Pro-test Cadillac XT5 for 10 days, dig deep into the advantages and disadvantages, and laugh about the experience of buying a car.

To tell the truth, I was lucky enough to borrow one recently, and I was uneasy and looking forward to it. This car is famous, and people will always have different opinions when they hear the name. Some people think this is a luxury SUV, especially cattle; However, many people think that this is a second-line brand, especially in terms of fuel consumption and maintenance. So, I thought, experience it for myself and see what it is like.

Basic impression of

Cadillac is like a ""in my eyes. It has the temperament of a luxury car, but it is a little embarrassed. It is still a little worse than the top luxury car. When someone hears Cadillac, they can’t wait to clap their hands and think it is a symbol of status; But when some people see it, they don’t care at all. They think this car is only suitable for people who pursue individuality, so it can’t be taken seriously.

This response made me curious about XT5. After all, if you want to know whether a car is good or not, you have to drive it yourself.

The controversy about Cadillac

Talking about this car with friends, people don’t think much of Cadillac. Some friends complain that the fuel consumption is too high, while others say that the maintenance cost in the later period is also heartbreaking. As a luxury SUV, these two problems are absolutely fatal. Especially in cars with the same price, if the fuel consumption of XT5 is not ideal, it will definitely make people tangled.

However, if you listen to what others say, you still have to look at it yourself before you can draw a conclusion.

Personal experience: driving Cadillac XT5 for 10 days.

After ten days of driving, let me tell you my true feelings.

Driving experience

Let’s talk about the feeling of driving first As soon as you get into this car, you can feel its luxury in an instant. The seat is particularly well wrapped, the hardness is just right, and you won’t feel tired after driving for a long time. Moreover, the XT5′ s 2.0T and 9AT gearbox make the power output very smooth. When driving in the city, the power is on call, and occasionally there are a few slight setbacks, but the impact is really small, and the overall driving experience can be said to be very good.

Comfort

When it comes to comfort, this car is really unique. XT5 is really particular about the materials used for seats and interiors. Leather is soft and pleasant to the touch. There is also a technology configuration, and it is also very intuitive to operate. Driving in the city, the mute effect in the car is quite good, and the noise outside doesn’t bother me at all, and the overall experience is satisfactory.

Driving performance

Let’s talk about driving performance. When the car passes through some potholes and roads, the vibration in the car is particularly well filtered, and there is basically no sense of bumps. The stability of the car body is also great, and you can feel at ease when driving at high speed, so you don’t have to worry about swaying.

Disadvantages: space and back row performance

Although the overall experience is good, there are some shortcomings. For example, the XT5′ s internal space is slightly compact. If you are tall like me, you may feel a little cramped sitting in the back. Compared with other joint venture SUVs, XT5′ s space performance has no obvious advantage, even slightly inferior.

Fuel consumption: the actual performance of light mixing system

Let’s talk about fuel consumption. XT5 is equipped with 48V light mixing system, which is a fuel-saving weapon in theory. However, in actual use, the performance of fuel consumption is nothing special. Personally, the daily fuel consumption is kept within a reasonable range, but if you want to pursue the ultimate fuel economy, you may be disappointed.

Summing up thinking: the mystery of XT5 sales.

Finally, I gradually realized that XT5′ s poor sales were mostly due to Cadillac’s insufficient publicity, not the car itself. Many potential consumers don’t fully understand the advantages and disadvantages of this car, and some negative comments have affected their choice.

Generally speaking, XT5 is an SUV worthy of attention, which is unique in luxury, comfort and technology configuration. If you pay attention to space and fuel consumption, you may have to think about it. However, I hope my real experience can help friends who are hesitant to buy this car!