“Very nice vehicle that is well thought out. Could use larger display and cooled front seats.”
2023 Cadillac XT5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Cadillac XT5 is a quiet update, not a redesign. The main change is that embedded navigation becomes standard on the Premium Luxury and Sport trims.
About the 2023 Cadillac XT5
1st generation XT5 (2017-2024 U.S. model cycle), in the post-2020 refresh period; 2023 is the fourth model year after that update.
Cadillac positions the XT5 as a stylish two-row midsize luxury SUV that balances comfort, cargo usefulness, and easy everyday drivability. It sits between the smaller XT4 and the three-row XT6, giving buyers a roomy cabin and generous cargo space without moving to a larger family SUV. The core draw is relaxed daily use: a quiet ride, straightforward infotainment, upscale trim choices, and a broad set of standard safety features rather than an aggressively sporty personality.
The Luxury trim is the straightforward version, with a turbo four-cylinder engine, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a broad set of driver-assistance features. Premium Luxury adds leather seating, upgraded 14-speaker Bose audio, navigation, memory settings, and more convenience features. Sport is the more athletic model, pairing a V6 and all-wheel drive with an adjustable suspension, Brembo brakes, and dark exterior trim.
What changed, by category
Tech
Embedded navigation with the 14-speaker Bose audio system became standard on Premium Luxury and Sport; navigation had been optional on those trims for 2022.
2023 Cadillac XT5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 22 mpg | 19–22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 29 mpg | 26–29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 235 hp | 235–310 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258–271 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 63 cu-ft | 63 cu-ft | 63 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39 in | 39 in | 39 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Night Vision System | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 Cadillac XT5?
The biggest change is standard embedded navigation on the Premium Luxury and Sport trims. The rest of the XT5 lineup is largely unchanged from 2022.
Was the 2023 Cadillac XT5 redesigned?
No, the 2023 Cadillac XT5 was not redesigned. It continues the first-generation design and the updates introduced for 2020, with only a minor trim-specific equipment change for 2023.
Which 2023 Cadillac XT5 trims have standard navigation?
The 2023 Premium Luxury and Sport trims have standard embedded navigation paired with a 14-speaker Bose audio system. Navigation is not standard on the Luxury trim.
Did the 2023 Cadillac XT5 get new engines?
No, the 2023 Cadillac XT5 did not get new engines. Luxury and Premium Luxury retain the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder, while Sport retains the 3.6-liter V6; every trim uses a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2023 Cadillac XT5 meaningfully different from the 2022 model?
No, the 2023 XT5 is not meaningfully different overall. Its main advantage over the 2022 model is standard navigation on Premium Luxury and Sport; the design, engines, transmission, and core safety equipment carry over.
2023 Cadillac XT5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Cadillac XT5.
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