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Exceptional Vehicle
Afam Naper (pen name), 02/04/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
89 of 91 people found this review helpful
I love my XT5. I am in my mid-forties and never thought I would be so car crazy. This vehicle is perfect. Lots of tech features. Some of the things I have been pleasantly surprised by is the visibility and handling in bad weather conditions and at night. I also like the ability to switch transmission from front wheel, AWD, and sport mode. Sport mode is fun and it gives a little mid-life crisis sport car feel or at least as close as you can get when trying to be practical with a family of 5. I live in the Midwest and so deal with the four seasons. This car cruises through them all. If I had only one complaint is the start/stop feature and gas mileage - not great. I am completely used to it, but prefer it didn't have it and perhaps a bit better on gas. I looked at all the luxury models and this had the best combination of styling, technology, comfort, and overall handling. Wife loves the vehicle and the kids love the vehicle which isn't easy since all of them have their opinions and different preferences. I have been in a number of accidents unfortunately and the safety features make me feel really safe. I cannot recommend this SUV enough. I also think the styling competes and in some cases out class it's foreign competitors and brings something that is uniquely American to it.
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XT5 Platinum 2017 AWD
Shot, 01/13/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
67 of 69 people found this review helpful
My previous SUV was a Jeep 4wd. After 3 good years the warranty was up and I wanted a sportier SUV. I was looking at the AMG GL43 and the Porsche Macan GTS. Both great vehicles, fast, but expensive. Cadillac was offering 5 years 0 percent interest. So on a whim we went to look at the XT5. We opened the door of the Platinum and my first response was OMG. The interior design, materials,fit and finishes were 5 Star. The Cadillac has a nice exterior design, is very spacious, a large tilting back seat, with lots of storage. The engine and transmission are very smooth. The front seats, instrumentation, NAV, safety features are excellent. And the ride is very smooth especially for long road trips. Yes, this SUV is not as fast or sporty as the two German SUV’s that I was considering. But the XT5 is larger, quieter, well designed and is far less expensive. I drive it in the AWD mode all the time so the handling is acceptable for an SUV. For me, the Cadillac was the way to go. I would recommend this vehicle.
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Caddy Cross Over
Dan, 10/08/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
47 of 48 people found this review helpful
Best decision ever! My wife will be the primary driver. We love everything about this car! The fit and finish is superb. The interior bill of materials is close to if not best in class. It is also ergonomically very pleasing. The drivetrain and engine are world class as well as the built in active safety features. Accommodations are excellent for four adults with the storage for most outings. We are ecstatic about our decision. First time we have purchased an American car since the 70's. So this one counts high on the list for a conquest sale!
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Great Package!
Rich Gotch, 02/23/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
53 of 55 people found this review helpful
I find the Cadillac XT5 to be a nice blend of performance, comfort, ride and class. Since winter is almost complete I can say it handles very well in various types of weather. The quiet cabin is a nice atmosphere coming home from work or on longer trips. The appearance is stylish and classy. Mileage is ok and I have got used to the stop/start engine function. I really enjoy the smooth ride and the safety features of the vehicle including the LED lighting and driving visibility. It is competitively priced for a luxury SUV. I would highly recommend.
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First Cadillac
Gary Cox, 08/29/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
We purchased an XT5 about a month ago and love it. We have always bought GM products but this is our first Cadillac. The trim level is Platinum and came with all the bells and whistles. The rear view camera is fantastic. It is so much better than just the rear view mirror and is much safer. My wife and I believe it should be standard on all cars and trucks for safety reasons. The back seat legroom is still a little tight, but, we are moving from a Tahoe to the XT5. I saw where some people did not like the start stop feature. This feature can be turned off using the menu options. We had the dealer do it for us. By the way. our dealer was fantastic. We look forward to owning this vehicle for a long time.
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My Dream SUV
Bonnie, 05/09/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I love my car! The ride is smooth and the safety extras are amazing. For the first time ever, I feel confident pulling out in a parking lot. The rear view camera is so much better than the Lexus. The side mirrors with the yellow light that warns of a car in the blind spot is a life saver. I will certainly lease a Cadillac in the future! Best of all, it is an American car and that makes me feel good.
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My XT5 Just turns off as I'm driving
P. Miller, 04/05/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
54 of 61 people found this review helpful
The cadillac xt5 has a start stop feature that cannot be turned off. My car is 3 months old and has turned itself off and back on once and totally died while I was exiting a freeway. I'm really unhappy with my new car.
