2024 Cadillac XT5 -- Should you Buy this V-6 Caddy over a Lexus RX??

Here's our review of the 2024 Cadillac XT5!
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For 2024, the XT5 comes with some new features, as well as some traditional elements that set it apart from the competition! So is this Caddy SUV the one you should buy? Or should you buy the new competition: the Lexus RX, Lincoln Nautilus or Acura RDX? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and tap the notification bell if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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0:00 Intro
1:39 Detailed Exterior Walkaround
4:14 Interior Design & Technology
10:40 Rear Seats & Cargo
13:22 Test Drive & Impressions
17:45 Sound Level Reading (dB)
19:26 Air Ball & Slam Dunk
20:47 Pricing
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[@CarConfections]

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[@MG-sj1em]

V6 yeah naturally aspirated! No turbo issues, selectable AWD/FWD with different modes none of the other lux models offer that. The XT5 is a really great SUV. The movable storage area divider, the storage cubbies everywhere, the OEM extras you can add like lighted door sills etc. Hands down looks wise the XT5 is above the others at a much better price point and great warranty. Cadillac should refresh and keep it. They actually just announced they will carry over to 2025.

[@AC-ac999]

Exactly price matters and much less than the Lexus. Also the 4 cylinder much better on gas and with the direction everything is going in with EV's... big 6's not so desirable imo.

[@G-Rated]

Great reliable 3.6L V6 with good power, great for highway driving. I had a similar engine in my 2017 Impala Premier. I think the XT5 deserves a redesign before it’s discontinued, or at least a refresh since an update is all it really needs. This design, both interior and especially the exterior, aged surprisingly well.

[@edwarddefilippi8137]

Don’t get me wrong, this is a nice crossover, but it is in serious need of an update. The exterior definitely looks a bit old and the interior is dated.

[@thereo420]

Real

[@G-Rated]

So in other words *the perfect Lexus competitor.*

[@stevenangelo737]

The all new 2025 XT5 was suppose to be China only because GM announced that Cadillac is going to be an all EV brand. Such shortsightedness when the timeline to become an all EV brand is 2030. With the low demand for EV's, it looks like GM is changing their mind. I read now that GM is looking to bring the 2025 China only XT5 to America. Woohoo!!

[@ph00ny1]

Update should be coming soon. It should be pretty much identical to all the new update on the xt4

[@richardmorris6365]

I've got an 18 model & I love it, there just isn't enough difference from mine to a new one. My car is like new,they'd probably offer me 20 or less on a trade in...no way I'm doing that.

[@lilred1107]

With this being a successful model for Cadillac, I think this deserves to stay around in NA. That new model overseas is beautiful.

[@injaehwang5776]

I own XT5.Unlike Lincoln Nautilus, XT5 doesn't have a floaty boaty ride. It is smooth, but it has some solid aspect of the suspension tuning and very well controlled rolling in the curve. The Bose performance is the way to go. V6 is adding the joy of fun driving. The only thing that XT5 is missing is the road noise, especially in rough-surfaced ones.

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your video and keep it up, and it's sick

[@2010Supertube]

Don’t know how I missed this review Lol. But I have the 2023 Cadillac XT5 Sport in white exterior with Maple Sugar interior and suede headliner. Loaded it up fully and love every feature. The ride is incredible and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Perfect sized for me. The. GMC Yukon is great, but I have more fun in the XT5. Anyway, another thorough review. Great job gentlemen!

[@petermaz701]

I own a Cadillac XT5 premium luxury, and I must say that your review was the most thorough and well said. I agree with your observations and notes.

[@user-vi2dk1qz5f]

So would you buy again? I am looking at one versus a Lexus RX 350. I love the idea of no Turbo and a V6.

[@petermaz701]

@@user-vi2dk1qz5f I had the XT4 with the turbo. This XT5 is so smooth a very noticeable difference. Yes I would buy it again.

[@gosman949]

@@petermaz701 Do you like the XT5 better than the XT4?

[@petermaz701]

@@gosman949 they are actually quite different vehicles. The XT 4 is a bit more sporty and the engine responds that way. The XT5 is more refined and comfortable with a very smooth running engine.

[@gosman949]

@@petermaz701 the six will do that. Too bad every car company is going away with the six.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Amazing video guys.

