2021 Cadillac XT5 Review

Name: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Review
Brand: Cadillac

Price Range: $23,589 - $36,990

Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV Exterior Shown

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The 2021 Cadillac XT5 offers a roomy cargo area, effortless smartphone integration and relatively good value in the midsize luxury SUV segment. But it isn't a standout in any particular area and fails to match the level of luxury found in most of its contemporaries.

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2021 Cadillac XT5 Review

by the Edmunds Experts

What's new

Wireless compatibility for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Part of the first XT5 generation introduced for 2017

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.95 per gallon for premium unleaded in Wisconsin.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Wisconsin

$196/mo

$169/mo

Avg. Midsize SUV

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4.5/5Excellent

#1 out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Cadillac XT5 from 2008-2022.}

$435/yr

vs. $602/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize SUV

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.3x/yr

vs. 1.09x/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize SUV

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

9.5%

vs. 9.4%
for Average Luxury Midsize SUV

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Cadillac XT5 Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.3

38 reviews

5(55%)

4(29%)

3(11%)

2(5%)

1(0%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Found the perfect fit !

T.Rook, 06/22/2021

2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)

We test drive the Lincoln Aviator and found the engine auto off/ on very jerky and the shift controls in a very odd position. It steered bulky compared to the Cadillac xt5. The aviator did have a little more room in the cargo area , but the rear passenger space looks and felt like and after thought . The XT5 feels and handles like what you expect from Cadillac. The interior just blew …

XT5 sport

XT5 sport , 09/02/2020

2020 Cadillac XT5 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)

This is my second XT5 from 2017 . The adaptive suspension is great and the 20 inch tires make handling very easy beautiful vehicle fully loaded. I own this 2020 six months now with no issues.

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Chuck, 06/13/2021

2021 Cadillac XT5 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)

Be sure you know all the options you want before going to a dealer. I knew I wanted all safety options I desired and did an on-line search for the Cadillac filling that requirement. I found the model, the top of the line Xt5 that filled those requirements. It had lane alert, lane change warning, lane hold when in cruise, and both front and rear blind side alerts. I have already …

Over-all enjoyable vehicle

Dan H , 02/13/2020

2020 Cadillac XT5 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)

This is my daily driver and it is a comfortable ride while having some sport like lateral firmness when taking turns. I have historically been a foreign car fan (my other vehicle is a 911) and this is the perfect reliable daily driver with room for the family and 22 mpg all around...

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2021 XT5 Highlights

Trim:

Luxury

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$43,995
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$196/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	30.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the XT5 models:

Safety Alert Seat: Generates vibrating pulse patterns in the driver's seat cushion to warn of a potential collision on the left or right side of the car.
Vehicle Interior Movement Sensor: Part of the Advanced Security package, it alerts the driver before opening the doors if any movement has been detected inside the vehicle.
Forward Collision Alert: Issues an alert if a potential collision with another vehicle or a pedestrian seems imminent. The system can initiate braking if necessary.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover16.9%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.95 per gallon for premium unleaded in Wisconsin.

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

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Over-all enjoyable vehicle

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