2020 Cadillac XT5 | Review & Road Test

For the latest Cadillac XT5 pricing and information:
www.kbb.com/cadillac/xt5/
Cadillac has updated the exterior and interior styling, revised its ride and handling, added a turbocharged 4-cylinder to the engine lineup, and updated its technology offerings. The XT5 is a midsize-ish 5 seat SUV that slots between the smaller XT4 and larger 3-row XT6…duh. Micah Muzio from Kelley Blue Book walks you through the rest.

[@geraldydossous7275]

Lmao he said “chill out Karen” 😂😂

[@crazyone1067]

It's the offical vehicle for Karens'.

[@eugene9661]

Karens called to speak to Micah's supervisor.

[@whostosay3256]

They sell a lot of them here in Chicago and you can tell the difference with the refresh - it’s subtle but it did make a difference. They’re nice looking vehicles

[@reysantaner]

“... if you need to get ahead of that weirdly competitive driver in the other lane who doesn’t want you to make your turn...” I felt that 😂

[@o-_-ojb]

reysantaner which one are you?

[@reysantaner]

Juan Barba definitely the one trying to get into the other lane. I recently moved to a smaller town, and every driver down here does exactly that.

[@MG-sj1em]

I'm at 4.5 years 60K mile on my 2020 Prem-lux V6 AWD XT5. It's absolutely my favorite vehicle I've ever owned. I use it for 8 hour drives (California to Vegas) often, hot weather, cold, wind, snow. It handles all with ease. I've only had 1 issue that was quickly taken care of by my Cadillac dealer a cracked thermostat. I 100% recommend it.

[@F41Driver]

My fiancé just got a Premium Luxury V6 last month. Got a great lease deal and the car is very, very nice!

[@briannavarrete49]

Cadillac XT5: the official car for real estate agents

[@GaryKetchum808]

Cringe agents

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, awesome and hilarious video as always Micah! You always make me laugh!😸😻😸😹

[@RayVi5ions]

Here to see if Karen responds to being hypothetically called out. Have a feeling i won’t be disappointed

[@disneyfan9099]

A Karen wouldn’t drive this

[@gwgrote5]

@@disneyfan9099 Karen probably drives the white windowless van.....

[@reine_zzamvila]

G W Grote nah i guarantee u that every karen drives white chevy tahoe and if her wife is rich kevin she will drive white caddy escalade

[@brandonlin6126]

@@reine_zzamvila I thought that it was a soccer mom that drives those lol

[@aurorajones8481]

Ohh my god. LOL I thought would any really respond to this blatant call for help, but then I realized my error. They are Karens so yea. Yes they would.

[@W94urndks9urneos]

Hilarious 😂 Mica is a welcome guest to my Monday morning KZbin break.

[@gwgrote5]

Agreed. #manditorymicahmuziomondaywatch

[@WRX4moi]

Hahaha Ya gotta love the delivery of the message. Informational and entertaining!!

[@barrygoldwasser5449]

Hi Micah. Thank you for doing this video.

[@bruintoo]

When was this review done? February? Hasn't rained in Long Beach for a while!

[@nicholashayes4305]

1:34 I want to acquaint myself well with Micah's posterior! I'm so jealous of that seat 😩😩

[@TheJiggs666]

He's not gay....

[@venom5809]

LMAO, these sell extremely well in my area, tons and tons of Karens own these 😂I prefer the XT6.

[@miguelircontar]

Who is Karen ? Lol

[@yohazem1]

@@miguelircontar Stereotypical character

[@ivanlowjones]

@@yohazem1 A female caucasian stereotypical character who sticks her nose in minorities business.

[@ssamcobalt4956]

What do the Joanns drive?

[@dotheroar2524]

The Karen’s drive this and the Lexus rx 😹😹

[@InterstateRaziTV]

Great Review!

[@ontarioman6301]

Ok, funny. How about how the car drives? Steering feel, brake feel etc?

[@freed14760]

Awesome it’s Micah!!

[@Mr_consuela]

FYI cushy seats only last until the first detail 😔 I also developed a squeek in the pqssanger door when it opens and closes

[@2012Edger]

Like the review - I am considering the XT4 and 5, but not happy wit a 4 turbo, the Subaru Ascent has a 4 Turbo (270 HP) and the top of the line can be bought for 45K or under, and its loaded. May not have the Cadillac ride tho.

[@andrewvermeltfoort]

Personally I'm so fed up with turbo 4 cylinders. I'm tired of getting a smaller and smaller engine. Just give me a 6 and 8

[@altacalifornia2580]

Turbo 4s get better fuel economy though. And many manufacturers have 2.0 liter turbo 4s that have over 240 horsepower, which is enough for most cars.