[@user-vi2dk1qz5f]

Love your channel. Thanks for the hard work.

[@CarConfections]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@aselkabylova8807]

A very thorough and useful review. Enjoyed watching. We just got the car.

[@FoolsAmongUs]

Very well thought out review. I would have liked to have seen more of the engine side for Your review, but I am glad that you jumped on her for a bit. Thank You for the Video USN(RET)

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@2010Supertube]

One item on this Cadillac XT5 that seems to get over looked. This vehicle has the V6 but it also runs in V4 mode which lowers the rpm and improves the mileage. I have driven at various speeds and as long as the road is fairly flat, the V4 mode will kick in. You can find the feature in the centre display which will show it running in V6 or V4.

[@gosman949]

oh no cylinder deactivation is a no go for me. They have issues!

[@2010Supertube]

@@gosman949 Have not had any issues and everyone I know who has one has never had a problem. Some mechanics might give the idea a negative vibe. There are plenty of XT5’s out there and if it was a problem I’m sure it wouldn’t sell as they do. But if that’s a turn off for you I can understand.

[@rapidcityentertainment5104]

Can you guys do the 2024 XT4? That new interior is soooo nice.

[@gregkramer5588]

my dad just traded his in on an Blazer EV. I drove it a few times. The strengths to me was the ride and handling. Just drives very nice. Engine is fine back seat is small. Tech in his 2018 was not great.

[@G-Rated]

That was only the second year of the XT5 after its debut in 2017. Tech at the time was of their old “CUE” system which has improved since then. It was just as horrid in the Escalade as it was in your dad’s XT5. My my my how far Cadillac has come in that regard. If you’ve seen the interior of a 2024 XT4, that’s what an updated XT5 would look like - just a bit fancier and more luxurious since it sits above that of the XT4 in the lineup. Think of an ICE powered Cadillac Lyriq.

[@gregkramer5588]

I agree that is it likely improved quite a bit. I would think his new Blazer might be similar to the XT4, I will be trying it in 2 weeks. BTW the XT5 V6 really does drive nice. Best of luck! @@G-Rated

[@angelastewart9497]

Is it remote start

[@dtay8913]

Once they update the interior to the rest of the Cadillac lineup it'd be a no brainer for me. This, the Lincoln, and the Genesis are my favorites in the segment.

[@darriontunstall3708]

It’s awesome! They went down on the price! I like Chris brown

[@jerrycaughron7378]

Can you do the review on the Fisker Ocean?.

[@CarConfections]

We'd love to if we ever find ourselves with some extra time in California

[@naveenthemachine]

I would absolutely 💯 choose this over the Lexus RX

[@kevinW826]

Enjoy spending time at the stealership

[@karacha]

I mean... not too bad. But it looks like an old fashioned car for elderly people. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but they could really do something to update this.

[@sachemrock]

I agree, the side profile is hideous and it just looks like a transportation appliance for the elderly!

[@Art-is-craft]

@@sachemrock It is a far nicer profile than other competitors in the market. It has a more natural profile than a Lexus and is nicer looking than Mercedes box look. The real issue here is that the young people who want flashy bling bling are not the consumer because they cannot afford it due to them starting out in life and when they are ready to buy they will reject the flashy in favour of traditional design. It is like wearing a cartoon tee shirt when you are 7 years old and a leather jacket when you are 27.

[@sachemrock]

@@Art-is-craft , that’s subjective that it’s better looking than Mercedes or Lexus and not in my opinion. No cars are affordable for most people today but I don’t understand your t-shirt/ leather jacket analogy.

[@Art-is-craft]

@@sachemrock Beauty is not subjective. People know what beautiful flower is or what the difference between talking and singing is. While you may decide to reject those things that does not mean it is subjective.

[@sachemrock]

@@Art-is-craft , of course beauty is subjective when your talking about the styling of an automobile. I am not talking about a flower. Not all people think a car is beautiful or not beautiful. Wow….😳

[@malcomx8806]

Should I buy the xt5 or CT5 ?

[@MydirtyRat1]

Why is that display in the center flashing?

[@CarConfections]

Refresh rate issue with the camera

[@TakinDrasticMeasurez]

This one is in desperate need of an update. The XT4 interior looks better in my opinion.

