This Is The 2019 Cadillac XT4
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Meet the all-new and first-ever Cadillac XT4. Introduced today at the Cadillac House in Manhattan ahead of the 2018 New York Auto Show, the 2019 XT4 finally brings Cadillac into the industry’s fastest-growing luxury segment with a vehicle that delivers expressive design, confident performance, spacious accommodations and new technologies.
“The first-ever 2019 Cadillac XT4 expands our successful SUV lineup to a segment where Cadillac has never been before,” said Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen. “And it sets off a dramatic expansion and elevation of the product range, that will see a new Cadillac virtually once every six months through 2021.”
On the outside, the Cadillac XT4 features “simple and sculpted lines” that attract attention while “accentuating the XT4’s powerful proportions and aggressive presence”. Inside, the XT4 delivers a “distilled” Cadillac design aesthetic via thoughtful and artistic integration of technology and style. Cadillac says that the “the cabin is exceptionally refined, with expected segment-leading rear-seat spaciousness.”
All models are powered by an all-new Cadillac 2.0L Turbo LSY engine making an SAE-certified at 237 horsepower (177 kW) and 258 pound-feet of torque (350 Nm). The engine features new efficiency-enhancing technologies including Active Fuel Management (aka cylinder deactivation) paired to the GM 9-speed automatic transmission with second-generation Electronic Precision Shift. The chassis offers an available twin-clutch, decoupling all-wheel-drive system, along with an available Active Sport Suspension featuring Continuous Damping Control and new electro-hydraulic braking assist.
The interior features an all-new rotary controller for the Cadillac User Experience infotainment system, which has an 8-inch diagonal Cadillac user experience interface screen with 768p HD resolution.
The new XT4 also debuts Cadillac’s new global “Y” trim strategy. All models start with the new “base” Luxury trim level. Form there, customers can pick either Premium Luxury or Sport models. Both have specific content and styling cues that tailor the trims to different customer tastes and preferences.
The 2019 Cadillac XT4 will be priced starting at $35,790 including destination charge, excluding tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. The vehicle goes on sale in fall 2018, and customers will be able to preorder their XT4s from participating U.S. Cadillac dealers nationwide starting at the end of March 2018.
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I like it a lot, I just wish it received the screen layout of the Escala interior. And is anyone else getting a Saab 9-3 SportCombi taillight vibe? I like that too!
Hillaristas!
Your Comb-Over is here!
Can’t say I understand your reply
I’m a narcissist. I wanted to be at the top. The only way to get my importance was to reply to the first comment. You ‘supplied’ my importance.
Initial impressions left me underwhelmed, however it’s not that I dislike the car. I’m impatient and want the cars we’re going to get in 10 years, but now. Waiting to see more pictures however the stance of the car is executed very well. Loving the Escala treatment!
I love what I see. The exterior and interior designs are very upscale and distinctive. I expect that as I learn more, my love will grow!
Real world pictures look alot better than cgi. They really need a different color combo than jet black.
I took a look at the virtual reality section on Caddys page for the XT4 and the materials looked worse than the base Malibu. And it’s not because the XT4 was made cheap, it’s the cgi
I agree I hope that there are more color combinations other than black.
Ouhhh Yeahhhh, a very good Crossover!!
Comb-over
I like it. It’s basically a smaller XT5 up front with a Volvo-ish rear but much better and sculpted. The interior is a better updated version of the XT5. I think the updated XT5 will probably receive a lot of these interior treatments this XT4 has. I wanted Caddy to go the Escala interior design language but I guess not. We’ve known for a while now that it wasn’t going to happen.
My little gripes:
No turn signals on Side mirrors.
No leather stitched horn wrap on the steering wheel.
Too much cheap looking plastic on bottom front lower bumper.
Other than those little gripes, this seems like an X1 competitor to me than an X3. Cadillac better price this right and they obviously cannot get this out to their dealers fast enough.
I completely agree with you on the leather stitched “horn wrap”. Made sure I got that on my CTS it looks much more premium. And the base price starts at $35,790.
It’s an X3 competitor priced at X1 levels. That’s Cadillac’s “tweener” strategy at its finest.
Back to the CTS strategy from 2003
It looks tiny in pictures compared to the X3 is my point.
It’s an effect that several styling differences have on the eye.
First some numbers:
X3 is 186 inched long
X1 is 176 inched long
XT4 is 181 inched long
So it’s 5 inched shorter than the X3. Why? Because the X3 has a longitudinal engine orientation. Had the XT4 been on Alpha, it would also have been around 185-186 inched in length. But since the dash/axle space on a front drive-based vehicle is much shorter/more compact, the XT4 ends up shorter overall.
Then comes the issue of the C/D pillar treatment. BMW keeps that area more traditional, with a large cargo area window, while Cadillac combined the two pillars into a single C pillar with a forward rake. In that regard, even the X1 looks bigger/more substantial than the XT4… when in reality it’s not.
