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Back in 2014, the crown jewel of General Motors trademarked every nameplate from CT2 to CT8 and XT2 to XT8. As far as sport utility vehicles are concerned, GM Authority understands that the XT7 and/or the XT8 are not planned to bridge the gap between the XT6 and Escalade.
“The reason why is that the XT7 or XT8 were what the XT6 was originally intended to be.” We also have to remember the failed potential of the Omega platform. Cadillac intended to use the rear- and all-wheel-drive vehicle architecture for the XT6, but due to cost constraints, the bean counters decided on the C1 of the Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclave, and GMC Acadia.
We also have to consider that General Motors will focus on electric vehicles going forward. Cadillac, for example, is expected to feature 50 percent EVs in the lineup by 2025, starting with the Lyriq crossover and Celestiq sedan.
During the Barclays 2020 Global Automotive Conference last November, the biggest of the Big Three in Detroit also let it slip what other Cadillac models are in the pipeline by 2025. In no particular order, General Motors has confirmed “crossovers, low-roof entries, and a full-size SUV.” The latter is expected to replace or join the Escalade, and just like the Hummer EV, the electric luxobarge will be manufactured at Factory ZERO in Michigan.
Last but certainly not least, think about the luxury brand’s new nomenclature. XT7 and XT8 don’t share anything with the Lyriq and Celestiq other than the Cadillac badges. Some say that Caddy may go completely electric by the end of the decade, and in this scenario, squeezing an XT7 or XT8 in the lineup sounds a little bit counterproductive.
On that note, the mid-size Lyriq is expected to hit the U.S. market in late 2022 as a 2023 model with a starting price of less than $60,000, excluding the federal tax credit. Underpinned by the BEV3 vehicle architecture, the rear- or all-wheel-drive crossover promises up to 100 kWh from its Ultium battery and more than 300 miles (483 kilometers) of driving range.
We also have to consider that General Motors will focus on electric vehicles going forward. Cadillac, for example, is expected to feature 50 percent EVs in the lineup by 2025, starting with the Lyriq crossover and Celestiq sedan.
During the Barclays 2020 Global Automotive Conference last November, the biggest of the Big Three in Detroit also let it slip what other Cadillac models are in the pipeline by 2025. In no particular order, General Motors has confirmed “crossovers, low-roof entries, and a full-size SUV.” The latter is expected to replace or join the Escalade, and just like the Hummer EV, the electric luxobarge will be manufactured at Factory ZERO in Michigan.
Last but certainly not least, think about the luxury brand’s new nomenclature. XT7 and XT8 don’t share anything with the Lyriq and Celestiq other than the Cadillac badges. Some say that Caddy may go completely electric by the end of the decade, and in this scenario, squeezing an XT7 or XT8 in the lineup sounds a little bit counterproductive.
On that note, the mid-size Lyriq is expected to hit the U.S. market in late 2022 as a 2023 model with a starting price of less than $60,000, excluding the federal tax credit. Underpinned by the BEV3 vehicle architecture, the rear- or all-wheel-drive crossover promises up to 100 kWh from its Ultium battery and more than 300 miles (483 kilometers) of driving range.
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