High-performance variants of the Cadillac XT5 and XT6 are not planned for the current generation of the crossovers, a source told our sister publication, Cadillac Society.
This of course means that General Motors is not planning to produce either an XT5-V or an XT6-V anytime in the near future. The luxury brand offers both the XT5 and XT6 in Sport trim, as per its Y-trim level strategy, but this is essentially a cosmetic package only and not a true performance variant, adding items such as trim-exclusive front and rear fascias and carbon fiber interior trim. The XT5 Sport and XT6 Sport also offer Cadillac’s twin-clutch AWD system as standard.
The Cadillac XT5 was first introduced in 2016 for the 2017 model year, although it received a mild refresh for 2020. The base model is powered by GM’s turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder LSY gasoline engine, which produces 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The automaker’s naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 LGX gasoline motor is available as an option, which produces 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque in the crossover. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available as an option. Luxury and Premium Luxury variants get a standard AWD system, while the Sport model gets a twin-clutch AWD setup, as we mentioned above.
Meanwhile, the three-row Cadillac XT6, which GM refers to as a “midsize plus” model, was introduced in the spring of 2019 for the 2020 model year. In North America (it’s also available in China), the only available engine is a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 LGX, which is good for 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. Again, front-wheel drive is standard an AWD is optional, with the Luxury and Premium Luxury models receiving standard AWD and the Sport trim getting a twin-clutch AWD system. In China, the XT6 is available exclusively with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder LSY motor.
However, the Cadillac XT4 may be set to receive a performance-focused XT4-V variant, with an anonymous tipster sending us photos of an alleged XT4-V earlier this year. We were unable to confirm the authenticity of these photos, so it’s not clear if such a product is indeed in the cards.
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This report was written in collaboration with our sister publication, Cadillac Society.
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Probably a wise choice. Considering they’re not really on the proper platform to be performance oriented. Plus, they’re selling them to soccer moms and, high-performance versions would probably not do that well anyway, considering there’s much history or Pedigree from Cadillac with high-performance SUVs.
In fact-there are ZERO attempts from Caddy making a compelling performance SUV. They have the platforms and knowledge. Look how far GM’s taking the Camaro and the Corvette. Not to mention the V series Cadillacs.
Sometimes, I wonder why GM just doesn’t go for it all the time? That’s weird. They could be so much better and they just don’t seem to want to go for it?
Pull out the Mercedes play book, or Porsche’s playbook and do it. You could even do it better GM. You’ve already proven you’ve got the skills. What are you waiting for?
+100
The Halo effect has been lost on GM. While the CTS and ATS were not best sellers, their V variants were acknowledged as solid entries in their segments. IMO, had GM stayed the course, a second gen ATS and fourth gen CTS could’ve improved upon and filled in the blanks for the shortcomings to help the brand catch traction. But again, it’s pull the plug and reinvent Cadillac so all traction lost.
Imagine the new CTS and ATS had came out with updated eye catching design – they were already lookers – , an updated CUE – Cadillac retreats from Haptic and Audi embraces it, hmm!!?? – and interiors executed to be worthy of a luxury marque.
The Omega Platform cost a penny and then some to develop. Why isn’t there a RWD SUV with coupe and V variants built off the platform?
Even though I’m not a fan of Ford, it’s noteworthy that the new Aviator is built on a RWD platform. It wouldn’t be surprising to see performance variants coming out in the future.
Halo effect is not what it once was. Little gain is made with it anymore financially or even marketing wise.
GM went broke with a full portfolio of some really great Halo cars at the GM Performance Division.
GM has had some very good V models but yet have found a way to build an sedan that dominates the segment. The V Halo has not done anything for the standard models.
GM need to spend more time into figuring out how to build and sell exceptional standard models and then add the performance to them. Building a good performance model and still selling crap standard models fix nothing.
Cadillac needs to address the core of each model and get it right and then the rest will come with the performance etc.
I agree C8.R !
A halo vehicle ” C8 ” is the perfect example, will do nothing for the Cadillac buyer, or even the Chevrolet buyer.
GM would have been so, so, so much farther ahead, as far as future sales of high profit vehicles, by offering a ” better ” than the average GM blah Cadillac midsized vehicle over the new Vette !!
