2026 Cadillac XT5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Cadillac XT5 gets a light equipment update rather than a redesign. The main change is that Premium Luxury and Sport make several previously optional technology features standard.
About the 2026 Cadillac XT5
1st generation XT5 for the U.S. market (2017-2026), final year of the current generation; the last major update to this generation arrived for 2020.
Cadillac positions the XT5 as a two-row luxury SUV that mixes premium design, a roomy five-passenger cabin, flexible cargo space, easy smartphone integration, and a strong list of safety features in a size that is easier to live with every day than a full-size SUV. For most buyers, it is the practical Cadillac SUV: comfortable, quiet, upscale-looking, and useful, with the Sport trim adding a more athletic flavor for drivers who want stronger performance hardware.
Luxury remains the straightforward, comfort-focused XT5, with a turbo four-cylinder engine, heated front seats, Bose audio, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Premium Luxury adds leather seating, stronger Bose audio, a head-up display, and a surround-view camera. Sport pairs a V6 with performance-focused AWD, adaptive suspension, Brembo front brakes, and a fuller set of standard driver-assistance features.
What changed, by category
2026 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 | 3500 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 | |||
| 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
Is the 2026 Cadillac XT5 redesigned?
No. The 2026 Cadillac XT5 keeps the same basic design, cabin layout, structure, and engine lineup. Its changes focus on making more technology and driver-assistance equipment standard on the upper trims.
What changed on the 2026 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury?
The 2026 XT5 Premium Luxury makes several former Technology Package features standard. These include the 8-inch driver display, head-up display, surround-view camera, rear camera mirror, and automatic parking assist, along with lane-change, blind-zone, and rear cross-traffic alerts.
What changed on the 2026 Cadillac XT5 Sport?
The 2026 XT5 Sport gains more standard technology, comfort, and driver-assistance equipment. Highlights include a head-up display, surround-view camera, rear camera mirror, automatic parking assist, ventilated front seats, tri-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control, enhanced automatic emergency braking, and reverse automatic braking.
Did the 2026 Cadillac XT5 engine lineup change?
No. The 2026 XT5 keeps a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine on Luxury, a 3.6-liter V6 as an option on Premium Luxury, and the V6 as standard on Sport.
How different is the 2026 Cadillac XT5 from the 2025 model?
The difference is modest and concentrated on the upper trims. Premium Luxury and Sport have substantially more standard equipment for 2026, while Luxury and the XT5's core design and powertrains change little.