2019 Cadillac XT5 Arrives in the Middle East

    February 4th 2019     Suhail Ajmal

Cadillac Middle East has introduced the 2019 Cadillac XT5 for the Middle Eastern markets featuring class-leading safety facilities, all-weather road handling confidence, advanced technology, and comfort. It is Cadillac’s global best-selling SUV thanks to a high-tech Cadillac User Experience boasting a rear camera mirror, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibilities, auto-heated steering wheel and front- and rear-seat USB capabilities. Moreover, the 2019 Cadillac XT5 renders next-generation wireless device charging for faster charging.

Christian Soemmer, Managing Director of Cadillac Middle East, stated, “Since its launch, the Cadillac XT5 has been a real trailblazer in the mid-size luxury SUV segment across the globe. With sophisticated looks, spacious cabin and outstanding technology, the XT5 makes for an exceptional driving experience.”

2019 Cadillac XT5 Platinum

For 2019, the automaker has introduced fresh exterior and interior shades. The new exterior paint options consist of Shadow Metallic, Red Horizon Tintcoat and Dark Mocha Metallic. The interior gets a full-leather seating with Sapele wood accent trim.

The 2019 Cadillac XT5 comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine good for 310 horsepower (231 kW) and 366 Nm of torque. The engine supports stop/start technology to mechanically stop and start the engine when the vehicle is standing. It saves fuel and decreases releases while improving the silence. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with Electronic Precision Shift. This electronically controlled transmission shifter minimizes clatter and vibration. The standard twin clutch all-wheel-drive system is ideal to deliver smooth drive both on and offroad conditions.

The 2019 Cadillac XT5 encompasses Cadillac’s Driver Awareness and Driver Assist systems to assist in vision and crash prevention. These systems include automatic front and rear braking for low-speed conditions, Lane Keeping Assist, Safety Alert Seat, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, full-speed-range Adaptive Cruise Control and Automatic Parking Assist.

The 2019 Cadillac XT5 offers airbags for frontal and seat-mounted side-impact for driver and front passenger with passenger sensing system; knee for the driver; head-curtain for all outboard seating positions with rollover protection. These airbags make it one of the safest crossover SUVs in the region.

The 2018 XT5 starts at AED 175,500 and the new model carries the same price tag, as per Cadillac Middle East site.

2019 Cadillac XT5 Specifications

Overview

Model: Cadillac XT5
Body style / driveline: 5-door, 5-passenger front engine transaxle; front-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive midsize luxury crossover
Construction: steel body-frame-integral (BFI); galvanized steel front fenders, hood, roof, door panels, one-piece body side outer panels and lift gate
EPA vehicle class: sport utility vehicle
Manufacturing location: Spring Hill, Tennessee, USA

 

Engine

  3.6L V6 VVT DI (LGX)
Distribution ROW
Displacement (cu in / cc): 222.6 / 3649
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 3.74 x 3.37 / 95.0 / 85.8
Block material: cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing (VVT); cylinder deactivation
Ignition system: coil-on-plug
Fuel delivery: direct high-pressure fuel injection
Compression ratio: 11.5:1
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 310  @ 6700 (SAE certified)
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 271 / 366 @ 5000 (SAE certified)
Recommended fuel: regular unleaded
Maximum engine speed (rpm): 7200
GM-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy) L/100km : AWD: 13.07 / 9.05

 

Transmission

Type: AWF8F45 paddle-shift Eight-Speed Automatic (MRC), electronically controlled, automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch
Application: 3.6L V-6
Gear ratios (estimated):  
First: 5.25
Second: 3.03
Third: 1.95
Fourth: 1.45
Fifth: 1.22
Sixth: 1.00
Seventh: 0.81
Eighth: 0.67
Reverse: 2.88
Final drive ratio: 3.20

 

Chassis / Suspension

Configuration: all-wheel drive with Electronic Transmission Range Selection (ETRS) system
Differential: AWD: twin-clutch rear differential with independent side to side torque delivery and driver-selectable disconnect
Front: independent MacPherson strut-type; twin-tube struts; specifically tuned coil springs; direct-acting hollow stabilizer bar; isolated subframe ;hydraulic ride bushings; available continuous damping control (CDC4 by ZF; offerings equipped with 20-in. wheels – On Platinum and Premium Luxury only)
Rear: independent premium five-link; twin-tube shock absorbers; tri-ball joint configuration; specifically tuned coil springs/isolators; hollow stabilizer bar; available rear cradle hydraulic bushings; available (CDC4 by ZF; offerings equipped with 20-in. wheels – On Platinum and Premium Luxury only)
Steering type: Variable-assist rack-and-pinion with rack-mounted electric motor assist with belt drive
Steering ratio (:1):

 

16.34 (18-in. wheels)

16.54 (20-in. wheels)

Steering turns, lock-to-lock: 2.96 (18-in. wheels)

2.94 (20-in. wheels)

Turning circle (ft / meters): 11.8 / 3.59 (18-in. wheels)

11.9 / 3.62 (20-in. wheels)

Chassis control: StabiliTrak four channel system with ABS, yaw stability, traction control and AWD torque control (AWD models)

 

Wheels / Tires

Wheel size and type: 18 x 8.0-in. aluminum

20 x 8.0-in. aluminum

Tire size: Michelin P235/65R18 all-season

Michelin P235/55R20 all-season or summer

 

Brakes

Type: four-wheel discs; front: dual-piston cast iron calipers with ceramic brake linings; rear: single-piston cast iron calipers with ceramic brake linings; four-channel ESC/ABS/TCS w/four-channel chassis control
Rotor type and diameter

— front (in /mm):

13.6 x 1.2 / 345 x 30 vented, with Ferritic Nitro Carburized process for corrosion resistance
Rotor type and Diameter

– rear (in /mm):

12.4 x 0.9 / 315 x 23 vented, with Ferritic Nitro Carburized process for corrosion resistance

 

Dimensions

Exterior                                                 

Wheelbase (in / mm): 112.5 / 2857
Length (in / mm): 189.5 / 4815
Height (in / mm): 66.0 / 1675
Width (in / mm): 75.0 / 1903
Track (in / mm): front: 64.4 / 1638

rear: 64.4 / 1638

Ground Clearance (in / mm): 7.8 / 200
Overhang (in / mm): front: 38.8 / 987

rear: 38.2 / 971

Approach angle (degrees at base curb weight) 15.8
Departure angle (degrees at base curb weight) 23.5
Base curb weight (lb / kg): Standard / AWD: 3999 / 1841 (est.)

 

Interior

Headroom (in / mm): front: 39.7 / 1009

rear: 38.4 / 976

Legroom (in / mm): front: 41.2 / 1046

rear: 39.5 / 1004

Shoulder room (in / mm): front: 58.3 / 1482

rear: 56.2 / 1429

Hip room (in / mm): front: 56.0 / 1424

rear: 54.7 / 1391

 

Capacities

Seating capacity

(front / rear):

2 / 3
EPA passenger volume

(cu ft / L):

104.5 / 2959
EPA trunk volume

(cu ft / L):

Behind 1st Row: 63 / 1784

Behind 2nd Row: 30 / 849

Trailer towing maximum

(lb / kg):

3500 / 1588
Fuel tank (gal / L): 22 / 83 (AWD)
Engine oil (qt / L): 3.6L: 6 / 5.7 (AWD)
Cooling system (qt / L): 3.6L: 11.9 / 11.3

 

Note: The specs are true at the time of this publication.