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GM Online Order / Reference Guide (gmfleetorderguide.com)

Select 2025, find Cadillac XT5, then find changes for 2025. Without the platinum package, upgraded leather seats, and leather-wrapped steering wheel, it is now an overpriced Chevrolet Blazer and not Cadillac luxury anymore.

 

Official website link:

New Features (gmfleetorderguide.com)

 

Cadillac Luxury disappeared when they stopped providing the D'Elegence Option in the very Early 90s. Since then it has been Concrete Bench Seating and Sparse Interiors.

 

Is the Platinum package with upgraded leather seats a big favorite option or not for the owners or shoppers? I think the reason why it's dropped is because fewer people are ordering with platinum now, more people just want the cheapest, sales have declined, or GM is trying to beat the Lexus RX350 on predicted reliability by Consumer Reports with fewer options now.

 

I never cared for Leather(great for Women's Underwear, Skirts and Pants, but horrible for car seats) for Upholstery, preferring the Velour used in the late 70s and 80s. Warmer in the Winter, and not sticky in the Summer

 

I went thru the ordering guide last nite. Nothing new that I can see and down to only 7 exterior color choices. So if there's really going to be a refreshed model it ain't the 2025.

 

I think the upcoming refreshed will drop the 3.6L V6 engine for 2.5L I4 turbo replacement. Not necessarily better.

 

The deletions for 2025 would not deter me from buying another XT5. What will probably cause me not to but another XT5 is the lack of Super Cruise or any type of lane centering ADAS.

 

2025 comes with polyurethane-wrapped steering wheel only, same as you would get in a Nissan Versa.

 

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/05/2025-cadillac-xt5-drops-platinum-package/

I love the Maple Sugar interior in my Platinum but wouldn't buy a 2025 XT5 just because it will still have an 8" infotainment screen. That's hilarious. A KIA Soul has a bigger screen.

 

Perhaps Cadillac is stepping away from the Platinum because of the dash pad issues resulting in a large number of warranty claims.

 

I've not had any issues with mine.

 

Choices are 2025 without Platinum or 2025+??? without V6.

 

XT6 may keep its V6 a little longer until 2027-2028 on the current design. Since a new XT5 is coming out soon by late-2025, the V6 will go away too.

 

I wouldn't buy it with the turbo 4. My neighbor bought a 2023 XT4 and I've driven it a couple of times. No comparison to the V6.

Cadillac - are you listening?

 

I'm listening, @Eldo678 - I am not fond of a 4-cylinder on the XT5 at all! I do enjoy the 3.6L, 6-cylinder 310hp powerplant. I don't even like it when the AFM system kicks down to V4 while cruising but, that is what it is!

 

So, I've decided to go ahead and ordered a 2024 XT5 Sport with platinum package and night vision in Opulent Blue Metallic exterior color. Good or bad idea? Any suggestions? MSRP is $70,500. Ouch... There's the red color Brembo brakes of course, and many Audi SQ5s I've seen match the colors with the funky blue exterior color.

In southern California where I live, where European luxury brands dominate, bright or funky blue is the big trend right now. Even though Cadillac's Opulent Blue is only 30% of the matching European cool blue color.

 

You can still order a 2024? The 2025 production date starts in just a few weeks.

How much is an SQ5 in southern California? Up here, an SQ5 and an XT5 Sport w/platinum are roughly the same price. TBH, between the two, I'd be leaning toward the Audi - and I'm a dyed in the wool Cadillac guy. My wife has a 2018 Q5 and we reluctantly chose it over the XT5 at the time. The sole advantage (in my books) of the Cadillac was being able to use 87 octane and insurance costs here are/were also lower on the Cadillac.

 

Yes, my 2024 order was already placed by the dealer on May 15th, immediately after the 2025 order info guide came out in the same day. The dealer was able to submit a 2024 order with no problem at all. The next part is allocation and wait list, which may not be guaranteed. Ordering vehicles at the very last second quickly with no formal planning, or without any warning by the manufacturer is the worst thing to do. I might have ordered the wrong exterior color (Opulent Blue Metallic). :-(

Audi SQ5 pricing is a little higher than Cadillac XT5 Sport, actually. They're going for over $70,000 MSRP only with no discount, and ordering one is required, since none of the southern California Audi dealers have any in-stock.

 

That color looks pretty nice!

