Cadillac has confirmed with GM Authority that the Cadillac XT4 crossover will no longer be available in the European market. The departure of the XT4 from Europe arrives as the brand shifts toward an all-electric lineup in the region. The move also likely signals the end of the 2.0L I4 LSQ turbodiesel engine.
The XT4 made its European debut in October of 2020. With the discontinuation of the Euro-spec XT4, the crossover’s 2.0L I4 LSQ turbodiesel engine is also likely to be phased out entirely. The LSQ engine was developed specifically for European markets and is rated at 174 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque, pairing with the GM nine-speed automatic transmission. As GM Authority covered in early 2020, GM has no plans to bring the engine to North America.
The discontinuation of the Euro-market Cadillac XT4 aligns with the luxury marque’s broader strategy of prioritizing electric vehicles (EVs), with the Cadillac Lyriq leading the charge. The all-electric Lyriq is already set to launch across multiple European countries, including Switzerland, Sweden, France, and Germany. These regions will also soon welcome other Cadillac EVs that aim to satisfy the growing demand for luxury electric SUVs, such as the forthcoming Cadillac Optiq, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and Cadillac Vistiq.
The spec for the Cadillac Lyriq set to lead Caddy’s European EV push is expected to impress with several European-specific features. In Germany, for example, the Lyriq will feature unique suspension tuning, high-performance summer tires, and Brembo brakes. With power sourced from a dual-motor GM Ultium powertrain, the Euro-spec Lyriq will deliver 528 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque.
Back in the U.S., Cadillac’s approach to electric vehicles remains slightly different. While the brand initially aimed to be fully electric by 2030, market realities have led to a strategy shift. Now, Cadillac plans to continue to offer a mix of EVs and internal-combustion-engine vehicles, providing customers with the “luxury of choice.”
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Wow. This is a very stupid move!
I imagine you think it’s a bad idea simply because it’s being replaced with an EV.
The XT4 hit a sales peak in Europe of only 3,500 units sold in 2019. It’s been trending downward ever since.
The writing is on the wall for the XT4. GM is temporary cutting production of the XT4 while they retool it’s factory (nearly a year to be closed) . Now Europe is going to be history, kind of points to one conclusion the XT4 is at the end of it’s life cycle.
Nice small SUV but got pricey when you added all the items that are standard on so many other vehicles. A think GM missed the boat when it didn.t offer the XT4 with a hybrid system.