[@yungahungatv8049]

​@@altacalifornia2580its not bad on this one

[@stephensfarms7165]

I own one and love the XT5‼️‼️‼️

[@AllStars2525]

Shocking! You actually like it!

[@dtay8913]

Love this, the xt4, and the new Escalade

[@maherhamdan5316]

Me too 🙌❤💐

[@disneyfan9099]

They are kind cheap looking

[@normt5463]

@@disneyfan9099 this how you do a cohesive design without attaching a cow-catch grill!

[@normt5463]

The design language stands out!

[@Retired_hag]

For some reason, I’m already thinking an older well off lady is driving one of these Cadillacs. Probably on her way to place that has a manager.

[@davidcoolkid15]

“Chill out Karen” lol, Savage 🤣

[@danyarstudios]

Love that unfree version of the graphic

[@680ecks]

He was funny on AOTS he should have never quit that show.

[@markjohnston3502]

nice looking suv. pricing and quality (material wise) is not in line with other makes - may do better if its lowered. And the turbo engine - I'd prefer the 3.6 over it.

[@allenmovies]

This is probably the most subtle midcycle refresh I've ever seen of any car. I legitimately can't tell the difference between it and the original XT5.

[@SonicSouz]

It's sad. GM has some of the worst MCE. That's how you can tell they're going to are the car. Look at what they did to the Cruze and Impala

[@JA-no8in]

Sporty taillights=clear lenses? Cadillac, you crazy!

[@whostosay3256]

I think they look sharp

[@NileshR12]

The XT5 straddles the line between being a compact & a midsize crossover

[@jeivenjoelcintron6421]

I guess KBB didn’t wanted to review the 2015-2020 Escalade wow how bad

[@TheCoffeeField]

I’ve been inside the X3 and the XT5 and I don’t think the X3 is upmarket lol

[@blakedailey9548]

Never having compared actual specs, I would've compared this to the RDX and XT6 to the MDX. Am I missing something?

[@deviouslaw]

@Daniel Hernandez rdx and xt5 are both 5 passenger luxury utilities of similar size and the more correct comparison

[@normt5463]

@@deviouslaw or XT4.

[@Stingray_614]

Uh oh.. the ceo of KBB will be getting a lengthy email after this video.

[@techhelpportal7778]

Why

[@BM-zm1jl]

Wouldn’t the RDX be a more direct competitor than the MDX?

[@normt5463]

The RDX has a 4-cylinder with no optional engine.

[@CarsandTechInfo]

Yeah size wise the RDX & XT5 are similar in size & the XT5 is a compact two-row crossover like the RDX

[@da5603]

Oh I missed the elbow ratings 😄👍

[@lou8395]

Same side view mirrors on the XT4, XT5, XT6, Camaro, Blazer, etc. Also, I adore how Cadillac is using primarily analog gauges in a class where almost every other luxury brand is, well, not. Nothing like spending the money on Cadillac that offers you little that a Mazda doesn’t improve on for thousands less.

[@normt5463]

Because they have lighted turn signal mirrors?

[@yohazem1]

@@normt5463 These trolls think that having blind spot alerts on your side view mirrors means that all the side view mirrors must be the same. Sigh, not surprised that GM haters aren't the brightest bunch, lol.

[@normt5463]

@@yohazem1 lol!

[@NoName-er5rr]

I purchased my first house for 60k. This refreshed XT5 can be had fully loaded for $69k and lose 25-30k in its first year. What a world we live in.

[@tyeash7822]

So it would make sense to buy used

[@apieceofdirt4681]

I can’t believe Cadillac did away with their 5.1 surround sound system options.

[@mfmf100]

Cadillac sells good cars at great car prices.

[@RB-hl3ux]

Too Cute! 😀

[@Gbeatz]

Not sure why you're comparing a 5 passenger SUV with 7 passenger SUV's. This should be compared with the Lexus NX, Acura RDX, BMW X3, Infiniti QX50, etc...

[@ChummyChime]

What do you think is the reliability and resale value after 3 years?

[@TheCoffeeField]

Always lease luxury cars

[@georgionw6554]

@@TheCoffeeField Why do u say that?

[@PlasticPellets]

Javier says, "Steevie, Bee Ell Em"

[@NileshR12]

The XT5 & MDX aren’t really competitors

[@lucasworktv]

Cadillac onelove ❤

[@user-hd9ds4dj2q]

Love this car

[@eugene9661]

Karens will have a protest tomorrow in LA.

[@michiganman8383]

Lmao

[@ikephipps2696]

Protect Micah at all costs.... Mr. editor calm down

[@tiantangyu12]

Who cares about the car, I'll take the dilf.

