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What If GM Dropped The Cadillac XT5, XT6 And CT4 After The 2024MY?

General Motors is pushing to shift its light-duty vehicle lineup to all-electric powertrains by 2035, and Cadillac will lead the charge with plans to go fully EV by 2030. With that in mind, Caddy’s ICE-powered lineup will be phased out, and in fact, the luxury marque will inevitably drop the Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, and Cadillac CT4 from its North American portfolio. Which begs the question – what if GM dropped the Cadillac XT5, XT6, and CT4 after the 2024 model year?

Exterior badging on the Cadillac XT5.

Let’s start with a summary of the situation thus far. At present, it appears as though there will be a second-generation Cadillac XT5, as indicated by prototypes spied testing on U.S. roads. For the moment, the second-gen Cadillac XT5 is only slated for sale in the Chinese market, but according to GM Authority sources, The General has been mulling the idea of launching it in the North American market as well.

The future of the Cadillac XT6 and Cadillac CT4 appears even less certain, with no next-gen prototypes for either nameplate spotted thus far, and no mid-cycle refreshes announced either. Additionally, GM Authority sources indicate that there are currently no production start dates locked in for the 2025 Cadillac XT5, 2025 Cadillac XT6, or 2025 Cadillac CT4. By comparison, there are production start dates for the 2025 Cadillac XT4 and 2025 Cadillac CT5.

Then there are the sales figures, which don’t look all that great for the Cadillac XT5, XT6, and CT4.

Sales Numbers - D-Segment Luxury Crossovers - Q3 2023 - USA

MODEL Q3 23 / Q3 22 Q3 23 Q3 22 Q3 23 SHARE Q3 22 SHARE YTD 23 / YTD 22 YTD 23 YTD 22
LEXUS RX -1.55% 26,119 26,530 22% 21% +3.98% 83,491 80,299
AUDI Q5 +12.96% 19,365 17,143 16% 14% +26.83% 54,706 43,132
BMW X3 -20.51% 14,669 18,453 12% 15% -17.00% 42,414 51,104
ACURA MDX +34.89% 12,955 9,604 11% 8% +35.24% 44,919 33,214
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-CLASS -40.87% 11,504 19,456 10% 16% -47.03% 29,405 55,515
VOLVO XC60 +10.65% 9,318 8,421 8% 7% +13.19% 29,150 25,753
GENESIS GV70 +39.57% 6,970 4,994 6% 4% +41.05% 18,770 13,307
LINCOLN NAUTILUS +32.36% 6,541 4,942 5% 4% +12.50% 18,897 16,797
CADILLAC XT5 -14.44% 6,212 7,260 5% 6% +7.51% 20,312 18,894
INFINITI QX50 -18.45% 2,435 2,986 2% 2% -16.32% 7,153 8,548
BMW X4 +19.30% 1,978 1,658 2% 1% -4.27% 6,347 6,630
INFINITI QX55 +21.38% 1,419 1,169 1% 1% +11.72% 4,070 3,643
ALFA ROMEO STELVIO -39.11% 1,280 2,102 1% 2% -34.45% 4,032 6,151
TOTAL -3.17% 120,765 124,718 +0.19% 363,666 362,987

Sales Numbers - Luxury E-Segment Utilities - Q3 2023 - USA

MODEL Q3 23 / Q3 22 Q3 23 Q3 22 Q3 23 SHARE Q3 22 SHARE YTD 23 / YTD 22 YTD 23 YTD 22
BMW X5 -24.15% 15,986 21,077 15% 21% -8.35% 51,876 56,603
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-CLASS -2.42% 13,468 13,802 12% 14% -6.70% 43,149 46,250
ACURA MDX +34.89% 12,955 9,604 12% 9% +35.24% 44,919 33,214
VOLVO XC90 +33.21% 10,722 8,049 10% 8% +12.42% 28,420 25,281
BUICK ENCLAVE +33.51% 10,553 7,904 10% 8% +24.84% 28,482 22,814
LEXUS GX -4.02% 8,168 8,510 8% 8% -4.34% 21,492 22,466
AUDI Q7 +96.58% 8,162 4,152 8% 4% +60.84% 21,448 13,335
INFINITI QX60 +66.06% 7,554 4,549 7% 4% +117.08% 22,424 10,330
GENESIS GV80 +6.26% 5,328 5,014 5% 5% +8.43% 13,683 12,619
CADILLAC XT6 -18.27% 4,097 5,013 4% 5% -1.58% 14,164 14,392
AUDI Q8 +46.43% 3,709 2,533 3% 2% +49.12% 10,051 6,740
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT +118.45% 2,877 1,317 3% 1% -4.73% 7,227 7,586
BMW X6 -43.24% 2,163 3,811 2% 4% -23.33% 7,061 9,210
LINCOLN AVIATOR -74.54% 1,463 5,746 1% 6% -42.05% 9,676 16,696
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY +131.77% 846 365 1% 0% +64.53% 1,512 919
TOTAL +6.51% 108,051 101,446 +9.09% 325,584 298,455

