The 2019 Cadillac XT4 “will be made on a variation of GM’s global Epsilon II platform, which also underpins the Cadillac XTS and Chevy Malibu, and it should be a little bit bigger than the Chevy Equinox.” 

Autoline’s report further suggests that the XT4 will start rolling off the line in July 2018 for the 2019 model year, at General Motors’ Fairfax plant. That’s where the E2XX-based Malibu is assembled, and bearing in mind the proper tooling is already there, the report might not be that far-fetched after all. Whatever the outcome, the XT4 compact crossover has some serious competition to tackle.


The Lexus NX comes to mind, as do the Audi Q3, Mercedes GLA, and even more domestic offerings such as the Lincoln MKC. The XT4 is also important for Cadillac in Europe, a place where CUVs keep getting more and more popular. And a place where Cadillac is struggling to grab a piece of the pie from European brands.

As far as engines are concerned, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is definitely on the cards. Think 250-plus horsepower, joined by at least 260 pound-feet of torque. On the subject of transmissions, the front-wheel-drive model should get a nine-speeder, whereas the XT4 AWD is best suited for the AF50-8 transmission developed by Aisin for transverse applications.