[@metetuncay5165]

Upgrade to 4K cameras

[@angelmederos8267]

The CUE of my XT5 got broke 3 times and had been replaced 3 times and continue broke the CUE And my previous Cadillac had the same problem Specially in somer Too hot Miami for this CUE And Cadillac does not call for a recall

[@mudcat508]

Great review Micah; the XT5 doesn't offer anything over other GM products to justify the price tag. Not impressed with the interior at all. Is Cadillac still a luxury brand? Or does it compete with mainstream cars now.

[@normt5463]

Except for the 25% off MSRP.

[@dorinturcin3755]

It actually come in three trim levels with Luxury 2.0T only, Premium Luxury 2.0T & 3.6L V6 and Sport V6 only with Premium Luxury & Sport with Platinum Packages. There is NO BASE!

[@CarsandTechInfo]

The Luxury 2.0T trim is the base trim

[@Aurora_v_cali]

I love me some Mica 🥰😘

[@y9534532]

Cadillac xt5 is amazing!! Rear lamp similar ssangyong tivoli^_^

[@76carmel]

Note: Acura MDX is a 3 row luxury crossover.

[@normt5463]

The MDX is more Honda plus today

[@bilderberg_news4775]

Either the XT5 or the Palisade. Not impressed with the other competitors.

[@user-sf6go8ik4u]

👍👍👍👌👌👌

[@bgbg6211]

LOL, no mention of the seats being hard as hell, not comfortable at all, not the Caddy's I new

[@OPMDK]

Bottom line is you’ve got better options; but, for some people who want an older car that looks like a newer car there’s Cadillac 😁

[@Vaniniplays]

That silver front splitter will detach at highway speeds

[@CarsandTechInfo]

1:15 The MDX doesn't compete with the XT5. The RDX competes with he XT5 & the MDX competes with the XT6

[@kennycoool7511]

This road test could benefit from more behind the head footage.

[@markovwms]

That Karen comment 😂😂😂😂

[@chariseadams]

I am looking at the XT4. Hmmmm

[@superwangwei3630]

feels like everbody in this class is better than xt5 at this 69000 price

[@georgionw6554]

They aren't 69k. More like 45k

[@CarsandTechInfo]

@@georgionw6554That's what they start at but then depending on how it's optioned up it can be up to $65-68k

[@aclosson8193]

I bought my wife three Cadillac CUV's in the past. I recently passed on the 2020 XT5. I bought her a Chevy Equinox Premier 2LZ and saved a bunch of cash. Why? 1) The switches. They were so cheap feeling. So disappointing. The Equinox Premier 2LZ has actual BUTTONS that while not super-premium in their feel actually felt so much better to the touch and actual activation. The second reason was the interior and seat leather. The Equinox Premier leather is not quite as good as the Cadillac but, it was just not worth the many many thousands of dollars the Cadillac was asking. The difference in quality just did not justify the price difference. If Cadillac cannot step up its game to significantly separate itself quality-wise from a top of the line Chevy to justify the Cadillac price premium they will be in deep trouble. The nameplate alone cannot justify the many many thousands of dollars price differential. We are waiting to see what the next-gen XT5 brings to the plate. In the meantime, she's actually satisfied (not ecstatic) with the Equinox Premier 2LZ.

[@58631061]

X5 rivals ?

[@turbostatic1]

X3

[@emeyer6963]

This extra cost BS for paint is ridiculous.

[@aliali-ce3yf]

Seems like it has nothing to offer except the Cadillac logo

[@Deathtofear]

Why would you even consider this when there is Lexus RX350.

[@georgionw6554]

Interior is way better on xt5.

[@turbostatic1]

​@@georgionw6554 it really is. I have a black on black xt5 with stainless steel and brushed aluminum accents. That along with the minimalist padded leather seats....it just flows and is really nice to ride around in. So quiet too

[@zhouli100]

Buy the palisade with that money

[@bige2012]

Glad they added a disabled button on auto turn off. Dislike that crap & it doesn’t really save much gas.

[@allenmovies]

The Lincoln Nautilus is SO much nicer and more powerful, especially in black label trim

[@danielkane2569]

Open

[@jponyboyace]

Just bout at turnersville no love the car....

[@corionh4775]

Not a great value even at the base price to me... And I'm sick of the ubiquitous 3.6L engine GM keeps whoring out in these expensive Cadillac CUV's... Give me more for my $50-60k than the exact same motor I can get in a Chevy Impala.