Sales Numbers - Luxury C-Segment Cars - Q3 2023 - USA

MODEL Q3 23 / Q3 22 Q3 23 Q3 22 Q3 23 SHARE Q3 22 SHARE YTD 23 / YTD 22 YTD 23 YTD 22
ACURA INTEGRA +83.18% 8,320 4,542 44% 29% +311.30% 24,834 6,038
BMW 2 SERIES +99.30% 3,135 1,573 17% 10% -20.21% 7,323 9,178
AUDI A3 -14.89% 2,807 3,298 15% 21% +51.01% 10,628 7,038
MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-CLASS +20.82% 2,785 2,305 15% 15% +47.57% 7,836 5,310
CADILLAC CT4 -26.27% 1,903 2,581 10% 16% +3.50% 7,339 7,091
MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS -99.43% 8 1,413 0% 9% -97.12% 157 5,444
ACURA ILX -100.00% 0 29 0% 0% -99.97% 2 6,296
TOTAL +20.44% 18,958 15,741 +25.27% 58,119 46,395

Even with all that considered, cutting production of the Cadillac XT5 and XT6 at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee would leave the plant with only the Cadillac Lyriq and Acura ZDX, given the GMC Acadia is moving to the GM Lansing Delta Township plant. It’s possible the Cadillac Vistiq will be built at the GM Spring Hill plant in the future, and even if it is, that won’t happen before the 2025 calendar year.

It’s a similar situation at the GM Lansing Grand River plant with the Cadillac CT4. With production of the Chevy Camaro now over, the Lansing Grand River plant is only building the CT4 and CT5, which means cutting CT4 production will leave the facility running below capacity by an even larger margin.

With all that said, we want to know your thoughts. What if GM dropped the Cadillac XT5, XT6, and CT4 after the 2024 model year? Would that be a good move, or not so much? Let us know what you think by posting in the comments section below, and remember to subscribe to GM Authority for more Cadillac XT5 news, Cadillac XT6 news, Cadillac CT4 news, Cadillac news, GM business news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.

Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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Comments

  1. Personally, I think this is a horrible decision, but I fully believe that GM has no intent on there being a 2025 XT5 or XT6 in the US. My assumption is that this is part of the EV revolution. Both vehicles already have EV replacements identified. Also, the number of cadillac dealers is being reduced – presumably in anticipation of even lower total sales as an EV-only company.

    When they pull the plug on the CT4 sends less clear. It was recently refreshed (unlike the XT5 & XT6), so ending its production feels premature. Also, I assume GM need it’s fuel economy numbers to help their averages until the EVs hit full production.

    As much as I hate it, at least I can respect the commitment to go all in on EV – no matter what the cost. The real test will be when they discontinue the ICE Escalade.

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    1. I agree with a lot that you’ve said. But dealerships aren’t closing because of lower expected EV sales. There closing because they don’t want to do the upgrades necessary and GM is buying them out. That’s for the best on both sides. I wouldn’t want to buy from a dealership that’s not invested in their business. Also giving the sales of the XT4/5 I think there Lyriq, Optiq, and Vistiq could make up for those low numbers.

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    2. Bob,

      I think you are confusing the CT4 with the CT5. The CT4 never had a refresh since debuted in ’20.

      Also, GMA mulling on what if the CT4, XT5 and XT6 were not produced after 2024 which GM had not indicated officially.

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      1. You are correct. I was thinking of the fact that the CT4 is running the Global B architecture (unlike the XT5/6).

        I do believe that GM had already indicated the ending of the XT5 after 2024 (even my dealer was lamenting losing the XT5 when I bought mine in October). I assume the XT6 will go away as soon as the Vistiq goes into production.

