Cadillac Xt5

There so many SUVs and crossovers on the market these days, so how does an automaker set themselves apart from the pack? They might go for something super rugged, or maybe sporty and powerful. The big differentiator for Cadillac’s new XT5 crossover?

My tester this week is the new 2017 Cadillac XT, which replaces the SRX, a boring and outdated SUV, despite being a top-seller for GM’s luxury brand. I love the direction Cadillac is going with their new and refreshed lineup of vehicles, however I dislike their latest naming convention.

Automakers like to throw the word “lightweight” around, though the term is relative. For instance the new luxury Cadillac XT5 crossover isn’t a lightweight car compared to the Mazda MX-5, but compared to the Audi Q5, it’s 100 pounds lighter despite being 7-inches longer.