2017 Cadillac XT5 Review and Road Test - DETAILED in 4K UHD 

I test drove this Caddilac XT5 and I bought this over the BMW 5 and saved $40K in the process. If you are looking for a Mid size cross over this is the one to pick up. 100% satisfied. RW

4000 Miles into my 2018 XT5 I have to say I am very impressed by the overall quality, comfort, fuel mileage, and endless neat features. Fun to drive, get compliments all the time on the XT5 looks in dark metallic Harbor Blue with Maple interior...Bose Centerpoint 14 speaker sound system is fantastic - cannot think of anything I do not really enjoy, maybe a little bit small cargo space with rear seats up (formerly and still have GMC Acadia Denali -larger cargo area & 3 seats) Interested in the XT4 coming up, but a four-banger even with a turbo is just not enuf in my opinion...GM needs to put some Performance in their Crossovers & SUV's like Dodge has done...maybe a smallblock LS with a twin turbo ? Love the XT5.

I'm a car nut and I watch every car video on youtube but Alex on Autos has the best reviews period. Keep up the good work Alex!

Man, this guy sure packs the information into his videos. I subscribed.

One of the best auto reviews I've seen. Very informative without attitude or bias for or against! Great job Alex....I'm now following!

We own both and they are both great cars. There's absolutely no need for so much hate. I'd say that the biggest difference is that the RX drives like a bigger car and its cabin feels a lot roomier, but the XT5 is quieter and has a more refined interior. Both are awesome though.

I really like the segment picks and breakdown at the end of this video. Great addition, hope it continues.

I bought a lightly used 2018 premium luxury and my wife and I love it! We liked it better than Audi Q5, BMW, Acura RDX, Infiniti and Volvo. It is a pleasure to drive and very comfortable. The V6 is much better than 4cy turbo in my opinion. The XT5 is a very capable vehicle and is a top safety pick.

love your videos, I hope you make a review of Lincoln continental 2017

This car is great. I almost bought an xt4 but it felt like a car with a hatchback. This suv has the right mix of power and cargo room.

I love this review...very thorough at to the point! Do you have one for the XT4

Can’t wait for you to review the 2019 Cadillac XT4.

Very informative and well detailed, thanks.

Alex, how do you use those load rails in the trunk? I've never seen those

My very first used SUV! Amazing job Alex.

You have great videos!

Outstanding review. Nothing like it elsewhere on RU-vid.

FANTASTIC REVIEW!

Just bought a 2017 xt5...man I love it it’s awesome

Would you please make a video for 2017(2018) land rover discovery? Thanks for your time and help

Love your reviews Alex. Any plan to review the new audi A4?

Sure would like to get some details on the Bose Active Sound management system, and answer if it really cancels out noise like their headphones do.

Love to see these two row mid-size crossovers. So few of them out there (Equinox and Grand Cherokee are the only ones that come to mind: packaging on the Edge/MKX is just too inefficient), most are 6-10 inches shorter than these things.

Alex- how did you get into doing these reviews- Did you work for a newpaper or media outlet prior to this channel? Would like to hear a side bio in your your next video

Alex, I love your videos. Genuine question: What makes the Trunk Comfort Index™ "exclusive" or is that just branding fun?

as much as i like the Lexus RX, the interior in this completely blows it away, in fact this interior and features blow away anything from Lincoln, Acura, Buick, Lexus, and it's right there with BMW in terms of interior materials, features, and luxury. amazing. - Justin Bouche

wonderful review ...! am planning to buy a xt5 2019 model , will there be a difference in driving between AWD and FWD ? there is a huge cost diff, but am obsessed with AWD , clear me , if its reasonable i can go for FWD to save some bucks. am from geogia.

Alex, I hope you are working on a Bolt review.

Is the metallic trim in the interior actual metal or painted plastic? It would be useful to note if it's REAL metal or not (like you do with wood).

My sister just grabbed one of these and is wondering how many watts the 14 speaker Bose stereo is working with...Looks like a nice ride! Thanks Alex!

Alex, can you do a Toyota Tundra or Chevy Silverado review?

Great video!! Can you please do a VW Touareg video.

I liked your vehicle comparison section. I'll look at the Lincoln but think the RX is the leader in this segment overall.

Strange, when it was introduced I read about half a dozen quick tests all touting its handling prowess.

.... You're never going to change that intro are ya?

The reviewer is very good. Car is good. Had a couple as loaners and liked the quality and ride. I am a car man tho.

I like the rear tail lights...

I would really like to see a comparison between the XT5 and the Infiniti QX70 - for me, this is it's true competition, and I'm considering purchasing one of them here in the UAE

at that price. its needs the larger infotainment system for the from the ct6

Alex, which do you prefer, now that you've driven both, the XT5, or the class-leading Lexus RX? It's a good-looking rig, at all angles, but I like the aggressive RX looks too.

