Cadillac Society previously reported that the Cadillac XT5 and XT6 would not be offered for the 2026 model year in the U.S. market. This news came on the heels of the confirmed discontinuation of the smaller XT4, both moves being part of the luxury marque’s overall business strategy that called for exiting the decade with a lineup consisting solely of EVs. But now, it looks like the luxury marque has changed its mind about the XT5, which might continue to be offered in the United States longer than originally anticipated.
Notably, no future Cadillac XT5 plans were provided in a recent U.S. manufacturing investment announcement made by the luxury marque’s parent company, General Motors. However, the announcement did include plans to invest in shifting the production of another vehicle based on the C1 platform, which underpins the XT5, from the assembly plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico to the one in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Specifically, General Motors will build the Chevrolet Blazer at the Spring Hill plant alongside the Lyriq and Vistiq. For reference, the Lyriq is an indirect replacement to the XT5 while the Vistiq is an indirect successor to the three-row XT6.
First-generation Cadillac XT5 currently on sale in North America
It is currently unclear if the Cadillac parent’s plans for the Blazer do, in fact, extend to the XT5, but according to GM CEO Mary Barra, the company is “focused on giving customers choice and offering a broad range of vehicles they love.”
This sentiment seems to support the continued production of models with internal combustion engines, thereby allowing consumers to choose for themselves.
Second-generation Cadillac XT5 now on sale in China
Although Cadillac has launched a second-generation XT5 in China, we know of no official plans to bring it to the States, for reasons we explained in our podcast (embedded below). But given the age of the outgoing XT5, Cadillac will need to do something to reinvigorate the nameplate if it wants to favorably compete with new ICE models from rivals.
Notably, the Cadillac XT5 accounted for just six percent of its segment during the first quarter of 2025. In comparison, the segment-leading Lexus RX, which was redesigned for the 2023 model year, enjoys a segment-leading 22 percent share, followed by the Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, which held 12 percent each.
Ron
I, for one, will never buy an all electric Cadillac or any other EV until there are charging stations as prolific as gas stations. I wouldn’t hesitate to replace my CT5 and/or XT5 with a hybrid one though.
Larry Hively
I am not into EV’s for now. Not enough range, too much charging time and lack of infrastructure are the things that are holding up sales. I am perfectly happy with my XT5 and I’ll stay with Cadillac if they keep it in the line up, but it does need to be upgraded (and leave the V6). I don’t see how a V4, turbo charged or not, is enough power for this vehicle.
Nick Ricciuto
Keep the xt5 but it needs a refresh if they they do ill upgrade if not no more Cadillac for me once my warranty is up . I’ll buy the refreshed lexus
ronald genereux
I completely agree, Larry. Update the XT5 and keep the 3.6.
Shirley Curry
I would love to have an xt5 second gen. I would purchase it immediately.
Roger Sears
If GM/Cadillac wish to enable customer choice, then bringing the next-gen XT-5 to market would seem an obvious solution, despite the fact that the only existing tooling is in China. Replicate it.
Frank Ricciardi
I’ve had 2 first gen XT5’s and loved them both but switched to the XT6 in 2024. I hope Cadillac will bring the second gen XT5 to the US. With an appropriate marketing budget and advertising campaign (not a Cadillac strength) the second gen XT5 would be a strong seller in the US Market, especially against the Lexus RX, which, in my opinion, is just plain ugly!
I also think Cadillac should update the XT6 with the same design language as the XT5 and continue marketing it in the US for us Cadillac loyalists who don’t want electric cars. And while they’re at it, why not bring the second gen CT6 to the US. I think with a good advertising campaign it would sell well against BMW, Mercedes and Audi because it is a better value.
Paul Miner
Current owner of a ‘19 CT6 and a ‘17 Escalade, I love both. I would consider trading both for an XT6, however its current offering is not up to my standards, and now looks like that won’t even be an option. It seems Cadillac is offering less today. Their EVs have very limited range, charging times are too long. I drive round trip Boston to Fort Lauderdale yearly and average 20 minutes for refueling and a rest stop. I’ve owned several Cadillacs and I’m feeling let down corporate leadership.
bnfunny
We have a 2024 XT5 and love it…V6. Not interested in any EVs. And the EVs they came out with look more like old station wagons then SUVs….. People want SUVs with gas engines…. Not a real fan of new dashboard of all their new cars are like long ipads in place of the dash… Cadillac dealers appear to have tons of EVs that are not selling… Cadillac lost several dealers as they were not on board with Cadillac’s EV plans.. Just my thoughts
Michael
Bought my first XT5 in 2017, loved it, bought my second XT5 in 2020. We have had NO problems with them at all. I’m hoping Cadillac will keep building the 2026 XT5 as I intend to buy it in March 2026.