Do I love the new Vette, YEP, sure do. But as far as a business decision for best profit per investment NO !! I have said it before and will say it again, the new Vette will be desired by the Vette owners and a few new performance buyers, but the new performance buyer will be an EV like Tesla. Where are the comparative numbers on the Tesla VS C8 ? And for the average sold Tesla and the average C8. Do you scott3 AKA C8.R think this C8 will sell in the Tesla numbers ?
Because if GM would have spent that time, effort, and money on a ” Better ” than ” Good Enough ” midsized Cadillac, I believe the numbers would have been staggering !!!!
Not a halo vehicle !!!!
Not a performance vehicle !!!!
A smoooooooth, quick shifting, ” Better than average ” luxury vehicle !!!
Sedan and SUV, midsized, better than the average GM blah vehicle, and NOT the rough crude cheap horse power of the GM performance division.
Something you, Mark, and the other ” Boomers ” don’t quit get.
A smoooooooth, quick shifting, quite, luxurious, better than the average GM blah vehicle !!!!
An Escala, Cadillac the size of the CT5, with a 2.7 to 3.0 T inline with a AWD 10 speed twin clutch transmission. WOW.
Have your guys make it and prove me wrong.
I would love to eat crow for a comment here.
So far I have been right most of the time for an arm chair CEO !!!
But we will, we always do, find out how it goes, only some of us change our names do to the crow we have to eat.
How is that 8 speed transmission ” fix ” coming ?
Just as I said ?
How about this ” new onslaught ” of Cadillac sales ? I guess Cadillac sells more SUVs than before, so that’s good, I guess ?
Any bets on the ” new ” Cadillac sedan sales ? With the 2.0T 8 speed junk ?
O that’s right, nobody buys sedans, Toyota, Honda, VW, and Tesla, love to hear you say that !
If you want different results than the past, do something different than the past !!
You will never understand the Cadillac or potential Cadillac buyer, WHY, because you are a GM performance boomer. Give you a Corvette, Camaro, or V Cadillac and you love it !!! The sound, the vibration, the smell, man I can picture you drooling as I type.
But something smooooooooth, quick, quiet, elegant, and luxurious, you and Mark will never understand. And the potential is endless !!
@ Gary and C8.R
You both have valid points.
The smart thing to do, is both. Get your halo vehicles in the portfolio. This works for most of the German manufactures. But, they back it up because their mainstream (core) models are not dripping with cost-cutting.
But, C8.R is correct. Your bread and butter needs to be spot on to breed success.
If your bread and butter does not taste good, no one is popping out their wallet for your steak. 🙂
I’m a vegetarian, BTW…
GM has for too long gotten the specialty models right but the base product was left in need.
You can look at the GM Performance Division models. Every one of them were average at best standard models but under GMPD tuning were made world class in going, turning and stopping as was the mandate for each.
Hell I was not an HHR fan in any way but after driving one and needing a SUV I bought one as it was a blast to drive and still met my needs. Too bad they did not fix the interior more.
Same on the Cobalt SS. Trailblazer SS and even the V series cars. All were so so in stock form but under GMPD they became world class in performance with the changes they brought.
To GM credit they did take the folks who did the suspension tuning and integrate them into the development on the platforms from the start. Today even the base models handle very good. But it is the details on the interiors and just where they spend the money in other places that are leaving customers wanting.
Engines that should not be offered in some packages. Other things like the cost cutting on the interior. GM has always done the engines and suspensions but by the time they look inside they were out of money on the budget. This was stated direct from a former F body manager.
Mary Barra says a high performance would ruin Cadillac’s image. (*whats left of it?)
Seriously?
Bury Mary should not be in charge.
With all the other luxury car makers stepping up and doing performance vehicles, yes, even their SUVs, it’s a formula that works and builds brand equity and respect.
It wouldn’t ruin Cadillac’s damaged image-it would improve it. Why she can’t see that… I have no idea?
Its probably for the best, the V brand can’t take another major blow in the form of half-assed CUVs.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for high performance SUVs, but they need to be done right and GM doesn’t have the will to do it right.
Yes! Correct. And, sad, but true.
Stupidity and greed always leads to a fall.
If only most of us on this site, could take charge. We would make Cadillac the best vehicles on the planet.
