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The Cadillac XT4 small crossover comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and nine-speed automatic transmission.
There is room for up to five people in the Cadillac XT4 small crossover utility vehicle, shown here in the Sport model with optional leather seating.
Introduced just three years ago, the Cadillac XT4 is the smallest crossover in the lineup, boasting a premium interior, sporty performance, and lots of new safety and convenience technology. The cabin is surprisingly comfortable, with room for up to five people, but like others in the class, more suited to four. Ample rear legroom is one of its pluses. Helping to make the XT4 fun to drive is the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which cranks out 235 horsepower and 258 foot-pounds of torque. This engine is used in all three trim levels, and is paired with a smooth-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission. There are three operator-selectable drive modes – Tour, Sport, and Snow/Ice – allowing the XT4 to adapt to a variety of road conditions and driver preferences. For 2022, there are trim levels offered, with front-wheel drive standard. All-wheel drive is available across the line for $2,500 extra. They are the Luxury model ($35,795; Sport ($39,395); and Premium Luxury ($39,595). Freight adds $1,195 to the sticker price of all trims.
Our tester for this report was the Sport model with all-wheel drive, which had a base price of $41,895 plus freight. The test vehicle same in the premium Stellar Black Metallic exterior color, which brought a $625 upcharge. Oddly, leather upholstery cost extra on our XT4. Our tester came with the Comfort Package ($2,050), which brought leather seating surfaces and an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat. The driver’s seat comes standard with eight-way power, and both front seats have two-way power lumbar adjustment.
Other features included heated/power-folding outside mirrors with turn signals; driver’s-seat memory; a hands-free power liftgate with programmable height; passive entry, with keyless pushbutton start and adaptive remote start; LED headlights and taillights; 60/40 split-folding rear seatback with a pull-down center armrest with two cupholders; universal home remote; a rain-sensing wipers. Standard high-tech safety features include forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, high-definition rear vision camera, safety-alert seat, and teen-driving feature. A Safety Alert Package ($200) on our tester added lane-change alert, side blind-zone alert, and rear cross-traffic alert. The Driver Assist Package ($1,100) gave us reverse automatic braking, enhanced automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control.
Sport models have additional seat bolstering but the sporty features are mostly cosmetic. They include a gloss black mesh grille inspired by Cadillac’s high-performance V-Series models, gloss black window moldings and specific Sport alloy wheel choices. To help with the sporty image, our vehicle came with the 20-inch gloss-black wheels ($2,195), equipped with P245/45R all-season tires All models feature advanced LED lighting technology, front and rear, with front LED low- and high-beam headlamps and an LED-illuminated light blade for the daytime running lamps. Also included on our vehicle was the Enhanced Visibility Package ($1,500) with a rear camera mirror with washer, automatic parking assist with braking, rear pedestrian alert, and HD surround vision with multiple views from cameras around the vehicle, including bird’s-eye.
The rear camera mirror projects an image onto the rearview mirror (when selected) for a wider, less-obstructed view; allows zoom and vertical tilt adjustments; and, with rerouted washer fluid, removes mud, dust, snow, ice, and moisture from the rear camera lens. Automatic parking assist with braking helps search for and maneuver into parking spaces (parallel or perpendicular), doing the acceleration, steering and braking, while the driver selects gears and overrides acceleration and braking if needed. Driving in reverse, rear pedestrian alert sounds an alarm when it detects a pedestrian behind or approaching the rear of the vehicle. The Driver Awareness Package ($470) brought IntelliBeam auto high beams, following-distance indicator, and lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning.
