The second-generation Cadillac XT5 is on the way for the Chinese market, introducing all-new styling inside and out. Thus far, the luxury crossover has been kept under wraps, quite literally, as GM Authority spotted a handful of camouflaged units undergoing testing a few months ago. Now, though, the mystery of the next-gen XT5’s looks is gone, thanks to photos that were recently leaked online via the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in China.
Right off the bat, we can see that the second-gen Cadillac XT5 pictured here is likely a Luxury trimmed model, judging by its bright exterior accents, as opposed to the dark-themed accents that adorn the Sport trim. The new luxury crossover is essentially a reskin of the current, first-gen XT5, although it does feature a completely overhauled exterior and interior, though the GM C1-2 platform is under the bones.
The front fascia Cadillac XT5 has been treated to the luxury marque’s ICE model design language, which includes horizontally oriented turn signals (that also double as hazard lights). Vertically oriented accent lights (DRLs) descend down either side of the grille, with the headlights positioned just inside the DRLs. Black trim elements inside the vertical lighting draw the eye inward toward the grille, which features a five-point crest-like design, reminiscent of Cadillac’s crest.
The profile of the next-gen Cadillac XT5 has been overhauled as well, gaining a new sloping roofline that gently descends into the the C-pillar, lending a coupe-like silhouette to the luxury crossover. This treatment gives the second-gen model a much more modern and athletic appearance compared to its outgoing first-gen counterpart.
Out back, the XT5 features horizontally and vertically oriented tail lights, integrated into an L-shaped arrangement that lines up with a bright chrome accent on the liftgate. Note that the reverse light is positioned on the lower rear fascia, between the integrated dual exhaust outlets.
While these leaked photos don’t reveal what’s inside the overhauled Cadillac XT5, its interior will closely resemble that of the refreshed Cadillac XT4, which boasts a curved 33-inch LED screen lifted straight from the Cadillac Lyriq.
As first reported by GM Authority, the forthcoming Cadillac XT5 has been developed first and foremost for the Chinese market. Initially, GM didn’t have any plans to bring the model to North America, although as we recently reported, The General is currently reevaluating that decision.
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Cadillac designs are becoming too predictable these days. Nothing about this design is exciting and inspiring. Cadillac has to look beyond the sales success of the Escalade and focus as much energy on the rest of the brand.
Huh? This looks great. I don’t know about predictable nor do I really care if it is or isn’t that.
@Vee8
Its the same design variation of the XT4, CT6(Chinese), Escalade EV, Lyriq, the new Vistiq, and the Celestiq 😂.
Its boring and predictable at this point.
And the design language being not as great as they were in the recent past, makes it worst.
Cadillac in the recent past understood in order to have a level playing field with other luxury automakers, their designs had to be superior and eye catching. This design language is completely forgettable. They only care about the Escalade and it shows.
Looks like smth asian. Meh
Bring it to U★S☆A 🙏
Looks good to me! Not overly done, a pretty safe design that customers will be quite comfortable with. Will be even more interesting in different colors.
Not bad, but I’m sure they screw up with some hyped up 4 banger 🙁
Amazing….it looks like its already been on the market 5 years and should be getting ready for a replacement.
Bill Mitchell where are you when we need you?
I like the CT6 taillights. The current XT5 has been stale for about 2 years now. If it’s built in China leave it there. If it’s built in the US GM should consider a better newer Volt-Tec drivetrain. All the Jap and other companies offer hybrids, I think GM dropped the ball on hybrids and going full battery was a mistake.
Not bad … reminds me of the gt4 and xt6 mashed together. It would’ve probably been a little safer to design this similar to the optiq.
With the slower move to electrics I don’t see why GM wouldn’t bring this stateside. It was their best seller and this update looks really good, nicer than the current XT5 is now the frumpy outdated vehicle in their lineup.
Add the fact this is their bread and butter vehicle. It would be one thing for a sorta niche vehicle (ex. CT6), but totally crazy not to sell this here.
I agree bring it to the US, but let’s be honest, the bread and the butter is the Escalade. Everything else is just crumbs on the P&L sheet.