[@timothybracken1728]

Does this ride softer than the rx350

[@richardmorris6365]

W/20" wheels none of them ride really great. On a good road it's fine,on a bad road let's say it's not a Rolls..

[@kevinW826]

Easy pass for me. I would stick with the Lexus. At least I know I won’t have any issues

[@bill4632]

My aunt has an XT5. 80,000 miles so far. Only routine maintenance. She likes it.

[@Rgrafx]

XT5s are reliable actually.

[@onterrioredmon5711]

My granddad bought my grandma a 3018 xt5 theirs is black with same features and engine

[@ivanlowjones]

Your grandfather from the future? 3018?🤔

[@watchman1178]

Is it a turbo engine or fully aspirated?

[@gregkramer5588]

NA but seems fine

[@danielmiedema5836]

Fully aspirated

[@watchman1178]

@@danielmiedema5836 Thanks.

[@waltchan]

The 2024 XT5 will be the final model year with the 3.6L V6.

[@robissonwillard7266]

Nice🇸🇦

[@CarsandTechInfo]

If they just gave this 10" touchscreen the Envision has it would help not make this look as outdated as it does with the 8" screen which makes it have the smallest center screen in the segment

[@937553]

Great reliable car, and V6.

[@kevinW826]

GM reliable? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@937553]

Yes for this GM it is reliable@@kevinW826

[@G-Rated]

⁠@@kevinW826in other words you haven’t stepped foot inside a new *gm* product since Obama left office. 😂

[@kevinW826]

@@G-RatedI work on cars for a living. GM is still absolute crap, doesn’t matter who is in the White House

[@G-Rated]

@@kevinW826 oh whatever. what do you drive?

[@davis6123]

Kinda wild how half of Cadillac’s lineup is at the top of the class while the other half has fully fallen behind. I know the Lyriq is the replacement for this but this shouldn’t be on sale without a refresh.

[@davis6123]

I will say, the XT5 with the platinum package does have a gorgeous interior. The Maple Sugar colored leather is lovely.

[@xsoft7]

Don't understand what's going on with your weather. Few videos back you were with winter clothes. And now in December you're in summer shirts?

[@stevenkreiss2113]

Uh this was filmed in the summer...

[@CarConfections]

This one was filmed a little while ago. But our weather is quite turbulent and we travel to warmer places to film as well which is why it seems inconsistent

[@markovwms]

6:01 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@chavisberrien4844]

I'll take a lincoln

[@1gbayfisher]

Yuck, ford garbage?

[@chrisa.8175]

Looks like Buick???

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Yes, I will buy new 2024 Cadillac XT5 guys.

[@kevinW826]

How about you get a job first and buy a Lexus. It will be more reliable and will keep its value.

[@G-Rated]

@@kevinW826No it will not. Are you a Toyota salesman or something? 😂

[@kevinW826]

@@G-Rated Subaru and Mazda in our family. Japanese for the win every day

[@G-Rated]

@@kevinW826 Great. Who cares? You couldn’t pay me to buy a plastic and overpriced Toyota or Subaru today.

[@kevinW826]

@@G-Rated ok junior. Now go back to your basement and play with your little keyboard while the adults talk amongst themselves.

[@CarsandTechInfo]

The XT5 Is a compact crossover & the XT4 is a subcompact crossover. The XT5 doesn't compete with the NX. It competes more with the Lexus NX than it does with the RX

[@0riginal_panda_child249]

The 2013 exterior and 2015 interior in 2024 model year sums up cadillac

[@Art-is-craft]

They are nice interiors that work. Most modern interiors are not that good and are too bling and very open to scratches and scuffs.

[@janetleslie3917]

XT5 is n being discontinued after 2024.

[@MercOne]

I don't know which engine is worse, the all 4-cylinder lineup of the RX or this wheezy n/a V6. The Cadillac interior doesn't compare to the Lexus and I'd doubt anything about this matches the Lexus.

[@RedPandas3111]

Never buy a Lexus if you can afford a Cadillac

[@cameronmcintosh2049]

I can’t believe GM touts this as a competitive offering in the segment. This generation wasn’t good at the time of launch, let alone in 2024.

