Cadillac is gearing up to debut the second-generation 2025 Cadillac XT5, with plans to launch the crossover with all-new styling, inside and out. So far, the next-gen 2025 Cadillac XT5 has been spotted testing as a camo-clad prototype, but now, we’re getting an early look at the overhauled exterior thanks to a series of leaked photos.
Recently posted online by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in China, the photos provide a clear view of the new crossover’s front and rear ends, giving us an unobstructed view of the revamped styling.
This particular 2025 Cadillac XT5 is likely an example of the Luxury trim level, as evidenced by the bright exterior accents, as opposed to the darker accents typically associated with the XT5 Sport.
The front three-quarters view shows us the 2025 XT5’s new face, which incorporates restyled lighting elements with a horizontal lighting signature running along the corner of the fascia under the hood line, and a separate vertical lighting element running down the sides of the fascia, separated by a thin, body-colored strip. The grille includes a complex mesh design with the Caddy badge placed high and center, while lower in the fascia, we see a secondary air intake with a black lower bumper section.
In the profile, we see a set of multi-spoke wheels with a bright finish, while the side windows incorporate further bright trim along the lower edge of the window line and along the C-pillar. The roof rails are also in bright silver.
Moving around the the rear, we see more of the bright trim work on the hatch connecting the tail light clusters, which were reworked with thin horizontal elements and slightly larger vertical elements to create an upside-down L shape. The twin exhaust outlets are integrated with the lower bumper section.
Unfortunately, the latest photo leak does not include images of the overhauled interior, although at this point, we do know the layout will resemble that of the Cadillac XT4 and will include a curved 33-inch LED infotainment screen on the dash, just like that of the Cadillac Lyriq.
Although the Cadillac XT5 was developed specifically for the Chinese market, Cadillac is currently considering a launch in North America as well. Per usual, we’ll be there to cover everything about the official debut and launch for the all-new second-gen XT5, so be sure to subscribe to Cadillac Society for more Cadillac XT5 news and ongoing Cadillac news coverage. We also invite you to join the latest discussions in our Cadillac forums and the Cadillac XT5 forum.
Tony P
The roofline, especially in the rear, seems awfully disjointed. And the lack of the now familiar arrowlike styling line has been replaced by a rounder and scooped out lower body. It looks too close to the Lincoln than any of its Cadillac siblings. It may grow on me but, for now, I do not care for the 2nd Gen design.
Desertperson
I ❤️ the 2025 XT5. HOPE we get it in the USA market too.
Frank la Vacca
The the new xt5 looks great and hopefully the General will bring it home where it belongs with gasoline engines and no EV!
Tony P
I’m not yet a fan of the new design but for the rest of your comment – Amen to THAT!
Jane Roe
Gas-powered is certainly more desirable then EV. I am not a fan of new design, either. It looks ugly, particularly, when compared to the current model.
Richard
Wow, is this all Cadillac Designers could come up with!
Jane Roe
Yes, it’s quite disappointing. Cadillac must have hired a new generation of designers.
Jane Roe
It looks lie an ugly car, compared to the current XT5 which is an aesthetically pleasing piece of art, in and out.
It look like GM is trying to appeal to unsophisticated buyers. That may work well on the Chinese market but it is doubtful if many American luxury car buyers with discriminating tastes will find the new model attractive. Based on the pictures, I will definitely not.
Tony+P
Very well stated!