Chinese-Made Cadillac XT5 Launched Locally

Coming a few months after Cadillac introduced the XT5 as a successor of the SRX in the US, China’s version of the crossover is now available for order.

Launched at a local event, the Chinese-made Cadillac XT5 is offered in six trim levels and with a choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive, starting from RMB 359,900, equivalent to $55,670, at today’s exchange rates, which makes is significantly more expensive over the US version that starts at $38,995.

Visually speaking, the crossover remains identical to its US brethren. Customers will get to choose between six exterior colors, one less than in the States, for the 4,812 mm long, 1,903 mm wide and 1,680 mm tall vehicle that rides on a 2,857 mm wheelbase.

Inside it packs an 8-inch touchscreen, GM’s IntelliLink infotainment system, 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that, Apple CarPlay compatibility and wireless charging, joined by a choice of four interior colors.

The US market 3.6-liter V6, with 310 HP and 366 Nm (270 lb-ft) of torque, borrowed from the ATS and CTS sedans, is not found in the engine lineup, which includes a 2.0-liter turbo, generating 265 HP on the 28T, while the 25T version is offered with 247 HP; torque stands at 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) in both cases. Power is sent to the wheels through a new 8-speed automatic transmission.