- Cadillac confirmed that the three-row XT6 SUV will cease production at the Spring Hill plant located in Tennessee by the end of this year.
- The XT6 has been around for five years and will soon be succeeded by another model. electric Vistiq three-row SUV , was also constructed at the Spring Hill facility.
- The aging XT5 Another vehicle from Spring Hill will continue production in Tennessee until the end of 2026, as confirmed by Cadillac.
Cadillac is further developing its range of electric SUVs, which comes at the expense of its gasoline-driven SUV models. The production of the subcompact has been affected as a result. Cadillac XT4 The rollout concluded in January, coinciding with the start of sales for the electric Optiq crossover. Following suit, Cadillac announced that manufacturing of the three-row SUV, the Cadillac XT6, will cease at the Spring Hill Assembly facility in Tennessee by the end of this year.
The XT6 was introduced for the 2020 model year, sharing its architecture with theصند Buick Enclave , Chevrolet Traverse , and GMC Acadia and bridging the space between the compact XT5 and the enormous Escalade While all three of these platform siblings only recently introduced their latest generations, the XT6 has been around for merely six model years. Boasting an attractive design, the XT6 comes with options including a 3.6-liter V-6 engine or a 2.0-liter turbo-four powerplant. It achieved 20,225 sales last year, marking a 5.8% rise from 2023. In terms of performance, the XT6 lagged slightly behind the Escalade. Lyriq , XT5, and XT4 in terms of sales, but it managed to sell roughly the same amount as the CT4 and CT5 sedans combined.
The XT6 will soon be superseded by the all-electric Vistiq three-row SUV, which is now beginning to arrive at dealerships. Similar to the XT6 replacement, the Vistiq is manufactured at the Spring Hill plant, positioned next to the electric Lyriq. Notably, the Lyriq experienced substantial sales growth in 2024, making it one of the top-selling electric vehicles in the U.S.
The Vistiq has a starting price just below $80,000, which is approximately $30,000 higher than the base cost of the XT6. It’s equipped with two electric motors delivering a combined output of 615 horsepower. For this amount, you get an array of features included, like the Super Cruise advanced driver-assistance system, a large panoramic sunroof, a premium 23-speaker AKG audio setup, along with seats that offer heating, ventilation, and massage functions.
The more compact XT5 is also manufactured at the Spring Hill plant and has an uncertain future ahead. Launched as part of the 2017 model lineup, the XT5 will continue to roll off the assembly line at Spring Hill through the conclusion of 2026, according to official confirmation from Cadillac. Meanwhile, a new version of the XT5 targeted specifically for Chinese consumers is currently available; however, this updated variant won’t likely make its way into U.S. markets.
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