The Cadillac XT4 is powered by a compact 2.0L 4-cylinder engine aided by a turbocharger. Though diminutive in size, the engine makes a stout 235 horsepower, feeding power to the front wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration on the small SUV is so good that it easily outpaces most of the non-performance-oriented vehicles in its class, yet still returns respectable mileage. Cadillac estimates that owners will see around 29 mpg on the freeway in front-wheel drive versions.
The XT4 is available in two basic trims Premium Luxury and Sport. Standard features include a power liftgate, LED headlamps, 18-inch wheels, bucket front seats, driver seat memory, dual zone climate control, an HD satellite radio, a 7-speaker sound system, a 33-inch display screen, voice activated navigation, adaptive cruise control, a mobile hotspot, wireless device charging, 4 USB ports, and a leather steering wheel.
Standard safety features include parking sensors, active lane departure, active blind spot, forward collision mitigation with left turn assist, rear collision mitigation, front and rear pedestrian warning, front cross traffic mitigation and a traffic sign information system.
Luxurious Interior
Compact Dimensions
Available All-wheel Drive
Fuel-efficient Engine
The Cadillac XT4 drops the Luxury trim but otherwise carries over with minimal changes for 2025.
Cadillac's base model XT4 comes with a good deal of standard features making it a solid choice compared to its competitors the Audi Q3 and BMW X1.
The XT4 is a decent alternative to a fully spec'd out Ford Escape or other non-luxury compact SUV. That base price also makes the XT4 one of the cheapest ways to get into a Cadillac, only the ATS Sedan has a lower starting price. The XT4 also combines the luxury that Cadillac has become known for with a compact footprint that should make the vehicle easy to drive in the city. Of course, it still has decent ground clearance and available all-wheel drive for those trips out of the city and into the countryside.