This would be pretty distinct at the place I work where European and Japanese luxury brands are everywhere

I must say…I was surprised to hear Alex’s thoughts on the Celestiq towards the end. Having grown up on the early days of Alex on Autos and watched since before I could even drive, the moments that have stood out to me from this channel and the ones I remember most are of Alex reviewing the Hyundai Genesis and Kia K900 and appreciating them for the value proposition they offer, even in the luxury segment, and genuinely posing the question to viewers of why they were buying a luxury car and how much the badge is really worth. Not to mention an impassioned clip during the Cadillac CTS V-Sport review arguing that people should care less about parts sharing between related brands. I get that the Celestiq/Bentley/Rolls Royce are in a whole other echelon of the car market entirely, but still did strike me as uncharacteristic of the Alex I’ve come to know.

You should test the 20/21 XT5, many differences from the 2017! No more platinum model,4cyl std Etc

Alex, is this FWD-based Cadillac going away soon to be replaced by RWD-based, like the rest of the lineup?

How is cadillac or Lincoln still in business?

Beautiful vehicle but since I bought an 07 X.3 I it's gonna be hard for me to go American again.. I'll be looking at a 2014 X6 next year

Alex, I've seen other viewers mention headlight performance. Any chance we'll see your team add this feature to the Acceleration, Braking, Handling, Ride, Cabin Noise, Fuel Economy regimen?

Where did you film the driving part?

Couldn't agree more - Nice job on the front, bad in the rear... Like many of GM's units.

Hi Alex. thanks great review as always. But why did you call this Cadillac and X5 the quietest? didn't you say that MKX was 68 db, even quieter than RX, or even Edge at 69 db? How is this the quietest? thanks

The Cadillac's butt end looks good.

My favorite used Caddy SUV I want to buy.

Alex, I have a bit more additional info wrt the torque vectoring of this car. A lot of reviewers of this vehicle missed the peculiar of this AWD and you brought this up and cross mentioning it with Honda/Acura SH-AWD. I am extremely interested in AWD system because I want to find out why Subaru and Land Rover AWD are so superior than the rest and SH-AWD is among the better one. Here is what I found. Please verify as well. The patent for SH-AWD has expired. Swedish AWD OEM GKN has a design very close to SH-AWD which has torque vectoring. In our traditional Detriot 2, Ford collaborated with GKN to install a version of GKN's AWD in their 2016 Focus RS. It is suppose to be a marvel - great in snow/ice condition and performance in turning around corner. GM/Cadillac is the next Detriot 2 to place a similar GKN AWD in one of their new vehicle. That vehicle is what you are test driving here, my friend. I am very surprise you somehow able to link the driving experience with SH-AWD. You are good - one of the best reviewers around.

I couldn’t tell you the last time I saw a Cadillac irl.

I have a red xt5 . I LOVE IT, EXCEPT THE 4 C & 6 C.IF I could turn it off, I would absolutely love it. I hate it going from one to the othr.

The taillights don't look that bad. They look typical Cadillac. They're attractive

Alex, could you consider adding a segment to your reviews on headlight effectiveness. by setting up a standard effective measuring distance. I know the lights vary by option group, but you could report on the options that you get. Its tough to get a demo ride at night and some of your more dottering (Ahem!) fans would appreciated the feedback from a standardized real world test.You do bring a lot to the table and are much appreciated for your knowledge base. Thanks.....

My wife has the platinum in metallic black. The back of the car is definitely lacking in aggressive design. Like the front.

There's something very visually distracting about the four window format you're using. And since there's motion in each window it comes off vaguely nauseating.

Wow... this is the 2nd Caddy in a row that, on paper at least, seems quite interesting. That's after years of what I consider mediocrity from Cadillac. That new Caddy sedan has a lot going for it too IMHO, for example that 4-banger with 250+ HP and torque. But with the XT5, you had my attention til we started talking price. What an unfortunate choice by GM to set such a high price point. How do they not know to set a lower price point for the first year of a new car model, to get people interested? The XT5 packs a lot of goodies in it, and to me it can easily rumble with the likes of Lexus, Volvo and Jeep. Not bad for a 1st-year GM car. But I agree with Alex, the price really takes it out of the running vs the competition. Pity!

some of the road looks dangerous with cliff to the right.

very meh. if they put the LCD instrument cluster and massage seats, it'd be strong. I'm actually seriously considering the Lincoln even though the exterior is blech. hard to find the trim on that I'd want (massage seats on a not fully loaded model).

How can GM call it a luxury trim and then exclude HID, cooled seats, heated rear, climate control in rear, adaptive cruise control, etc.. These are basic things that competition such as RX, MKX, MDX, etc get at lower trims. $56k and you have halogens? No way.

I want to know why Cadillac keeps selling cars with halogen headlights. When they know that halogen lights limit your agility to use the performance capability of the car /suv?

I love how people say this interior is super plasticky yet almost everything I see is made from very high quality materials

I agree the Lincoln MXK is the best one in this small segment. I think I'm going to wait and see what the new XC60 is going to be before I decide. I think the MXK is still a bit big for my needs but I really do like it. I was hoping this Cadillac was going to be a contender but eh. Not sold.

