The upcoming 2023 Cadillac XT5 is set to arrive as seventh model year for the first-generation, introducing just a few changes and updates over the previous 2022 model year. Now, GM Authority has learned that the 2023 Cadillac XT5 will also delete three exterior paint options previously offered for the 2022 model year.
Satin Steel Metallic (G9K)
Dark Moon Blue Metallic (GLU)
Infrared Tinitcoat (GSK)
According to GM Authority sources, the following three paint options will be dropped after the Cadillac XT5’s 2022 model year (relevant paint codes listed in parentheses):
- Satin Steel Metallic (G9K)
- Dark Moon Blue Metallic (GLU)
- Infrared Tintcoat (GSK)
To note, all three exterior colors were available across all trim levels of the 2022 Cadillac XT5. What’s more, all three hues were available in combiation with all six available interior colors, with the exception of Infrared Tintcoat, which was not available in conjunction with the Sedona Sauvage with Jet Black accents interior colorway.
As for pricing, Dark Moon Blue cost an extra $625, while Infrared cost $1,225 extra. Satin Steel did not include an extra upcharge.
Moving forward, the 2023 Cadillac XT5 will replace the three outgoing exterior colors with three new colors, including:
- Radiant Red Tintcoat (GNT)
- Opulent Blue Metallic (GTR)
- Argent Silver Metallic (GXD)
Radiant Red Tintcoat and Opulent Blue Metallic will both be available for an extra charge, while Argent Silver Metallic will not include an extra charge.
Previously, it was believed that the 2023 Cadillac XT5 would introduce brand-new second generation for the crossover nameplate, but now, it’s looking like the next-gen model will be delayed until the 2024 model year. To note, the-first generation XT was introduced for the 2017 model year, with a first-gen model refresh introduced for the 2020 model year.
Motivation is sourced from either the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine or the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX gasoline engine, with both engines connecting to the GM nine-speed automatic transmission. Under the skin, the Cadillac XT5 rides on the GM C1 platform, while production for the North American market takes place at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee.
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Barra did not get rid of it. The title says she lost it. She lost it apparently when the paint fell off the delivery truck. They must have some drunk truck drivers who keep losing the paints off the trucks 🙂
GOOD PLAN = get rid of a red and a silver so they can replace them with a red and a silver.
Opulent Blue Metallic (GTR) was previously used on the 2012 Cadillac CTS and is a more radiant medium to light blue. Not sure if this will look that good on the XT5, but then again, the Dark Blue Moon was a little too much like the Stellar Black IMHO.
.I had a 2017 XT5 and enjoyed it. My current lease expires shortly but I cannot see myself ordering a “new” old design XT5. XT5 desperately needs a new design and the car is simply too dated compared to others in the class. I believe XT5 is Cadillac’s biggest volume vehicle and hard to understand why they would not put more effort into keeping it current.
Don. when we didn’t see a camoflaged XT5, i had a feeling the much needed 2nd generation would not be ready for 2023. GM is so hung up on getting out the
all electric Lyrique and other EV’s it seems like they’re asleep at the wheel in updating their current fleet of vehicles with internal combustion engines. The XT5 is Cadillac’s biggest seller, this company is so poorly run, Mary Barra needs to go.
The colors don’t actually change just the names.😉
Leased two Srx and two xt5,like the vehicle.
We had a coin flip when we ordered our 2020 CT6 Premium…either Satin Steel or Shadow Metallic. The coin flip ended on Shadow Metallic, but I just saw a 2020 CT6 Premium Luxury at the dealership in Satin Steel. Looks like we are trading the 2017 Phantom Gray CT6 for the 2020 Satin Steel.
Don. when we didn’t see a camoflaged XT5, i had a feeling the much needed 2nd generation would not be ready for 2023. GM is so hung up on getting out the
all electric Lyrique and other EV’s it seems like they’re asleep at the wheel in updating their current fleet of vehicles with internal combustion engines. The XT5 is Cadillac’s biggest seller, this company is so poorly run, Mary Barra needs to go.
Ordered my 2022 XT5 sport in moon blue
back in October 2021.
Still waiting for arrival.
🤞🤞👍😂
Bring back amethyst or dark plum , whatever they called it. My retirement gift to myself was a purple 2016 ATS coupe…I LOVE IT.
Need to return plain old black! I hate the sparkle black! Nothing looks better than a shiny clean pure black vehicle!
I think Cadillac is repurposing the “lost” colors to facilitate the “2 new colors” for sold-out Lyriq vehicles. Totally agree XT5 needs a long overdue ‘refresh’ or remodel. Also might see more XT4’s on the road if they refreshed it; make the rear look more like a Cadillac vs a Volvo XC, Honda CRV or Nissan Leaf. While I love my SRX Performance, I was looking forward to the next generation of restyled XT5 as an EV or/and PHEV. Highly likely the supply-chain issue has greatly impacted GM’s plans, but other manufacturer’s seem 2b weathering the storm more quickly?! If Cadillac doesn’t want to lose sales to Jaguar, Range Rover, Kia, and other car companies, they’d better ‘up’ their game!
Getting rid of the 3 colors and showing them on the web site is one thing, but what would be wrong with giving us a glimpse of the 4 new ones on the web site? What a dumb way to illustrate a change. Having a ’22 Yukon XL ordered since December with still no build date, plus having my color deleted with no idea of the replacement causes me to look at Ford, Lincoln and Jeep a bit more deliberately.
Are the new 2023 XT5 changing their interior dash at all ?? I have a 2019 XT5, will the engines be the same and should one expect about the same fuel economy ??