The XT4 arrives in 2018 to give Cadillac a genuine point of entry into the compact premium SUV segment. Shorter, more urban and more European in spirit than the rest of the range, it leads with style, comfort and a worthy presentation without chasing outright sportiness. Its natural rival sits closer to a Mercedes GLA or a compact premium urban SUV than to a large touring vehicle.
The core of the range rests on the 2.0 turbo LSY paired with the 9-speed automatic, available with front or all-wheel drive depending on version. In Europe the 2.0 diesel LSQ also existed and can still interest high-mileage buyers, but it adds the usual emissions system vigilance. On this XT4, raw performance is not the real subject: it is the coherence of the package - gearbox calibration, engine response, tyre specification and on-board electronics working together. A poorly calibrated transmission or an already-temperamental screen is felt immediately on driving pleasure.