2025 Cadillac XT5

The XT5 is Cadillac's midsize two-row SUV. It's been around in essentially the same guise since 2017 and that officially makes it an old car. We don't have much in the way of concrete details yet, but a leak from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology suggests that the XT5 we have right now is done for. If a redesigned XT5 does indeed come to the U.S. for 2025, expect an SUV that is slightly bigger in all directions than the model it replaces, offers all-wheel drive as an option with front-wheel drive as standard, and brings some snazzy new tech. (Think something like the dash-spanning display in Cadillac's smaller XT4, but bigger.)

Edmunds spotlight: Not all EV just yet

Cadillac is a brand that's promised to be all EV by 2030, but that means there's still plenty of time for new gas-powered entrants to its lineup. The XT5 currently uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (235 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) that's standard on the Luxury and Premium Luxury, while a 3.6-liter V6 (310 hp, 271 lb-ft) is optional on the Premium Luxury and standard on the Sport. We don't expect that to change with a new model, though the V6 may get dropped in favor of a higher-power version of the 2.0-liter turbo. Those who want a small EV crossover from Cadillac will have to wait for the Optiq to make its official U.S. debut, but we don't expect to see that car on sale until late next year.

Competitors to consider

There is simply no shortage of premium and luxury two-row crossovers to pick from. The BMW X3, Genesis GV70, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5 are all vying for your dollars in much the same way the XT5 is. Frankly, we won't know how an all-new XT5 would stack up until we get behind the wheel. If you need a new two-row luxury crossover right now, we suggest you go with one of the competitors mentioned above. If you want a Cadillac above all else, waiting for the redesigned XT5 might prove to be worth it.

It's about time Cadillac treated us to a new XT5, and we're hoping if a redesigned model comes to the U.S. for 2025, it does enough to push itself to nearer the top of its class.