 

Yes, I know. I ordered it with the upgraded $600 Satin wheel, and black decal color letterings. However, I could not justify another $1,900 for the black wheels.

 

I have been studying the 2025 Order Guide in comparison to the 2024 Shopping Configurator and the omission of the Platinum Package for 2025 appears to me to be somewhat misleading.

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The majority of the content of the 2024 Platinum Package continues to be available either as included in other packages or available to be ordered ala carte. Before I can make a conclusive decision about the 2025, I would like to see a 2025 Configurator.

The one omission for 2025 comes down to the Semi-aniline leather for the dash and seats. That may be an acceptable sacrifice in my opinion for the continued front and rear park assist which is being phased out in many other GM vehicles. I have not researched the availability of that feature on competitive vehicles, primarily because I love the V6 (LGX) mated with the 9-speed and mode selectable AWD of the XT5.

For those reasons, I am continuing to lean toward a 2025 XT5 and intend to visit a dealer next week to see if they can uncover more detail. I am ready to place an order if they can definitively offer ordering detail to back my research observations.

 

The complete 2025 standard/optional print book guide can be found here:

Print Book (gmfleetorderguide.com)

I don't see each platinum package item that you can get it optionally. Maple sugar interior color (upgraded seats) is no longer listed. Steering wheel is wrapped only (does not mention leather). Also, no more night vision (not that important), but I got it in my 2024 order as well.

 

Thx for the Nite vision comment as I was thinking about it but if the 2024's is the same as you describe then would be a waste of $2k.
Anyway, I'm still very interested in the 2025 and the lack of a Plat pac isn't very important in the scheme of things. Curious as to the new pricing though.

 

Anyway, I'm still very interested in the 2025 and the lack of a Plat pac isn't very important in the scheme of things. Curious as to the new pricing though.

Yes, I would say the platinum package take-rate is only less than 20%. GM also has to price compete with Lexus RX too. The current XT5 is now only good for as affordable lease with the base trim. That's what my local Cadillac dealer is doing, stocking at least 20 base XT5s on the lot.

 

I have seen so many Turbos seize because of Poor Lubrication, maybe they are fine in Florida/California where the Temp rarely goes near Freezing, but up here in the Great White North, even 0w-20 doesn't flow well enough in cold weather to keep the spinny thing alive

 

I like the 8" infotainment screen on my 2018 XT5. It is bright with large readable print. it is good for someone like me who doesn't need glasses to drive but does need reading glasses for close up print. It also contains all the information I need and isn't distracting or obtrusive like some of those large screens that sit up above the dash.

 

GM Authority article:

2025 Cadillac XT5 Drops Platinum Package (gmauthority.com)

 

I have the nightvision and really find it useful, especially when driving in the dark outside the city in animal-crash risk areas. It can see way farther than your headlights.

The HUD will give you a warning if the nightvision sees an animal or pedestrian that could be a risk for collision. Yes, would be better if it was more augmented reality style (full image projected onto windshield) but it's pretty good as is. But considering an XT5 is half the price of a similar Escalade that does have the augment reality, I'm happy.

For the platinum semi-aniline, it really does up the interior feel with real leather on doors & dash, steering, an microfiber suede-finish headliner.

Max

 

^^^Good info...I did not realize the Nightvision would project a warning. I now have a new appreciation for that option and will use it more often. I actually do not drive at night very frequently to take advantage of it.

 

I agree! At first, I was looking at the XT4 for my wife. She loved the car but, when she found it the Turbo took premium gas, she put the 'ka-bosh' on it. Then I looked at the XT5. She liked that it was slightly bigger, more roomier and with the 3.6L, it was regular gas! So that sealed the deal for us!

 

Now it is reported:
"The deletion of the package means that the content contained within the Platinum Package will no longer be available for the 2025 Cadillac XT5. However, the Real-time damping suspension chassis and Performance suspension remain standard on the 2025 XT5 Sport, and are not available as upgrades for the 2025 XT5 Premium Luxury."

2025 Cadillac XT5 Will Drop Platinum Package

The Platinum Package is no longer offered for the 2025 Cadillac XT5, meaning its content has been discontinued.

cadillacsociety.com

 

It looks like they are really trying to segregate the Sport trim level from the Premium Luxury trim level!

 

should have been refreshed in North America as well

 

If they do end up keeping the Platinum package (still conflicting reports on that one) I wonder if they will fix the bubbling dash top panel .....