If you haven't been inside the latest Cadillac products, you should do yourself a favor and scope one out. That's because the latest and greatest Caddys are actually impressive.
This isn't like the days of the Catera or first-gen CTS. Both of those cabins reeked of the General Motors parts bin and were what I'd call "suspect."
2015 Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) Photo Gallery
The all-new XT5, however, takes what we've seen in the likes of the ATS, CTS and CT6, and continues down that path. Except, if you ask this writer, it seems to be the best execution yet.
Personally, I like the dashboard's clean design and how the leather is integrated. And, if you notice from Agent 001's shots, this variant he photographed has an Alcantara headliner.
From where I am sitting, it looks the business — What say YOU, Spies?
The 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show photo galleries are sponsored by Lexus.
2015 Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) Photo Gallery
An excerpt from Cadillac's press release follows:
INTERIOR DESIGN-- New Cadillac interior design theme emphasizes space and craftsmanship
The XT5 brings a new level of sophistication to showcase Cadillac’s evolving design language, recently seen on the upcoming CT6 Sedan. The XT5 has a strong visual presence, a lean, taut, liquid quality to the surfaces with flowing, uninterrupted lines separated by crisp edges.
“The XT5 has a great stance, with wheels further to the corners and overhangs reduced,” said Andrew Smith, Cadillac executive director of global design. “Our team continues to evolve the design language of Cadillac.”
The XT5’s interior is based on a philosophy of clean, modern elegance and craftsmanship.
“We believe that luxury crossover customers particularly focus on interior design and materials,” said Smith. “This design direction is predicated on modern craftsmanship and the artistic integration of technology.”
Interior surfaces inside the XT5 are wider and more horizontal in orientation, emphasizing efficient use of space. Like all Cadillac models, the interior is assembled with cut-and-sewn wrapped panels, rather than molded surfaces typical of mainstream vehicles.
“Our focus for the interior was sophistication and simplicity, ensuring an economy of lines to reduce visual noise and clutter,” Smith said. “A feeling of space is the ultimate luxury, so we sought to emphasize that. We also use a greater variety of authentic materials and palette of colors to deliver expressive interiors in all trim levels.”
Cadillac will offer a Platinum edition for the first time in this segment. Made popular initially on Cadillac’s Escalade, the XT5 Platinum includes unique interior and exterior trim and materials and combines them with the highest technology features. In total, the XT5 includes five interior color and trim choices, with decorative trim options ranging from carbon fiber to two types of aluminum and three types of genuine wood.