2023 CADILLAC XT4
Overview
You’ve seen Cadillac do the extra-large, go-anywhere, take-anyone, and look-good-doing-it SUV; that’s the Escalade. You’ve seen Cadillac do the ultra-modern, get-anything-you-want, versatile-but-still-efficient SUV; that’s the XT5. Now, Cadillac challenges itself once again and breaks into the popular compact crossover segment with the first-ever, high-tech, super-luxurious, but still somehow totally approachable XT4.
The Perfect Ride For...
You’ve wanted a Cadillac for as long as you can remember, but you’ve been holding out for something that fits your modest needs. The XT4 takes everything that makes Cadillac a legend in the automotive industry (style, performance, opulence, durability, and don’t forget confidence) and neatly packs it all into an efficient and practical package. Plus, it’s still an SUV, so you get all that indefatigable versatility to boot. You got all this, and you get the prestige of driving a Cadillac, for a very approachable starting price.
Power
It says a lot that Cadillac has the confidence to plainly call its base trim level “Luxury.” In addition to the Luxury trim, you can choose from two other distinct trims: Premium Luxury and Sport. All trim levels are powered by a 2.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. Today’s turbo-4s offer cutting-edge performance, more comparable with the standard V6s and V8s of the past, but much lighter and more efficient, producing 237 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. And with advanced Active Fuel Management and multiple selectable driving modes, the XT4 achieves superior fuel economy, returning an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway in the front-wheel-drive model, as well as an admirable 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway in the all-wheel-drive model.**
Style
With each trim level, you’re getting the same durable 18-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels, but with increasingly impressive finishes, from Bright Silver, to Pearl Nickle, or to the impervious Diamond Cut (20-inch Dynamic 9-spoke and 20-inch Twin 5-spoke wheels are also available). In the Luxury or Premium Luxury trims, you’re also going to appreciate other exterior aesthetic options, like a bright metallic accented grille, illuminating satin chrome accent door handles, and satin aluminum roof rails and side window surrounds. For the Sport trim, you can keep a low profile when you go off-road with a gloss-black mesh grille and side window surrounds with body-color door handles, and you can haul your bikes, canoes, or any other kind of gear on the gloss-black roof rails.
Technology
On the inside, all trim levels come standard with the innovative Cadillac user experience with a rotary controller, which lets the driver effortlessly control the robust suite of infotainment functions within close reach in the center console. Easily control navigation, audio, and phone calls with the rotary dial, or you can use voice commands or the vivid color touchscreen in the dash. And through all these high-tech controls, you can command a master performance from the 7-speaker audio system with an auxiliary amplifier, standard on all trims. Up above, you’ll like the available Rear Camera Mirror, which streams rear-facing video directly to the rear-view mirror; don’t worry, with the press of a button, it reverts right back to a tradition mirror-like nothing ever happened.
Comfort
Because this is a crossover, you’re getting generous seating appointments and ample storage with all of these high-tech amenities. Passengers in the front will appreciate the available massaging seats with both heat and cool ventilation. Backseat passengers will appreciate the segment-leading rear legroom and knee clearance. If you’re hauling cargo instead of the crew, you’ll appreciate the hands-free liftgate. It projects the Cadillac logo onto the ground to show you the way, and it opens the liftgate for you when you wave your foot in front of the convenient sensor below the rear bumper. After that, you’ll have plenty of room to store your gear with multiple configurations available, thanks to the 60/40 folding rear seats.
Safety
Finally, the XT4 offers an artist’s palette for Cadillac’s opus magnum of modern advanced safety features. You and your passengers can rest easy knowing that a suite of computer-powered, laser-guided active and passive safety features are looking out for you every step of the way—and in every direction, too. For example, set the available Adaptive Cruise Control and let the XT4 automatically maintain the distance from the car ahead while cruising down the highway. For another example, the XT4 features the unique Safety Alert Seat, which alerts drivers to potential dangers on the road using discreet vibrating pulses on different sides of the driver’s seat. Or how about the available automatic braking system? Using the XT4’s forward-facing sensors, it can detect hazards on the road and alert the driver or even autonomously apply the brakes before the driver can even react.
Alternative Options
If you need the highest level of space and power, take a look at the 2023 Escalade. This iconic SUV isn't shy, has expansive space for passengers, and undeniable style you'll love. Want to step it up just a little? The Cadillac XT5 might be right for you. This SUV still gives you the manageable dimensions and amazing fuel economy that make it a great city vehicle but with a little more space. For more information about all of the amazing vehicles in the 2023 Cadillac lineup, contact MotorWorld | MileOne Autogroup online today or come see for yourself in our showroom at 150 MotorWorld Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
* The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Click here to see all Cadillac vehicles’ destination freight charges.
** EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary depending on driving habits and conditions.
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