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.
| 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.
