Mannai Auto Group, the official Cadillac dealers in Qatar, has announced the arrival of the all-new 2017 Cadillac XT5 in the showroom.
The vehicle is described as a comprehensively upgraded luxury crossover and the cornerstone of a new series of crossovers in the brand’s ongoing expansion.The first-ever XT5 had made its Qatar debut during the 2016 Qatar Motor Show.
Cadillac crossovers bearing the new “XT” designation are a key aspect of the brand’s product-driven global growth plan.
“The 2017 Cadillac XT5 has been developed, designed and engineered to provide customers with more luxury, space, technology, and, most importantly, more efficiency ,” said Ivor D’Cunha, general manager operations for Mannai Automotive. “XT5’s lightweight construction, remarkable driving dynamics, and advanced powertrain technologies contribute to its improved efficiency.”
The XT5 is the next chapter in elevating the Cadillac brand: it is bold, distinctive, sophisticated with superb driving dynamics. This new crossover perfectly reflects Cadillac’s positioning in the luxury automotive marketplace.
The Cadillac XT5 is completely new, residing on a unique chassis and structure. Cadillac’s new crossover embodies the brand’s expertise for lightweight and agile driving dynamics. The new XT5 is 126kg lighter than its predecessor.
Cadillac offers most of the improved interior space to the passengers. Rear-seat legroom is increased 8.1cm in the XT5, compared to its predecessor. The rear seat both reclines and slides fore and aft as well.
The new XT5’s interior showcases a new design direction based on a philosophy of clean, modern elegance and craftsmanship.
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.  
The 2017 Cadillac XT5 is powered by the new 3.6-litre V6 engine, which also features on the CT6. This engine has been completely redesigned and features Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation technology, which allows the engine to seamlessly and automatically switch to a fuel- saving 4-cylinder mode under low or moderate loads.  
With an estimated peak output of 310hp and 366Nm of torque, the new V6 utilises variable valve timing for strong response and smooth power delivery. Cadillac’s new Stop/Start technology automatically  stop and start the engine when the vehicle is at rest in traffic stops, saving fuel and reducing emissions. A new 8-speed automatic transmission is standard for the XT5.
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