Once again.
But- its always about the money. But chasing money, as opposed to bringing out the best you can do/no matter what the cost- will lead to, not only the “money” but, domination.
It’s not rocket science (greedy GM)
look at the history of your OWN Company and you will then realize why GM was on top.
Don’t need a high performance variant, just need more power. Look at the Lincolns, they aren’t sports machines, but they do have powerful engines though.
Look at their sales?
Their inability to make what people actually want is comical. They’re content because they still sella good amount of vehicles and just overlook their shrinking market share and deteriorating brand image. These took a century to grow and they’re taking it for granted.
If they ever boot Barra and hire a competent CEO another “reinvention” of the brand is going to be in order… Again.
@Mike:
Just a thought. Maybe their “shrinking market share” is due to pushing too hard for so much performance minded vehicles instead of concentrating on a more up-scale luxury minded buyer with better luxury?
I see zero reason for Cadillac to bring out a high performance crossover other than to make certain people happy that they are going after MB and BMW performance models. Yet, the people buying those brands/cars probably would never consider a Cadillac no matter what they offer.
I’d like to see more higher output choices for all of GM’s crossovers. At least an option for 350hp in the mid to full sized versions.
The HP of the 3.6 isn’t the problem, it’s the torque.
Correct the GM 3.6 ( less the turbos ) has zero torque below 2000 RPM ( or so ).
Now the GM guys will say, sure you can run better fuel this and that, but on average with average fuel and an average customer, the GM 3.6 V6 average GM blah, has zero torque under 2000 RPM.
But this torque story goes deeper and for a long period of time. The ” boomers ” started this V something issue. In the early days the inline 6 was a torque powerhouse, all inlines were. But the torque curve was short lived and the gears were expensive and troublesome. So we get the GM or Chevrolet Small Block ( V-8 ). That engine was smoooooooooth and the torque band ran for hundreds or RPMs. Look at the early 283 with the 2 speed powerglides, two gears.
So what is the matter with the v something, RPMs that’s whats the matter. with RPM comes fuel consumption. With fuel consumption come pollution or waist, and the cost of torque is high.
The Cadillac competition uses inline 4s and 6s with turbos. The turbos allow the customer to feel the torque and increase the torque band over a larger RPM range, while using less fuel.
Not necessarily less fuel for the Good enough average driver in the GM sweet spot of low torque, low RPM, low fuel consumption. But the step up driver who wants a little more, the torque RPM of the average GM blah 3.6 V6 is high, it has the torque, but you will pay and pay dearly. When you use a GM average blah 3.6 V6 in at the highest torque available the fuel usage is HORRENDOUS, HORRIBLE. But with a inline 4 or 6 with a turbo, you can increase the boost in an RPM range tied to the correct gearing and feel it, I mean feel it, with ALOT LESS FUEL used, and while driving the average, it is still great.
So this GM engine battle has gone on as long as there has been boomers inn the GM ranks, and with Mark Reuss in charge, I would guess little will change. ( He is a fuel sucking V8 crude cheap performance guy ), not a refined, high torque luxury performance guy.
And this is for all the dealers here. You need to quit saying that the average luxury buyer doesn’t even know what torque is. Why you ask ? Because torque is what you feel while driving, you DO NOT feel Horse Power !!!! HP is a relation between RPM and torque and HP is measures at the one time, you don’t feel it, you feel the torque !!!
So when a customer buys the competition and you can’t figure out why ( Cadillac ) its the feeling of torque, and has NOTHING to do with the actual torque or HP numbers !!!!
You can feel it when you drive them !!
Th average GM blah 3.6 is a rev rattler, it needs high gas guzzling RPM for the feeling of exhilaration, now the GM 2.0T is better” longer higher torque band ” but its to small or to low of torque for a Cadillac !!! ” Weight to torque ratio ”
The 2.7T should be the smallest base standard Cadillac engine, done !!!!!! With a 9 or 10 speed not the 8 speed GM junk !!!!!!
After our 2013SRX we switched to ML63 AMG just because 300HP is not realy moving those 4500lb SUVs. We are looking at Lincoln as well with their new power options.
I still enjoy my 2009 CTSV but the family vehicle needs to have some power too.
