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USA Today
10-04-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Cadillac ends XT6 early to extend XT5 model, adds new EV at Tennessee plant
Cadillac ends XT6 early to extend XT5 model, adds new EV at Tennessee plant Show Caption Hide Caption Video: 2025 Cadillac Optiq compact electric SUV pack with tech, style All-wheel drive Optiq clings to curves and rocks the house with standard AKG audio and Dolby Atmos. A Cadillac dealer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that he learned on a call with GM representatives that the XT6 will be replaced by the Vistiq, the pricier all-electric version. The XT5 a smaller, five-seat SUV, was slated to end production in August 2025, but that will continue into 2026. Cadillac is ending production of the gas-powered, three-row SUV XT6 sooner than planned and will extend production of its smaller XT5 model through 2026 due to strong customer demand, according to an internal memo sent to employees of General Motors' Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee. Production of the XT6 at the Spring Hill plant will be replaced by the Cadillac Vistiq, the new all-electric six-row SUV, GM confirmed. The memo obtained by the Detroit Free Press also said Spring Hill will undergo planned downtime the week of May 12, and anyone required to work during that time would be notified by a supervisor. Luxury concept cars: Can a breathtaking convertible concept restore Cadillac to greatness? Time's running out. 'This is a testament to our team's commitment to building vehicles that our customers love and our overall manufacturing flexibility,' the memo said. In a statement emailed to the Free Press, a GM spokesperson said the company introduced six new products in less than a year that represent the future of the brand: Escalade IQ, Escalade MCM, Optiq, Vistiq, Lyriq-V and Cadillac CT5. 'We will continue to make the necessary adjustments to the portfolio to maintain growth in critical luxury segments,' the statement said. Full-size electric SUVs: See the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL priced at $132,000 to start The XT6, introduced in 2020, is a three-row SUV with target demographics similar to the Escalade, meaning an annual household income of at least $200,000. The XT5 is a smaller, five-seat SUV that was slated to end production in August 2025, but that will continue into 2026, a GM spokesman confirmed. Opened in 1990, the Spring Hill plant is 11 million square feet and rests on 2,100 acres — enough space to produce both electric vehicles and internal combustion-powered cars. The all-electric Cadillac Lyriq is also produced at Spring Hill. Both vehicles contain three rows but have a large price difference. The XT6 starts at around $52,590, while the Vistiq starts at $78,790, including a $1,395 destination charge. Cadillac is continuing its plan to convert XT6 buyers to the Vistiq, but not all dealers are happy with the shift. A Cadillac dealer told the Free Press that he was concerned about the change, particularly because demand for electric vehicles in his market is not catching up to internal combustion. The average lease payment for the XT6 is about $600, the dealer said, compared with about $1,100 to $1,200 for the Vistiq. While the brand courts a luxury buyer, the competitive nature of the segment makes a price increase of nearly $500 per month harder to swallow. The dealer, who is not authorized to disclose product plans but agreed to speak anonymously to protect his relationship with GM, said he is concerned that his XT6 customers may defect to another brand. 'People still feel more comfortable with gas-powered cars,' he said. 'I do believe it's going to hurt us.' Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press. Reach her at jcharniga@
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
GM to end production of Cadillac XT6 SUV at Tennessee facility in US
General Motors (GM) is planning to suspend the Cadillac XT6 crossover production at its Spring Hill assembly plant in Tennessee, US by the end of this year, reported CNBC. Concurrently, GM confirmed the extension of the smaller gasoline-powered XT5 crossover production at the facility until at least the end of 2026, reported the news agency citing an internal memo sent to plant employees. The XT6, a three-row crossover introduced in 2019, has seen modest sales, averaging around 19,000 units annually. A company spokesman said that the shift in production aligns with Cadillac's electrification strategy and is not tariff-related. The move to end the XT6 production is part of Cadillac's broader strategy to transition to an all-electric lineup, encompassing cars, crossovers, and SUVs. Despite pulling back from an earlier goal to exclusively sell EVs by 2030, Cadillac has launched six new or revised models — both electric and petrol-powered — over the past year. GM was cited by Reuters as saying in a statement: 'Cadillac has introduced six new products in less than a year that represent the future of the brand. 