Back in early 2025, Cadillac Society reported that the Cadillac XT5 was not planned to see a 2026 model year. Then, Cadillac readjusted those plans by extending the life of the current-generation XT5 into the 2026 model year. Then, just last week, we reported that Cadillac was considering bringing the next-generation Cadillac XT5 – already on sale in China – to the U.S. Now, a new document appears to confirm that the model has been approved.
The document in question – sourced by the Detroit Free Press – is in the form of a memo provided by GM to UAW employees. According to the memo, production of the current-generation Cadillac XT5 will continue at the Spring Hill plant in Tennessee through 2026, at which point the next-gen XT5 will launch as a 2027 model.
Although it’s considered a next-generation model, the 2027 XT5 will carry over quite a bit of hardware from the first-gen model. For instance, it’ll still ride on the same C1 platform, which it shares with the U.S.-market Chevrolet Blazer. In fact, the continuation of the XT5 is largely thanks to the migration of the Blazer’s assembly from Mexico to Tennessee.
Of course, the second-generation Cadillac XT5 bound for North America will flaunt the same interior and exterior updates as the one introduced for the Chinese market last year. It’s currently unclear how much content will be shared between the two models. For instance, the China-market XT5 features a mild hybrid powertrain that pairs the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a 48-volt electric motor. Although not yet confirmed, it’s possible that this powertrain will make its way over along with the other updates.
If the mild hybrid setup does end up in the states, it’ll provide 233 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque to customers who prefer a more conventional internal combustion setup. Notably, the XT5 will be sold alongside Cadillac’s latest battery-powered crossovers, namely the Optiq, Lyriq, and Vistiq.