It’s really looking like my ATS-V will be my last Cadillac more and more every day. The current crop of SUV’s are just dull and not worth any attention as far as Powertrain goes.
Just more proof that I am correct about GM being clueless what to do with Cadillac. They simply won’t be allowed by the Beancounters to spend what it will truly take to bring Cadillac back to Tier One Luxury Status. It is a Crying shame.
The very last hope Cadillac has is the upcoming EV Platform. If that isn’t Top Tier then Cadillac is over as a True Luxury Auto Maker. Time is quickly running out on Cadillac unfortunately.
I am not for people losing their jobs but GM needs to have a CEO that will stand up to the Beancounters or GM will die a very slow death yet once again. The Industry is changing and so is the Standards most potential buyers are looking for. I have been stating here for many many years just how important interiors and Top Level Technology is in todays market. GM is seriously lacking in both.
Crossover isn’t really good for performance as its design. That is why McLaren refuses to built any performance crossover to fight VAG performance crossovers although VAG does their performance crossovers very interesting.
@OHV-V8
Well someone should inform Audi, Mercedes, BMW, and Porsche that are printing money from Performance Crossovers that they are wasting their time HAHA
Lets see who else is taking the Plunge?
Lamborghini, Aston Martin, oh yeah and Ferrari.
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The XT4 is basically a wagonized XTS, so making it a V with the XTS Vsport’s TTV6 is rather straightforward. They just have to adapt the powertrain for the jump from Epsilon II to E2XX.
XT5 & XT6 would require more dramatic investments.
Even https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=QaWbENUe5Pg Hyundai is testing a Tucson at the Nurburgring… but not Cadillac…. guess the pathetic CT4 is perfect huh? It’s sad Cadillac doesn’t reach higher…
They should test the waters by offering the 2.7T in the XT4 (now, not in 2 or 3 years). That should be less of a packaging problem than wedging turbo V6s in the bigger models.
I have a hunch as to why the XT5 isn’t getting a performance model nor was it given a redesign to look closer to either the XT4 or XT6. A major resign is coming sooner rather than later and I think Cadillac’s all-electric crossover concept shown earlier this year was a preview of not only the XT5 will look like but it’s primary propulsion source. Again, just a hunch.
Sad,
GM just can’t seem to make what the customer wants. I think this is do to the dealerships giving GM false information as to the customers wants and needs.
Cadillac needs more standard power, not a race variant, just more standard power. GM just doesn’t offer any, not one , midsized vehicle with a step up. All you get from GM in a midsized vehicle is ” Good Enough ” Average GM blah.
2.0T or 3.6 NA, now we have a 4.2 Blackwing with twin turbos and a 3.0 with twin turbos or 3.6 with twin turbos.
Use them !!!! What are you waiting for ?
If GM/Cadillac is thinking they can switch the Cadillac line to EV for the next line, I think they are mistaken. Cadillac needs a standard more power vehicle, yesterday. And the 2.0T lack in the new CT4 and CT5 are also a huge mistake.
GM has the 2.7 T, it needed to be the standard base engine for Cadillac only t]o move up from there, and step up to EV.
Cadillac and GM will not be able to step into EV like Tesla, GM doesn’t understand the EV buyer or customer of the EV. GM is thought of as a large ” raping ” corporation. Mary has tried to change the perception, yet the greedy money people” bean counters ” will never understand the EV customer, or just the customer in general.
Without a charge plan, nailed down, and customer support GM will fail at this EV / Cadillac endeavor.
They just do not understand the customer, their is to much arrogance, and greed !!
We were really hoping the Cadillac onslaught was going to be something, yet we the customer got, more average GM blah vehicles with a Cadillac badge.
There is simply nothing yearning anyone to buy a Cadillac other than the CT6-V. One vehicle, Cadillac has one vehicle that’s better than the rest of the average GM blah vehicle and almost impossible to get for those who want it.
Good luck Cadillac with the average GM blah plan, now that you have three midsized average GM blah vehicles, at least you are selling more than you did with one, yet all three do not even come close to one of the competition vehicles inn sales numbers.
SAD !
Cadillac is aiming at soccer moms and people who’s next wheels will be a wheelchair. I am sad to read this and I feel sad writing it, but after an ATS midnight package, an ATS V and now a XT5, today I bought a BMW X3 M40i.
