2022 Cadillac XT5 Review

Cadillac's midsize crossover SUV, the XT5, already feels a little washed-over. While it debuted just five years ago, that's a lifetime in the small- and medium-size SUV world. Most of the XT5's rivals, including the Lincoln Aviator and Mercedes GLE, benefit from fresher designs. That will change with next year's model, which is expected to mark an all-new generation. In the meantime, the 2022 XT5 carries on with only the slightest of changes.

The XT5 could be a good pick if you want an American-built midsize SUV that represents a luxury step up from a GMC or Buick model, for example. It's also pleasingly roomy for both passengers and cargo. But when sized up against its European and Japanese contemporaries, the XT5 falls to the middle of the pack. Read our Expert Rating below for details on all of the XT5's hits and misses.

The 2022 Cadillac XT5 is a two-row midsize SUV sold in Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport. Luxury and Premium Luxury models come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (235 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque). The Sport comes with a 3.6-liter V6 (310 hp, 271 lb-ft). This engine is also optional for the Premium Luxury. Both engines pair with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Luxury and Premium Luxury models are front-wheel-drive, with all-wheel drive as an option. The Sport comes standard with all-wheel drive.