Happy Friday! Welcome to this week’s edition of the Official DoubleClutch.ca News Rundown, where we recap the top automotive headlines from the week that was in one convenient package. Let’s go.
Report: Gas-powered Cadillac XT6 may return for 2029
GM is reconsidering another aspect of its EV plans. After being cut from the lineup last year to make way for the Vistiq, word on the street is the Cadillac XT6 is coming back in a couple of years.
According to GM Authority, the plan for a next-gen Cadillac XT6 has reportedly been green-lit. Production will begin in mid-2028 ahead of a 2029 model-year launch, and like its predecessor, the next-gen XT6 will continue to share a platform with the Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave.
The 2029 XT6 will exist alongside the all-electric Vistiq, but the XT6 will be strictly gas-powered. If its platform-mates are any indication, expect a 328-horsepower turbo-four under the hood—and if the Acadia Denali is any indication, expect a really nice interior.
Alfa Romeo Tonale axed in North America
Amidst the hullabaloo that is Stellantis' global five-year plan, continuing to sell the Alfa Romeo Tonale in the U.S. and Canada apparently wasn't part of it.
In a statement, Stellantis Canada announced order books for the Tonale closed this week and production of units for the North American market ends in August. Of the 660 Alfas sold in Canada last year, 266 were Tonales; perhaps with the Hornet's own discontinuation and Stellantis pulling the plug company-wide on PHEVs, the low-sales factor was the straw that broke the camel's back.
Alfa Romeo will proceed as planned with the refreshed 2026 Tonale, pictured above, in Europe. It wears a new front fascia inspired by the 33 Stradale, as well as funky new wheel designs and more interior and exterior colour options.
Closer to home, the Giulia and Stelvio will carry the flame into the 2027 model year. Stellantis also says they intend to have Andrea Soriani, head of Maserati North America, take over Alfa Romeo's U.S. and Canadian operations as well "as part of a broader effort to strengthen its positioning and operational efficiency." Makes sense to us, but hey, we just drive the cars.
2027 Kia PV5 priced at $46,995 — before the EV rebate
Perhaps one of the more intriguing new vehicles destined for Canada in the very near future is the 2027 Kia PV5. Its versatility, quick charging, and good range make it a compelling option for businesses operating in crowded cities — and now, its just-announced price tag only sweetens the deal.
The 2027 Kia PV5 will be available in two trims. The most basic will be the aptly named Basic, priced at $46,995 before destination. It comes standard with a 12.9-inch touchscreen and a seven-inch digital gauge cluster, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and a handful of active safety and driver assists including blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and more. You even get parking sensors for squeezing through extra-tight alleys.
Stepping up to the $49,095-before-destination PV5 Plus adds a 360-degree camera system for even better manoeuvrability down extra-tight alleys, as well as Kia's camera-based Blind View Monitor as an extra set of eyes down bike lanes. You also get wireless phone charging and connectivity, heated seats and a heated steering wheel, and V2L capability — meaning you can run tools or small appliances.
Deliveries will begin by the end of this year. The PV5 is eligible for the federal government's $5,000 EV rebate; destination charges add another $2,749 to the PV5's bottom line.
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In case you missed it, BMW Neue Klasse'd the 2027 X5. RIP to the split tailgate.