After extensively looking into the Mercedes CLE AMG40 and the Audi SQ5 we went with the BMW. I tried the XT4 and it definitely felt more quick and nimble than my current frumpy and sluggish Xt5, and the black trim was a big step up, it was worth spending a bit more for the real thing.
In Toronto, there are Sports SUV’s everywhere. And after years of this Cadillac is still not fully in!? When I engage “sport” mode there is no noticeable difference in the Xt5. In the other cars, when you hit performance mode you can feel the difference big time. The exhaust suddenly pops and roars. Then when you want hit comfort and its all cushy again. And I know , not everyone will buy these models, but they give the brand prestige.
You walk into the Caddy dealers in Toronto and you see the SUV’s in basic plain form. No blackout trim, or 20 inch rims etc. The put the grey powder 18 inch rims… sexy!!! When I serviced my midnight package, more then once salespeople came up asking where I got it customized?? If sales doesn’t know the package existed, no wonder it failed.
Our sales girl was wonderful though. I really feel bad for her. Not because she lost us to BMW. More because she is selling a brand that’s core customer are starting to die from natural causes. And it seem no one in charge wants to do anything to change that. After years of pushing and educating people about the “new Cadillac” I have pretty much given up. I told my rep, they remind me of Pandas. An animal that won’t mate to keep it’s species alive.
GM was on the right track about 17 years ago with the Sigma platform and a movement away from rebodied GM cars. Now they are going to the model of just putting a Cadillac body on a mainstream platform.
Right now, at least with the CUVs, Cadillac is closer to competing with Acura that Benz or BMW. Starting with the respective replacements for the XT5, XT4, and XT6, the first two should be reengineered on the Alpha platform, and the CT6 on the Omega platform (if it is still around in the US). Right now the separation between Buick and Cadillac is very small and IMHO, the Enclave is a far better value and looks better than the XT6.
If I were the CEO of GM, Tadge would be the president of Cadillac. We need his expertise to really turn around the flagship brand and give a vision worthy of respect. It’s hard to believe that the C8 and XT6 are designed by the same company. One has got the respect of the whole world and the other is a joke which will fail miserably when compared to the X7 and GLS.
I don’t know about a sport edition but yes a spot option , there are already 4 series just add a sport option.. again GM is always behind YES it needs more torque ( 2.0 L turbo is too small ) – interior design is great but material is substandard for Cadillac- more standard features even on base trim – individual stand alone options -ex to have hi intensity headlight and cornering lights (that should be standard on all Cadillacs) that requires navigation system REALLY what the HELL do they have to do with one another or is Mary trying to get rid of slow selling items and inflating the cost . Buying a Cadillac years ago when they were considered the standard of the world there was always a special feature that was in a Cadillac but now other domestic or foreign you will find better equipped . go to show you no one a GM reads these comments or they just don’t care to listen and wonder why is are experiencing lower sales and Cadillac has lost its status .
Arrogance is already quietly killing GM.
Failure to acknowledge that customers are looking for more than just “good enough”.
Instead of using Blazer Acadia Enclave platforms for Cadillac products, they should have developed rear wheel drive based SUVs with more powerful base and optional engines.
Current crop of Cadillac Products is Zzz…
With the announcement of the tepid CT4-V and CT5-V, and the CT6-V already on its last leg prior to launch, this is no surprise.
Sure, I saw the photos of the “real-V” Blackwing cars, but it feels as though Cadillac’s “Velocity” division is stuck in super slow-motion.
C’mon guys, give us something exciting!
Cadillac is aiming at soccer moms and people who’s next wheels will be a wheelchair. I am sad to read this and I feel sad writing it, but after an ATS midnight package, an ATS V and now a XT5, today I bought a BMW X3 M40i.
After extensively looking into the Mercedes CLE AMG40 and the Audi SQ5 we went with the BMW. I tried the XT4 and it definitely felt more quick and nimble than my current frumpy and sluggish Xt5, and the black trim was a big step up, it was worth spending a bit more for the real thing.
