Used 2019 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury SUV Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2019 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury SUV.
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Nicely thought out and comfortable compact SUV
Bruce W., Kittery, ME, 04/14/2019
2019 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
I traded a MB 300E Sport for this- which was just 'too low' for me to be comfortable in. The tech is 'on par' with the Benz- and it is quieter except for hard acceleration. Ride is firm- but not much different then the MB's Sport suspension. Handles well. It has a 'full size spare tire' - so no worry about getting stranded and the expense of replacing a 'run flat tire'. Seats are very … comfortable and wide with adjustable lumbar and heat and massage- and rear leg room is 'unmatched' by anything else in this class. Like the Benz it has 'control buttons' for those who prefer them - and CUE system is much improved and faster then previous system- and uses a 'touch screen' that Benz lacked. I think Cadillac is on 'right track' with what the XT4 has to offer!
Nice job by Cadillac on XT4. Some room to improve.
JB, Ashburn, VA, 05/07/2019
2019 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
Very happy with the engine's responsiveness.Handling is pretty good. Interior very comfortable and electronics/infotainment works great. The ride could be bit better over rough pavement and base stereo is adequate but could improve. Note that in order to get full LED daytime running lights you have to get technology package on Premium Luxury, Standard on Sport. Bought premium luxury … because didn't like black trim and lack of chrome on sport.
Best SUV/Crossover we have owned so far
Sylpher, Smyrna, TN, 03/20/2019
2019 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
We have owned several SUVs from Ford and GMC but this is by far the best one we have owned. We love the car's stance all around (front, side and back), has great acceleration and a pleasure to drive. Very comfortable and by far the best tech a car has to offer as far as entertainment, navigation, etc is concerned (GM has pretty much one of the the best User Interfaces out there). I'm … glad that Cadillac got rid of the capacitive touch Cue system, that thing was horrendous and never does what you want it to do. We've only had one problem with it. The front camera got blurry during cold weather but Cadillac remedied that issue and replaced it immediately. Car has been perfect since then.
03/2022 Update:
We still own the car. Brought it brand spanking new (Not sure why it says Used). Still is a pleasure to drive and have not had any problems what so ever (knock on wood).
Going in the snow
John, Seattle, WA, 02/10/2019
2019 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
I am very impressed with the XT4 AWD in the snow. I have had a number of awd and 4wd vehicles and I have to say this may be the best handling. I just had it out in about 6 to 8 inches of snow, Ice, on some mild inclines and it did great. I haven't put cable chains on, and just factory tires, but I was very impressed. Usually, its at my mountain cabin where we deal with the snow, but … this week the Seattle area is getting a lot, and on Bainbridge, where I live there is snow, ice, and hills (and a limitted amount of road sanding). I have to say it totally exceeded my expectations. I have only had the car about a week, but I am loving it. The interior fits me well (at 6'-2") and I can even sit it the back without being squeezed, and have good leg room. The voice controls, and the smart phone interconnect work well. I like the interior trim and design, climate controls are simple to understand. Overall a very nice looking and performing compact suv (that doesn't feel too compact on the inside). And for those of you in the Seattle area, Doug's Cadillac was truly a pleasure to work with I highly recommend.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2019 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury SUV
What’s new
- The 2019 Cadillac XT4 is an all-new vehicle
- Part of the first Cadillac XT4 generation introduced for 2019
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Roomy seating and cargo area for this class of SUV
- Pro:Infotainment system is quick and sharp-looking
- Con:Ride is far too busy for a luxury crossover
- Con:Lots of engine and road noise
- Con:Some controls are confusing to use
- Con:Luxury features you'd expect to be standard are optional
Which XT4 does Edmunds recommend?
Though attractively priced, the based Luxury trim is missing some features you'd expect. As such, we recommend starting out with the Premium Luxury, which comes with niceties such as leather upholstery, auto-dimming mirrors and a power liftgate. You'll still need to opt for the Technology package for a power-adjustable steering column, and the Comfort and Convenience package is worthwhile for its upgraded front seats — who doesn't like a massage on the commute?
Full Edmunds Review: 2019 Cadillac XT4 SUV
Driving
6.5From a performance standpoint, the XT4 comes up a bit short due to a distinct lack of steering feel and a sometimes slow-witted transmission. Cadillac's rivals do almost everything else better in every category.
Comfort
6.0With a busy and sometimes unsophisticated ride plus a surprisingly noisy engine, the XT4 does not represent Cadillac's best effort. Thankfully, the seats are comfortable for a wide variety of body types. You'll need to use the powerful audio system to drown out everything else.
Interior
7.0The XT4 makes a strong initial impression with its stylish and modern interior. But some controls appear either unnecessary or overthought, making them difficult to use without errors and frustration. The clumsy multimedia control knob is the most glaring example but can thankfully be ignored.
Utility
7.0The XT4 is likely to be a buyer's primary vehicle, so the more practicality and versatility it has, the better. The Cadillac doesn't disappoint and fits right into a varied but competitive segment.
Technology
8.0In some ways, the XT4 is right at the leading edge of the compact luxury crossover segment. Its upgraded infotainment system is quick, sharp and easy to use, and the optional Bose audio system is impressive. But its unnecessary control knob is clumsy, and the optional driver aids are expensive.
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Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2019 Cadillac XT4 in Ohio is:
$63.08 per month*Legal