For the past 11 years, the Cadillac XT5 has been in the upper echelon of choices for luxury enthusiasts like you. Today, we will give you a quick comparison of the 2025 and 2026 models. Then, you can decide whether to purchase a brand-new Cadillac or opt for a pre-owned one at Andrews Cadillac in Brentwood. The answer might surprise you.

The Return of the Onyx Packages

If you missed the blacked-out versions of the Cadillac XT5, the Onyx packages return for 2026. The Onyx and Onyx Light bring stealthy exterior styling enhancements, including badges, emblems, and wheel alterations.

Onyx (Optional on Luxury and Premium Luxury)

  • 20-Inch Gloss Black Wheels
  • Black Wheel Center Cap
  • Black Wheel Lug Nuts
  • Gloss Black Rear Bumper Molding
  • Gloss Black Rear Fascia Applique
  • Gloss Black Front Fascia Applique
  • Black Fog Lamp Bezel
  • Gloss Black Grille
  • Gloss Black XT5 Nameplate
  • Gloss Black Exhaust Bezel
  • Monochrome Cadillac Emblems

Onyx Light (Optional on Sport)

  • 20-inch Gloss Black Wheels
  • Black Center Wheel Caps
  • Black Wheel Lug Nuts
  • Black Wheel Locks
  • Black Fog Lamp Bezel
  • Gloss Black Rear Fascia Applique
  • Gloss lack Exhaust Bezel
  • Gloss Black XT5 Nameplate
  • Monochrome Cadillac Emblems

Technology Package

This package is now standard on the Premium Luxury and Sport Trims. Here are the features:

  • 8-inch Color Guage Cluster
  • Head-Up Display
  • HD Surround Vision
  • Rear Pedestrian Alert
  • Rear Camera Mirror
  • Rear Camera Mirror Washer
  • Automatic Parking Assist with Braking

Changes to the Color Scheme

If you loved the Midnight Sky Metallic color on your XT5 in Nashville, you might want to go with a 2025 model because this color is no longer available for 2026. That leaves the Cadillac XT5 with these six options:

  • Crystal White Tricoat
  • Emerald Lake Metallic
  • Stellar Black Metallic
  • Radiant Red Tintcoat
  • Opulent Blue Metallic
  • Argent Siler Metallic

Largely Unchanged, But Major Changes are Coming

The 2026 Cadillac XT5 is mostly a carry-over model with a few changes in exterior styling and offered packages. If those small changes make a big difference for you, then you'll want to opt for a newer model for your commute in Franklin, but hold on—because the 2027 Cadillac XT5 is set to receive a complete new makeover inside and out. You can check out new Cadillac promotions or lease a new 2026 Cadillac XT5 to hold you over until bigger and better things come in 2027.

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