In Toronto, there are Sports SUV’s everywhere. And after years of this Cadillac is still not fully in!? When I engage “sport” mode there is no noticeable difference in the Xt5. In the other cars, when you hit performance mode you can feel the difference big time. The exhaust suddenly pops and roars. Then when you want hit comfort and its all cushy again. And I know , not everyone will buy these models, but they give the brand prestige.
You walk into the Caddy dealers in Toronto and you see the SUV’s in basic plain form. No blackout trim, or 20 inch rims etc. The put the grey powder 18 inch rims… sexy!!! When I serviced my midnight package, more then once salespeople came up asking where I got it customized?? If sales doesn’t know the package existed, no wonder it failed.
Our sales girl was wonderful though. I really feel bad for her. Not because she lost us to BMW. More because she is selling a brand that’s core customer are starting to die from natural causes. And it seem no one in charge wants to do anything to change that. After years of pushing and educating people about the “new Cadillac” I have pretty much given up. I told my rep, they remind me of Pandas. An animal that won’t mate to keep it’s species alive.
There is no need for them.
The most intresting will strart from the upcoming RWD based XT7.
Luigi Vampa,
Who are you and what do you know ?
Just another dealer owner luring the customer to continue to wait, and wait, and wait, and wait, and wait even longer for something BETTER than ” Good Enough ” to come out of the Cadillac onslaught.
What is the XT7 ? Will the new Escalade be called XT7 ? I hope so ! If for no other reason than something consistent coming out of Cadillac !!
But once again, the potential Cadillac mid sized buyer does NOT want a vehicle that large. Is it GREAT for the Cadillac Escalade buyer, yep, sure, it will keep them from buying the competition. Buy to lure a new buyer to Cadillac, in numbers that matter, it will take more than one large SUV !! And the average GM blah, that is the Cadillac midsized offering, is just that, just another average GM blah ” Good Enough ” vehicle just like the rest of the average GM blah midsized GM lineup with a different shaped plastic badge !
Do I think the, ( new to GM ) AWD twin clutch is great, YES, yes I do, but Cadillac is late to the game with this tech as always, its not available in a premium luxury, just the sport, and with the average GM blah power ! So will it lure in new customers, sure a few, like others here have said ” soccer moms” or like I like to say ” average GM blah ” customers. And for those folks GM hit the nail on the head.
A higher priced average GM blah vehicle !!
But for the customer that GM really wants for Cadillac, the average GM blah midsized vehicle is not ” Good Enough ”
In my opinion
1. I gave an inside info for the upcoming Escalade’s interior a long time ago. Before the spy pics.
2. And I have nothing to do with the dealers.
3. As for the XT7 – No. Escalade will keep its name.
4. Xt7 is a different RWD based crossover that will sell.
5. As for the current XT5/XT6, well they are to simple to spend money for powerful versions. Not worth it.
They are focused on the Escalade and on the the models that will come after it. This is a good move.
7. Cadillac will sell if they make great products.
Thanks – Luigi Vampa,
Your answers just bring more questions.
So then the XT7 would be larger than the XT6 yet smaller than the Escalade ?
That is to big !
Cadillac should be offering the XT4 RWD/AWD better than average first.
Then the XT6 RWD/AWD better then average next.
The XT4 is the perfect size for just driving from place to place with 4 to 5 people.
The XT6 is perfect size for vacationing with luggage for 4 to 5 people and than the extra seat when you arrive.
They just need more power for the weight when loaded, for a Cadillac.
Any way we will see if it comes true in 10 years !! If there is still a Cadillac GM badge then!
Cadillac is aiming at soccer moms and people who’s next wheels will be a wheelchair. I am sad to read this and I feel sad writing it, but after an ATS midnight package, an ATS V and now a XT5, today I bought a BMW X3 M40i.
After extensively looking into the Mercedes GLC AMG40 and the Audi SQ5 we went with the BMW. I tried the XT4 and it definitely felt more quick and nimble than my current frumpy and sluggish Xt5, and the black trim was a big step up, but it was worth spending a bit more for the real thing.
In Toronto, there are Sports SUV’s everywhere. And after years of this Cadillac is still not fully in!? When I engage “sport” mode there is no noticeable difference in the Xt5. In the other cars, when you hit performance mode you can feel the difference big time. The exhaust suddenly pops and roars. Then when you want hit comfort and its all cushy again. And I know , not everyone will buy these models, but they give the brand prestige.
