Why test the Cadillac XT5 again?The powertrain of the 2021 model year is the same as that of the original LSY2On the basis of the 0T engine, a 48 V mild hybrid system was added. Therefore, the new fuel consumption system is worth testing again.
Let's take a look at the changes in the exterior and interior of the 2021 Cadillac XT5 first. In fact, it can be summed up in four words: not much has changed.
The Cadillac XT5, which has undergone a mid-term adjustment since 2016, has become more refined in 2021. The new shield grille, for example, comes in two different designs, one with a black grid for the test car, and the other with a dotted grid and more chrome accents. This is the equivalent of two sets of front and rear lights, with the Sport version having transparent taillights and the Luxury version using the traditional red lampshade.
In addition, the front face still uses the "teardrop-shaped" headlights of the Cadillac family, as well as the vertical bar called the "lightning design", plus the silver trim strip under the lower air intake, which looks quite a bit of "fangs".
With a domineering hood, rugged exterior and sharp middle lines, this all-new XT5 looks like a powerful American SUV. On the side of the car, there is a very sharp straight line, including the sharp rear triangle window, the yacht-like D-pillar, and the tail of the flying wing. Those angular lines are derived from the diamond-cut design pursued by this generation of Cadillac.
The Cadillac XT5 is a front-wheel drive luxury sedan, and it has a length of 4813 mm, which is 50 mm longer than both the Audi Q5L and the Mercedes GLC L, but the wheelbase of 2857 mm is not very advantageous due to the longer front overhang. However, the tall body is obscured by the sleek roof profile, giving it a sporty look. The 20-inch wheels are matched with Michelin Primacy's 235 55R20 tires, a premium car that is characterized by quietness and comfort.
The 2021 Cadillac XT5 is still very attentive in terms of details, equipped with four-door keyless entry, and the door handles also have grooves, which looks a little more upscale than the regular center console. In addition, the silver logo in the shape of a shield on the front fenders, as well as the windows and luggage racks, are all black high-gloss paint, which looks more sophisticated.
At the rear, the black grid corresponds to a transparent inverted vertical taillight with a hint of blue. Coupled with the flying wing-style chrome trim, the folded chrome trim on the bumper, the black guard plate, and the chrome-plated exhaust, all show the elegance of the luxury car.
You can also see the wiper at the rear of the car, which is well hidden, and I give a thumbs up to the XT5's rear spoiler. In addition, since the XT5 is equipped with mobile mirrors, there is also an additional camera on its side, but instead of a wide angle, it is used to look farther away.
Walk into the Cadillac XT5, which is full of classic retro style and has a lot of old money flavor. The 2021 XT5 doesn't feature the most popular floating instrument cluster, but rather a built-in design. There are also some traditional designs in the car, such as the traditional pointer, the 8-inch center control screen, and the instrument cluster on the dashboard.
The choice of materials can be said to be the strength of the Cadillac XT5. The table in front is brown, the inside is sheepskin, the sides are turned wool, and the threads of the same color are used, which looks high-class. The roof is made of dark brown leather, which gives it a very stylish feel.
In terms of details, there are tigerskin-style wood grain trim panels, as well as matte wing-style trim strips, which exude luxury. In addition, the 8-inch central control screen, air conditioning assembly, and instrument panel perimeter are all made of black high-gloss trim for easy touch. The same brown perforated seat, the stitching is also shield-shaped, and the silver V-shaped logo looks particularly delicate.
The most eye-catching is the four-spoke steering wheel, with a V-shaped wood grain trim, which makes the originally heavy steering wheel a little more luxurious.
This luxurious material imbues the entire cabin with a luxurious atmosphere, just like a Mercedes.
What I want to say is that the interior of the Cadillac, it is best to dispose of the leather lines, because it is too old-fashioned. However, in this brown retro style, it doesn't seem so hard to accept.
In terms of space, the Cadillac XT5 is clearly a relatively high-end kind, and even male owners have to get off the door. Moreover, because the body is very tall, it has to be adjusted a little higher, so that there is still room for a punch or so in his head. It is worth mentioning that the configuration of this grade has electric steering, which is also very convenient.
Perhaps the wheelbase of 2857 mm is large enough, but the interior of the Cadillac XT5 is very enveloping and the seats are thick, which causes its space to be compressed to a large extent. There are two legs in the back with more than two fists, one over a head, and one that can adjust the angle of the backrest, which is enough. Although it is a four-wheel drive, the middle position of the rear seat is flat, and it is no problem to wear size 42 shoes, the only downside is that there is a raised air outlet in the middle seat.
The extra space is placed in the trunk. After testing, the car had a width of 980 mm and a width of 1050 mm. The maximum load capacity is 584 litres, and the rear row has a load capacity of more than 1,630 litres.
On the day of the test, the temperature in Chengdu reached 35 degrees Celsius, we adjusted the temperature of the air conditioner to 22 degrees Celsius, and then drove the two-wheel drive, sports mode, off-road mode, and AWD mode.
The 2021 Cadillac XT5 is equipped with an LSY20T engine, equipped with a 48 V mild-hybrid system and equipped with a 9 AT automatic transmission.
First, let's talk about the Lysy engine. This engine can be said to be the trump card of SAIC-GM, 20T engines, basically all of them are of this model. The power of this engine is in the high power LTG2Hovering between 0T engines, the maximum power is 174 kW, and the peak torque is 350 N· m, which pays more attention to torque release at low and medium revs, rather than bursting like the previous LTG.
