Cadillac has unveiled the facelifted XT5 for the United States. The crossover has been equipped with revised fascias and a “bolder” grille. The
latter is flanked by newly standard IntelliBeam LED headlights. Additional changes are limited,
but the XT5 features restyled 18-inch alloy wheels. Luxury and Premium Luxury
models can be equipped with optional 20-inch wheels, while they come standard
on the XT5 Sport.
Besides the wheels, the XT5 Sport is distinguished
by dark exterior accents and unique taillights. The model also has a quicker
steering ratio, an adaptive suspension and a standard dual-clutch sport control
all-wheel drive system. Interior updates are more extensive and include new colors and trim
themes as well as a “richer selection of authentic materials and coordinating
décor.” There’s also a new center console that features redesigned cup holders
and a “wrapped bin at the front.”
Elsewhere, designers installed a revised rear seat
and additional sound deadening material. The 8-inch infotainment system runs
the latest software and can be accessed by a rotary controller with a new jog
function. The crossover also offers a next-generation wireless smartphone
charger and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to enable one-touch phone
pairing. Rounding out the updates are a USB-C port and newly standard heated
front seats. The crossover can also be equipped with a newly available Bose
Performance Series sound system that features metal speaker grilles.
Under the hood, there’s a new entry-level engine in
the form of a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. It produces 237 hp and 350 Nm of torque. The engine comes standard on Luxury
and Premium Luxury models and is connected to a nine-speed automatic
transmission. The 3.6-liter V6 will continue to be available and it produces 310 hp and 367 Nm of torque.
Lastly, the 2020 XT5 gains a handful of new and
improved driver assistance systems. These include a new rear pedestrian alert
system as well as an enhanced automatic parking assist system.
The 2020 Cadillac XT5 will go on sale late this
summer and pricing will be announced closer to launch.
