General Motors is celebrating this year’s New York Auto Show with the debut of an all-new compact SUV. The 2019 Cadillac XT4 is supposed to step up the brand’s crossover game and gain it a bigger share of this enormous pie. But does it have what it takes to do that? Let’s see.
On the face of it, 2019 Cadillac XT4 remains loyal yo Caddy’s principle of not giving in to the latest design trends. That does not mean the XT4 looks outdated, just that it doesn’t look like anything else in this segment. That should be a good ting, if the car didn’t look too niche, as it were. We don’t think the looks of the XT4, refreshingly original though they are, will appeal to the masses.
Under the skin though, 2019 Cadillac XT4 seems to be a world-class product. Powering this crossover is a new 2.0 liter turbo engine with a decent output of 237 hp (177 kW) and 258 lb-ft of torque (350 Nm). It is coupled with a 9-speed automatic transmission, and can be hooked up to an optional twin-clutch all-wheel-drive system. Also optional is Active Sport Suspension with Continuous Damping Control which is new for this class.
Priced from $35,790 including destination charge, and set for market launch in fall, the XT4 will be available in the following trim levels:
| XT4 LUXURY | XT4 PREMIUM LUXURY | XT4 SPORT |
| STANDARD | STANDARD | STANDARD |
| 18-in. 10-spoke alloy wheels with Bright Silver finish LED headlamps and taillamps Satin aluminum side glass moldings Leatherette trim 8-way driver/6-way passenger power front seats Aluminum metallized interior decor Rotary controller Rear Park Assistiii Teen Driveriii Cadillac user experience Four USB ports 60/40-split rear seat Dual-zone automatic climate control Adaptive Remote Start |
18-inch 10-spoke wheels with Pearl Nickel finish Illuminated door handles with satin chrome accents Front and Rear Park Assistiii Power-folding outside mirrors Satin aluminum finish on roof rails Leather seat surfaces Ambient lighting Wood or aluminum interior décor Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alertiii Rear Cross Traffic Alertiii Safety Alert Seatiii Auto-dimming inside mirror Driver’s seat memory Power liftgate |
18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels with Diamond Cut/Argent Metallic finish LED front turn signal and cornering lamps Tinted neutral-density taillamp lenses Gloss Black finish on the front grille, side glass moldings and roof rails Body-color door handles Front and Rear Park Assistiii Power-folding outside mirrors Leatherette trim with sport accents Ambient lighting Carbon fiber or wood interior décor Sport steering wheel and pedals Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alertiii Rear Cross Traffic Alertiii Safety Alert Seatiii Auto-dimming inside mirror Driver’s seat memory Power liftgate |
| AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE |
| Sunroof and roof rails Trailering package All-wheel drive Navigation radio and Bose audio system Cold weather package |
Sunroof Trailering package All-wheel drive Navigation radio and Bose audio system Cold weather package Comfort and Convenience package 20-inch Luxury wheels Driver Awareness Package Visibility Package Driver Assist Package Technology Package |
Sunroof Trailering package All-wheel drive Navigation radio and Bose audio system Cold weather package Comfort and Convenience package 20-inch Sport wheels Driver Awareness Package Visibility Package Driver Assist Package Technology Package Active Sport Suspension with Continuous Damping Control |
