Cadillac XT5 Revisited and Ready

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The Cadillac XT5 Crossover replaced the SRX in 2017.  The newly designed XT5 is the first of several crossovers for Cadillac — there will be a smaller XT4 and a longer XT6 coming soon.

In terms of size, the XT5 is a mid-size 4 seater with plenty of room behind the back seats.  The XT4 will be a smaller 4 seater with less storage room.  The XT6 will be a full 6/7 seater with storage room.

The one I enjoyed for a few days was an XT5 Luxury FWD.  The XT5 comes in several successive trims — Standard, Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Platinum XT5.  The Luxury like I drove features:

  • Leather seating surfaces, 8-way adjustable front passenger side, driver and front passenger power lumbar control, driver and front passenger heated seats
  • Memory Package: Includes two presents for power driver’s seat, outside mirrors, tilt-and-telescoping steering column, and driver personalization features
  • Automatic-dimming rearview mirror
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Cargo Management System with adjustable cargo fence and retractable cargo shade
  • UltraView® Power Sunroof
  • 18-inch bright machined face alloy wheels with Light Argent accents
  • Heated and power-adjustable outside mirrors with driver-side auto dimming
  • Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Rainsense™ front wipers

The engine in the XT5 has 310 hp / 271 lb-ft of torque, which not too long ago was muscle car territory.  The 8-speed automatic transmission was flawless and responsive.

One feature that bears some getting used to — the shifter.

There are two buttons on the shifter — one to the left side, and one on top.  First, the one on top, marked “P”, puts the transmission into PARK.  Remember that and you’ll be good.  The one on the left side of the shifter has to be depressed in order to shift either to reverse or drive.  Reverse is forward and left, drive is back.

Overall, the XT5 is terrific.  It drives great, visibility is complete, and power is plentiful.  Safety features are omnipresent.

I am very interested to see the XT4 and XT6 on the road.  Based on the XT5, Cadillac knows how to do these.

Thanks to Crest Cadillac for the XT5 test drive.

 

