac" ХТ5. Feedback from users about the features of operation and maintenance of this car has not accumulated. You can find only the first impressions of new owners. Also you can take into account the opinions of automobile journalists who conducted tests of this car.

They celebrate an unusual, recognizable design, high-quality interior materials and its functionality, modern equipment, good driving performance, comfort and low fuel consumption. In the opinion of journalists, in many respects "Cadillac" ХТ5 is close to European counterparts. The main drawback is the lack of choice of engines.