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Beautiful ride!
Nancy, 07/19/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I test drove other models and found the Cadillac xt5 to be the best in comfort. I owned my last Cadillac, this is my 3rd one and I’ll always choose Cadillac over any other model! It’s so quiet, smooth and so beautiful to look at!! I think everyone should test drive one and see what they are missing!
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XT5 Luxury
Ray Family , 01/22/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful
My previous car was a 2017 Chevy Impala LT with every possible option you could get it was 38k while a premier would be 40k, but after 3 months me and my son couldn’t take it anymore it was the most uncomfortable vehicle I’ve ever had, and I’ve had over 30 so me and my husband went looking for an SUV, we wanted a smaller suv so we looked at several vehicles including a equinox, GMC Terrain and Acadia and a Lexus 300, finally we got to this Cadillac it was the best looking suv I’ve went and looked at and it was very comfortable and all the technology packages and we couldn’t be happier, the XT5 is a very nice mid sized suv, the only thing I don’t like about it is automatic start/stop but it’s one of those things you just got to get over since there putting it on almost all cars suvs and some trucks. But I would highly recommend the XT5
Comfort and Beauty
Randy, 09/04/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
The XT5 is not only beautiful but is extremely comfortable on long trips.
Front seats, position and ventilation
James Colter, 06/15/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
Have had this car fo about a month and 2000 mi. The front seats can not be adjusted up in the back enough for my wife and also I could use a little more adjustment myself. That is not the biggest problem, the front seat ventilation is almost not existent, I took it to the dealer and was told everything worked as designed. They also said they have heard this complaint before. I have had this feature on other cars, GMC, Lexus, Buick, and Avalone. So I am use to useing this feature since I live in Phoenix. I am not sure what to do next. I have the Platinum model.
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Moving on from the STS 4.6L V8 Northstar
KenS, 11/21/2021
updated 05/23/2022
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We have driven the car for six months now and I still agree with the below initial assessment. I think it’s an excellent automobile all around. It’s very comfortable and serves its purpose (affordable luxury). Excellent engine; did not burn a drop of oil between oil changes despite at least 4000 highway miles at a constant 75-80mph. The only thing I dislike about this car is the automatic engine shutoff at traffic lights and stop signs. On this car, you can’t turn it off and I hate that. The XT5 is an excellent car but if you’re coming from an STS 4.6L V8, you will notice a lack of acceleration and power but much, much improved gas mileage without the need to burn premium fuel. I probably will burn premium fuel anyway because I a luxury vehicle with 300HP could use premium even if they say you don’t need it. I want to be clear, the XT5 3.6L V6 isn’t a dog by any stretch of the imagination, it’s just not an STS 4.6L V8 Northstar. That said, the modest drop in HP is well worth the greatly improved gas mileage and burning regular fuel if that’s important to you. The luxury aspects and driver comforts are outstanding. We are not disappointed.
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Ditch the Auto Stop Feature and the XT5 is Perfect
S. Herring, 03/03/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
33 of 44 people found this review helpful
This Cadillac automatically turns itself off, meaning the engine shuts down, when you are at a dead stop at a traffic light, etc. Very annoying! I don't like having to wonder if my car is going to start back up each time.
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best of the best
eldon, 09/24/2020
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
love everything about this cadillac
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Classy Driving experience
Preese, 06/07/2022
2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Cadillac XT5 looks and feels amazing. I have the candy apple red color and have received an overwhelming amount of compliments on its beauty and style. Gas mileage is not too bad and the premium luxury model has a ton of cool features. Diving this vehicle is a true luxury experience.
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Decent Cadillac but there are better vehicles out
Edge, 03/14/2019
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
Love the style & color choices. Decent ride & decent power. For the price GM wants for this vehicle, they could of used the 335 HP 3.6 V6 instead of the 310HP 3.6 V6. The 8 speed transmission isnt the best either. The car always feels like it is in the wrong gear & downshifts are delayed. Not a fan of their pricing compared to their standard feature list. Out of the 4 trim levels, I opted for the Luxury Trim with optional paint & the drivers awareness package. In my opinion, the drivers awareness package should be standard & should include standard full A.E.B and adaptive C.C. My 2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R has Eyesight with full A.E.B & adaptive C.C standard, for much less money. I was heavily cross shopping other makes, if it wasnt for the free 3 year maintenance and long powertrain warranty, I would of bought into another brand
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Poor fuel economy. Very uncomfortable front seats.
