After some first images published, finally Cadillac has decided to reveal all the information related to its new SUV, The Cadillac XT5. This model is the first to employ the new designation XT to the SUV of the brand and it will be a and part strategic to Cadillac. Replaces the Cadillac SRX is marketed since 2009.
The Cadillac XT5 adopts a more modern design, based on the of the saloon representation of the mark, the Cadillac CT6. The new model is slightly smaller than the SRX and 126 kilos lighter, although it gets a cabin wider than only in the rear seats has 8,1 cm more space for the legs.
Cadillac XT5 Platinum
In the interior there is a large qualitative leap forward in design and quality of finish and are equipped with most advanced technologies. For the first time in this segment, Cadillac will offer a termination Platinum , XT5, with a cabin much more elaborate and luxurious with the use of materials such as leather or genuine wood. In terms of equipment will offer such items as the interior rearview digital, 4G connectivity with WiFi access point, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, head-up display, vision 360º and tailgate, electric hands-free, among other things.
As the safety equipment include the braking, automatic emergency, the wizard of involuntary change of lane, cross traffic alert, detector dead corners, Park Assit and adaptive cruise control. The alloy wheels can be 18 or 20″ and larger are associated to a controlled suspension, which provides different morons.
The Cadillac XT5 will equip two different engines. For north America, will mount the new 3.6 V6 engine with an estimated power of 310 HP and fuel consumption more low than ever thanks to the turn-off selective of the vehicle and the Stop & Start. The engine 2.0 Turbo it will also be available, but as the sole engine for China, a very important market for Cadillac. What will be common to all the markets will be the automatic gearbox of eight relations. The all-wheel drive will be an optional and this will be able to send up to 100% of torque to either axle. The XT5 is a front-drive model in its simplest configuration.
Source – Cadillac
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