'We will continue to make the necessary adjustments to the portfolio to maintain growth in critical luxury segments.' The Spring Hill plant has been instrumental in Cadillac's foray into the EV market, having started the production of the Cadillac Lyriq, the brand's inaugural EV, in 2022. Additionally, the plant recently commenced the production of the Vistiq, a three-row crossover that serves as a successor to the XT6. According to the internal memo, the continuation of the XT5 model is attributed to "strong customer demand". The XT5 ranked as Cadillac's third best-selling vehicle in the previous year, trailing behind the Escalade SUV and the Lyriq. The memo also highlighted a scheduled downtime for the Spring Hill plant during the week of 12 May 2025. GM confirmed the pause in production and accompanying temporary layoffs, citing a need to balance vehicle output with market demand. GM reportedly plans to increase production of its light-duty trucks at its assembly plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana in the US. "GM to end production of Cadillac XT6 SUV at Tennessee facility in US – report" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
ArabGT
09-04-2025
- Automotive
- ArabGT
The Cadillac XT6 Is Nearing the End of Its Journey
The Cadillac XT6 will officially exit the brand's lineup in 2025, marking the end of a relatively short chapter for the three-row luxury SUV. Despite the continued strength of the SUV market, General Motors has decided to phase out the XT6 without a direct successor. While automakers typically retire sedans or niche models when cutting back due to weak sales, Cadillac is taking a different approach by discontinuing one of its mainstream SUVs. The XT6's departure is notable not only for its timing but also for the lack of a clear replacement. Cadillac's midsize XT6 SUV is heading toward the end of its production life. Originally introduced in 2019, the XT6 has served as a gasoline-powered, three-row luxury option in Cadillac's portfolio. Production will officially cease later this year, with the smaller XT4 to follow shortly thereafter. In 2024, Cadillac sold 20,225 units of the XT6 in the U.S., representing a 5.8% increase over the previous year. Despite the growth, this figure still pales in comparison to the much larger Escalade, which continues to dominate the brand's SUV sales. Though its sales figures were comparable to Cadillac's CT4 and CT5 sedans combined, the XT6 never reached the brand-defining status enjoyed by other models in the range. In a highly competitive segment, the XT6's five-year run now seems relatively brief. General Motors confirmed the decision, telling Reuters that the XT6 no longer fits into Cadillac's long-term strategy. A spokesperson noted, 'Cadillac has introduced six new products in under a year that reflect the future of our brand. We'll continue refining our lineup to support growth across our core luxury segments.' The XT6 isn't the only SUV facing retirement. Cadillac's XT5 is also expected to be discontinued by the end of 2026. Like the XT4 and XT6, the XT5 is produced in China through a joint venture between GM and SAIC. Although the XT5 has received updates tailored for the Chinese market, it's unlikely to return to U.S. showrooms, with plans already in place to end production by late 2025. Cadillac has been ramping up its activity over the past year, particularly in the EV space. The company has introduced several electric models recently, including the Optiq, Vestiq, Lyriq V, and the high-end Escalade IQL. However, despite these EV launches, Cadillac is not committing to an all-electric lineup just yet. The 2025 Escalade, for example, received a comprehensive redesign but remains powered by a traditional gasoline engine. Cadillac has also walked back its earlier pledge to go fully electric after 2030, signaling a more gradual transition that includes continued internal combustion offerings well into the next decade.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Cadillac shuffles SUV production to favor smaller model; adds new EV at Tennessee plant
Cadillac is ending production of the gas-powered, three-row SUV XT6 sooner than planned and will extend production of its smaller XT5 model through 2026 due to strong customer demand, according to an internal memo sent to employees of General Motors' Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee. Production of the XT6 at the Spring Hill plant will be replaced by the Cadillac Vistiq, the new all-electric six-row SUV, GM confirmed. The memo obtained by the Detroit Free Press also said Spring Hill will undergo planned downtime the week of May 12, and anyone required to work during that time would be notified by a supervisor. 'This is a testament to our team's commitment to building vehicles that our customers love and our overall manufacturing flexibility,' the memo said. In a statement emailed to the Free Press, a GM spokesperson said the company introduced six new products in less than a year that represent the future of the brand: Escalade IQ, Escalade MCM, Optiq, Vistiq, Lyriq-V and Cadillac CT5. 