jjuwsnyc, 12/14/2017
updated 06/15/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
32 of 52 people found this review helpful
So I discovered that the headrest does not adjust. This is now standard on Mercedes. glc, audi q5. The pain that i had in my neck extending down to my lower back was not bearable. I tried to sell the car privately and to lease swap it. But no good. The vehicle dropped 14K in value with less then 1500 miles. I finally got a dealer to up the price by 4K from the low ball offered even at Cadillac dealer that did not have any inventory. So I am thankfully finished with this car. It is beautiful, but for me the seat was so bad that I was willing to sacrifice over 11K to get rid of this car. As for GM financial. I have called 7 times to get a letter showing that the vehicle was paid off and purchased. i have been told so many different stories. All incorrect. The letter is not generated. It would be generated, It has been generated. Nothing. ON hold for hours. I will not ever walk into a GM dealership ever again. UPDATE. I AM SO GLAD TO BE RID OF THIS CAR, EVEN THOUGH IT COST ME MORE THAN 10K.
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$750 to replace exposed plastic tube - Otherwise +
easy undercarriage damage, 04/16/2018
updated 05/02/2022
2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
16 of 27 people found this review helpful
There is limited protection of the undercarriage components. A cheap little plastic vent tube to the fuel tank is exposed under the vehicle and subject to damage. THE DRIVE SHAFT OF THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED to replace the little plastic tube exposed to the bottom of the vehicle. There was no known event that caused this damage - it appears rolling over anything like a twig can cause the brittle plastic tube to snap. It has never been off road. I am on my first $750 repair to replace this tube. I could see that this could easily happen on a recurring basis. OTHERWISE - the car has been good. Seats very comfortable, info system is easy to manage. Bought a 2020 Lexus 350L and the Cadillac is preferred.update: heater has stopped working 2022.
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Pleasantly Surprised
Rob, 12/04/2021
2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
It is a pleasure to drive this vehicle. I traded my 2005 DHS in on this. The XT5 is not as soft a ride and I do miss the Classic Deville Cadillac Sedans. This XT5 is the Well appointed Platinum edition. It will serve our family well. Has plenty of power and excellent road manners. The auto start/Stop needs to be eliminated. It is a bone head move on GM's part. It will cost batteries and starters. One shouldn't have to be forced to comply.
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very likable
maybe, 12/29/2021
2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
have not had any issues with the vehicle -purchased new
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Good price for auto
Stanley Skoczylas, 08/05/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
Review all the options that come with the different models.
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Brutally Uncomfortable SUV
Scott Silvay, 06/11/2022
updated 12/14/2022
2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have the XT5 Platinum AWD and completely regret the purchase. The front seats are the most uncomfortable seats I’ve had in any car. Additionally I’ve had multiple issues with the sway bars, transmission and HVAC system. The seats are so bad that I’ve resorted to Purple seat cushions to make the ride bearable. I’ll be trading the car shortly and won’t be upset if I take a loss because it’s just not a good “luxury” vehicle. The tech is okay, the interior materials are fine but everything else is decidedly sub par for a vehicle that MSRP’s for over $67k Update: traded the car in and actually didn’t take a bath because of inflated trade values. Bought a new Palisade Caligraphy at MSRP so overall an okay deal. The Palisade is a much more luxurious vehicle than the XT5 with better comfort, tech and safety features.
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Good, Roomy & Comfortable
E, 10/07/2019
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
Overall Good Vehicle. Roomy, Comfortable & Fuel Efficient. Missing Many Key Features that Should Be Standard At This Price Point! In This Segment, There Are Many Choices To Pick From. This Vehicle Can Be Overshadowed By The Competitors.
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Love My Cadillac XT5
Pam, 06/25/2020
2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love the way it handles. Rides smooth and quiet. Plenty of interior room..
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Sharp Car
Arlene A. , 06/08/2020
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great size SUV. Has smooth ride and easy handling. Very comfortable seating.
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The Best Ride
Carolyn, 09/14/2022
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was sold on comfort, safety and features. This car is the perfect one for me.
Perfection
Gary Yeomans, 06/05/2023
2018 Cadillac XT5 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car has been everything you would expect a Cadillac to be. It lives up ti it’s life long reputation.
