The Cadillac XT5 has been on sale for the reason that 2017 mannequin yr, making it one of many oldest automobiles in its section.

A brand new technology is deliberate, as pictures of the car just lately surfaced on the web site of the China Ministry of Trade and Data Know-how. The pictures have since been republished by the Chinese language web site Autohome (by way of Motor1).

The redesigned XT5 is predicted to begin gross sales in China later this yr, and it is not clear whether or not Cadillac will provide it outdoors of that market. Data printed along with the pictures reveals the car will pack a 2.0-liter turbo-4 delivering 227 hp to the entrance wheels as customary, and to all 4 with an out there all-wheel-drive system.

Cadillac in 2021 introduced plans to solely launch electrical automobiles within the U.S., although some automakers are backtracking on such commitments as a consequence of continued sturdy demand for gas-powered automobiles and difficulties in ramping up EV manufacturing. It means Cadillac could need to proceed providing an XT5 within the U.S. as effectively. Regardless of its age, the XT5 nonetheless delivers stable gross sales right here, averaging near 30,000 models yearly for the reason that begin of the pandemic.

New Cadillac XT5 (China spec) – Picture credit score: Autohome

Exterior dimensions embrace a size of 192.4 inches, a width of 77 inches, a peak of 66.7 inches, and a wheelbase of 112.7 inches. All figures barely exceed the corresponding figures of the present XT5, which measures 189.6 inches lengthy.

Cadillac has launched extra fashions in China, which are not as a consequence of arrive within the U.S. These embrace a redesigned CT6 that debuted final yr and a compact crossover dubbed the GT4, which additionally debuted final yr and sits between the XT4 and XT5. Each automobiles are powered by fuel engines.

For EV followers, Cadillac has a number of new automobiles which are anticipated to hit U.S. showrooms shortly. Along with the flagship Celestiq, which begins deliveries this spring, the automaker additionally has the Optiq compact crossover, Vistiq midsize SUV, and Escalade IQ full-size SUV coming.