The Cadillac XT4 has officially launched in Europe with a turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel engine and a starting price of 42,900 euros.
The automaker had previously said the XT4 would launch in Europe in the fourth-quarter of 2019, with Cadillac Europe boss Felix Weller announcing the crossover’s eventual arrival in the region back in February, as per our exclusive report.
Cadillac says its new Euro 6-compliant 2.0-liter diesel, which was developed specifically for the European market, produces 170 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque in the XT4. Just like the North American-spec XT4, European models will come equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available at cost.
Two trims will also be offered from launch: the Launch Edition and the Launch Edition Sport. The Launch Edition is available with front-wheel drive only and offered 18-inch wheels, satin aluminum exterior trim, a surround vision camera, automatic parking assist, Cadillac CUE infotainment and 3D navigation. Launch Edition Sport models, meanwhile, are offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and add 20-inch wheels, a sport grille, sport steering wheel, sport pedals, clear lens LED taillights, adaptive cruise control and a color head-up display to the mix, among other extras.
Prices for the Launch Edition will start at 42,900 euros including destination, while the Launch Edition Sport has been priced from 49,200.
“Based on a new compact SUV architecture, Cadillac’s entry into what is Europe’s fastestÂ-growing model segment offers expressive design, confident performance, state-of-the-art technology and generous cabin space despite compact external dimensions,” General Motors said in a release.
Weller also previously said that Cadillac would be offering certain gasoline engines in its vehicles in Europe, which will be sold alongside the new 2.0-liter diesel in the XT4 and other vehicles. GM has yet to release information on these new Euro-spec gas engines, although it is likely they will be based on its existing turbocharged four-cylinder engine family.
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Good luck to them.
I just don’t think General Motors is capable of the focus and consistency required for building a brand in Europe.
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I would love to see that engine come to the US. Imagine a car that gets 40 MPG, and is more refined than the 1.6 or 2.8 GM currently uses (which still aren’t bad).
Complete non sense. GM said it had to sell Opel business because the EU emissions regulation was not livable for them. But now GM is spending money by developping a new range of Diesel engines for a niche brand in a niche market. They still have to develop regulation-ready engines for PSA to comply old GM engineered cars as well (new 1.5 diesel and 1.2T gasoline engines of the MY2020 Astra)
Cadillac is known in Europe for its 50-60’s cars but new models are almost totally unknown in here. The problem is we know that GM is not capable to manage a successful communication campaign when it would need a massive one. Create a real dealers network is also a priority as it is inexistant by now.
All that would have been much easier with the European business unit to help to develop the brand in this market. Always thought GM made a mistake doing that, Opel/Vauxhall was much more than a brand.
Unfortunately, I’m not confident Cadillac to succeed in Europe even with this engine, at the time of Diesel marketshare downturn.
Anyway, we’ll see.
Where in Europe is the Cadillac XT4 sold?
Western Europe and Russia
Just saw one in Canada, would love to buy one when I’m back in Europe.
This should have been an electric version of the XT4!
The Germans are leading yet again by launching various electric versions of their cars, and cadillac comes with this dino propelled thing.
A pathetic attempt at best.