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Absolutely the Best Car I have Owned
Chatterbrain, 07/10/2023
2018 Cadillac XT5 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Remains extremely stylish and up to date even though it is turning 6yr in a couple months. The Red Passion Tintcoat color turns eyes all the time. No issues with the engine or interior. For a guy, I don't feel like I am driving a feminine loiking SUV like the the appearance and stance of Lexus, Infinity or many other luxury SUVs. I bought it instead of leasing it because I knew I would love it long term and it has not let me down! Bought the base model for $38K and it is still worth 26k (only 36K miles and not a ding to be found). Tip: If you love your car, wash it 2x a month and hand wax it at least 2x a year if not more. It will pay dividends down the road.
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Love &hate relationship
Al, 08/15/2024
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the car new. All was well until problems with ac started. First time the local dealer charged me over $700.00 to repair. That lasted 6 weeks. Brought the car back. They kept it for a week. They told me they think they found the problem but weren’t sure. Was advised if it persists the repair was going to run around $4,000.00. Decided to trade the car in for something else as we have had expensive repairs with Cadillacs in the past that should have been covered by recalls. Am now the proud owner of a Subaru Outback. Hopefully it will be more reliable.
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Dangerous at any speed
M. Ward, 07/10/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
17 of 63 people found this review helpful
Not what I'd expect from Cadillac. Transmission shifts constantly. Auto lights won't stop brighting people. Nearly got ticket when the car kept turning on bright lights after I dimmed them. Auto windows are a hazzard to children. Hidden shift buttons behind steering wheel can unexpectedly shift to lower gear even in Drive. That nearly caused one accident so far. Cruise control will go up 5mph if you aren't careful about how you press the switch. Radio has no tune feature so your stuck with what it wants to play. If you have a family or live in a hilly or mountainous environment the constant shifting will drive you nuts. Save yourself the headache, buy something else.
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Beautiful Looking But UNSAFE XT5 Caddy!!!
HandmaidenoftheLord, 02/18/2020
2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
12 of 45 people found this review helpful
If you live in a cooler climate, forget about the floor heater in the XT5 as it is only one small hole which is directed up at your knees while your toes get frostbite, really!! Next, the heating system...There is a velocity of air trapped behind the dashboard which when the defroster is turned on, blasts of air hit you at chest and upper body, which is overwhelming! And the back-up camera is glaringly bright at night and picture is very grainy and nearly impossible to see any detail, people or animals. And the grid randomly shows up or NOT when using reverse. Fuel door has no lock or gas cap and the door is mismatched color and doesn't fit tightly in its spot, which looks chintzy cheap. Other safety concerns are the shifter in the center console as it can be easily accessed by passengers and accidentally change gears. And the manual gear shifter behind the steering wheel can easily be pulled by accident as well. On to the auto windows which can seriously cause injury or even death, wow, how did GM get away with all of these safety issues?? I loved Cadillac products from way back but now I would rather drive anything else frankly and that's a shame...get your safety act together GM and repair the Caddy's unsafe specs and restore it back to its former glory.
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The most dangerous vehicle I've driven
R. Booth, 07/08/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
23 of 89 people found this review helpful
Having the Cadillac name I was expecting a quality vehicle. What I found was disappointing. During my first drive I found that the hidden shift buttons on the back of the steering wheel will shift the transmission with it set to "Drive" or "Manual". I accidentally touched the down shift side on the freeway suddenly finding myself in a much lower gear than I needed with traffic behind me making emergency moves to miss the suddenly slowing Cadillac. That was just he first of many issues. Next was the cruise control. If you gently touch the cruise + side you accelerate 1 mile an hour per touch, like every other cruise control I've used. But with this one hit a bump as you press the button or push a little too hard it adds 5 miles an hour. With traffic around me traveling at 77+ mph and me at 76 I pushed the button to match the flow of traffic. I pushed it too hard and found myself doing 81 mph. A felony in Virginia. The next safety issue is with the windows that are another pressure sensitive issue. With a light touch the windows go up or down as you hold the button down. Press down with more pressure and the windows open completely. Not an issue my Lincoln does the same, but if you press or pull the switch up too far it also goes completely up by itself. This is a hazard for children whose fingers could be severed by the window. God forbid their head got caught in it. Handling of the XT5 is ok but nothing to write home about. The Sport setting stiffens the suspension a bit and cuts down on body roll. Brakes are good. Transmission is an issue. It's an 8 speed automatic. If you live in a fairly flat area you won't mind it. Here in the Virginia mountains with back roads that wind up and down you'll notice the transmission is constantly shifting. Slow down for a corner, shifting, going up a hill, shifting. That's not only uncomfortable but really dulls the performance of the 331 hp engine. So i ended up keeping it in manual most of the time while we drove the back roads of the Shenandoah Valley. The vehicle is loaded with so many gadgets that it really is like driving a video games. Center touch screen OK but I don't like all the in cabin lights during night driving. But that is more my issue as I find this with most of today's cars. Being able to turn off that screen in the middle of the console would be a great plus in my opinion.
