最近谍照记者拍到了凯迪拉克XTS轿车照片，该车将作为2018款车型最早于明年发布并上市。从照片看，车辆前部似乎进行了全面升级，造型取自CT6.格栅造型更简洁，采用水平横杠，同时中间配备了驾驶员辅助系统应用的传感器。垂直排列的前大灯与凯迪拉克现行版车型一样，内部集成了LED光源。车尾的变化很难看清，垂直尾灯组和矩形排气尾管没有变化，但这部分的伪装意味着变化，而车厂希望将其隐藏。很可能调整的部分是后保险杠和行李箱盖。虽然这次没有拍到内装照片，但车厢内一定对内饰进行了升级，或许还配备了最新版本的CUE信息娱乐系统。而车头的传感器也说明车内配备了更先进的安全系统。早先有传言称车厂计划于2019年退市并且不会推出替代车型。这款前轮驱动车型与该品牌一大堆后驱车型相比似乎不太合拍，而且尺寸相似的CT6似乎更契合盖品牌未来的规划，但XTS市场表现一直很强劲。
2018 Cadillac XTS spied in Michigan with revised front and rear
Despite rumors of an imminent retirement, a new batch of spy photos shows that Cadillac sees a reason for investing in a refresh of the XTS sedan. The updated model should debut early in 2017 and go on sale for the 2018 model year.

The front end appears to have a comprehensive update that takes cues from the CT6. The grille now sports simple, horizontal slats. There also appears to be a sensor for a driver assistance system in the center. The headlights take cues from the current Caddy lineup by incorporating a vertical strip of LEDs from the headlights through the lower fascia.

The changes at the rear are harder to notice. The vertical taillights and rectangular exhaust outlets are still present, but the camouflage means that there are changes Cadillac wants to hide. The most likely tweaks are adjustments to the bumper and possibly the trunk lid.

While this gallery doesn’t include any photos of the interior, it’s safe to expect the usual material updates that come with most refreshes. The latest version of Cadillac’s CUE infotainment system is probably in there, too. The sensor on the front points to more advanced safety systems, too.

Earlier rumors hinted that Cadillac planned to retire the XTS in 2019 and didn’t intend on building a replacement. The front-wheel drive model seemed like a poor fit in the brands range of rear-wheel drive luxury sedans, and the similarly sized CT6 was closer to Caddy’s plan for the future. However, the XTS has remained a strong seller.