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    3. If they put a hybrid drive diesel in the Escalade it could get 25/30 easily and maybe 35mpg—win win

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  2. I’ve been wondering about this for awhile. XT4 just got refreshed so it will probably continue at least another year or two in line with normal product cycles. XT5 however has been one of their best sellers for years, they really should bring the new “China only” XT5 to the US in addition to, potentially, a new XT6. The midsize and large 3 row crossover segments have been taking off, and since EV demand has not picked up much yet, GM would be forfeiting a popular segment that’s usually a good profit generator.

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  3. USA is basically irrelevant.
    The China market will shape Cadillac’s line-up.

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    1. Until war breaks out over Taiwan and the CCP decides to nationalize their factories and industry. Then GM will be left with nothing but a thumb up their a** wondering why they put too many eggs into one basket (that basket being China) while neglecting their own home market. Boy what a pickle they’ll be in.

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  4. If the dealerships expected high sales of EVs, the investment required isn’t that great. I just think that GM hasn’t made the case that the consumers want their EVs in sufficient numbers. Unfortunately, the ELR is probably still leaving a bad taste in dealers’ mouths as well, but I think a PHEV based on the XT5 or XT6 could be the lifeline Cadillac dealers need in the EV transition.

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  5. Really a bummer personally for me. Planned a new vehicle purchase in spring/summer 2025 and the CT4V has been on the short list for some time. Was hoping to get the new e2″ curved dash from the XT4/CT5. Can’t afford the higher spec CT5. I do like the style of the XT4, but wanted a more powerful engine and to get away from an SUV.

    This ultimately force me to another brand, or a used (or current generation CT4 without the screen upgrade).

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    1. Meant to say 33″ screen.

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    2. JT, I agree about your XT4 comment.
      Love the style, but it needs a bigger engine— as in 2.7L Turbo. 310HP would do it. I had a 2021 XT4. It was a great car except for the lack of power. Took off pretty much ok, but then it lost it..
      Traded it for a MUSTANG GT PREMIUM.
      Also, in the XT5, that little 2.0L just doesn’t cut it! Originally the 3.6 L was standard, then they startedcharging $1,000 for the V-6???

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  6. If Cadillac were to drop the XT5 and XT6, I would be forced to switch brands after 43 years and 19 new Cadillacs. I currently have a 2023 CT5 Lux Prem and a 2021 XT5 Platinum Edition and I’m thinking about replacing my XT5 with an XT6. Cadillac’s China First and all EV strategies are leaving traditional customers behind. In my opinion, both strategies are shaky at best and could very easily lead to the brand’s demise. I was hoping to have 25 New Cadillac before I die, but that’s looking more and more doubtful. Looks like I’ll be lucky to get one or two more…wonder what I’ll switch to.

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    1. You really love Cadillacs!!!

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  7. The all EV’s will eventually happen at Cadillac, but there is a lot of mileage left in ICE engines. I too was looking for the new XT5 in 2024/2025 but not an electric. It is one of their best sellers and I have owned two of them with not a stitch of trouble. Getting 30MPH on highway and don’t have to look for a charging station or wait a half hour to charge up. Looks like I will be moving to Lincoln or Genesis in 2024. I have never owned a car not made by the big 3 but could be those days are coming to an end.

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    1. Folks are NOT buying EV. Make the XT-5, XT-4, and CT-4 PHEVs and they will sell like crazy.

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  8. Fine. Get rid of them, but only if you add a CT6 and a DTS back into the model lineup.

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  9. People, please read the story carefully. GMA was mulling what if GM cancelled the CT4, XT5/6 after 2024 as a guess and GM had not officially made any announcement that these aforementioned models will be discontinued.

    IMO, they will live on for a uncertain amount of time after 2024 to give the plant workers something to do even though GM produce less volume of the XT6 and CT4. I’m not sure the fate of the XT5 after ’24 but it makes more sense for the CT4 and XT6 to live on while those two models are selling O.K to decently but not spectacularly. Also the OPTIQ and VISTIQ will not be in production immediately until ’25 and beyond so reading into this story is premature at this moment.

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    1. I believe people did read this carefully. As it also provided evidence that there has been no refreshes yet announced…that usually would be by now. The CT5 got a refresh, but the CT4 has not, yet built in the same plant. No product mules seen out in the public that should be by now. So yes, this is speculation at best but Cadillan has given nothing to support the opposite either.

      My guess is that GM will do what GM does best and carry on with the current models with no changes. Complain sales suck and then kill the models for a new EV. These models will go the way of the Camano sadly.