Dramatic vertical signature LED headlights flanked the shield-shaped, silver-accented black mesh grille featuring the familiar Cadillac shield logo, and bended to follow the top of the fender. At the rear, the vertical LED taillights highlighted the C-pillar and jutted into the tailgate beneath a subtle crease. The underside of the tailgate spoiler was gloss black, blending into the rear window. The test vehicle came with the dual-panel power-sliding sunroof ($1,550) and a Cold Weather Package ($850). Adaptive remote start can be used to start the vehicle from up to 100 yards away. After doing so, the engine will run for 10 minutes, and automatic climate control will operate at the same setting as when the vehicle was turned off. Five interior colors are available in leather – Jet Black, Light Platinum/Jet , Jet with mini-perforated inserts, Light Platinum/Jet with mini-perforated inserts, and Sedona (medium brown)/Jet with mini-perforated inserts, which was included on our vehicle. Storage was ample, with door pocket/bottle holders; four cupholders, two front/two rear; a center stack bin with two auxiliary outlets, a 12-volt outlet and an SD card reader; and a center console bin with two auxiliary outlets, one 12-volt outlet, and an SD card reader, removable tray, and slanted phone holder tray.
Front doors had mini umbrella holders above the door pockets, recessed into the door. Rear passengers had two auxiliary power outlets on the back of the console, under adjustable air vents. The rear seatbacks folded 60/40, nearly flat, opening the already large cargo space to haul long, wide items such as plywood. Tie-downs and a 12-volt outlet added versatility to the cargo area. Under the floor, instead of a spare tire, our XT4 had a seal-and-inflate kit. The space under the floor could be used for tools or other valuables.
The Cadillac User Experience with embedded Navigation ($1,500) brought real-time traffic information (discover faster, alternative routes; re-route trips en route), and the Bose Performance Series audio system with 13 speakers and Centerpoint surround sound, was added to the standard CUE, which included AM/FM stereo with eight-inch color display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. OnStar with an SOS button is standard, as well as SiriusXM radio, 4G LTE Wi-Fi, and Cadillac Connected Apps. Connected Apps include talk radio, news, sports, music (Pandora and Spotify for example), weather, and more. On-screen functions are accessed via a next-generation rotary controller with new jog functionality to complement conventional buttons, and touch-screen duplication for more ways to interface. Our vehicle also came with the Technology Package ($1,400), which brought an eight-inch color gauge cluster, air ionizer, head-up display, wireless phone charging, and power tilt/telescopic steering column. The Safety Alert Seat vibrates to alert the driver to concerns such as unintentional lane departure, along with flashing lights on the driver-information display. The safety alert seat can be selected in place of audio alerts. The Teen Driver feature monitors driving habits, prevents disabling safety features such as stability control, and allows parents/guardians to limit the volume of the stereo and set other boundaries for speed, distance, and curfew time. Power was more than adequate for routine driving, and the turbocharger kicked in with quick power boosts without noticeable lag. The ride was firm, in keeping with the “Sport” theme, which helped give the XT4 excellent roadhandling abilities. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined with front-wheel drive, and 22/29/24 with all-wheel drive. We averaged 23.5 mpg with about 50/50 local/highway driving. With $13,365 in options and the $1,195 freight charge, our 2022 Cadillac XT4 Sport AWD had a total sticker price of $56,455. The automotive columns of G. Chambers Williams III have appeared regularly in the Express-News since 2000. Contact him at chambers@auto-writer.com or on Twitter @gchambers3. His driving partner Emma Jayne Williams contributed to this report.
The package: Subcompact, five-passenger, five-door, front- or all-wheel-drive, turbo four-cylinder gasoline-powered crossover utility vehicle. Highlights: Cadillac’s smallest crossover arrived for 2019. It has bold styling, lots of standard and optional amenities, and available all-wheel drive. Negatives: Rear seat best suited for two adults. Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder, gasoline. Transmission: Nine-speed automatic. Power/torque: 235 HP./258 foot-pounds. Brakes, front/rear: Disc/disc, antilock. Length: 181.1 inches. Base curb weight: 3,660. Cargo volume: 22.5 cubic feet (behind rear seat); 48.9 cubic feet (rear seat folded). Towing capacity: 3,500 pounds (with trailering package). EPA fuel economy: 24 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined (2WD); 22/29/24 (AWD). Fuel capacity/type: 15.9 gallons (2WD)/16.3 gallons (AWD), regular unleaded. Base price range: $35,795-$41,895, plus $1,195 freight. Price as tested: $56,455, including freight and options (Sport model). On the Road rating: 8.7 (of a possible 10). Prices shown are manufacturer’s suggested retail; actual selling price may vary.