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2023 Cadillac XT5 Performance Highlights

Travel roads confidently with the luxurious, yet nimble 2023 Cadillac XT5. If you’re looking for a new vehicle in Ontario that can handle the unpredictability of Canadian winters, the Cadillac XT5 delivers. Stylish, elegant, and everything you could want from an SUV, see why the XT5 is a premier choice with help from your friends at McGee Motors Cadillac, here in Goderich Ontario. Read along with our experts as we highlight the impressive performance features that make the 2023 XT5 such a thrill to drive.

2023 Model Updates

On the performance end of things, the 2023 XT5 largely remains the same from this year. The only changes being introduced are for the XT5’s exterior and tech. Explore 3 brand-new paint colours, including, Radiant Red Tintcoat, Opulent Blue Metallic, and Argent Steel Metallic. The Premium Luxury and Sport trims of the XT5 are also receiving a notable upgrade in the form of an embedded navigation system and a pulsing 14-speaker Bose sound system.

2023 XT5 Powertrains

Model 2023 Cadillac XT5 Luxury 2023 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury 2023 Cadillac XT5 Sport
Horsepower 235 hp 235 hp 310 hp
Torque 258 lb.-ft. 258 lb.-ft. 271 lb.-ft.
Brakes 4-wheel antilock disc brakes 4-wheel antilock disc brakes Brembo performance brakes
Suspension 4-wheel independent suspension 4-wheel independent suspension Performance suspension with real-time damping 
Estimated Fuel Efficiency (AWD) 11.2 / 8.7 / 10.1  L/100km (city/highway) 11.2 / 8.7 / 10.1  L/100km (city/highway) 12.9 / 9.2 L/100km

(city/highway)

Starting MSRP $49,907 $57,197 $62,197

Premium Cadillac Performance

Powering the Cadillac XT5 forward are a pair of impressive engines, delivering robust and efficient performance every time you get behind the wheel. Standard on both the Luxury and Premium Luxury trims is a 2.0L turbocharged engine that gets you 235 horses and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. For an extra edge on the competition, the 3.0L V6 found standard on Sport models, gets you 310 horsepower and 271 lb.-ft. of torque. Along with two incredible powertrains, the XT5 also has numerous standard and available performance features that make for a compelling drive.

Chassis Damping Control

Reading and responding to road conditions on the fly, chassis damping control ensures that the XT5 is operating with a perfectly calculated suspension. This technology reads the road every 2 milliseconds, adjusting the suspension accordingly.

Electronic Precision Shift

At the helm of the XT5’s advanced 9-speed automatic transmission is Cadillac’s Electronic Precision Shift. This system utilizes buttons that you can push and/or pull to shift gears instead of a traditional mechanical connection. Innovative and efficient, you’ll feel at ease every time you switch gears.

Drive Mode Selector

In Ontario, we experience all four seasons and the resulting inclement road conditions. Available All-Wheel Drive XT5 models have the options of Touring, Off-Road and Sport modes. XT5 models with Front-Wheel-Drive setups feature Snow/Ice, Touring and Sport modes. Adjust your vehicle’s performance settings and be ready for the conditions.

Performance Brakes

With the power under the hood of the 2023 XT5, especially with the available V6, you’ll need premium brakes to reel in the XT5’s raw power. Available Brembo® Performance front brakes give the XT5 a true sport feel. Drivers will also look the part, as the XT5 has available front and rear red calipers. 

Of course, that just rounds up only a few highlighted performance features of the 2023 Cadillac XT5. To learn more about the design, technology, and safety features of the XT5, explore more with the experts at McGee Motors Cadillac. If you’re interested in a new SUV in Ontario, or  simply just wishing to learn more about the Cadillac model lineup, we have you covered. We’re Goderich’s luxury vehicle leader, shop new Cadillac’s and explore used vehicles of all makes and models. Book service, shop parts, and start your finance application with us. Contact us, today, to get started, and make sure to book a test drive.