GM’s Cadillac Sales By Model – U.S. Market

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This page presents GM’s Cadillac sales by model within the U.S. market.

The sales result presented here represents deliveries from retailers to end customers.

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U.S. Sales & Market Share

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Definitions

To help readers understand the content better, the following terms and glossaries have been provided.

Escalade: The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size, flagship luxury SUV manufactured by General Motors. Introduced in 1999 as Cadillac’s response to the Lincoln Navigator, it is widely recognized for its imposing body, premium cabin, and status symbol in popular culture.

The Escalade ranges from approximately $94,000 for base models and can exceed $170,000 for top-tier V-Series trims.

XT5: The Cadillac XT5 (Crossover Touring 5) is a midsize, two-row luxury SUV. Known for balancing smooth ride comfort with a spacious cabin, it features premium tech, a quiet interior, and up to 63 cubic feet of cargo space. It bridges the gap between the smaller XT4 and the larger, three-row XT6.

The 2026 Cadillac XT5 has a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $44,800 for the entry-level Luxury trim. Depending on the selected configuration, drivetrain, and optional features, the price scales up to $64,595 for the top-tier Sport trim.

LYRIQ: The Cadillac LYRIQ is a five-seat, all-electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by General Motors. Introduced for the 2023 model year, it serves as Cadillac’s foundational vehicle in its transition away from internal combustion engines to a fully electric lineup.

The 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ carries a starting MSRP of $59,200 for the entry-level Luxury trim and scales past $78,595 for the high-end V-Series.

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Insight & Summary of GM’s Cadillac Sales In The U.S. Market

The following analysis consolidates the trends observed across GM’s Cadillac sales in the U.S. for the 2019–2025 period.

• Cadillac’s U.S. sales have recovered strongly from the COVID trough and are now at record levels — but the composition of that recovery reveals a brand undergoing structural transformation from sedans to SUVs and, increasingly, electric vehicles. Total U.S. Cadillac sales grew from 129,495 units (2020) to 173,515 units (2025) — a 34.0% recovery — with a 3-year average of 160,311 units. The brand has effectively completed the transition away from sedans: the ATS, CT6, CTS, and XTS have all been discontinued and contribute zero units from 2021 onwards. Combined, these four models sold 27,354 units in 2019 — nearly 17.5% of Cadillac’s volume at the time. Their removal was absorbed entirely by SUV and EV model growth, confirming Cadillac’s strategic pivot toward crossovers and electrics as its core product architecture.

• The Escalade is the undisputed anchor of the Cadillac lineup — at 28.5% mix in 2025, it is the single model that defines the brand’s financial significance. Escalade sales grew from 35,424 units (2019) to 49,366 units (2025) — a 39.4% increase — with a 3-year average of 44,019 units and 27.5% average mix. The 2021 peak of 40,505 units at 34.4% mix represented Escalade’s highest share of the brand, reflecting the full-size SUV demand surge during the chip shortage period when other models were more severely supply-constrained. The Escalade’s consistent 40,000–49,000 annual unit range establishes it as Cadillac’s most stable and highest-revenue model — full-size Escalades carry average transaction prices of $95,000–$110,000+, making it a disproportionate contributor to brand revenue and profitability relative to its unit share.

• The LYRIQ has emerged as Cadillac’s most commercially significant new model launch in a decade — and its 2025 trajectory reveals both the opportunity and the volatility of the EV transition. LYRIQ went from 122 units (2022, initial deliveries) to 9,154 (2023), 28,402 (2024), and 20,971 (2025). The FY2024 surge to 28,402 units (17.7% mix) established LYRIQ as Cadillac’s #2 model by volume. The 3-year average of 19,509 units and 12.0% mix confirms its structural importance. The FY2025 decline to 20,971 units (-26.2%) reflects increased competition in the luxury EV crossover segment (Mercedes EQE SUV, BMW iX, Audi Q8 e-tron) and the product mix dilution from new EV introductions (OPTIQ, VISTIQ) drawing customers within the Cadillac EV portfolio. Notably, the three Cadillac EVs combined (LYRIQ 20,971 + Escalade IQ 8,115 + OPTIQ 12,187) represent 23.8% of total Cadillac U.S. sales in 2025 — a meaningful EV penetration rate for a luxury brand.

