Premium Luxury 3.6L FWD
What the Premium Luxury 3.6L adds over the Luxury
| Spec | Luxury | Premium Luxury 3.6L |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3915 lbs | 4076 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3915 lbs | 4076 lbs |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Horsepower | 235 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L Turbocharged I4 DOHC VVT with Direct Injection | 3.6L V6 DOHC VVT with Direct Injection |
| Valve configuration | dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder | dual-overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing |
| MPG (city) | 22 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with direct-acting hollow stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut with direct-acting hollow stabilizer bar; Continuous Damping Control |
| Rear suspension type | independent five-link, specifically tuned coil springs, hollow stabilizer bar | independent five-link, specifically tuned coil springs, hollow stabilizer bar; Continuous Damping Control |
| Tire size | P235/65R18 | P235/55R20 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Cadillac user experience with Personalization and Embedded Navigation, Continuous Damping Control, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 315 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 63 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 104.5 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | OnStar |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 36 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 66.1 in |
| Overall length | 189.6 in |
| Overall width | 74.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3600 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6L V6 DOHC VVT with Direct Injection |
| Valve configuration | dual-overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 310 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39 in |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 58.3 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.3 in |
Steering
| Steering type | variable-assist rack-and-pinion with rack-mounted, belt-driven electric assist |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with direct-acting hollow stabilizer bar; Continuous Damping Control |
| Rear suspension type | independent five-link, specifically tuned coil springs, hollow stabilizer bar; Continuous Damping Control |
Tires
| Tire size | P235/55R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4076 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4076 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety14 std · 6 opt
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Forward Collision Alert
- HD Surround Vision optional
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Following Distance Indicator
- Four-wheel disc with ABS
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- IntelliBeam automatic high beam
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Safety Alert Seat
- Teen Driver
- Adaptive Cruise Control optional
- Automatic Parking Assist with Braking optional
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking optional
- Rear Pedestrian Alert optional
- Reverse Automatic Braking optional
Infotainment9 std · 1 opt
- Head-Up Display optional
- Wi-Fi® hotspot (includes 3GB or three months of data, whichever comes first)
- 8-inch-diagonal color touchscreen
- Cadillac Connected Access
- Cadillac user experience with Personalization and Embedded Navigation
- Cloud-based natural voice recognition
- Four USB ports
- OnStar services: 8 years of Automatic Crash Response, Voice and Maps, and Remote Access; 3 years OnStar Premium, offering the full breadth of safety and connectivity features
- Rotary controller with jog functionality
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for compatible smartphones
Interior0 std · 1 opt
- Rear Camera Mirror with washer optional
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Continuous Damping Control
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 XT5. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Premium Luxury 3.6L
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2025 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury 3.6L add over the Luxury?
Against the Luxury, 4 features become standard that the Luxury does not and 16 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.