The New Shadow Metallic Color For The 2019 Cadillac XT5: First Look

The Cadillac XT5 adds four new exterior colors for the 2019 model year – Shadow Metallic, Dark Mocha Metallic, Red Horizon Tintcoat, and Manhattan Noir Metallic. Here’s a first look at the new Shadow Metallic hue.

Availability

Assigned color code GJI and touch-up paint code WA-626D, Shadow Metallic is one of two gray hues available for the Cadillac XT5. The other gray exterior color is Dark Granite Metallic, and both colors come at an extra cost on all models outside the Premium trim level.

While included in the price of Premium models, the new Shadow Metallic color is otherwise an additional $625, and is available in conjunction with all trim levels and interior color combinations.

Launch Timeframe

As of this writing, dealers are well-stocked with the 2019 Cadillac XT5, since the GM Spring Hill factory in Tennessee has been assembling and shipping the 2019 model to dealers for the past several weeks. Models coated in Shadow Metallic can already be found on dealer lots. Availability varies by dealer, so check with yours for complete details.

More info on 2019 Cadillac XT5 colors is available below (links coming soon):

• 2019 Cadillac XT5 exterior colors
• 2019 Cadillac XT5 interior colors

About Cadillac XT5

The Cadillac XT5 is a premium luxury crossover that replaced the Cadillac SRX in the Cadillac range. The XT5 slots between the compact Cadillac XT4 and upcoming three-row Cadillac XT6 in the Cadillac lineup.

Currently in its first generation, the XT5 was introduced for the 2017 model year. The vehicle is based on the regular-length wheelbase variant of the GM C1 platform shared with the second-generation GMC Acadia and upcoming, future Chevrolet Blazer. A longer-wheelbase variant of the same platform underpins the second-gen Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave.

For the 2018 model year, the XT5 received several new exterior colors, a new "base" trim level that offers all-wheel-drive, the Rear Seat Reminder technology, and various new accessories.

For the 2019 model year, the XT5 deletes four existing exterior colors to make room for four new ones, while making a couple package-level changes: the Driver Awareness Package becomes standard on the Luxury model while the Driver Assist Package becomes standard on the Platinum model. Two sets of 20-inch wheels become available. In addition, the 2019 XT5 receives a new, second-generation wireless smartphone charging system that is higher power is now compatible with Apple iPhones. Finally, Provence leather replaces micro-suede on the mid-panel of the instrument panel.

The 2020 model year will deliver a mid cycle update that includes revised trim level structure (adopting the Cadillac Y trim level strategy), slight revisions to the exterior design, a few small updates to the interior, and the introduction of a 9-speed automatic transmission in place of the 8-speed unit on the 2017-2019 models.

The XT5 is produced across the following GM plants globally:

• GM Spring Hill factory in Tennessee operated by GM USA supplying North America, Middle East, Europe, and Russia
• Cadillac China Jinqiao factory operated by Shanghai-GM supplying China

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