GM is ending production of the gas-powered Cadillac SUV XT6 sooner than expected, and a new luxury EV will replace it. The three-row electric SUV will be placed by a new luxury Cadillac EV at GM’s Spring Hill plant in Tennessee.
GM ends XT6 production for a new luxury EV
After the XT4 was killed off earlier this year, we learned that several more Cadillac models, including the XT5 and XT6, were destined for the same fate.
It looks like that will happen even sooner than planned. According to a memo viewed by the Detroit Free Press, GM confirmed it’s ending production of the XT6 in Spring Hill later this year.
The XT6 will be replaced by Cadillac’s new three-row electric SUV, the Vistiq. GM told workers in Spring Hill that the plant is due for upgrades with planned downtime next month, starting the week of May 12. Those required to work will be notified by their supervisor.
Cadillac is in the midst of what could be its biggest brand revamp so far. GM’s luxury brand is coming off its best quarter since 2008 with its best retail market share since 2014.
After delivering the first Optiq models last quarter, Cadillac’s most affordable EV, the Vistiq, is up next. The Vistiq is a three-row electric SUV and smaller sibling to the massive Escalade IQ.
Powered by a 102 kWh battery, the “mini Escalade” has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 305 miles. With up to 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque, the three-row SUV can hit 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.
The interior is packed with GM’s latest software and connectivity tech. At the center is a curved 33″ LED infotainment display with Google built-in.
Cadillac’s three-row electric SUV is available in three trims, starting at $78,790: Luxury, Sport, and Premium. A flagship Platinum trim is coming this summer, starting at $97,890.
| 2026 Cadillac Vistiq trim | Starting Price |
| Luxury | $78,790 |
| Sport | $79,290 |
| Premium | $93,290 |
| Platinum | $97,890 |
The Cadillac Vistiq is slightly longer than the Rivian R1S at 205.6″ compared to 201″. In comparison, Rivian’s electric SUV starts at $75,900 and runs up to 270 miles. The Dual and Tri Motor models offer 329 miles and 371 miles of range, starting at $83,900 and $105,900, respectively.
Although GM is ending XT6 production sooner than expected, the XT5 will stick around a little longer. GM confirmed it will continue building the smaller SUV until 2026.
What do you think of Cadillac’s new three-row electric SUV? Would you take one over the Rivian R1S? Let us know in the comments.
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