This comes after the recent discontinuation of the smaller XT4.
When an automaker declares intentions to phase out a vehicle because of low demand, it typically affects sedans or coupes rather than SUVs. Nevertheless, Cadillac is set to retire one of its reasonably successful SUVs. Usually, luxury vehicles positioned higher off the ground do not get discontinued unless they have a clear successor, yet theXT5is making its exit. Production of the three-row gasoline-powered SUVwill cease laterthisyear. Following this change, end of the smaller XT4 .
Last year, Cadillac sold 20,225 XT6s in the United States, marking an increase of 5.8 percent from 2023. This figure is approximately equivalent to the total sales of both the CT4 and CT5 sedans together yet remains under half the number achieved by larger models. Escalade The midsize luxury SUV featuring three rows of seats has been available since 2019, making it somewhat outdated compared to newer models, particularly considering the strong competition within this market sector.
Reuters quotes GM's upscale division as essentially stating that the XT6 doesn't fit into the brand's strategy anymore: "In the past year, Cadillac has launched six new models that embody the direction of the brand moving forward. We will keep making strategic changes to our product line to sustain growth within key luxury sectors."
These "modifications" also involve removing an additional gas-powered SUV from the previous lineup. As stated Reuters , Caddy’s inbetweener, the XT5 will cease production by the end of 2026. It’s important to mention that the XT4, XT5, and XT6 models will continue to be available in China via the local SAIC-GM partnership. The XT5 model has also received an update. facelift In China, however, obtaining a US visa seems improbable as the opportunity is dwindling in North America.
Cadillac has indeed been quite active recently. Over the past year, we've witnessed multiple electric vehicles such as the Optiq, Visitiq, Lyriq-V, and the majestic Cadillac model. Escalade IQL However, the brand won't be transitioning exclusively to electric vehicles just yet. A redesigned gasoline-powered Escalade has been released recently, and internal combustion engines will remain available well into 2030. This decision comes even though they announced in 2021 their plan to become solely EV-focused post-decade.
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Source: Reuters