Cadillac Middle East has introduced the 2019 Cadillac XT5 for the Middle Eastern markets featuring class-leading safety facilities, all-weather road handling confidence, advanced technology, and comfort. It is Cadillac’s global best-selling SUV thanks to a high-tech Cadillac User Experience boasting a rear camera mirror, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibilities, auto-heated steering wheel and front- and rear-seat USB capabilities. Moreover, the 2019 Cadillac XT5 renders next-generation wireless device charging for faster charging.
Christian Soemmer, Managing Director of Cadillac Middle East, stated, “Since its launch, the Cadillac XT5 has been a real trailblazer in the mid-size luxury SUV segment across the globe. With sophisticated looks, spacious cabin and outstanding technology, the XT5 makes for an exceptional driving experience.”
For 2019, the automaker has introduced fresh exterior and interior shades. The new exterior paint options consist of Shadow Metallic, Red Horizon Tintcoat and Dark Mocha Metallic. The interior gets a full-leather seating with Sapele wood accent trim.
The 2019 Cadillac XT5 comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine good for 310 horsepower (231 kW) and 366 Nm of torque. The engine supports stop/start technology to mechanically stop and start the engine when the vehicle is standing. It saves fuel and decreases releases while improving the silence. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with Electronic Precision Shift. This electronically controlled transmission shifter minimizes clatter and vibration. The standard twin clutch all-wheel-drive system is ideal to deliver smooth drive both on and offroad conditions.
The 2019 Cadillac XT5 encompasses Cadillac’s Driver Awareness and Driver Assist systems to assist in vision and crash prevention. These systems include automatic front and rear braking for low-speed conditions, Lane Keeping Assist, Safety Alert Seat, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, full-speed-range Adaptive Cruise Control and Automatic Parking Assist.
The 2019 Cadillac XT5 offers airbags for frontal and seat-mounted side-impact for driver and front passenger with passenger sensing system; knee for the driver; head-curtain for all outboard seating positions with rollover protection. These airbags make it one of the safest crossover SUVs in the region.
The 2018 XT5 starts at AED 175,500 and the new model carries the same price tag, as per Cadillac Middle East site.
2019 Cadillac XT5 Specifications
Overview
| Model: | Cadillac XT5 |
| Body style / driveline: | 5-door, 5-passenger front engine transaxle; front-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive midsize luxury crossover |
| Construction: | steel body-frame-integral (BFI); galvanized steel front fenders, hood, roof, door panels, one-piece body side outer panels and lift gate |
| EPA vehicle class: | sport utility vehicle |
| Manufacturing location: | Spring Hill, Tennessee, USA |
Engine
| 3.6L V6 VVT DI (LGX) | |
| Distribution | ROW |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 222.6 / 3649 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 3.74 x 3.37 / 95.0 / 85.8 |
| Block material: | cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing (VVT); cylinder deactivation |
| Ignition system: | coil-on-plug |
| Fuel delivery: | direct high-pressure fuel injection |
| Compression ratio: | 11.5:1 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm): | 310 @ 6700 (SAE certified) |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): | 271 / 366 @ 5000 (SAE certified) |
| Recommended fuel: | regular unleaded |
| Maximum engine speed (rpm): | 7200 |