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    2. Every one thinks GM is 100% abandoning ICE but they are not. They are offering EV across most of the line-up. ICE will be around for at least one more battery generation. When SS batteries are available. 500-1000 mile range and 10-15 minute charging is on the horizon.

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      1. If ifs and buts were candies and nuts everyone would have a merry christmas…..

        Its always “right around the corner”

        The next cure, the next new battery, the next such and such….

        But you never get there……

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  10. The Cadillac airplane continues its downward flight into the mountainside.

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    1. Yeah, but now they put the balls to the wall…..

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  11. If they get rid of them ,in favor of EV’s ,that STUPID decision will bring GM to ts knees. The American driving customers DOES NOT WANT EV’s and all the headaches with them.

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  12. GM’S commitment to China and EV’s which we’re clearly not ready for but pushing anyway will ruin 1 of the big 3 who is once again ignoring the American driver. SUV’s cost more to insure add another cost to the consumers. Some of us still enjoy spirited driving on our roads. I always laugh at the Tesla driver sitting in Wawa for 30 minutes every other day. Someday but way to early to be forced into it. GM doing away with the Camaro is already showing the demise… we’ve don’t this before

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  13. Rw. Agreed. I drove across Canada from Toronto to Vancouver through northern Ontario . Finding a gas station was always a concern . With an electric car it would have been tense . I don’t want this extra issue to deal with every time I wish to go somewhere.

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  14. Bad move. Improve what you have. I don’t understand why Cadillac is contributing to the Chinese economy but currently not providing the same vehicles in the US market. I guess money is the only reason. I have a new XT6 and quite frankly, I’m not that excited. The transmission is always shifting, it is louder than my previous four DTS’, It is not as nice riding and the interior is nothing special. It is however, better than my daughter’s similar Honda. I think the change to all electric, especially without a Hybrid, is an error. I won’t be purchasing one.

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  15. iq, iq, iq!

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  16. Over the past several years I have been very disappointed in Cadillac’s marketing, design, and production strategy. They seem to be putting more emphasis on the Chinese market and have forgotten about the US market. I have tried to buy a refreshed CT5, but the model continued to get pushed back in the US market but seemed to be going full steam un China. I finally gave up and purchased a hyundai Sonata (I know this is not the same car but the dealers had plenty of them at half the price). I miss having a Cadillac buy GM is not in the business to please me or for that matter anymore else.

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  17. Just to start off,Mary has got to go!!As for the production cuts of the Xt5/6 and the ct4 is a big mistake these modules are great vehicles.I have an xt5 and it’s probably one of the best vehicles I have ever owned!!With that said,it’s time for major refresh this being the result of lower sales volume and the China thing is what’s causing people to abandon GM..plus this ev bs has to stop.The majority of people don’t want them and more specifically shoved down our throats.

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  18. I guess it means I currently own my last Cadillac. I live in rural California and have days for work when I driver up to 400 miles with site stops for about 20 minutes per site and no possibility of charging an EV. I currently drive a XTS which has proven to be a great car and requires only 2 fuel stops on the longest days and this takes about 15 minutes total. If I had to stop somewhere and plug in an EV to get home it would add over an hour minimum to an already long day and I have no interest in that. We already have EVs that are not selling well in a market that needs and more importantly wants the utility and convenance of a I.C.E. vehicle why are they kowtowing to political hacks that want the American public to bow down before the political elites and give up the last of their freedoms?

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  19. I am interested in a new ct4 not the black wing, tell me what u think if 2024 is the last model year what happens to it’s car value. Will I be under water in 3-4 yrs. How long will parts be made by gm. Don’t want to buy something and have crappie resale.

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  20. I don’t see how GM can completely dump ICE models in the near future. EV replacements might be ready to release soon, but most consumers aren’t ready to make the switch. Sales numbers would be even more dismal if Cadillac dropped their ICE models too soon. Timing is crucial and pulling the plug on ICE vehicles is premature until most consumers are convinced an EV is worth their money. Profits from ICE vehicles are necessary to fund the EV transition. If dealer lots fill up with EV’s, factories will be forced to shut down to avoid over supply. Profits will dry up and no alternative vehicles to left to sell. It’s a tough balancing act, having both alternatives is best for traditional companies until the dust settles. Too many questions remain to be answered, consumers can’t be forced to buy EV’s.

