Spied here for the very first time is Cadillac’s upcoming replacement for the SRX crossover that is believed to be called XT5 under the luxury brand’s new nomenclature.
Due to arrive in the market in 2016 as a 2016MY or 2017MY (depending on how early or how late in the year it will launch), the XT5 will reportedly move onto a new FWD and AWD platform architecture from GM codenamed “C1XX”.
It’s been said that this chassis will be offered in both regular and long-wheelbase versions covering a variety of GM models, including the next GMC Acadia, Buick Equinox and an as of yet unidentified Chevy CUV.
In these spy shots, the new XT5 appears to be similar in size to the current SRX but it has sportier proportions and stance with the front grille positioned lower to the ground. Don’t pay too much attention to the tailgate section as the top contains a fake box.
The XT5 should get Cadillac’s latest turbocharged four and one or more V6 engines, likely paired to GM’s upcoming nine-speed automatic transmission, if it’s ready by then.
It’s been reported that GM will move production of the SRX / XT5 from Mexico to its Spring Hill, Tennessee, plant.
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