Yes, it does. Looks to be Opel Mokka/Buick Encore sized.
JDN just said this was a q3 competitor so x1 competitor.
That’s exactly what I’ve been saying. No way this is going up against X3. Cadillac will update the XT5 soon obviously and they need to add the new 2.0T and drop the 3.6 ASAP for the 3.0TT
You guys aren’t getting it. This is the tweener strategy.
It is an X3 segment competitor from the standpoint of size and content/features, and it is an X1 segment competitor from the standpoint of price point.
You can say it’s a competitor to both, but the point is that it provides size and features of the C crossover segment at a price of the B crossover segment.
Alex, if it is slightly bigger than the X1 but priced the same, isn’t it an X1 competitor that just offers more space for the same money?
This thing would be eaten alive in reviews if Cadillac ever said it is an X3 competitor.
The XT5 is the X3/Q5 competitor. That is why I think it needs the new 2.0T and to drop the 3.6 for the 3.0TT ASAP when it gets updated.
Seriously, do people buy cars based on “competitivity” in which out-of-category automatically means it’s a loser? Like Texans support the Dallas Cowboys, but can’t understand what Rugby is?
This whole argument above looks like a massive “naming exercise”, the sort of thing we do in kindergarten with 6yo’s…
It’s a car! Do you like the styling? Does it have the features you want? But no! I’m not buying it because it’s C-pillar treatment doesn’t reflect the X1 precedent…
Love the 2004 CTS “tweener” best car we have owned. We have ATS now too small, we got it over the CTS too big. Love the XT4 and the size. Can’t wait to see it in person, and check out that new electronic precision shift.
well good thing the new CT5 will be a tweener between the CTS and ATS
X3 is rated best in class. That’s really tough competition and a RWD chassis. X3 is also rated by Consumer report as excellent in reliability.
Momolos.
They will go to Escala design language, you will see it from the upcoming Escalade +… And thats not just my thoughts. Believe me 😉
Also the CT5 will get “Avista” style interior.
The upcoming XT6 will also get smth like this.(Xt4)
The real changes will start from the CT5/Lade.
Cannot wait. I think the Escala looking interior will be a game changer for Cadillac.
Yes. Cadillac is coming back 🙂
Order guide states upper trim will have turn signal indicators but it should be on all trims. Agreed on the plastic front bumper
Not bad. Tasteful although slightly timid. Kinda like adding a sportjacket to an Encore.
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Y’all know cars way better than me. But when I saw the picture of the shift I remembered a notion I had from the other day. I almost never use the 1 and 2 gear when I driving. I only experience steep hills on rare occasions. Which makes it hard for me in a crunch to remember which does what.
Question — why don’t modern cars shift FOR you? If even the cheapest smartphones can have accelerometers why can’t better cars sense you’ve reached an extreme angle and immediately adjust?
This is one of the toughest segments to style a vehicle in. The two box design is hard to get creative in but still remain functional. Too often some get a little over the top.
Cadillac has pulled it off here with distinctive, simple yet elegant styling. This is a good example of less being more but still able to make sue it would never be mistaken for anything than a Cadilkac.
The styling here reminds me of the 63 Riviera after the over the top late 50’s.
The devil here is in the detail. Take the time to study the photos and the body lines.
Also the interior looks like a major step up. If it feels as good as it looks it is a win.
This bodes well for the future and the coming JDN products.
Anyone remember the rebodied SAABs they tried to pedal in Europe? That shows you how far we have come.
The interior design and layout looks very well done! I’m certain that more color options are available. The XT5 needs this interior ASAP!
Overall, the exterior is handsome; but as others are pointing out, it’s difficult to design a striking vehicle in this segment! So I do find it a tad awkward looking in terms of its shape and profile….The front fascia and tailights are very much “Cadillac!” That’s good!
The powertrain, while hopefully potent, leaves a lot to be desired! But this segment is pretty much laced with vehicles with similar powertrain options, so I can give ’em a pass on this one. Still, a 300+ hp version of that new 2.0T would be lovely as a top end engine option!!! Perhaps a 3.0T V6 is slated for the upcoming V-Sport model…
All-in-all, I do believe Cadillac has a strong seller on their hands! And I think it’s pointing to a brighter future for the brand!
Does it have aero air inlets beside the lower end of the vertical LED headlight bar? Similar to what is being used on the 2018 Silverado-Sierra? Or are the grille slats just plastic show pieces?
Really sharp exterior and the interior looks like a major improvement over CUE.
Not for me, though, unless there’s a V-Sport in the plans.
It is CUE… but version 3.0 and with dials/knobs.
Ahhh…It looks so much better I figure they would have just banished the name.
They’re doing that too. Official outward communication no longer refers to it as “CUE”, but rather as “Cadillac user experience” or “Cadillac infotainment system”. Not a huge difference, but a difference no less.
