2023 Cadillac XT5

2023 Cadillac XT5 parked 

The 2023 Cadillac XT5 is notable for several reasons, including its sleek design, high-performance engine, and luxurious trim options. Here at Colonial Cadillac, we want to go over what makes the 2023 XT5 a great used car to purchase, plus cover what you might have missed when it first hit the scene. Our post today will review things like exterior and interior features, price points, performance, EPA estimates, and even safety, so please stay tuned. Without further ado, let's get into it!

What's New for 2023?

In 2023, the Cadillac XT5 saw minor updates, mainly having to do with its color choices. Specifically, the 2023 Cadillac XT5 got three new paint options (eight total), plus the Premium Luxury and Sport models came standard with embedded navigation and a 14-speaker Bose Performance Series sound system. Additionally, safety improved across all three trims minimally, but nothing was overhauled in 2023.

What changed: Three new colors were added to the 2023 Cadillac XT5, embedded navigation and a better speaker became standard on Premium Luxury and Sport trims, and there were minor safety upgrades.

Elegant Exterior

The outside design of the 2023 Cadillac XT5 is and will always be noteworthy. This SUV has a sharp-line front grille, a rounded side profile, and jewel-inspired lighting, giving it an elevated and luxurious feel. Your standard features include LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated exterior mirrors, an acoustic laminated windshield and front door glass, and IntelliBeam auto high beam headlamps.

Here are the exterior dimensions for the 2023 XT5:

  • Wheelbase: 112.5 inches
  • Length: 189.6 inches
  • Overall width without mirrors: 74.9 inches
  • Height: 66.1 inches
2023 Cadillac XT5 interior 

Premium Interior

Looking at the interior of the 2023 Cadillac XT5, you will notice its spaciousness and refined details and materials. The XT5 has space for five people and has two rows of comfortable seating. Some of the base features for this SUV's interior include an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Bose audio system, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat. Unlike many of its competitors in this space and price range, the 2023 Cadillac XT5 features larger touchscreens and premium audio at its base trim level.

Your dimensions inside the XT5 are:

  • Headroom (Front/Rear): 39.7 inches / 38.4 inches
  • Shoulder Room (Front/Rear): 58.3 inches / 56.3 inches
  • Hip Room (Front/Rear): 56.1 inches / 54.8 inches
  • Legroom (Front/Rear): 41.2 inches / 39.0 inches

2023 Cadillac XT5 Trim Levels and Pricing

For the 2023 Cadillac XT5 trim levels and pricing, we will follow the original MSRP for this lineup. In 2023, the XT5 had three available trim levels to select from, including the base Luxury, middle-ground Premium Luxury, and the high-end Sport. The starting price for this five-seater was $44,195 and increased to $57,095, making this release a competitively priced luxury SUV.

Luxury

Starting with the Luxury XT5 in 2023, this was the entry-level trim for you to choose from, retailing at $44,195. It offers the following standard features:

  • 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder engine
  • Cadillac Smart Systemâ„¢
  • 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels with Bright Silver finish
  • 8.0-inch diagonal touchscreen
  • Bose® 8-speaker sound system
  • Rotary Infotainment Controller with jog functionality

Premium Luxury

The next trim option for the 2023 Cadillac XT5 is the Premium Luxury SUV, a step up from the base model, priced at $49,995. This trim includes the following standard features:

  • Bose Performance Series 14-speaker audio system with navigation
  • Leather seating surfaces with mini-perforated inserts
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
  • 20-inch Split 6-spoke alloy wheels with Polished Android finish
  • UltraView sunroof
  • Cargo Management System
  • Heated steering wheel

Sport

The last trim level you can consider when shopping for a 2023 Cadillac XT5 is the Sport, priced at $57,095. This will be the most expensive option for the 2023 model year and will have the most trim-specific coloring and details.

  • 3.6L V6 engine
  • Twin-clutch Sport Control AWD
  • 20-inch 12-spoke alloy wheels with Pearl Nickel finish
  • High-gloss black exterior accents and clear-lens tail lamps
  • Performance-oriented driving with responsive tuning and control
  • Front Brembo® brakes
  • Front and rear red brake calipers
  • Uniquely styled exterior with high-gloss black appointments

Engine, Power, and Performance

The engine, power, and performance of the 2023 Cadillac XT5 are notable, with the XT5 offering a total of two possible engine options. In the Luxury and Premium Luxury, you have a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, while the Sport gets a 3.6-liter V6.

