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Cadillac Ended Production of Gas-Powered XT4 SUV

General Motors ceased assembly of the model in January 2025 to prioritize the brand's shift to electric vehicles.

Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Car Types

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General Motors officially concluded production of the Cadillac XT4 in January 2025 at its Fairfax Assembly Plant. Only two new units of the gasoline-powered SUV remain in the United States inventory.

Why it matters

The discontinuation reflects General Motors' strategic pivot toward an all-electric lineup. The plant previously responsible for the XT4 has been repurposed for the manufacturing of Chevrolet Bolt EVs.

The XT4 featured a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It achieved a top speed of 130 mph, with front-wheel-drive models accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds.

The players

General Motors

General Motors is a major American multinational automotive manufacturer that owns the Cadillac brand.

Cadillac

Cadillac is a luxury vehicle division of General Motors that produces a variety of SUVs and sedans.

The details

The XT4, built on General Motors' E2 architecture, served as a primary compact SUV for the luxury brand. As production has ceased, remaining stock includes a 2025 Sport model in Amarillo, Texas, priced at $48,115 and a Premium Luxury unit in Aurora, Colorado, at $42,225.

Timeline

  1. March 27, 2018: Cadillac XT4 officially unveiled.

  2. Summer 2018: Production started at Fairfax Assembly Plant.

  3. September 2018: Deliveries of XT4 commenced.

  4. January 2025: Production of gasoline-powered XT4 ended.

Roadmap

The end of the XT4 signals a broader industry retreat from traditional internal combustion engines in the luxury compact segment. This move positions General Motors to consolidate its manufacturing footprint for the transition to the Chevrolet Bolt EV.

Prospective buyers can still locate the final two new units at dealerships in Texas and Colorado, though inventory is now limited to those specific locations. Following these sales, consumers seeking a compact Cadillac SUV will need to explore the remaining luxury lineup or pre-owned market options.

The takeaway

The phase-out of the XT4 underscores how quickly automakers are retooling their factories to support electric vehicle demand. Buyers looking for the final remaining gas-powered models should act immediately given the limited availability of only two units nationwide.

Further reading

For more information on the current market status of luxury SUVs, visit Car Types.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Autoevolution.

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