Cadillac originally planned to discontinue the Cadillac XT5 in the North American market after the current, first-generation model ran out its lifecycle. Meanwhile, the all-new, second-gen XT5 would be offered exclusively in China. However, Cadillac Society recently learned that this might no longer be the case.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Cadillac is currently reevaluating its decision to not offer the second-gen Cadillac XT5 in North America. Previously, Mark Reuss, president of Cadillac parent company, General Motors, stated that the gasoline-powered XT5 didn’t have much of a future outside of China as the luxury marque eyes its transition to an all-electric brand. It’s worth noting that, from what we know, a decision to bring the second-gen XT5 stateside has yet to be made, but there is a team within the automaker that’s been tasked with exploring such a move.
As such, the luxury marque would position the electric Cadillac Lyriq and recently-announced Cadillac Optiq as indirect successors to the XT5. However, sales of the Lyriq have left quite a bit to be desired, moving just 5,334 units throughout the first three quarters of 2023 in the U.S.. During the same timeframe, the XT5 sold over 20,000 units. The primary reason for the low sales volume of the Lyriq is production pains, as GM is still workin on scaling up production, hoping to reach full production rates during mid-2024.
Cadillac Society has already spotted several prototypes of the second-gen Cadillac XT5 undergoing testing. While the finer points of its exterior design have been thus far heavily camouflaged, we have been able to pick out its vertically-oriented placeholder headlights, suggesting a look similar to that of the refreshed 2024 Cadillac XT4. A glimpse through its front windows reveals that it will feature a large curved display, likely the same unit used in the Lyriq and 2024 XT4.
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GJB
Great News!
Hope it happens.
Frank LaVacca
We can only hope for a new xt5,This is great vehicle obviously since it’s been in production for 8 years.Only hope it doesn’t go electric that would be a complete turnoff for me and millions of others and that would kill it for sure!!!
Frank Ricciardi
I hope Cadillac brings the XT5 to the US and I hope its powered by a V6. If the only available engine is a 4 cylinder, they might as well leave it in China. I’ve had two Platinum Editions a 2018 and a 2021. Both GREAT cars and I’d lease another one in 2024…if its available and if it has a V6 engine.
mike
Cadillac needs to refocus on what the customer wants to buy – not on what the government wants to force us to buy. Cadillac needs to quickly make a decision to sell the 2nd gn XT5 in the USA otherwise its loyal customer base will quickly turn to Lexus for a premium ride.
Samuel
Right on Mike, Cadillac has to realize were their true loyalty is.
Quick Silver 1
Bring us the second gen CT6 also. No all buyers want a CUV, SUV or god-forbid an EV. Owning 2-CT6’s I get asked all the time what kind of car it is and where they can get one. I tell them to move to China and they can have it.
mike
I sure agree with you regarding the CT6. bring it back to the USA
Ron
I’ve been looking for a Certified Pre Owned low mileage CT6 for a year. I see them when I go in for service but the owners have zero desire to part with them. I settled for a twin turbo V6 Ct5 in the interim
Sam
I’am waiting for the GT4 to come to the USA, Cadillac has forgotten about it’s USA loyalty customer, we will have to look at other non electric luxury makers.
len
Bring back the CD option for those who prefer a more complementary access.
Mark P. Gordetsky
XT5 BlackWing?……Just sayin’
Marie
Maybe their coming to their senses