'We will continue to make the necessary adjustments to the portfolio to maintain growth in critical luxury segments,' the statement said. The XT6, introduced in 2020, is a three-row SUV with target demographics similar to the Escalade, meaning an annual household income of at least $200,000. The XT5 is a smaller, five-seat SUV that was slated to end production in August 2025, but that will continue into 2026, a GM spokesman confirmed. More: Cadillac and Dolby team up to make new EVs recording studios on wheels More: Wayne State lands $50 million gift for engineering school Opened in 1990, the Spring Hill plant is 11 million square feet and rests on 2,100 acres — enough space to produce both electric vehicles and internal combustion-powered cars. The all-electric Cadillac Lyriq is also produced at Spring Hill. Both vehicles contain three rows but have a large price difference. The XT6 starts at around $52,590, while the Vistiq starts at $78,790, including a $1,395 destination charge. Cadillac is continuing its plan to convert XT6 buyers to the Vistiq, but not all dealers are happy with the shift. A Cadillac dealer told the Free Press that he was concerned about the change, particularly because demand for electric vehicles in his market is not catching up to internal combustion. The average lease payment for the XT6 is about $600, the dealer said, compared with about $1,100 to $1,200 for the Vistiq. While the brand courts a luxury buyer, the competitive nature of the segment makes a price increase of nearly $500 per month harder to swallow. The dealer, who is not authorized to disclose product plans but agreed to speak anonymously to protect his relationship with GM, said he is concerned that his XT6 customers may defect to another brand. 'People still feel more comfortable with gas-powered cars,' he said. 'I do believe it's going to hurt us.' Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press. Reach her at jcharniga@ This story has been updated to correct the number of seat rows in the XT6. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Cadillac ends production of XT6
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
6 Car Brands That Will Break Down More Than the Average Vehicle
Having an open mind about brand reputation, space, performance, looks and even price is a great thing to carry before spending your hard-earned money on a used car. However, having detailed reliability data from thousands of actual car owners at your disposal when buying a vehicle is helpful. For You: Discover More: There are few things worse for your wallet and your sanity than regularly repairing your ride. But it's a fact of life that some brands are less reliable than others, and some by quite a large margin. Every year, Consumer Reports (CR) gives reliability ratings to every major vehicle model by asking members about problems they've had over the past 12 months. Here are the 12 least reliable car brands, based on CR's new 2025 data. Predicted reliability score: 14 Coming in as the least reliable vehicle purchase according to Consumer Report's data is Rivian for both the 2025 Rivian R1S and R1T. The price range is around $75,900 to $115,900 which means you could be spending a ton of money on a car that won't get you very far down the road. Though many Rivian drivers claim customer satisfaction based on the electric vehicle's comfort and speed, it often falls short in the reliability and maintenance departments. Predicted reliability score: 27 The Cadillac is often synonymous with big luxury, but that doesn't mean all designs are created equally. The 2025 Cadillac models for both XT5 and Lyriq received a low-reliability rating. It's estimated that the repair costs for these vehicles are about $6,875 over about 10 years, which is a nice chunk of change when you consider you paid anywhere from $44,295 to $67,495 for it to start. Read Next: Predicted reliability score: 33 Consumer Reports reviewed GMC models including Sierra 2500HD, Sierra 1500, Yukon XL, Yukon and Canyon. Though the General Motors brand has started introducing EVs, including an all-electric pickup and bigger Hummer EVs, both used and new GMC models rank below average for reliability. Predicted reliability score: 33 Jeep is often on the naughty list for many auto experts given its reputation for high maintenance costs. The 2025 models Gladiator, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L put up low-reliability ratings across the brand. It's also estimated that over a 10-year period, maintenance costs for your Jeep come in around $6,470 on average. Predicted reliability score: 34 Even though Volkswagon is one of the most recognized names in the automotive industry game, it still may have a few bugs to work out when it comes to breakdowns, reliability and maintenance. For example, many consumers have found the 2025 Volkswagon Tiguan, ID.4 and Taos unreliable, especially for new cars. This isn't great news for buyers considering something like the Tiguan can cost you upwards of $38,880 plus an estimated $6,640 in maintenance in the first several years of ownership. Predicted reliability score: 36 Tesla is no stranger to innovation in the EV world, but that has also come with controversy, volatility and unreliability as far as its customer base is concerned. The Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X all scored below average for predicted reliability. You can also expect to pay anywhere between $730 and $4,320 on maintenance alone within the first five years of ownership. David Nadelle contributed to the reporting for this article. Editor's note: Predicted reliability score was sourced from Consumer Reports and is accurate as of Mar. 26, 2025. More From GOBankingRates 5 Types of Vehicles Retirees Should Stay Away From Buying 25 Creative Ways To Save Money 4 Things You Should Do if You Want To Retire Early 5 Cities You Need To Consider If You're Retiring in 2025 This article originally appeared on 6 Car Brands That Will Break Down More Than the Average Vehicle