[@yohazem1]

Its fwd platform that's why, I believe they are switching to rwd platform in a few years and at that point they may have all electric SUVS instead of trying to throw in twin turbo 6's. The Cadillac Sedans and Escalade are a different story though as they all ride on RWD platforms.

[@dozzle89]

boop

[@ams914]

I'm supposed to buy a Toyota because they're reliable? Look at this thing! LOL

[@bmohre4784]

Took 18 seconds for me to get annoyed by Micah. Guess I’ll have to find a review on another site.

[@turbostatic1]

UH oh we have an unagreeable squirrel here guys

[@urgonnaluvthis]

"they paid me to do a car review..... so , now I'm automatically a comedian too!" EYEROLL!!! Just give us the facts and get out of the way , please. Coming up next, "they paid me to do a car review..... so , now I'm automatically a violinist! Listen-up"

[@carrotstick1970]

Just a thought: It is wise of him to smartly differentiate himself in the world of car reviews.

[@mackyj388]

Karen! Damn

[@GusGus1996]

And I will take the Lincoln Nautilus or Corsair

[@swanblake]

So average and underwhelming. Talk about doing the bare minimum. The crazy MSRP is insulting with those cheap materials. Would not buy over any of the competition. The "400" on the rear tailgate is hilarious and embarrassing at the same time

[@yohazem1]

MSRP on the XT5 is 44 thousand dollars. Most of them come with luxury/sport trim and awd setup, bringing them to about 52 thousand. Most people will lease them and get good deals on leases. It's most certainly not underwhelming, what are you comparing it to?

[@normt5463]

The XT5 is down to $31K on autotrader. Can you get into a RDX for that much?

[@normt5463]

@@yohazem1 Blake drives a Civic...

[@yohazem1]

@@normt5463 That explains it .... I'm sure he thinks he will get an uber-reliable vehicle with that turbo 4 cylinder and brags about getting 47mpg on highway, LOL .

[@jj8383]

3:05, 4:30, 5:40, Looks like it will haul big-boned women around all day quite frankly.

[@cocob6849]

...it does. And I'm very comfy in it!

[@wallybeegone]

I prefer the XT4. But, it looks a little less like a white lady in her 50’s car.

[@LifesJoys]

Judging from his response, he’s not that impressed, and to be honest neither am I

[@mikesecor6074]

prices terrible

[@kevinbarry71]

Another study in mediocrity for people who are clueless. Still with the terrible interiors.

[@squalie9]

I loved this until the creaking. GM can kiss my grits

[@MrCsluggo]

such a bad design. it looks like a blob on wheels plus its expensive with some cheap bits! why cant we just get it right the first time GM? cadillac should have its own switchgear, its own engines and world class designs! Lincoln on the verge of collapse some years ago finally gets it ! look at its Navigator and Aviator even its Corsair has gotten some great reviews. GM is one of the largest auto company but it seems like it would rather be second best. Stop trying to fool you customer base, step up your game and stop product sharing if you cannot make your products different from one another. QUALITY and INNOVATIVE designs! didnt cadillac develop a self driving car that was supposed to go into the CT6? where is that now? Where are the blackwing engines? the consumer doesnt want parts of a car that are great but the entire car! stop bringing out products that havent been developed entirely. we dont want to hear it has this engine but wait till next year when a better engine will be used. GM please wake up and stop sucking!

[@Kingmuhammad92]

I agree! GM is my favorite US automaker but I stick with Honda/Toyota because GM cant seem to get it right! Reliability may have went up from early 2000s but build quality, styling and perfomance is still ages behind their competitors. For example, I like the exterior of the new Trailblazer but the interior is cheaply made, a thrown together design and I can't figure out why they would put a 3 CYLINDER ENGINE in a CUV🤦‍♂️ #HardPass

[@HumptyDumptyActual]

It's expensive ☹️

[@Namastefromnorth]

The headlights looks like they dropping tears 😭 lol why do they look crying. Shit design for the head lights. Sorry but no sorry mr designer

[@turbostatic1]

When you see it coming from a distance you instantly recognize it as a Cadillac, it looks sharp

[@gene978]

Another BLACK BLACK BLACK Interior. So Over Black interiors. Ford is Famous for Black also. I would REALLY HATE to have the name KAREN right now. I can’t imagine what every school girl named Karen is going through. Horrible

[@smokingshieldsnv606]

Can barely watch the reviews with this tool

[@rockford2523]

Why do the Cadillac models seem cheap? The car is not really that fancy and for $32,000 I could buy a Honda Pilot LX that has more features and is less money. I think General Motors needs to work on the interior and exterior and make a better quality product that has more style and features for the price.

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[@roozbehbey]

Imagine paying 70k for this garbage.