Ultimately, CUE 3.0 is very good, as it speeds up the entire thing and eliminates the lag of the initial two versions (especially the first one). The addition of hard controls resolves the remaining complaints surrounding controls, or lack of tactile feel – which is vital for eyes-free/minimal distraction operation while driving.
Yes. Cue 3.0 as well as other new GM infotainment is actually android based. It uses the bases of android. If you look in the open source pages you find all kinds of good info.
Surprised there isn’t a marketplace for in-car apps…albeit much more useful, less distracting than your ordinary phone apps.
This could easily be lightly re-styled and fit really well as an EV
Be patient, it could happen.
Nice work Cadillac! Just what is needed.
Finally something that Cadillac need for a very long time!! LETS GO GM YOU MAKE ME SOO PROUD!!! Might I also add these products just get better and better!!! Also has anyone else debuted as many products as GM in Q1 of this year. I mean they are on fire
Not for me… Don’t know why, but it doesn’t really look striking to me.
I don’t particularly like the exterior, especially the front. The new ct6 knocked it out of the park with the front and back, but this one, I think the front looks extremely basic. Maybe it’s these pictures but man… Was hyped up for more.
I think what throws me off is that black peice of plastic on the front bumper area that stretches over half the front. It makes it look like some off road vehicle, which is not what this is.
I’ll say looks good for first iteration but needs improvement on design for me to say “dang”. Right now it’s more “meh”. But, I can’t say other cuv of this size have ever been striking
Completely agree. My initial reaction was a Cadillac version of a Ford Edge. There is nothing in this vehicle that makes it stand out in the crowded compact CUV field. Interesting that they choose a dark interior which is not flattering, most luxury auto makers usually use a lighter palette as Lincoln did with the new Aviator. The chrome accent around the grill and the plastic inserts for the fog lamp cut out cheapen the front end. Lastly, the color options on the Cadillac website, Autumn (orange), Atlantic (aqua) and Red Horizon seem more Chevy than Cadillac.
Ditto here. It’s just another small sized CUV in an already overcrowded world full of them. Just not my cup of tea. I also don’t care for the cheap looking black window surrounds and belt moldings unless of course this is just a Sport version then it’s a pass. Ditto the black plastic on the front end. The 237 HP rating is a huge fail when Jeep is offering 275 on there 2.0T in a less costly Cherokee and even GM’s own Equinox offers 252 and Ford’s older 2.0 Ecoboost make 245. When you can’t even bring enough ponies to the table to compete with Ford’s, Chevies and Jeeps there is a big problem and disconnect in the powertrain department.
The styling is okay but reminds me of a Mitsubishi from the sides and the interior is nice enough despite being my least favorite color. They will probably sell a million of them
Prepare yourselves to see a lot of them in the street.
It’s not my vehicle type, but I’m a GM loyalist after all , and it looks good (except the FWD proportions).
Cadillac needs to start from somewhere, and it seems to be here.
The best parts are the taillights (which is why we have a millions pics of them) and the interior… which is so understated and bland that it actually stands out.
I’ve seen a promising new V8 in the last week from Cadillac, which is great, I won’t lie, but THIS exterior’s got “hoping to not offend the Chinese market” written all over it (at best). In other words, a Cadillac it is not. 🙂
Yeah, well, okay….just like new GM never seemed very different from old GM, this post-JdN product doesn’t appear any better than the pre-JdN stuff.
Exterior looks like an old Ford Edge to me with some Caddy cues front and rear and the interior design, while attractively shaped, has the same cheap look as CT6. Material quality doesn’t appear substantially improved as I was expecting. It’s okay. It’ll sell but it’s not a perception shattering product by any means and Cadillac desperately needs a perception shattering product.
As for the power-plant, is it all-new? If so, why in the world is it the same displacement so as to not appear new? Cadillac not only needs their own engines but they need to be obviously unique and exclusive to a casual observer.
I’d loved to be impressed but sadly I’m not. In this category, I’d still buy German, most likely an Audi.
I too see a Ford Edge – noted in my comment above. If the interior is on par with the rest of the Caddy lineup I’m guessing not impressive. Lincoln with the Continental and Navigator has really kicked up their game with interiors which are stunning and top-notch materials. I’m guessing Cadillac chose to show a dark interior for the shear reason that darker interiors do a better job at masking cheap materials better than a lighter interior.
So would it be available in right hand drive as well?
It should be, once Cadillac gears up Europe and Australia as markets.
Well… “should be” might not be the ideal word choice. “Can be” is probably better.
I would have almost automatically leased this if it had come out 6 months ago (convenience of dealership location and GM family discount), but now I’m glad it didn’t. It looks competent, but nothing about this vehicle really “wows” me. Certainly nothing that makes me want it over My X1… to say nothing of an X3.
Sad, but true 🙁