| GM-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy) L/100km : | AWD: 13.07 / 9.05 |
Transmission
| Type: | AWF8F45 paddle-shift Eight-Speed Automatic (MRC), electronically controlled, automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch |
| Application: | 3.6L V-6 |
| Gear ratios (estimated): | |
| First: | 5.25 |
| Second: | 3.03 |
| Third: | 1.95 |
| Fourth: | 1.45 |
| Fifth: | 1.22 |
| Sixth: | 1.00 |
| Seventh: | 0.81 |
| Eighth: | 0.67 |
| Reverse: | 2.88 |
| Final drive ratio: | 3.20 |
Chassis / Suspension
| Configuration: | all-wheel drive with Electronic Transmission Range Selection (ETRS) system |
| Differential: | AWD: twin-clutch rear differential with independent side to side torque delivery and driver-selectable disconnect |
| Front: | independent MacPherson strut-type; twin-tube struts; specifically tuned coil springs; direct-acting hollow stabilizer bar; isolated subframe ;hydraulic ride bushings; available continuous damping control (CDC4 by ZF; offerings equipped with 20-in. wheels – On Platinum and Premium Luxury only) |
| Rear: | independent premium five-link; twin-tube shock absorbers; tri-ball joint configuration; specifically tuned coil springs/isolators; hollow stabilizer bar; available rear cradle hydraulic bushings; available (CDC4 by ZF; offerings equipped with 20-in. wheels – On Platinum and Premium Luxury only) |
| Steering type: | Variable-assist rack-and-pinion with rack-mounted electric motor assist with belt drive |
| Steering ratio (:1):
|
16.34 (18-in. wheels)
16.54 (20-in. wheels) |
| Steering turns, lock-to-lock: | 2.96 (18-in. wheels)
2.94 (20-in. wheels) |
| Turning circle (ft / meters): | 11.8 / 3.59 (18-in. wheels)
11.9 / 3.62 (20-in. wheels) |
| Chassis control: | StabiliTrak four channel system with ABS, yaw stability, traction control and AWD torque control (AWD models) |
Wheels / Tires
| Wheel size and type: | 18 x 8.0-in. aluminum
20 x 8.0-in. aluminum |
| Tire size: | Michelin P235/65R18 all-season
Michelin P235/55R20 all-season or summer |
Brakes
| Type: | four-wheel discs; front: dual-piston cast iron calipers with ceramic brake linings; rear: single-piston cast iron calipers with ceramic brake linings; four-channel ESC/ABS/TCS w/four-channel chassis control |
| Rotor type and diameter
— front (in /mm): |
13.6 x 1.2 / 345 x 30 vented, with Ferritic Nitro Carburized process for corrosion resistance |
| Rotor type and Diameter
– rear (in /mm): |
12.4 x 0.9 / 315 x 23 vented, with Ferritic Nitro Carburized process for corrosion resistance |
Dimensions
Exterior
| Wheelbase (in / mm): | 112.5 / 2857 |
| Length (in / mm): | 189.5 / 4815 |
| Height (in / mm): | 66.0 / 1675 |
| Width (in / mm): | 75.0 / 1903 |
| Track (in / mm): | front: 64.4 / 1638
rear: 64.4 / 1638 |
| Ground Clearance (in / mm): | 7.8 / 200 |
| Overhang (in / mm): | front: 38.8 / 987
rear: 38.2 / 971 |
| Approach angle (degrees at base curb weight) | 15.8 |
| Departure angle (degrees at base curb weight) | 23.5 |
| Base curb weight (lb / kg): | Standard / AWD: 3999 / 1841 (est.) |
Interior
| Headroom (in / mm): | front: 39.7 / 1009
rear: 38.4 / 976 |
| Legroom (in / mm): | front: 41.2 / 1046
rear: 39.5 / 1004 |
| Shoulder room (in / mm): | front: 58.3 / 1482
rear: 56.2 / 1429 |
| Hip room (in / mm): | front: 56.0 / 1424
rear: 54.7 / 1391 |
Capacities
| Seating capacity
(front / rear): |
2 / 3 |
| EPA passenger volume
(cu ft / L): |
104.5 / 2959 |
| EPA trunk volume
(cu ft / L): |
Behind 1st Row: 63 / 1784
Behind 2nd Row: 30 / 849 |
| Trailer towing maximum
(lb / kg): |
3500 / 1588 |
| Fuel tank (gal / L): | 22 / 83 (AWD) |
| Engine oil (qt / L): | 3.6L: 6 / 5.7 (AWD) |
| Cooling system (qt / L): | 3.6L: 11.9 / 11.3 |
Note: The specs are true at the time of this publication.