2019 Cadillac ATS RPO codes

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Option
Code		 Description
5WF
 LPO, Battery Protection Package
5XR
 LPO, Grille, Black chrome
5ZO
 LPO, 19″ (48.3 cm) Ultra-Bright machined alloy wheels
A45
 Memory Package
AHE
 Seat adjusters, driver
AL0
 Airbag, Passenger Sensing System
AM9
 Seat, rear, 2-position, split-folding
AQ9
 Seats, front bucket
AT8
 Child seat restraint system
ATH
 Keyless Access
AX7
 Automatic Safety Belt Tightening
AYG
 Airbags
BTV
 Adaptive Remote Start
CE1
 Wipers, Rainsense
CF5
 Sunroof, power
CJ2
 Climate control, dual-zone automatic
DD8
 Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming
DR2
 Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable and driver-side auto-dimming, body-color
DR5
 Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color
F46
 Drivetrain, all-wheel drive
F55
 Magnetic Ride Control
FE2
 Suspension, Sport
FE3
 Suspension, Performance
FE9
 Emissions, Federal requirements
G80
 Differential, rear, mechanical limited slip
GW6
 Rear axle, 3.27 ratio
HD7
 Door handles, illuminating
HRD
 Rear axle, 2.85 ratio
IOS
 Cadillac user experience, AM/FM stereo with 8” diagonal color information display
IOT
 Cadillac user experience with embedded navigation, AM/FM stereo with connected navigation providing real-time traffic, 8” diagonal color information display
J55
 Brakes, Brembo front, performance 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
J77
 Brake, electronic parking
JE2
 Brake linings, performance
JF5
 Pedals, Sport aluminum alloy
K05
 Engine block heater
K4C
 Wireless Charging
KA1
 Seats, heated driver and front passenger
KB7
 Steering wheel mounted Paddle Shift Controls
KC4
 Cooling, external engine oil cooler
KI3
 Steering wheel, heated
KI6
 Receptacle, power, 110V
KL9
 Automatic Stop/Start
KSG
 Cruise control, adaptive, full-speed range
LGX
 Engine, 3.6L V6, SIDI, DOHC, VVT
LTG
 Engine, 2.0L Turbo, I4, DI, DOHC, VVT
M5N
 Transmission, 8-speed automatic
N08
 Locking fuel door
N38
 Steering column, power tilt and telescoping
NB8
 Emissions override, California
NB9
 Emissions override, state-specific
NC7
 Emissions override, Federal
NE1
 Emissions, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington state requirements
NKE
 Noise control, electronic sound enhancer
NP5
 Steering wheel, leather-wrapped rim
P0G
 GM Commercial Link – 1 year of Service
P0H
 GM Commercial Link – 2 years of Service
P0I
 GM Commercial Link – 3 years of Service
P0J
 OnStar Additional 21 months of OnStar Fleet Safety and Security
P0K
 OnStar Additional 33 months of OnStar Fleet Safety and Security
P0L
 OnStar Additional 45 months of OnStar Fleet Safety and Security
P0M
 OnStar Additional 21 months of OnStar Fleet Remote Access
P0N
 OnStar Additional 33 months of OnStar Fleet Remote Access
P0O
 OnStar Additional 45 months of OnStar Fleet Remote Access
PB4
 Wheel lugs, locking
PCN
 LPO, Summer/Winter Mat Package
PCW
 Safety and Security Package
PDH
 LPO, All-Weather Mat Protection Package
PDU
 Sky and Shine Package
PR6
 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Additional 9 months of the SiriusXM All Access Package.
PR7
 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Additional 21 months of the SiriusXM All Access Package.
PR8
 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Additional 33 months of the SiriusXM All Access Package.
QFN
 Tires, P225/40R18 front and P255/35R18 rear, summer-only
QLC
 Tires, P225/40R18 front and P255/35R18 rear, all-season
R35
 Wheels, 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) polished alloy
RJP
 LPO, 225/35ZR19 front and 255/30ZR19 rear, Y-rated, summer performance, run-flat tires
RWU
 LPO, Cargo area organizer, collapsible
RXE
 LPO, Catback exhaust system
RYT
 LPO, Cadillac Edition First Aid Kit
S08
 LPO, Highway Safety Kit
SA7
 LPO, Black suede shift knob
SC2
 LPO, Black suede steering wheel
SCJ
 LPO, V-Sport Performance Suspension Upgrade Package
SFE
 LPO, Wheel locks
SKQ
 Wheels, 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) painted alloy
SKR
 Wheels, 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) Ultra Bright machined-finish painted alloy
T4F
 Headlamps, high intensity discharge
TQ5
 IntelliBeam
U2M
 SiriusXM Radio and HD Radio
UD5
 Front and Rear Park Assist
UDD
 Driver Information Center, 5.7″ color display
UE1
 OnStar and Cadillac connected services capable
UE4
 Following Distance Indicator
UEU
 Forward Collision Alert
UFG
 Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
UG1
 Universal Home Remote
UGN
 Automatic Collision Braking
UHX
 Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
UKC
 Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
ULS
 Steering column, lock control
UQS
 Audio system feature, Bose premium surround sound 12-speaker system
UTR
 Theft-deterrent alarm system, self-powered
UTU
 Sensor, inclination
UV6
 Head-Up Display
UVC
 Rear Vision Camera
UVZ
 Forward/Reverse Automatic Braking
V03
 Cooling system, extra capacity
VAV
 LPO, Premium all-weather floor mats
VEB
 LPO, Sport pedal cover set
VK3
 License plate bracket, front
VLI
 LPO, Premium all-weather cargo mat
VNI
 LPO, Black chrome rear trim
VST
 LPO, Sill plates
VV4
 Cadillac 4G LTE
VVX
 LPO, V-Sport Red Brake Caliper, Slotted Rotor and Pad Upgrade Package
VYW
 LPO, Floor mats, premium carpeted
W2D
 LPO, Cargo net
WCZ
 LPO, Red Accented Carbon Fiber Interior Trim Kit
WGI
 LPO, Brushed Aluminum Interior Trim Kit
WGK
 LPO, Natural Sapele Wood Interior Trim Kit
WGM
 LPO, Dark Olive Ash Wood Interior Trim Kit
WGN
 LPO, Cabin filter
WL2
 LPO, V-Sport logo premium carpeted floor mats
Y19
 Cold Weather Package
Y24
 Cadillac user experience and surround sound
Y26
 Cadillac user experience and navigation
Y42
 Performance Package
Y43
 Premium Package
Y44
 Seating Package
Y4Q
 Track Performance Package
Y61
 Advanced Security Package
Y65
 Driver Awareness Package
Y66
 Driver Assist Package
YF5
 Emissions, California state requirements

Twin-Turbo V8 to be Cadillac Exclusive?

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Autoblog:

NEW YORK — Cadillac president Johan de Nysschen bluntly shot down rumors his brand’s powerful twin-turbo V8 is also headed for the Chevy Corvette. Speaking Wednesday at the New York Auto Show, he said: “Just quit the speculation it’s headed for Corvette. It’s not.”

The 4.2-liter V8 cranks out 550 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque in the Cadillac CT6 V-Sport, which debuted at the show. With that kind of performance and the fact the engine will be hand-built at the General Motors Performance Build Center in Bowling Green, Ky. — at the Corvette factory — led enthusiasts to presume the engine would eventually be under the Vette’s hood.

 

https://www.autoblog.com/2018/03/28/cadillac-corvette-v8-turbo-engine/

The surprises me.  We do think the mid-engine Corvette and Cadillac have a TT DOHC V8 as well.   I am unclear how it makes sense to have two new TT DOHC V8 engines.