A few weeks back, we showed you the exterior of the 2020 Cadillac XT5 facelift completely undisguised, appearing somewhat conservative, with very few noticeable changes to its body. We now have some spy shots of the cabin, allowing us to see what changes for the 2020 Cadillac XT5 interior.
The most notable change in the 2020 Cadillac XT5 interior is the new rotary controller for the third-gen Cadillac Infotainment System. The controller, complete with a volume knob and various physical buttons around it, is very much like the one found in the 2019 Cadillac CT6 refresh, the 2019 Cadillac XT4 as well as the new Cadillac CT5. This means that the system no longer solely relies on the touchscreen for input, and from where we’re sitting, that’s a very good thing.
What’s more, the addition of the rotary volume control above the primary control wheel results in the deletion of the horizontal volume slider below the screen.
However, unlike the CT5, the refreshed 2020 Cadillac XT5 interior doesn’t feature the secondary knobs located directly under the screen.
The steering wheel appears unchanged compared to the 2017, 2018, and 2019 models. In addition, the Electronic Precision Shift shifter appears to have been updated to the latest version in line with the unit introduced on the CT5.
But arguably the biggest change is the addition of a disable switch/button for engine Auto Stop Start (ASS). That button is located to the left of the center screen, and features an “A” with a half-circle around it – identical to the control found on the current Cadillac CTS, ATS, and CT6. The inability to turn off Auto Stop-Start has proven to be a huge aggravator to many current XT5 owners, so the addition of such a feature is rather noteworthy.
Apart from that, there doesn’t seem to be much differentiation between the refreshed 2020 Cadillac XT5 interior and that of the current, pre-facelift model.
Also expect the 2020 XT5 to add the new turbocharged 2.0L I-4 LSY engine to join the midsize crossover’s powertrain lineup. In addition, the Aisin-sourced 8-speed automatic transmission will be replaced with the GM 9-speed gearbox for all engines, including the aforementioned LSY as well as the atmospheric 3.6 V-6 LGX.
Expect an official reveal in the very near future. In the meantime, subscribe to GM Authority for the latest Cadillac news, Cadillac XT5 news, and ongoing GM news coverage.
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It has blazer wheels
The wheels are probably just used on the prototype. I don’t think GM would actually put blazer wheels on a Caddy but hey I’ve been surprised before
I thought they were Subaru wheels.
Cadillac is such a disappointment. To be the American luxury brand, we just can’t keep up in the luxury market.
Entire vehicle is underwhelming and a complete disappointment……..
It doesn’t look premium. It looks like they are trying to take on Mazda interiors and not succeeding
Cadillac’s XT5 AWD features P235/55R20 tires while the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer AWD uses Continental 265/45R21; maybe Cadillac is testing how the XT5 might handle with slightly larger tires and grabbed a set belonging to a Blazer.
It looks like old and very conservative car. It is not refresh it is suicide of Cadillac. Who from young people buy this outdated crap.
Ford_guy;
We get it, you don’t like Cadillac, what’s next?.
This is a mid-cycle refresh.
You people are all high if you expected a change as big as the CT6 mc refresh. That was an unprecedented change for.
Not sure why everyone is calling this vehicle a “suicide for Cadillac” and a “disappointment.”
It is Cadillac’s best selling model, one of the best selling cars in the segment, and has good reviews. Calm down y’all.
It really is a great car. To be honest, it does feel a little lackluster at times in terms of standard features and the electronics in ours are starting to show signs of age at 40k miles.
However, (knock on wood) we have not have 1 problem with the power train, the AWD system is fantastic and does great in the snow, the ride is super quiet and smooth at 80 MPH, great MPG (I’ve averaged up to 31 before on hwy trips), and the soft touch materials and leathers (when actually used) are super soft and nice to the touch. The car also has enough power to get out of its own way and halfway decent handling.
I’d buy one, however I wish their trim structure was a little different, and LED headlights were standard on all trims.
“Adaptive Stop Start (ASS).”
Automatic Start Stop 🙂
I stand corrected! Acronym still made me chuckle 🙂
I can only pray those wheels don’t make the final cut on this stellar refresh! This has been selling well, but I don’t see that continuing. It’s now looking very outdated and the refresh isn’t even out.
I think the new Lincoln Corsair will be eating the XT4’s lunch and I know the Aviator will pound this car. And I’ve never sold Ford products nor have I owned one in more than 15 years.
Dan you’re right. For every dull product or mis-step Cadillac puts out, Lincoln shows a stunning flashy unique new offering. My how the tables have turned. But I’d be happy with any of the new Lincoln SUVs, and I’d never spend my money on one of the current Cadillacs. Hopefully the new Escalade will bring some swagger back.
Yeah pretty boring overpriced lineup for Cadillac, I’ve been GM my entire driving life,and Ford’s got a lot of better ideas, to refer to the v6 in the xt5 as atmospheric is a joke. Still making same mistakes. You’re losing my interest,KIA Looking Good.
Looks very similar to the 2017 one we have which is to say a nice looking vehicle. One question i have with the knob is will it be able to control Android auto? That’s all we use and usually those knobs/touchpads don’t which makes then essentially useless.
As to the ford having a better lineup, everyone is entitled to their opinion but i think in this segment, caddy wine. Now for the xt6, Lincoln wins. The xt6 is a massive blah. The xt5 look just doesn’t translate well to the larger body.
AGREED!!
I think in the “Cadillac against Lincoln” CUV race, Caddy hands down the XT4 kicks the Corsairs a$$, the XT5 wins against the Nautilus (albit close race), but the Aviator totally takes the cake against the XT6.
My uncle was so excited a finally be able to buy a Caddy, he bought his wife a new SRX and loved it so much that he bought himself a used ATS. But hes going to the local Lincoln dealership when the Aviator comes out. I dont blame him.
Is it just the lighting, or is that dark gray, not black? That would be a huge step forward.
Sand and gray interior color combo. It looks great in person
Anything but all black lung is okay with me.
Just bought ’19 XT-5. So far, we like it very much. Comfortable, smooth ride and easy ingress/ egress. Looked at Nautilus and Continental, but went with the Caddy. I don’t complain about knobs and buttons; I just adapt to what’s there. No complaints at all.
Ooh…
Wow…
Zzzz…
BUICKS LOOK BETTER
the interior layout is great but the material and appointments look better in the Lacrosse