Which is right for you, the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Luxury, Premium Luxury, or Sport trim model? With their stunning exteriors, cushy cabins, and all the latest tech gear, these midsize luxury SUVs attract all kinds of drivers. Our comparison guide is here to help you figure out which XT5 is more you.
Price
One of the major differences between each model is price. All three midsize luxury SUVs are handsomely stocked with upscale features, though each model adds to the last with more creature comforts, tech features, and performance gear.
2022 Cadillac XT5 trim model MSRPs:
- XT5 Luxury: $45,190
- XT5 Premium Luxury: $49,990
- XT5 Sport: $57,090
Exterior Features
As the 2022 Cadillac XT5 trim models move up, this midsize luxury SUV gets increasingly stylish. Standard features include LED headlamps and remote ignition. The Premium Luxury adds a panoramic sunroof and hands-free power liftgate. The Sport includes all of those features, plus bigger, flashier wheels.
XT5 Luxury:
- 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels with Bright Silver finish
- LED headlamps
- Power liftgate
- Remote ignition
XT5 Premium Luxury:
- 18-inch six-spoke alloy wheels with Pearl Nickel finish
- Automatic windshield wipers
- Power-folding, auto-dimming exterior mirrors
- Panoramic sunroof
- Hands-free power liftgate
XT5 Sport:
- 20-inch 12-spoke alloy wheels with Pearl Nickel finish
Interior & Tech Features
All three Cadillac XT5 trim models are worth your time, welcoming you with their cushy, supportive seats and roomy cabins. The Luxury trim level offers an impressive list of infotainment features. It also keeps you quite comfy, with dual-zone automatic climate control and heated front seats.
Inside, the Premium Luxury and Sport models are similarly equipped. Both enhance your everyday drive with little extras, like driver’s seat memory settings and a wireless smartphone charging pad.
XT5 Luxury:
- Faux leather seating
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Power-adjustable, heated front seats
- Cadillac User Experience infotainment with 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Cadillac Smart System suite of driver safety aids (forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning, front and rear parking sensors)
- Amazon Alexa capability
XT5 Premium Luxury and Sport:
- Driver’s seat memory settings
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- Ambient interior lighting
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
Power & Performance
There are two engines available for the 2022 Cadillac XT5, a turbocharged four-cylinder engine (standard for the Luxury and Premium Luxury) and a powerful V6 (optional for the Premium Limited and standard for the Sport). Both engines are paired with an admirable nine-speed automatic transmission, which helps the XT5 deliver a smooth, quick ride.
All-wheel drive is optional for the Luxury and Premium Luxury models. Add this performance gear for an increasingly trail-friendly performance. The Sport model comes standard with an upgraded all-wheel drive system that really helps you stick corners and maintain off-road precision. The Sport also adds high-performance features like Brembo brakes and a heavy-duty engine cooler.
XT5 Luxury:
- Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (235 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque)
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Standard front-wheel drive
- Optional all-wheel drive
XT5 Premium Luxury:
- Standard turbo 2.0L four-cylinder engine (235 hp, 258 lb-ft)
- Optional 3.6L V6 (310 hp, 271 lb-ft)
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Standard front-wheel drive
- Optional all-wheel drive
XT5 Sport:
- 3.6L V6 (310 hp, 271 lb-ft)
- 3.6L V6 (310 hp, 271 lb-ft)
- Upgraded all-wheel-drive system
- Sport-tuned suspension with adaptive dampers
- Brembo braking system
- Heavy-duty cooling system
Choose Your 2022 Cadillac XT5
What kind of driver are you? If you love the finer things, but don’t want to spend too much, the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Luxury is perfect for you. If you want an XT5 that really rolls out the red carpet, choose the Premium Luxury. The XT5 Sport is for drivers who crave both interior opulence and high-performance gear.