Cadillac XT4

The Cadillac XT4 is the luxury marque’s smallest crossover offering.

  • What: an all-new subcompact luxury crossover
  • Why: the XT4 gives Cadillac a presence in the rapidly-growing compact crossover (CUV/SUV) space
  • Where: sold in all current markets where Cadillac has a business presence, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, South Korea, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe. The XT4 could be also sold in more countries if the Cadillac brand enters new markets.
Cadillac XT4 Overview
Expected introduction model year: 2019
Last redesigned model year: none, all-new product
Expected refresh model year: 2022
Expected redesign model year 2025 (second-generation XT4)
Expected name: Cadillac XT4
Expected platform: GM E2 platform
Layout: FF (front-engined, front-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive)
Expected body styles: five-door crossover utility vehicle
Segment: compact crossover
Expected gasoline engines: turbo I-4, naturally aspirated V-6, possible twin-turbo V-6
Expected diesel engines: four-cylinder turbo-diesel possible for select markets
Expected transmissions: 9-speed automatic
Expected alternative powertrains: plug-in gas-electric hybrid

Price

For the 2022 model year, pricing for the base Luxury trim level starts at $38,165 for front-wheel-drive models, and $40,665 for models equipped with optional all-wheel-drive. 

Availability

The Cadillac XT4 went on sale in the fall of 2018 as a 2019 model year vehicle. 

Name

The “XT4” name is the result of Cadillac’s new naming scheme, wherein the brand labels cars like sedans, coupes, and wagons with the CT moniker, followed by a number designating its “sequence” in the lineup. Similarly, Cadillac crossovers and SUVS will be named XT followed by a number identifying its sequence in the vehicle hierarchy.

General Motors filed a trademark application for the XT4 name with the Untied States Patent and Trademark Office on November 7th, 2014.

Platform

The XT4 rides on General Motors’ front-wheel-drive E2 platform. As such, it has a transverse engine configuration.

Powertrain

The XT4 offers the following powertrain options: 

  • Turbocharged 2.0L I4 engine (production code LSY), available in all markets where the XT4 is sold
  • Turbodiesel 2.0L I4 engine (production code LSQ), available exclusively in Europe
  • Mild hybrid, which pairs the turbo 2.0L I4 with an electric motor and 48-volt battery, available exclusively in China

All of these engine options mate to Cadillac’s 9-speed automatic transmission.

Competition

The Cadillac XT4 competes with other subcompact luxury crossovers in the C-segment crossover bracket: 

  • Audi Q3
  • BMW X1
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA Class
  • Volvo XC40
  • Lexus UX
  • Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Forums

Discuss the Cadillac XT4 in our Cadillac XT4 forum.

Pictures

Cadillac XT4 Photos

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