The RX 450h is too expensive though

I disagree about the interior in this Caddy being nicer than the the Jeep GC SUmmit with the Signature leather upgrade. With the upgrade, the GC Summit feels as luxurious as a Range Rover Sport or XC90. You can still see the cheaper plastics in this Cadillac's interior. Much less so in the GC. The leather quality on Overland and above is very high and softer than the standard leather in MB and BMW's. I think the Jeep's "non-luxury" brand is creating biases leading people to assume that a GC Summit is a "near luxury" vehicle. To be honest, though my choice in this segment is the XC90.

Cadillacs are so damn pretty. Why can't they get their reliability on track!

I don't think this XT5 competes with the Grand Cherokee tho.

The new Nautilus

Not gonna lie, that shifter seems confusing as hell.

Service Centers @ German Car Dealerships ABUSE THEIR CUSTOMERS

The XT5 is actually a compact crossover according to Wikipedia so it's not a midsize crossover

The Mercedes is no match to the XT5, Caddy far more beautiful and elegant. He obviously is sucked into to the overrated, overpriced Eurojunk.

This car size is comparable to the BMW X5 man thus it's a bargain. Can't you car guys see (and you said) so stop comparing x3

Great review. Not impressed with the styling. Like the look of my SRX better.

Why would any sane adult buy the XT5 instead of the MKX?

Nothing was said about the “kill switch” This is the deal breaker for me. Getting a Lincoln MKX

I see the new RX everyday on the road as far the XT5 maybe one or two on the road I say once a month. Cadillac will never out sell Lexus. Don't own a Lexus just saying.

I hate how these Cadillac and Lincoln cara are nothing more than a dressed up version of Ford or Chevrolet cars. It's the same chassis and body just with some different grill and headlights and stuff like that They should come up with something different and exclusive for these brands

All caddys got flat booties!

This car is great if you wanna feel like you driving on top of the moon car suspensión sucks....

Rear of car is still better looking than rear of volvo s90

not really cute

Still wouldnt buy. GLA is more refined, luxurious, and sporty.

If this is really a rebadged Equinox - that's a shame. I came away from the Caddy's design thinking it appears blocky, especially up front with the high hood line and squared off nose, something I felt the prior version suffered from as well as bulk. Did this XT5 Caddy lose any weight? Caddy prices are beginning to rise to the point where I'd find it difficult to choose one over a German rival. $70k+ for this Ute? I'd consider a larger BMW, like an X5 diesel or turbo straight 6. The Jeep diesel has over 400 ft. lbs of torque. I saw an upper level trim vehicle with leather and piping and it's very nice. It also rides well but you can feel it's weight in the standard 6 cylinder. Both the X5 and the Jeep GC are slated for a redesign. I'd wait to see how they reveal themselves. The new Q5 is still small inside but its construction reveals Audi quality and the platform is much lighter than the prior version. Their new electronic dash is a cool feature. The Lincoln still reminds me of an old man's car with its huge, nose heavy look. But it's a good deal with the turbo 6. I'd skip the Volvo - they're heavy and unreliable. The Lexus Is very expensive and has a polarizing design. Either you like it or you don't. The Nav is cumbersome but I like the car overall. Caddy should be more competitive with their pricing and still offer an upgraded engine with more power by supercharging this new 6 cylinder perhaps. Not even their overpriced Escalade offers a SC'd V8. They're missing out on bragging rights and stop light wars. Audi's SQ5 will be offering their SC'd V6 though for more money. This was a solid, thorough review.

Back in the early 2000s when Cadillac started changing their brand image, the cars were very distinctive. Maybe not the most elegant looking luxury cars, but at least distinctive. I feel like with every redesign and new model since the days of the first generation CTS, Cadillac styling has gotten blander and blander. Looking at this XT5, the exterior doesn't look all that premium or luxurious to me. Rather bland and anonymous. Maybe it looks better in person. The same goes for the interior styling. BLAND. The gauge cluster, on the other hand, is a busy mess. Good lord, no one in their 40s+ wants to look at that cluttered digital mess. I'm in my 30's and even i wouldn't want to look at that. Again, maybe it doesn't look as bad in person.

MKX's interior is miles off the XT5. the XT5 is miles ahead in terms of luxury and interior the MKX is not in the same league.

mkx

To say that the Caddy is the RX fighter is like saying the One plus is the Samsung note killer. Note even close.

The MKX is such a better crossover. The XT5 seems so bland.

I'll take a VW Touareg Lux or Executive over this any day.

man everyone is copying bmw joystick these days

First

the black trim on the bottom needs to go makes it look cheap.

Lexus Nx200t for the win

For Christ's sake! I can't wait till Cadillac gets rid of this alphanumeric nonsense. I'm driving an XT5!? What the Hell does that even mean!? STOP IT ALREADY!

Dear Cadillac, quit screwing around and just put the gauges from this vehicle in the ATS. How on earth you guys decided that such a cheap, plasticiky, low rent gauge cluster should go in your bread and butter sedan is beyond me. Come on guys

Cadillac overpriced as usual. Expects dealer rebates and low resell value.