• The Escalade IQ’s debut at 8,115 units in 2025 (4.7% mix) confirms the strategy of electrifying the brand’s flagship — but the ramp from 670 units (2024) to 8,115 (2025) indicates production scaling is still in its early phase. The Escalade IQ EV carries pricing starting around $130,000 — among the highest ASPs of any Cadillac model — making even modest volume highly accretive to brand revenue. The 3-year average of 2,928 units reflects the very early stage of this model’s lifecycle.

• The OPTIQ, introduced in 2025 at 12,187 units (7.0% mix), represents Cadillac’s entry into the compact luxury EV crossover segment — a deliberate competitive response to the BMW iX1 and Mercedes EQB. OPTIQ achieved a strong market entry in its first year, establishing the third pillar of Cadillac’s electric portfolio alongside LYRIQ and Escalade IQ. The VISTIQ, also new in 2025 at 7,879 units (4.5% mix), extends the EV range into the three-row luxury SUV space. The simultaneous introduction of three new models in Cadillac’s 2025 lineup — OPTIQ, VISTIQ, and Escalade IQ at scale — explains both the record total sales volume and the LYRIQ’s unit decline as sales distribute across more options.

• The XT4, XT5, and XT6 SUV trio has collectively moderated after peak performance in 2022–2024. XT5 remains Cadillac’s most important ICE crossover at 24,702 units (14.2% mix) in 2025, with a 3-year average of 25,981 units (16.3% mix). XT4 has declined sharply from 31,987 units (2019) to 11,058 units (2025) — a 65.5% reduction — as the LYRIQ and OPTIQ EVs have cannibalised its customer base in the compact premium crossover segment. XT6 has similarly declined to 17,060 units (9.8% mix) in 2025 from 22,609 (2020). The three-SUV ICE crossover group collectively represents 34.4% mix in 2025, down from 59.8% in 2019, reflecting the deliberate portfolio rebalancing toward EVs.

• CT4 and CT5 sedans are in managed decline but performing above zero — a meaningful distinction from the fully discontinued ATS, CT6, CTS, and XTS. CT5 averaged 16,672 units over 2023–2025 (10.5% mix), remaining relevant as a performance and rear-wheel-drive enthusiast offering. CT4 averaged 6,989 units (4.4% mix) — modest but sustained. Both are likely to continue as low-volume performance nameplates serving brand-image purposes rather than volume objectives.

• Structural Takeaway: Cadillac’s U.S. sales portfolio in 2023–2025 is transitioning from a predominantly ICE crossover brand anchored by Escalade to a diversified luxury portfolio with a growing EV pillar. EV models (LYRIQ, OPTIQ, VISTIQ, Escalade IQ) collectively represent approximately 24% of 2025 volume and are the primary source of growth from the 2022–2023 base. The strategic risks are concentrated in EV execution: ASP erosion if EV pricing competition intensifies, battery supply chain dependencies, and the pace of charging infrastructure adoption among luxury buyers. The strategic advantages are equally clear: the Escalade IQ, LYRIQ, and OPTIQ all occupy positions in high-growth luxury EV segments where Cadillac’s brand equity provides genuine differentiation versus Korean and Chinese EV entrants.

The table below combines all key GM’s Cadillac sales by model in the U.S. into a single view for the latest three fiscal years.

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GM’s Sales Numbers of all Cadillac Models and Total

Cadillac’s top-selling models are: Escalade, XT5, and LYRIQ.

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GM’s Sales Mix of all Cadillac Models and Total

Cadillac’s top-selling models are: Escalade, XT5, and LYRIQ.

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References and Credits

1. All data presented were obtained and referenced from GM’s annual reports published on the company’s investor relations page: General Motors Investor Relation.

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