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2016 Cadillac XT5 Will Be A ‘Computer On Wheels’

Cadillac is on a mission to recoup some of its luxury and technology credentials. The brand’s latest adventure into the future will be a much-needed replacement for the Cadillac SRX, assumed to be called the Cadillac XT5.

The Daily Herald out of Spring Hill, Tennessee, where the 2016 Cadillac XT5 will be produced, had a chance to speak with local UAW chairman Mike Herron, and he’s been very impressed by what he’s seen so far.

“It is a computer on wheels,” Herron said. “It has an electronics package that is hard to fathom. We have gone through a lot of training, and all I can say is it’s an amazing vehicle.” Obviously, Herron wasn’t able to reveal much, but his tone suggests there are some components we have yet to see from Cadillac. One quick guess could be Cadillac’s SuperCruise semi-autonomous driving technology, which has been rumored to appear on the 2016 XT5.

“It has a lot of safety options and electronics that we have not seen in a vehicle before. It’s really, truly a computer on wheels. It requires different skill sets to build the vehicle. Luckily, we have an astute, world-class workforce that can build the vehicle here in Spring Hill,” Herron added.

We’ve speculated before but, we’re nearly positive the 2016 Cadillac XT5 will make a formal debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, as Cadillac has already confirmed an early 2016 release date for the new crossover.

Former GM Authority staff writer.

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  1. This certainly sounds tantalizing. I sure this is not an overstatement since tech beyond what competitors can offer would go a long way toward helping Cadillac with both sales and image.

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  2. So now you need anti-virus protection and a firewall for your car.

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    1. There is no “virus” than can infect a GM vehicle. And all cars do have a firewall just behind the engine for over 100 years!!

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  3. Of course, every new car is a computer on wheels, therefore rubbish. Stop making our cars more prone to failure and stop creating attack vectors for hackers.

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  4. A computer on wheels. Well, that’s every other car from every other brand as well.
    Cadillac should focus more on their design of the xt5, because that thing has horribly wrong proportions.

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  5. I think
    Some do not realize how fat the computer deal is going to soon as we have not really seen anything yet.

    Yes virus protection and how the companies deal with it will become big deals.

    Finally this vehicle sell very well but it is still not a new Johan product. It is still an product of the last admin as you can not change much on a locked in product in one year at the end of development.

    The old admin was all about electronics and going cheaper on details like door handles and trim.

    It will be 2017 before we see any of johns work in some refreshes.
    As for this vehicle it will increase sales as it is new and prove very profitable at yes a higher price.

    You want better cars you will pay more but you will continue to get more. Over the next few years the cars will improve but the price will not climb much with things added for more value.

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  6. Paying more for a new vehicle that contains more content is normal . That happens almost every year to all cars . I wish it was possible to order a vehicle withe stand alone options and not in packages . But its cheaper to build them that way I know . Some options are almost redundent . for instance , side blind alerts ; I still physically look . The rear cross traffic alert , same thing . You end up checking the screen to see what going on and still end up physically looking to see whats behind you . I wonder just how much Gee-Whiz gadgetry will we honestly need . And what will be the shelf life on some of these gadgets(options) that we are paying for . Back in the late 80’s I owned a Toronado Trofeo , The whole screen was digital and it actually talked to you ( your door is ajar , turn on the headlights , low fuel etc.. ) When new it was quit the car and friends wouod be amazed at what it did , but then after about 12,000 miles [ which was the warranty then 12 mos. or 12,000 miles ] the car went nuts I spent more time at the service bay than driving it . Was it awesome having a computer in the car , for sure but was it needed , no . I hope we aren’t going down that road again . Now all I want is a sunroof , Nav. , a heated seat and a kick @$$ stereo .

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    1. You can add a sunroof on your present car. Just get a good jigsaw and a set of blades!

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