We Render A Potential Cadillac XT5-V
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GM has offered the Cadillac XT5 under the same generation since the 2017 model year, originally serving up the midsize crossover as a replacement for the Cadillac SRX. While relatively successful in terms of sales, the Cadillac XT5 has never really been an object of interest among those customers with performance in mind. This Cadillac XT5-V rendering seeks to change that.
Before we dig into this thing, it should be mentioned that there are currently no known plans at GM to produce a Cadillac XT5-V crossover. Rather, we created this rendering purely for fun, just to see what such a thing might look like.
From the off, we have to say – our Cadillac XT5-V rendering looks mean, with a sort of hunkered-down, aggressive attitude that’s missing from non-V-Series models. The stance is dropped considerably over the standard model, while in the corners, we added a large contact patch courtesy of a wheel set plucked from the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.
Up front, the fascia of our Cadillac XT5-V rendering sports a black mesh grille, which looks great in between the inner black graphics of the headlights. A new front lip brings the crossover even closer to the ground, at least visually speaking.
Further body pieces line the lower body along the flanks, with black added to the window trim and roof rails. The front doors rock a V-Series badge, lest there be any doubt.
An additional V-Series badge can be found on the rear hatch lid, while a large diffuser-esque rear bumper houses a quartet of squared-off exhaust tips.
At the other end of those exhaust tips, we’re imagining our hypothetical Cadillac XT5-V cradles the twin-turbo 3.6L V6 LF3 gasoline engine. Last offered under the hood of the 2019 Cadillac XTS V-Sport and 2019 Cadillac CTS V-Sport, the LF3 was rated at 410 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, and 420 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, respectively. Either sum would be more than sufficient in our hypothetical Cadillac XT5-V.
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Looks very cool.
I like the way that the wheels fit to the body and everything else that you did to it.
Had one two years ago.
Rode like a truck – amazingly harsh.
When I traded it in, the sales guy told me that he has one and he likes it but his wife refuses to ride in it because of the harsh ride.
If you are interested in a Cadillac Ride better pick another model.
Love the XT5. Traded in our Lexus RX – the RX rode like an appliance. The Cadillac is fun to drive, and even more so when sport mode deployed. My wife hated the way the RX shifted and also how it handled on corners.
I like the looks of the XT5-V. I’ve on my second XT5 Prem Lux w the Platinum package and have loved them both, but I would consider an XT5-V if it were available. I’m not a horsepower junkie, but I love the look!!!
Where is the rendering?
Cadillac is making a huge mistake by not continuing the XT5 model for the future. Not everyone will buy any electric vehicle. The XT5 is a great vehicle and very popular.
FINALLY, a GM crossover I would ENJOY driving. C’mon GM, surprise us and market a crossover that would be FUN to drive. PLEASE ??
PS I currently own a 2015 SRX that I’m not displeased with, BUT….
“The XT5 has failed to REALLY connect with buyers”….
It could use a facelift, a little nip and tuck here or there, and , wallah (!) ,another failed attempt!
WE BOTH ENJOY OUR XT5’s
This is the kind of powertrain they should put in a mid-size coupe, not some upside-down bathtub.
Looks nice. Wouldn’t sell, but looks nice. They already offer an XT5 Sport [blacked out trim, black wheels, etc.] which approaches $68K-$70K fully loaded. No one would pay $80K+ for an XT5-V. As much as GM makes poor decisions with some vehicle offerings and packages, they are pretty in tune overall with what customers are demanding. If Cadillac customers were demanding a lowered, performance oriented, front-wheel drive based crossover they would offer one.
The closest competitor to an XT5-V that is actually in production would be the Ford Edge ST (incidentally, like the XT5, also in its last year of production]. It saw some initial sales success, even at the $60K fully loaded price. However it isn’t quite as popular as it once was. They typically sit on dealer lots for some time until they are eventually sold to someone.
GM has to stop doing crap like this…they have done it with RS, Avenir, and Denali. It dilutes the brand. Chevy will put RS on anything with 4 wheels. Denali used to be special, now there is a Denali Ultimate and a “regular” Denali. Every Buick model is available as an Avenir which is just an appearance/interior trim package. Cadillac is doing the same thing with the “V” trim. There is a “V Sport” trim and a “V Blackwing” trim. The way they are going, RS, Denali, Avenir and V will soon be the entry level/base trim and there will be a Pro/Pro Max/Ultra trim above the base.