You walk into the Caddy dealers in Toronto and you see the SUV’s in basic plain form. No blackout trim, or 21 inch rims etc. The put the grey powder 18 inch rims… sexy!!! When I serviced my midnight package, more then once salespeople came up asking where I got it customized?? If sales doesn’t know the package existed, no wonder it failed.
Our sales girl was wonderful though. I really feel bad for her. Not because she lost us to BMW. More because she is selling a brand that’s core customer are starting to die from natural causes. And it seem no one in charge wants to do anything to change that. After years of pushing and educating people about the “new Cadillac” I have pretty much given up. I told my rep, they remind me of Pandas. An animal that won’t mate to keep it’s species alive.
Cadillac is aiming at soccer moms and people who’s next wheels will be a wheelchair. I am sad to read this and I feel sad writing it, but after an ATS midnight package, an ATS V and now a XT5, today I bought a BMW X3 M40i.
After extensively looking into the Mercedes GLC AMG40 and the Audi SQ5 we went with the BMW. I tried the XT4 and it definitely felt more quick and nimble than my current frumpy and sluggish Xt5, and the black trim was a big step up, but it was worth spending a bit more for the real thing.
In Toronto, there are Sports SUV’s everywhere. And after years of this Cadillac is still not fully in!? When I engage “sport” mode there is no noticeable difference in the Xt5. In the other cars, when you hit performance mode you can feel the difference big time. The exhaust suddenly pops and roars. Then when you want hit comfort and its all cushy again. And I know , not everyone will buy these models, but they give the brand prestige.
You walk into the Caddy dealers in Toronto and you see the SUV’s in basic plain form. No blackout trim, or 21 inch rims etc. The put the grey powder 18 inch rims… sexy!!! When I serviced my midnight package, more then once salespeople came up asking where I got it customized?? If sales doesn’t know the package existed, no wonder it failed.
Our sales girl was wonderful though. I really feel bad for her. Not because she lost us to BMW. More because she is selling a brand that’s core customer are starting to die from natural causes. And it seem no one in charge wants to do anything to change that. After years of pushing and educating people about the “new Cadillac” I have pretty much given up. I told my rep, they remind me of Pandas. An animal that won’t mate to keep it’s species alive.
No High Performance Cadillac XT5, XT6 Planned For This Generation
EXTREMELY LAME!
JUST BUILD IT, GM! Performance Blazer too!
This looks like an outstanding opportunity for an ingenious, entrepreneurial-minded Cadillac Dealer to spec out some “COPO” vehicles to offer their own performance package.
Cadillac is aiming at soccer moms and people who’s next wheels will be a wheelchair. I am sad to read this and I feel sad writing it, but after an ATS midnight package, an ATS V and now a XT5, today I bought a BMW X3 M40i.
After extensively looking into the Mercedes GLC AMG40 and the Audi SQ5 we went with the BMW. I tried the XT4 and it definitely felt more quick and nimble than my current frumpy and sluggish Xt5, and the black trim was a big step up, but it was worth spending a bit more for the real thing.
In Toronto, there are Sports SUV’s everywhere. And after years of this Cadillac is still not fully in!? When I engage “sport” mode there is no noticeable difference in the Xt5. In the other cars, when you hit performance mode you can feel the difference big time. The exhaust suddenly pops and roars. Then when you want hit comfort and its all cushy again. And I know , not everyone will buy these models, but they give the brand prestige.
You walk into the Caddy dealers in Toronto and you see the SUV’s in basic plain form. No blackout trim, or 21 inch rims etc. The put the grey powder 18 inch rims… sexy!!! When I serviced my midnight package, more then once salespeople came up asking where I got it customized?? If sales doesn’t know the package existed, no wonder it failed.
Our sales girl was wonderful though. I really feel bad for her. Not because she lost us to BMW. More because she is selling a brand that’s core customer are starting to die from natural causes. And it seem no one in charge wants to do anything to change that. After years of pushing and educating people about the “new Cadillac” I have pretty much given up. I told my rep, they remind me of Pandas. An animal that won’t mate to keep it’s species alive.
No High Performance Cadillac XT5, XT6 Planned For This Generation