Over rough stretches of broken pavement, however, it can feel jittery, and sharp impacts reverberate through the cabin. Body roll is well controlled and the XT5 feels substantial and planted, which is especially comforting on long highway slogs. Encounter a twisty road, and the XT5 can tackle it with confidence, although it won't make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up even when equipped with the optional adaptive suspension. Under heavy throttle, however, the bigger engine's voice makes itself known in an unflattering way. In light-footed, day-to-day operation, we've found the Cadillac's V-6 to be impressively quiet and well-isolated from the cabin. However, the Caddy's performance stacks up more favorably against less aggressive models like the Lexus RX350 and the Volvo XC60. With either engine, it's no match for performance-oriented rivals such as the 340-hp Porsche Macan S. The XT5's standard turbocharged four-cylinder makes 235 horsepower, and the optional V-6 produces 310 ponies. All-wheel drive is available if you want it for an additional $2000. The available V-6 brings more horsepower and feels more in tune with the XT5’s relaxed nature than the turbo-four, but the four-cylinder has slightly more torque. Leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, a hands-free liftgate, wireless charging, navigation, and ventilated front seats all make the cut. The mid-level Premium Luxury model is the best value. Were the segment limited to half-a-dozen players, the XT5 would be a satisfactory choice but the competition has continuously improved, leaving the Caddy behind. Sadly, neither inspire spirited driving, their middling performance matched by a simply adequate chassis tune. Two engines are on tap: a turbo-four or a V-6, both mated with a 9-speed automatic and either front- or all-wheel drive. On the upside, it sports one of the largest cargo capacities in the class, and the cabin is quiet in the Cadillac tradition.
Though the Caddy XT5 was updated in 2020, the interior has aged quickly, and the materials and design are more practical than polished. The upstart Genesis GV70 parallels the XT5's pricing, but brings an entirely modern design and a raft of standard and available performance, tech, and luxury features, while the Volvo XC60 executes the understated luxury approach with more elan. It’s comfortable and reasonably attractive, but the luxury compact SUV segment is knee-deep in sophisticated and sporty alternatives, including the Mercedes-AMG GLC-class and Porsche Macan.
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