Nothing says prestige like a 4 cylinder Chinese Cadillac hatchback…..
I like this much better than the current XT5. It never seemed like it fit the lineup for me.
Please bring the gt 4 to the USA. Big mistake to not offer it to us !!
I see alot of people in other articles on this subject saying it looks just like the 1st Gen. Maybe the rear I can see, but nothing else.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Please GM Authority, add some side by side pictures to these kind of articles. Visuals go a long way.
Bring it home!!The general needs to worry about domestic production not Chinese production.
It looks like the glass/greenhouse has been carried over. I expect this is more like an extensive refresh in the same way the ATS ->CT4 was done.
Looks good. Should be rear wheel drive or at least feature a smaller front overhang.
The XT6 needs an update too.
It is as expected. Which is what its audience WANTS. What on earth is wong with that?
Still with the Kenworth marker lights .
Beat a dead dog much, Mary ?
Would love to see some sort of Hybrid or Voltec powertrain. How about a 2.0T driving the front wheels with 250HP and electric motors driving the rear with another 200+HP.
not only no, but heelllll no. No turbo’s or 4 bangers.. I’ll take a Hybrid maybe if paired with a naturally aspirated v-6.
Looks like a 2024 XT4 on steroids’
So sad the XT5 will not redesigned and built and sold in North America!
I will never buy any vehicle designed and built in China…!!!
I am a life long GM customer and am loosing faith in Cadillac and GM…!!!
The ’25 model looks fantastic. If available here, it should sell decently if not better.
This should be a no brainer, GM needs to sell the 2025 XT5 in North America while the XT6 gets an extensive refresh. I’d like to see the new 2.5 liter Turbo in these vehickle as we!
The XT4 looks better and they should transfer over that design. I mean the market matches the race in this instance. Can we say get with the times; needs flush door handles, black wheel option, and the connected head lights will far better suit the slant skinny eyes!
Pretty soon the Equinox and xt5 will be indistinguishable. Sad to see how far Cadillac has fallen. Just another overpriced appliance.
I have the current XT5 and its a fantastic and nearly perfect vehicle (for my own needs). For a family of three adults and one 3 year old, and living in northwestern NJ with tight garages and roads its a perfect goldilocks vehicle. Not too small but not too large. GM canceling this vehicle would be a massive disappointment and I really scratch my head why they would abandon this category. Especially when their 3-rows are excessively large and their compact CUVs (thinking the XT4) is on the small side.
Is the refresh on the XT5 enough to compete with ’24 Nautilus? Which design language looks fresher both interior as well as exterior? Nautilus has that wild coast to coast interior. Cadillac should have been more edgy with the refresh.
Cadillac hedged its bets on the new XT5. Like the Escalade, it’s an important vehicle for them, so they had to decide to either evolve the current design to meet their current design ethos or go radical and pull the design forward. I say they made the best call here. RD&D costs too much to make a fumble, and Cadillac avoided that conundrum beautifully. I think this looks great and that the pictures don’t do the design justice. Plus, colors other than white will really be head-turning!!
i had a 2014 srx and a 2017 xt5. a fine vehicle for what it is. its not to flashy, but feels premium and is priced right. I thought it was a little to stiff ride but everyone I know who has one likes it. I wonder what the interior design will look like. the existing smaller screen could be augmented, although I hope they don’t overdo it.
China NO NO NO NO
What doesn’t Mary move to communist China and leave us alone
Selfishly I don’t want too much change. Just days from now,I am trading for a new 24 XT5 Sport that I ordered from the pipeline. So, hoping this will look new for a couple of years. Things I hope are different: the “pong” assist that keeps the car between the lines should go in favor of “lane centering”. The Sport should have more HP. It lags behind BMW & Audi performance. The twin-clutch 9-speed ttrans should “crack off” fast positive shifts. It is sloppy. And, the heads-up feature should have a large gear number with the tach. Com’on it is the Sport model!! Lastly, I agree with just about every one tthatt there should be a pluggable hybrid. Cadillac is going to lose sales to the competition soon!
This XT5 would be awesome if they put the 3.0 TT in it!
If it’s not a PHEV or hybrid, fuhgeddaboutit.