[@bretroberts5013]

I rented a SUV at the Tampa Airport 2 months ago and they gave me a 2023 XT6, nice looking vehicle but the driver's seat was hard and uncomfortable and within 100 miles my legs were numb and had saddle sores. My 2023 Nissan Pathfinder seat is so comfortable and alot less money than a Cadillac.

[@injaehwang5776]

The seating of Nissan prevails all the time due to their zero gravity seat and it works!

[@Art-is-craft]

No body would serious believe a Nissan is a nicer car to drive.

[@bretroberts5013]

@@Art-is-craft, it's my experience that it is so find someplace else to troll 🧌

[@Art-is-craft]

@@bretroberts5013 You are trying to claim a budget boring brand is going to out perform a luxury American brand. What’s next jinnni jeans are better than Levi. You probably still tell people that blackberry is better than apple. In all seriousness Nissan are good for what they are as is Toyota. If you had of said Lexus or INFINITI I might have taken it seriously.

[@bretroberts5013]

@Art-is-craft if you only knew what you were talking about, that's why the Cadillac is ending production because nobody wants them because they sold 19,000 in the US last year. You think a $55,000 Pathfinder is a budget vehicle, yeah you are a dunce.

[@bigdogpete43]

The new Lexus RX with the 4 cylinder is a dog.

[@xavierrobinson200]

No

[@davidtate7699]

for an upscale model u would think GM would put a better engine instead its the same engine they plop in chevy, Buicks etc and the interior is already dated and old ..lexus might be missing a few tihngs but its engine and trans is way more reliable ,pass

[@lilred1107]

You're thinking very old school, no manufacturer is doing engines exclusively to 1 brand, that is very costly and unnecessary.

[@pawalker147]

@@davidtate7699 you are just a GM troll. It’s “already dated”? This is their oldest vehicle in the lineup it hasn’t been refreshed since 2019. Of course it’s dated. Can Lexus compete with the Cadillac Lyriq??

[@davidtate7699]

@@pawalker147 where in my convo did I compare this to a Lexus…or even mention Lexus …seems like ur Lexus troll…I also said while u have selective memory ,GM plops the Same tired reworked engine ,so GM is going to give it a more powerful engine ?is that what ur telling ???!!!!

[@1976axerhand]

Its a gm product.so no

[@user-xt4nf2ob5q]

כמה חבל שגם השנה מזלזלים בקונים ולא דאגו תתרגם את המכונית גם לעברית אין עוד מדינה בעולם שהמכוניות בה לא מתורגמת לשפתם רק בישראל מזלזלים בקונים ולא דואגים לתרגם את המכונית גם לעברית וחבל זה בושה בושה ליצרן וליבואן בישראל ממש בושה

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@user-xt4nf2ob5q עברית נחמדה לאנשים מסוימים, אבל רוב השווקים הם באנגלית.

[@menghankang2437]

Hell no... This car looks like 20 years old already

[@naveenthemachine]

The exterior has aged well though.

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@@naveenthemachine The Lyriq is here - the XT5 is ready to be retired.

[@AD-ct3mx]

NO

[@palebeachbum]

A $38k Hyundai Palisade is more luxurious and more attractive than this. Why do people buy these craptastic Cadillacs? They don't look particularly good. They aren't particularly reliable. The resale is terrible compared to other luxury brands. I just don't get it.

[@sachemrock]

I agree, I don’t get it either. There are so many better Japanese or Korean options!

[@lilred1107]

Except your Caddie isn't a theft magnet nationwide, and the XT5 is actually very reliable.

[@palebeachbum]

@@lilred1107 The Hyundai theft issue only pertains to certain years of certain models with a key ignition. So basically the lower trims of the cheaper models. I believe they all come standard with push-button ignition now. The GM 3.6L is infamously problematic. Many die from timing chain failure before 150k miles.

[@lilred1107]

@@palebeachbum You realize the majority of Hyundai/Kia's on the road are lower trims, plus that doesn't stop the idiot teenager from at least breaking into a slim chance higher trimmed model. There are several variations of the 3.6L engine,in which earlier versions with timing chain issues were addressed and corrected with later versions.

[@palebeachbum]

@@lilred1107 The theft issue doesn't affect the Palisade or comparable Genesis vehicles. They come standard with push button start.

[@johnsambo9379]

Yawn. Chevy Blazer.