Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 |
| 2025 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 |
| 2024 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 11.76 | 10.23 | 11.2 |
| 2023 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 11.76 | 10.23 | 11.2 |
| 2022 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 |
| 2021 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 |
| 2020 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.76 |
| 2019 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 |
| 2018 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 |
| 2017 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Trim: Luxury | Luxury | — |
| 2024 | Trim: Premium Luxury | Premium Luxury | — |
| 2023 | Trim: Platinum Sport / Sport | Platinum Sport / Sport | — |
| 2022 | Trim: Premium Luxury | Premium Luxury | — |
| 2021 | Trim: Luxury | Luxury | — |
| 2020 | Trim: Sport | Sport | — |
| 2019 | Base price: $54,195, Trim: Platinum | Platinum | $54,195 |
| 2018 | Base price: $46,595, Trim: Premium Luxury | Premium Luxury | $46,595 |
| 2017 | Base price: $62,895, Trim: Premium Luxury | Premium Luxury | $62,895 |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.5, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.5 | 18 | 18 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.5, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.5 | 20 | 18 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.5, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.5 | 18 | 20 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.5, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.5 | 18 | 18 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.5, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.5 | 18 | 20 |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2026 CADILLAC XT5 SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | standard | — | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | standard | — | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | — | optional | standard | optional |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Cadillac XT5 presents a generally good reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints, but a high TSB count of 37 suggests potential for minor technical issues that warrant attention during inspection.
2025
The 2025 Cadillac XT5 presents average reliability, but significant concerns regarding early-life transmission failures and safety system malfunctions warrant careful inspection.
2024
The 2024 Cadillac XT5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2023
The 2023 Cadillac XT5 presents a mixed reliability picture.
2022
The 2022 Cadillac XT5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2021
The 2021 Cadillac XT5 presents a mixed reliability picture.
2020
The 2020 Cadillac XT5 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning airbags and frequent steering and powertrain complaints.
2019
The 2019 Cadillac XT5 earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant safety-related complaints concerning the **steering** and **service brakes**.
2018
The 2018 Cadillac XT5 presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant complaints concerning its **powertrain** and **electrical system**.
2017
The 2017 Cadillac XT5 is rated below average for reliability.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Cadillac XT5?
Carfocal currently has 10 published XT5 reports, covering 2017 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Cadillac XT5 presents a generally good reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints, but a high TSB count of 37 suggests potential for minor technical issues that warrant attention during inspection.
Published year coverage: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Cadillac XT5 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Cadillac XT5. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 cadillac xt5 presents a generally good reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints, but a high tsb count of 37 suggests potential for minor technical issues that warrant attention during inspection. and the 2026 cadillac xt5 offers solid value for a used luxury suv, particularly if found at a competitive price. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
10 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Cadillac XT5?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2017 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 10
- Years tracked
- 10
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints