Exterior The XT4 mixes familiar Cadillac cues — namely LED pipes that flow down the fenders, like those on the XT5 and CT6 — with a single bumper opening in a sea of dark cladding. The lower doors and fender edges are cladded, too, and the XT4 Sport’s grille trades Cadillac’s traditional slats for a patterned mesh insert. It also gets clear-lens taillights versus the red units on other trims.
Those other trims are the Luxury (base) and Premium Luxury (mid-level), both of which slot below the Sport. Both get more exterior brightwork and a silver-accented grille. All trims have 18-inch alloy wheels with trim-specific design; 20-inch rims are optional.
According to preliminary specs, length and width are 181.1 inches and 74.1 inches, respectively. That makes the XT4 a few inches shorter than most major competitors, though it’s still larger than the subcompacts (think Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Mercedes GLA-Class).
Interior Cadillac says it designed the cabin for simplicity and expects class-leading backseat room. Power front seats, dual-zone climate control, remote start and vinyl (leatherette) upholstery are standard. Climb the trim levels and you can get genuine leather, white ambient lighting, a power liftgate and massaging seats.
On the electronics front, the XT4 employs a new rotary controller to govern the 8-inch multimedia screen. Four USB ports are standard. Near-field communication can pair faster with compatible smartphones, while available 15-watt wireless charging should speed up charging times — though current phones may still charge at a slower, device-limited pace.
Under the Hood All XT4s get a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 237 horsepower and 258 pounds-feet of torque; it drives the front or, optionally, all four wheels, through a nine-speed automatic transmission. An available sport-tuned suspension has adaptive shock absorbers.
