Cadillac is slightly slower than its German rivals in model revisions and replacements, which also makes the sales of a number of models on sale in a weak state, and therefore can only maintain competition through a price-for-volume strategy, the Cadillac XT5 brought to you today will live the threshold of luxury midsize SUVs from 400,000 yuan to 300,000 yuan level, 352,700 yuan entry price if you count around If you take into account the different offers around the world, it will be even more cost-effective.
Cadillac XT5 exterior: a collision of atmospheric luxury and sporting temperament
When it comes to Cadillac XT5, you will definitely think of its strong American tough guy temperament, appearance, this car into the family's most recognizable diamond cut approach, the front of the front axle line crease with a shield-type network more three-dimensional, both sides of the lightning tear-shaped headlights have a highly recognizable vertical lamp design, a unique lighting effect is more spiritual, the front surroundings with a three-part grille layout, the lines of The combination of the front grille, the lines of the relaxed, heavy front end with a muscular outline increases its aura of calmness.
The side of the car continues the overall solidity of the front end, and the smooth lines give the overall body a more muscular feeling. The black components are wrapped and decorated with chrome trim, and the corners of the window line are sharply shaped, with the same diamond-cut concept reflected in the details.
The rear end of the car continues the solid and heavy style while also maintaining a square design, the side waistline extends to the taillight area and then forms a loop towards the middle of the rear end, forming a ducktail-like surface treatment at the lower edge of the rear window, the spoiler has a slight sink, the middle is equipped with horizontal brake light strips, the vertical corner headlights on both sides give the tailgate a stronger sense of three-dimensionality, the license plate area shows a shield shape echoing the front end. The rear surround is equipped with a black guard and dual exhaust design, taking into account the atmosphere of luxury and sports temperament.
As a luxury SUV, is the interior configuration luxurious enough?
In the interior design, the American brand's focus on material level and fineness of workmanship is on full display in the Cadillac XT5, with a large amount of soft material cascading over the surface of the wing-style center console and neat stitching at the corners. The steering wheel adopts a unique four-spoke structure, and the neatly arranged buttons can also facilitate the driver's operation.
The 8-inch inline screen is not superior in size, but with the support of the CUE system, the functions inside the car remain rich enough, the modular icon layout is clear and concise, in addition to the standard basic GPS and multimedia functions, CarPlay and CarLife phone mapping functions are also added, and the built-in car network can be expanded according to user needs. The instrumentation area uses a combination of mechanical and LCD screen, which is weak in technology compared to the mainstream full LCD structure, but is rich in the display of driving information.
4813*1903*1682 (1686) mm body length, width and height plus 2857 mm wheelbase ensures ample space inside the car, 2 fist knee distance allows 178 cm passengers to have a loose ride in the back row, 3 fingers of headroom with a large panoramic sunroof to maintain sufficient transparency, the seat as a whole in line with the positioning of the large American sofa, thick and soft The seats as a whole are in line with the positioning of the large American sofa, with thick, soft internal padding and just the right angle of the seat back to provide a comfortable ride.
The trunk of the Cadillac XT5 has a very neat interior layout. With the curtain removed, three standard 20/24/28-inch trunks can easily fit, while the remaining space can also be stacked with more backpack luggage. The interior also offers different ports.
Cadillac XT5 does not lose its class rivals, more cost-effective mid-size SUV
The Cadillac XT5 is powered by 2.0T+48V, matched with GM's own 9AT, with 174kW (237Ps) and 350N-m power parameters, the motor part can provide an additional 10kW and 50N-m power assistance, so that the start and stop phase can perform more smoothly, the throttle response setting is very positive, although the body as a whole is more solid, but the body dynamic performance is very lively. Although the overall body is relatively solid, the dynamic performance of the body is very lively, and the speed of the car can be raised unconsciously.
The McPherson and multi-link suspension structure is set up to be more resilient, slightly stiffer than the common soft damping, and the taut chassis texture is less comfortable when going over bumpy roads, but provides stronger support when cornering or changing lanes quickly.
In the end
If you look at the product performance alone, the Cadillac XT5 has the strength of its German counterparts, whether it is the unique diamond cut exterior, or the interior design with enough luxury materials compared to its rivals have strong American characteristics, 2.0T + 48V with a balance of economy and performance, if you are trying to pick a more cost-effective mid-size SUV, Cadillac XT5 is a good If you are looking for a more cost-effective midsize SUV, the Cadillac XT5 is a good choice.
