
The XT5 is the newest arrival in the world of luxury crossover SUVs.
It will face the outgoing Audi Q5, an aging design that's held up remarkably well in styling and performance, though its diesel models have fallen under scrutiny along with the rest of the VW Group's diesel lineup.
The Mercedes GLE is the updated version of the M-Class, with new drivetrains and new interior trim added to its excellent safety scores.
And the new Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has sport-sedan-derived underpinnings and well-designed, flamboyant interior, and it might be a more direct rival than the GLE.
The Lexus RX has a radical new shape this year, one much like the Nissan Murano; both have attractive interiors and lots of rear-seat space, if not the drivetrain refinement of the German offerings.
Finally, the new Jaguar F-Pace promises a lighter-weight body and available diesel power when it goes on sale early in 2016.
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Quick Specs | |||
The 2017 Cadillac XT5 is an evolutionary improvement over the SRX in most ways, but it’s part of a larger leap for Cadillac. |
The 2017 Audi Q5 soldiers on with good space and carlike handling; it's still one of the better luxury SUVs, despite its age. |
The 2017 Jaguar F-Pace does an excellent job of putting just as much emphasis on sport as on utility. |
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class makes a terrific combination of the features and practical needs most buyers want in an attractive package. |
MSRP From | |||
$39,395 | $40,900 | $41,990 | $39,150 |
Gas Mileage | |||
18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||
Gas V6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||
Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD |
Style Name | |||
FWD 4-Door | 2.0 TFSI Premium | 20d AWD | GLC 300 SUV |
Drivetrain | |||
Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||
4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||
Sport Utility Vehicle | quattro Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||
Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||
2017 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2017 Audi Q5 | 2017 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2017 Jaguar F-Pace | 2017 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class |