Last year, the future of the Cadillac XT5 was murky beyond the 2024 model year, but Cadillac Society has since learned that the Cadillac XT5 will indeed be offered in North America for the 2025 model year. In fact, production of the luxury crossover will begin in just a few months, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The start of regular production (SORP) for the 2025 Cadillac XT5 is currently scheduled for July 8th, 2024 at the Cadillac Spring Hill plant in Tennessee. As usual, that date is tentative and subject to change at any time.
When the 2025 Cadillac XT5 starts rolling off the assembly line, it’s important to note that it won’t be the all-new second-generation model, whose development Cadillac Society has been following for quite some time now. The next-gen XT5 will be offered exclusively in China, while North America will get a continuation of the luxury crossover’s first generation for the 2025 model year.
In other words, the 2025 XT5 is expected to soldier on with minimal changes and updates compared to its 2024 model year predecessor. That means that not only will it retain the same exterior and interior designs, but that it will also be offered with the same powertrain lineup. The Luxury and Premium Luxury trim levels will continue being offered as standard by the turbocharged 2.0L I4 engine (production code LSY), which is rated at 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. These models will be identifiable by the 350T badge on the liftgate.
Meanwhile, the naturally-aspirated 3.6L V6 engine (production code LGX), rated at 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque, will once again be optional on the Premium Luxury trim and standard on the Sport trim. These models can be identified by the 400 badge on the liftgate.
Both engine options bolt to Cadillac’s nine-speed automatic transmission, and offer front-wheel-drive as standard or all-wheel-drive as an option. The Sport trim, however, features all-wheel-drive as standard.
Even though we are not aware of any plans by Cadillac to offer the next-gen XT5 stateside, the luxury marque was evaluating interest in offering the second-gen XT5 in North America. We’ll keep you up to date on all things XT5, 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.
Steven Ciccariello
The more I read this, the angrier I get at those “In Charge” at Cadillac making these STUPID decisions. If Cadillac is not going to offer the updated 2025 XT5 in North America, then just KILL it. I realize those “In Charge” at Cadillac want everyone to buy the Lyric, but they totally miss the point that electric vehicles just do not work for everyone. People who live in colder climates, and those who tend to take longer driving vacations, etc…just are not ready or able to shell out the money for an EV. My wife drives a 2022 XT5 with the V6. When we bought it in 2022, it was out of date then as far as the Technology and interior but it worked for my wife. The fact that Cadillac is offering a vehicle in 2025 that is basically the same vehicle as 2019 is a total embarrassment. You won’t find Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Volvo or Genesis doing that. Just kill the XT5.
Ginger Childs
I totally agree. I have been waiting for a new refresh and it just never happens. I may need to trade in my 2015 SRX that looks sportier than the current XT5 and get a different brand model. It is actually pathetic that an American car company is not offering their updated product in the states.
Mike
Recommendation to kill the XT5? Be careful what you wish for, because you might get it!
Cheryl Navarro
Amen, I am driving a 2022 as well and am very disappointed by this article. We are American and this has been and will be America’s luxury vehicle. As always North America is behind the power curve. It’s pretty hard to support American auto workers by buying American and this is how they are keeping up with not only technology but style. So disappointing!!!
Reid Burlingham
Amen, Amen!
Tony P
An American car that is not offered in America is ludicrous beyond comprehension. First, I thoroughly appreciate the updates and information flow from Cadillac Society. It is a life-line resource for me. I’m a 1st Generation XT5 owner. I’m not likely to jump to a 2nd. Gen model since I am retired and put nowhere near the mileage on a car that I used to. But I WANT the option to do so! Since I live in Tennessee, the state where the car is built, it frosts my cookie to think that China gets what my state produces without me getting a taste as well.
Reid Burlingham
Amen, Amen!
Frankrizzo
G M can SOLDIER on the XT5 all it wants,if they DONOT change and let the 2nd generation model be available to the United States, I won’t continue to be in the ARMY ,I will get a discharge and go to another vehicle maker.
Kirk Bigelow
Absolutely, the 2nd gen, looks great on the inside and out and just the right fit between the 4 and 6, what a ridiculous decision to keep with the same old same old current 5, all this mandating EV nonsense is ridiculous, we’ve had numerous Cadillac products over the years, wake up GM or our next mid size SUV will definitely not be GM if you keep on going down this nonsensical electric route.
Reid Burlingham
And thus ladies and gentlemen, Cadillac is now in the same category as Buick. All the new models and EV models are now being delivered in China first. I was going to upgrade to an XT5, but I will not if it is not upgraded. I cannot afford the Lyriq at $73k before tax incentives. I wanted a Buick EV, and that is waiting until 2025 but may be built in China only. The Executives at GM need to be cleaned out! Welcome to my world of GM disappointment. I left GM 19 years ago over poor quality and bought a new Buick Envision (Made in China) and it is a nice car, but a little TOO SMALL. Still looking….
W
I have tried so hard to stay with Cadillac as a long term GM owner of 12 various GM cars when I replace my 2020 vehicle in 2025. I have come to the opinion that Cadillac has nothing up to date in its offerings per: a gas, hybrid or diesel powered 2025 vehicle lineup.
The 2025 XT5 is nothing but a rehash of the 2019-2024 model, ugh! The Cadillac/GM management is so focused on making everything electric that it has alienated a major portion of its customer base.
Sorry but after all these years I will be looking at other manufactures. Sad…