Cadillac XT4

Overview: Is the Cadillac XT4 a Good Luxury Crossover?

The compact Cadillac XT4 blends expressive styling with a generous list of standard features. This four-door compact crossover SUV seats five passengers, and its turbocharged four-cylinder engine sends power through a nine-speed automatic transmission to either the front or all four wheels. Distinctive design and technology help the XT4 stand out against key rivals like the BMW X1, Audi Q3, and Volvo XC40. The XT4 is Cadillac’s smallest utility and debuted for the 2019 model year. Besides the XT4, Cadillac's current crossover and SUV lineup includes the XT5, XT6, Escalade, and the all-electric Lyriq. Its sedans are the CT4, CT5, and all-electric flagship Celestiq.

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Key Features

The Cadillac XT4 offers:

• Five-door compact crossover SUV body style
• Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
• Nine-speed automatic transmission
• Front wheel drive (FWD) or all wheel drive (AWD)

Trims

The XT4 starts in Luxury trim, stepping up through Premium Luxury and Sport grades.

Comfort, Technology & Cargo

The Cadillac XT4 interior is surprisingly roomy, even in the second row. The only tight squeeze is the middle spot in the back seat. Standard amenities, like dual-zone automatic climate control, a power liftgate, and keyless open, set expectations for the Luxury trim. Moving up unlocks additional tech, like Cadillac User Experience infotainment, a Bose audio system, wireless phone charging, and a larger digital driver information center. A 60/40 split-folding rear seat enables cargo flexibility for the generous 48.9 cubic feet behind the front seats.

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How It Drives

The compact XT4's 235-horsepower four-cylinder turbo provides peppy acceleration. Handling feels confident with good body control, while the ride quality balances sporty intentions and small SUV practicality. However, front-wheel drive models occasionally display unruly torque steer under hard acceleration (which FWD vehicles are prone to do).

Safety

This small Cadillac SUV received a top five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Reviews

According to Kelley Blue Book, Cadillac XT4 reviews average 4.4 out of 5 stars. Owners are especially favorable about the XT4’s reliability and styling.

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FAQs

Is the Cadillac XT4 noisy?

The turbocharged four-cylinder engine can be loud during hard acceleration, an unfortunate but typical characteristic of smaller engines.

Does the Cadillac XT4 require premium gas?

Cadillac recommends premium fuel with 91-93 octane (varying by year) for the best engine performance. 87 octane fuel can be used, but the engine may not produce peak horsepower and torque.

Is the Cadillac XT4 a 7-seater?

No. The compact XT4 crossover only provides two rows of seating for up to five occupants rather than a three-row layout like the larger XT6 or Escalade SUV.

What engine is in a Cadillac XT4 350T?

The XT4 350T adopts Cadillac's turbocharged 2.0-liter LSY four-cylinder engine, which produces 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. "350," in this case, refers to metric torque, not engine displacement.

What year did XT4 come out?

The Cadillac XT4 was first launched in North America for the 2019 model year. It is positioned below the midsize XT5 crossover and three-row XT6 SUV in the luxury automaker's lineup.

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