Cadillac has taken the wraps off the 2019 XT4. Looking like a shrunken down version of the XT5, the XT4 has a familiar design as it adopts a wide grille which is flanked by drooping LED headlights. The crossover also has a bulging hood, streamlined bodywork and black plastic body cladding.

Three different versions will be available and each model will have distinctive styling inside and out. The entry-level XT4 Luxury starts at US$ 35,790 and features satin aluminum exterior trim and 18-inch alloy wheels with a bright silver finish.


Inside, the model has power front seats, aluminum tri m and leatherette upholstery. Drivers will also find a dual-zone automatic climate control system and four USB ports. The XT4 Premium Luxury goes one step further as it has satin aluminum roof rails, illuminated door handles and 18-inch wheels with a pearl nickel finish. The crossover also comes equipped with a power liftgate and an assortment of driver assistance features such as Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert.

Drivers will find a more luxurious interior as the model has leather seats, ambient lighting and wood or aluminum trim. Other niceties include an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a memory function for the driver’s seat.


Lastly, the XT4 Sport is the most distinctive of the bunch as it has gloss black exterior accents, unique taillights and special 18-inch alloy wheels. The sporty theme continues in the cabin as the model has a sport steering wheel, unique leatherette upholstery and carbon fiber or wood trim.

Regardless of which trim level is selected, all XT4s offer a spacious and upscale cabin with 1,004 mm of rear legroom and 1,385 liters of cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded down.


Other highlights include a leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel and an all-new eight-inch infotainment system that offers improved voice recognition technology and NFC connectivity. The model also has a new infotainment controller with dedicated shortcut buttons for frequently used screens such as the home, audio, phone and navigation panels.

An assortment of different options will be available including a wireless smartphone charger, an air ionizer and a Bose audio system. Customers can also order heated front seats and an Active Sport Suspension with continuous damping control on the XT4 Sport.


Power is provided by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 237 hp and 350 Nm of torque. It is connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission which enables the model to return an EPA-estimated 25 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 27 mpg combined. Front-wheel drive is standard but a twin-clutch all-wheel-drive system will also be available.

The 2019 Cadillac XT4 will go up for order later this month and the model will spearhead a “dramatic expansion and elevation of the product range.” As part of this initiative, Cadillac plans to introduce a new model once every six months through 2021.