For the first time, we’ve spied the Cadillac XT4 sans bulky cladding and other distractions, which gives us a clearer view of the upcoming crossover’s overall shape and new design traits.
The photos were taken in Toledo, Ohio, outside of the Fiat-Chrysler Jeep assembly plant, but this is certainly not a Jeep. Cadillac’s new XT4 will sit below the XT5 in price, size and dimensions and will all but certainly ride on the General Motors E2 platform, which underpins the mid-size Chevrolet Malibu, Buick Regal (aka Opel/Vauxhall Insignia and Holden Commodore) as well as the Buick LaCrosse.
At the rear, we can see a new taillight design that seems to flow from the roof downward, much like the Cadillac Escalade, judging by the markings which outline the rear liftgate. We presume the lights take a turn inward, also noting a break in the liftgate tape, much like the Escala concept showed in its re-envisioning of Cadillac’s unmistakable vertical taillights.

Photo: Andrew Asmus
Moving around to the side, the XT4 does look smaller than the XT5 and we can note the crossover’s rather rakish profile from this view. Unfortunately, the cameraman didn’t take any photos of the XT4’s front, but it’s widely believed the front fascia will contain both horizontal and vertical lighting elements and boast other Escala concept design cues.

Cadillac Escala concept
Cadillac said the XT4 will boast powerful and efficient engines when it debuts, and we expect a plug-in model to be part of the lienup. Also look for Super Cruise to make an appearance on the range-topping XT4 trim. Per the brand’s timeline, Cadillac will reveal the XT4 next year with availability following shortly thereafter.
Comments
Rear suspension looks more like D2 to me, not just from there pictures but from earlier ones as well
Looks really good. Nice proportions for an FWD car. Much better than the XT5.
At this time, I see the XT4 as a 2019 MY. Probably by the NAIAS in January 2018 we will see it completely uncovered and learn about its features and power trains. I expect a hybrid/plug-in version.
This is the first step of many. Each step will be greater than the last.
The true test on this model will be the difference in the details and quality.
I really like the look from what we can see, looks much more chiseled then the xt5. And the proportions looks really good especially for a fwd
??
Sweet!!!
Btw, Drew. You still think that Cadillacs will look like the european cars?)
I still see the A&S, but it is not boring as before. Great evolution!)
Rye, if this is in fact the XT4, the shape does still look like a Cadillac. Maybe JDN hasn’t Euro-blanded the brand yet. We’ll see.
Yes, this is it 🙂
Great times ahead.
much better proportioned than the XT5. also think the escala nose would look better on SUV/CUV than the current swept back headlight design on the XT5. Also a believer that wheels play a big roll in a cars look and so far ive seen two sets of nice wheels for this model. hopefully that trend sticks.
They will say quality and materials are not up to par! Which is a joke!
A Chevy Equinox with Cadillac XT5 cosmetic styling cues.
Haters gonna hate! There’s always a few.
But then the Equinox is selling rather well; so Cadillac thanks you for the indirect compliment.
U don’t even know your platforms. Read again dodo.
Good lord. Another CUV. No thanks
What would you like?
Another sedan that doesn’t sell?
Well, better 10 years late than never.
Lets hope it’s not another chevy parts bin rebadge with more plastic than the fisher price factory just like the rest of the lineup.