Pros Things we like Good electric/hybrid handover Fuel and battery efficiency Build quality Not so much
Cons Hefty price Compromised load area Under-servoed brakes Paranoid parking assistance
The X3 has never done BMW much credit, but the current one is a thorough enough job to take on the class best.
Pros Good ride and handling, fine engines, well-finished cabin, many high-tech options
Cons Note that word 'options'. And the steering is a bit numb, not helped by the thick steering wheel
PROS Good power and response in hybrid mode Premium styling and high-quality cabin Plenty of space for adults front and rear
CONS Not a lot of grunt in EV mode Short real-world EV range Battery packaging impedes on cargo space
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
