Gasgoo Munich- The 9th China International Import Expo kicked off in Shanghai on Nov. 5. General Motors returns for its ninth consecutive year, placing the Cadillac brand center stage. The lineup features five production models — the XT5 PHEV, VISTIQ, LYRIQ-V, CT6, and CT5 — alongside a replica Formula 1 show car.
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Among them, the new XT5 PHEV launched in September is the highlight. The plug-in hybrid has become Cadillac's top-selling model in China since its debut, outselling all other new-energy and internal-combustion models in the brand's lineup, according to Steve Roxburgh, GM senior vice president and president of China and Asia.
Built on a locally developed architecture, the XT5 PHEV is equipped with Momenta's R7 world model, supporting advanced driver-assistance features upon delivery. The three-row VISTIQ EV on display also uses an ADAS co-developed with Momenta, employing a hidden in-cabin LiDAR setup.
Cadillac has served over 2.1 million Chinese customers since entering the market in 2004. Recently, the brand has accelerated local R&D and its shift toward intelligent electrification, blending GM's global engineering backbone with Chinese autonomous-driving technology and digital ecosystems.
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Cadillac is set to join the Formula 1 grid in 2026. The replica race car on display, paired with performance models like the CT5 and LYRIQ-V, highlights the brand's racing technology roadmap.
From homegrown architectures to smart-driving partnerships, Cadillac is deepening its "in China, for China" product strategy.