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Hit or miss
Mark Hubert , 01/23/2023
2018 Cadillac XT5 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
These new Cadillacs look nice and that's about it. I been having problems with my xt5 and don't have but 64,000 something miles on it and before that I had a cts and needed a motor in it the reason I got the xt5. Cadillac is trash and I'll never buy another.
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Great if you are comfortable with lots of plastic.
Cadillac Johnny, 02/09/2023
updated 08/15/2024
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great styling and ride. I have two cracked headlight units. Each one cost approximately $750.00. In order to change them. The entire front fascia has to be removed! The entire front fascia is plastic including the grille! Not like the Cadillacs in days gone by. . UPDATE: Since the last review. Parts of the grille started to chip off. Not a problem since I found a replacement grille online that was extremely easy to install. It just fits perfectly over the existing grille. In addition, also added chrome strips to the door pillars, the lower part of the front and the rear door panel. Really added to the appearance of the vehicle with a minimum of cost! I am sure that these added trims would cost thousands if done by a dealership. Originally we leased the XT5, but with the market changes and the obscene rise in the price of cars. Plus the dealers at the time were not willing to negotiate. We bought the XT5 with no regrets. It has all the comfort and convenience we need from a vehicle.
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THE WORST VEHICLE I HAVE DRIVEN IN DECADES !!!!
Brandon, 02/09/2019
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 43 people found this review helpful
THIS IS THE WORST DRIVING AND HANDLING VEHICLE I HAVE DRIVEN IN YEARS, I have been stuck with this for a rental due to someone rear ending me and I absolutely HATE it. It handles horribly and has no power. The auto stop feature only works when it wants to. The seats are soo hard and uncomfortable I feel like I'm sitting in a wooden chair. I have NO idea how GM can justify the cost of these vehicles , and YES it is a brand new car and it drives and handles worse than a Nissan Versa ( a 12k vehicle ). I used to like GM vehicles but if this is there "top of the line " vehicle I will never buy another one.
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Luxurious!
Pfahler, 02/23/2021
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Fully loaded with additional theatre package
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Great vehicle
Theodore Cashen, 01/08/2022
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2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
XT5 was a good choice for me! Room I needed and options that made it even more impressive!
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No Luxury
GrannyCTB, 06/21/2019
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 35 people found this review helpful
This is the worst Cadillac I have ever had. The is absolutely NO luxury inside of this car. I think the designer forgot that this car is a Cadillac. The interior is not a traditional Cadillac design. We have had 5 Cadillacs in over 30 years and this is the worst interior design ever. The exterior is ok but the interior leave a lot to be desired.
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2 wheel mistake
Richard S., 11/18/2018
2018 Cadillac XT5 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 25 people found this review helpful
Just drove the XT5 in snow and car wasn’t too bad until I tried driving to my street which has a small incline. Car could not make it up to the driveway. Brand new with only 2000 miles on car and tires and boy was I disappointed with the poor traction and had to abandon the car down the street. Don’t get 2 wheel drive if you plan on hitting the snow.
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love it
Frank W., 05/07/2025
2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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ease of handling
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Very Sporty Performance!
HexedZebra, 06/05/2025
2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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The torque on this thing felt insane. When pulling out of a driveway there's so much torque that it feels like it might peel the pavement off. The leather interior is a nice touch, and it even has a touch screen display that gives you voice commands such as calling someone. The built-in GPS is also pretty handy. On freeways this thing pulls HARD! It pulls you into the seat accelerating like a sports car. At low speeds it can feel dead at times due to the cylinder deactivation. Also the thing I don't like is that start-stop technology where it turns the engine off automatically at stop lights and immediate turns it back on when you take off. That's very bad for the starter! If GM didn't give this thing stop-start and cylinder deactivation this car would be so much better. Other than that, it's pretty solid for what it is.
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