Here is a breakdown of the two available engines in this release:

  • 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder: 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque
  • 3.6-liter V6: 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel economy of the 2023 Cadillac XT5 is another detail to keep in mind, with the EPA estimating up to 22 mpg city/29 mpg highway/24 mpg combined with a base engine with FWD.

Here is that breakdown for you, based on the engine configuration:

  • Base engine: 22 mpg city/29 mpg highway/24 mpg combined
  • Sport engine: 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway/21 mpg combined

Note: You will see better overall fuel performance in the non-Sport engine with front-wheel drive, so be aware of this. It's normal for a faster car to use more fuel as it drives, so the XT5 is no different.

Advanced Safety Features

In addition to its high performance and luxury features, the 2023 Cadillac XT5 is also a very safe vehicle. This specific SUV boasts countless standard features across all three cars, as well as optional tech and upgrades as you move from the Luxury to Sport trims.

Here are some of the standard safety specifications:

Some of the additional and available safety options for the 2023 Cadillac XT5 include:

  • Cornering Lamps
  • Following Distance Indicator
  • Front Park Assist
  • HD Surround Vision Camera
  • IntelliBeam, Auto High-Beam Assist
  • Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Automatic Parking with Braking
  • Automatic Seat Belt Tightening
  • Rear Pedestrian Alert
  • Reverse Automatic Braking
  • Lane Change Alert with Blind Spot Monitoring

Cutting-Edge Technology

There is plenty of technology to get excited about with the 2023 Cadillac XT5, even at the base Luxury trim. As we briefly covered earlier, this five-seater luxury SUV will offer features such as an 8.0-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen, Natural Voice Recognition, and available embedded navigation. In addition to this technology, you get wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an available Wi-Fi hotspot, Amazon Alexa Built-In, and available Night Vision, which can help you see beyond your headlights by displaying a thermal image. The technology stands out, even today, in the 2023 Cadillac XT5, which is something exciting for used car shoppers.

2023 Cadillac XT5 Warranty

Cadillac's warranty coverage for the XT5 SUV is on par with its general vehicle coverage, and we are here to break this down for you below. Your XT5 has a standard Cadillac factory warranty that includes a 4-year/50,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty, plus:

  • 6-year/70,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty
  • 6-year/70,000-mile Roadside Assistance
  • 4-year/50,000-mile Corrosion Protection
  • 6-year/100,000-mile Rust-Through Protection
2023 Cadillac XT5 parked in a driveway 

Reliability and Driving Experience

The reliability rating and driving experience of the 2023 Cadillac XT5 are worth noting, with this SUV scoring well in both categories. According to J.D. Power reliability scores from real-time drivers and experts, the XT5 ranks as one of the most reliable in its class with a score of 84/100. Overall, the driving experience is rated at 73/100 on average, which is still impressive for a vehicle of this size.

That means the 2023 Cadillac XT5 is one of the higher-ranking choices from its release year, and even up to today.

Why Choose the 2023 Cadillac XT5?

You might consider the 2023 Cadillac XT5 because it is fairly affordable, has tech and safety-forward features standard throughout all three of its trim levels, and this luxury SUV is spacious and capable of bringing the whole family from point A to Z. The 2023 XT5 boasts a timeless design, making it competitive even compared to similarly priced and capable SUVs in 2025.

You also have perks, such as warranty coverage, when you shop the Cadillac XT5 through our dealership at Colonial Cadillac, as long as the vehicle you choose is still within its protection period. Of course, our sales team is more than happy to discuss this with you on-site in New London, so don't hesitate to call us or visit us today.

Get Your Cadillac XT5 at Colonial Cadillac

Here at Colonial Cadillac, our sales team is ready for your Cadillac-related questions and vehicle test drives, all right here in New London, CT. We have a wide selection of used inventory to explore, including the 2023 Cadillac XT5. We'll be here to review its features, pricing, and warranty coverage. We welcome you to our showroom, which is open weekly from Monday to Saturday. We can't wait to find you the car of your dreams! Contact us today.

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