A new twin-clutch all-wheel-drive system will be available as an option. Cadillac also says the new auto is stiffer and stronger than the old SRX thanks to the use of improved materials and new design methods. These include automatic front and rear braking for low-speed conditions, Lane Keeping Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert, full-speed range Adaptive Cruise Control and Automatic Parking Assist. The window outline is narrower and more swept back than that of its predecessor.
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No safety information is available yet, but the XT5 will sport a new rearview camera system shared with the CT6 sedan. North American production is moving to the USA from a plant in Mexico.
The 2017 XT5 premieres in November at the Dubai and Los Angeles auto shows.
XT5 pricing and fuel economy estimates will be released closer to the spring launch. Eighteen- and 20-inch wheels are offered, with Cadillac including a Continuous Damping Control suspension for 20-inch models to help manage ride control. Sales of the SRX have soared 25.1 percent through October this year in the US, topping 56,700 sales.
The XT5 sits on an all-new platform for the company’s midsize SUVs, and it features styling that brings it in line with Cadillac’s lineup. This new crossover perfectly reflects Cadillac’s positioning in the luxury automotive marketplace, de Nysschen said. A chart that de Nysschen has been showing to investors over the past year shows plans for a subcompact crossover, a compact crossover below the XT5, and a larger one that would be slotted between the XT5 and the Escalade SUV.
“It is the first of four new crossovers from Cadillac”, de Nysschen said in a statement today. “It’s pivotal to our ongoing growth, which is why we’ve developed XT5 from the inside out to provide customers more space, more technology, more luxury and more efficiency”. The “Crossover Touring” 5 replaces the strong-selling SRX as the company’s premium compact CUV, which only loses to the Lexus RX in US sales. The nameplate debuted in late 2003 with a three-row model that never caught on with buyers. Notably, rear-seat legroom increases by 3.2 inches; the second row of seats also slides fore and aft so drivers can optimize cargo space versus passenger room. The XT5 is taller, too, with an overall height 66.0 inches, an increase of 2.2 inches. Interior surfaces are wider and more horizontal in orientation, a contrast to the highly vertical design of the outgoing SRX. The new XT5 is more than 650 pounds (295 kg) lighter than the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, achieving this with no compromise to body rigidity and crash performance.
Fresh design and technology Inside the cabin, the 2017 Cadillac XT5 continues the design trend of other Cadillac models.
The engine is rated at 310 hp and 270 pounds-feet of torque and will be coupled with a stop-start system to save fuel.
A new 8-speed automatic transmission is standard for the XT5, which also debuts Electronic Precision Shift – the first electronically controlled transmission shifter for a Cadillac.
Safety systems are also present and accounted for.
The XT5’s interior is based on a philosophy of clean, modern elegance and craftsmanship. Just like the CTS and CT6 sedans, cut-and-sewn leather-wrapped panels are the norm instead of molded-in-place trim.
“The XT5 has a great stance, with wheels further to the corners and overhangs reduced”, said Andrew Smith, Cadillac executive director of global design. This image is unobstructed by the vehicle’s pillars or rear occupants.
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Cadillac promises an improved version of its CUE entertainment system, which has been the subject of criticism and has hurt the brand’s quality ratings in a few consumer surveys. GM’s 4G LTE connectivity and Wi-Fi hotspot capability are also available.