Why did Cadillac adopt this new drive system?This is so because the LSY's emissions meet China VI emission standards, and it also uses variable cylinder technology, which can turn the "four-cylinder" into a "two-cylinder" when cruising, and the 9-speed automatic transmission can significantly reduce fuel consumption.
In practice, the new XT5 behaves fairly aggressively in the start-up phase, and if you move your legs more, you'll get a faster power delivery. In everyday driving, the 9 AT automatic transmission shifts very sensitively and there are hardly any stalls. In order to save fuel, he chose to drive at a low speed, maintaining a speed of around 1,500 rpm and below 2,000 rpm every time he shifted. If you hesitate a little while accelerating, you will feel the gearbox shake, but this is still acceptable.
When you press the accelerator, you can feel the gearbox decelerating rapidly, the revs increase from 1500 rpm to 3000 rpm, and the engine roars louder and louder, instantly bursting out with maximum power. Although I didn't push too hard, the acceleration was still very fast, especially in the middle and late stages, and the power was abundant.
Of course, if you want to make yourself more energetic, put it in "sport mode". In the state of motion, at the beginning, its speed is less than 2,000 rpm, but with a little fuel, it can rush to 2,500 rpm, and then upward, it can rush to 4500 rpm. When you release the throttle, you'll notice that you're just back to 3,000 rpm, and there's a continuous fuel supply process, and the gears don't jump up several gears at once, only when the accelerator pedal stops, it goes back to 2,000 rpm. But as soon as you step on the accelerator, the speed will immediately increase, and the car will rush out.
2.Although the engine of the 0t is equipped with the function of adjustable cylinders, it does not make much difference because nothing is visible on the dashboard and cannot be felt while driving. And in the case of long-distance driving, the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only 92 l。
In fact, although the Cadillac XT5 is positioned as a luxurious midsize SUV, it is not as clunky as most American SUVs, but is very nimble. In addition to the lighter output of the powertrain, there is also a feeling that makes people feel very comfortable, and that is that the chassis gives a very comfortable feeling.
This is similar to the American big truck that people imagine, like a ship, bumpy like a ship, and it can support the body well. In fact, American car brands have been leaning towards drivers for many years, and they are more focused on the fun and fun of driving, and the same is true for Ford's Explorer.
Buick's chassis is biased towards luxury and calm, just like a Mercedes-Benz. However, Cadillac has always been sporty, and the CT5 is the best example, so on the XT5, the chassis feedback is very good, and the road feedback is also very good, giving people a good driving feeling.
For example, when we're driving on speed bumps, our suspension gets very stiff and gives a very textured feel. However, this "hard" has undergone a series of adjustments to make it look more tough. On shallow roads, when suspended in the first half, there is a very compact feeling, and after simple filtration, the vibrations of the road surface reach the driver's ears.
But when encountering a big pothole, the whole chassis will become very strong, as if it is wrapped in a thick layer of rubber, perhaps because of the RTD real-time vibration reduction suspension, the shock absorption effect is better, there is no front and rear bumps, all in one go.
As with the chassis of the sports version, the steering wheel has become heavier, maintaining communication with the road. The steering wheel is very precise, there are not too many gaps, and at a slight angle, the engine reacts accordingly. Simply changing directions, the XT5's steering wheel reacts quickly, the body is also smooth, and if it is in the mountains, it will definitely be more dynamic.
And the center of gravity of the steering wheel is also very stable, although there is not much vacancy, but it will not shake on bumpy roads, so that it will not distract the driver, but can make it easier for the driver to control the steering wheel.
At this time, let's talk about the driving perception brought by the 48V mild hybrid system
This system will bring an additional output of 10kW and 50N·m, which can help the engine start quickly and save energy consumption.
In fact, Cadillac has been working on this system for a long time, this generation of XT5, two years ago, also launched a 90 V BAS mild hybrid system, but 90 V is a high-voltage power supply, which needs to be protected by high voltage on the wires of the body, which makes it more expensive, so Cadillac quickly focused on 48 V mild hybrid, without affecting the performance of the engine.
In this test, however, the 48 volt hybrid system was only used in early morning temperatures, and it gave the impression that the engine was shaking slightly when it started, while the engine revs rose in a straight line. When encountering a red light, the car will automatically stop, and then gently step on the accelerator, and the car will enter idling mode without any special feeling, and it will not "tremble" like when starting and stopping at 12 V.
But one thing to note is that when the temperature reaches 35 degrees Celsius during the experiment, even if we turn off the air conditioning, the 48 V mild hybrid system will not work, maybe this is just a working state.
Speaking of Cadillac's cue, this system is still quite interesting, Cadillac and teamed up, supporting maps, voice and other functions. Later, Cadillac integrated QQ** and other audio programming with Listen to Your Will. And, it's also possible to search for QQ** on it, which is a great option. What's even more interesting is that this system also comes with an app, and it also has an entertainment interface that can be **cool dog**.
Finally, to get back to business, what is the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers after the Cadillac XT5 is equipped with a 48 V powertrain?Fuel consumption per 100 km is 96 l, an average of 31 kilometers per hour, the temperature is 31-36, and the air conditioning is on all the way. And when we drove 100 kilometers, we found an amazing statistic.