The Mercedes-Benz EQC is all new for the 2020 model year.
Pros Plush cabin, refined handling, costs less than some competitors.
Cons Some rivals offer quicker acceleration, shorter driving range than some competing models, infotainment system's touchpad comes with a learning curve.
Pros All-electric powertrain Familiar and handsome styling Impressive performance Spacious interior Customizable regen
Cons Is 200 miles enough range? May be too conservative for some Too late?
The first Mercedes-Benz EV is deliberately free of revolutionary tendencies, but for many of its SUV customers it could be an introduction to a new world of motoring.The first Mercedes-Benz fully electric vehicle (EV) to be sold in Australia has arrived. It's called the EQC and is targeted at the Jaguar I-Pace, Tesla Model X, and imminent Audi e-tron.
Pros Quiet, wafting driving experience Loaded with cabin tech Outstanding safety credentials Understated design a genuine point of difference
Cons Moderate driving range Back seats and boot nothing special Front suspension can get crashy Supply appears to be quite limited
The 2019 Cadillac XT5 ranked #20 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Cadillac XT5 has a score of 7.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 31 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Low base price Classic, elegant cabin Smooth ride
Cons Uninspired handling
The XT5's wireless smartphone charging pad gets an upgrade for 2019 and now offers 15 watts of juice (versus last year's 5 watts) to speed charging times. Other changes are limited to four new colors—Shadow Metallic, Red Horizon Tintcoat, Dark Mocha Metallic, and Manhattan Noir Metallic—and a new Kona Brown leather interior with Sapele wood trim.
Pros Quiet interior, distinctive exterior styling, spacious cargo bay.
Cons Somewhat gruff V-6 powertrain, muddled driving dynamics, busy interior design.
The 2019 Cadillac XT5 is a solid, if forgettable, crossover. Consider the Caddy’s myriad rivals, too.
Pros Comfortable ride Strong V-6 power Luxurious interior with right options Low base price...
Cons … that can climb quickly Light on personality Front-wheel drive model a bore Infotainment can frustrate