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  21. The idiot is not in the White House, the idiot was in the White House from 2017 thru 2021. You should know that, RKV, because you must be one, too, to make a statement like that.

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    1. Lol Trump getting blamed for Bidens BS!

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      1. You’re showing your ignorance, big time.

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  22. I have owned many new GM vehicles. I will never buy an electric vehicle. I will change brands.

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  23. I Truley enjoy our XT5 premium luxury. I think GM expanded the XT models too fast and should keep and improve the Mid-Size XT5 which have more demand. Also, I found that 2.0 L turbo engine does not fit XT5 and 3.6 L, is the best. Cadillac should update and keep XT5 Luxury and Premium Luxury only trims,

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  24. If the XT5 is discontinued does that mean the ICE Blazer is also gone? They share the same C1 platform.

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  25. I have been a GM customer all of life! I will never buy any EV! I have owned every GM make except Buick. I have owned 7 Cadillacs since the Feds forced GM to eliminate Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Saturn and Hummer. My wife ordered a 2016 Cadillac ELR and she loves it and haven’t had any issues! It will be a sad day for me if GM continues to drink the Cool-Aid and does not pay more attention to their customers and forces Cadillac to all EVs. I have owned two XT5s (a 2018 & 2023) and love them! I also will never buy any four baggers regardless of HP or torque! To me even a V6 is a huge compromise for a Cadillac and I would prefer a V8! I will also never buy any vehicle that forces me to Google crap…!!!
    I hope GM wakes in time to save the company!

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    1. Bingo, you are right,I have been a Cadillac owner since 1979 .

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  26. With gmc Denalis adding ultimate, I’m wondering what these Cadillac xt5 and xt6 really bring to the table? Look at the new 2024 acadia Denali and tell me how the xt6 is superior? Cadillac is going electric to separate itself from gmc Denali imo. As for the cars, I think they keep them since their is no gmc alternative.

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  27. Every car and crossover on that list kicking Cadillacs butt?

    ICE powered.

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  28. First -the investment that GM is making caddy dealers invest in electric vehicles is extremely expensive!
    Second-I was looking at electric vehicles, and after looking on line , there was a lot of dissatisfied people because they can’t charge their cars or buy super-chargers for them !
    So getting rid of ice powered vehicles doesn’t make much sense right now !

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  29. I have a 2022 XT6 with every package available. Really enjoy the vehicle and have put 45K miles on it. I will have find another brand when I buy my next luxury SUV. I am not buying a fully electric vehicle. Don’t ever want to have to do so. I am 55 so I think I can get through rest of my time with out purchasing an EV. I believe it’s a bad decision to skip hybrids by GM.

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    1. You are correct

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  30. Well I think Cadillac will be in world of hurt if they decide to slash them now. Like I’ve been saying all along Full EV is not future, and that idiot in the White House, we all know he doesn’t have a clue what day it is, and his dem idiot buddies have been wrong the whole time, follow the money. Frankly GM is pretty idiotic at this point because they threw all their cards into a technology that doesn’t seem many people want. They are the only major brand now that doesn’t offer a Hybrid which all the car companies now have said is the way forward, except EV only brands like Tesla, I have been saying that too, but what does an Engineer know. If they don’t refresh the XT6 they will be losing us as a customer, we are on our second one and will definitely not buy a third one of the same out dated thing. Leaning towards BMW at the moment, and even if they do refresh they will probably use the fwd traverse Acadia platform and the thing will drive like the dog it is now. Recently rented a BMW X5 on vacation, you get so much more vehicle for the money. Stuck with Cadillac because of GM family discount but that won’t be enough to keep us. Unless the rumored Corvette SUV comes out, that has our name written all over it. But if GM decides to cut the gas Cadillacs and not bring them out as hybrids, I think they can kiss the whole brand goodbye in a couple years, an all EV brand will not sell enough to keep the brand profitable. By the way one EV car is probably more harmful to the environment due to the mining and processing of materials than a couple gas pickup trucks.

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    1. Hybrids will always be stopgap solutions. Everyone keeps saying they are the best compromise, but the reality is they are the best and worst of both worlds. The maintenance of an ICE vehicle coupled with the cost of EV components.

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      1. Depending on your commute/lifestyle they are great for high milage drivers, if you can charge them 2x a day(home/work) and drive 100 miles you end up using 2$ electricity and 4$ gas. Hard to argue that.

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  31. I am done with Cadillac. Eva’s are a joke.

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