2022 Cadillac XT4

　　

2022 Cadillac XT4 Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The 2022 Cadillac XT4 is Cadillac's smallest and lowest-priced luxury SUV. It debuted back for 2019 and carries on into 2022 without any major updates. The XT4 may be small compared to the likes of the Escalade, but it's actually one of the roomier vehicles in its class, offering plenty of passenger and cargo space for the price. The easy-to-use infotainment system is another highlight.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Cadillac XT4 Luxury 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$177/mo  for XT4 Luxury

　　XT4 Luxury

　　Luxury 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $35,795 MSRPLuxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $38,295 MSRPPremium Luxury 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) (Most Popular) - $39,795 MSRPPremium Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $42,295 MSRPSport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $39,895 MSRPSport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $42,395 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　But there are some downsides too. The ride is stiff, and the engine sounds loud and unrefined. We expect more refinement from a luxury SUV. Other extra-small SUVs such as the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB, and Volvo XC40 offer a more compelling set of attributes. Check out our Expert Rating to learn more about the XT4's strengths and weaknesses.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Below Average

　　6.9

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

6.5/10

　　How does the XT4 drive? The XT4 packs ample power, enough for quick passing maneuvers, but it's slow off the line (0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds in our tests) and it gets winded at higher speeds. A distinct lack of steering feel and an often slow-witted transmission further hamper the XT4's sporting pretensions. Other qualities, such as braking and handling, are average.

　　With a light foot, the XT4 stays calm and is usually in the right gear. But more aggressive driving can catch the transmission out, either trying not to downshift or downshifting too many gears at once.

　　

Comfort

6.0/10

　　How comfortable is the XT4? With a busy, often unsophisticated ride and a surprisingly noisy engine, the XT4 does not represent Cadillac's best effort. There's constant jitter from all four wheels on less-than-perfect roads and a never-ending stream of impacts on rough patches. This look isn't good for a luxury SUV.

　　Thankfully, the seats are comfortable for a variety of body types and offer plenty of lower lumbar support. Uniform air circulation keeps the cabin evenly warm or cool, aided by the optional heated and ventilated front seats. (The rear seats can also be heated.) But the XT4's engine is loud and unrefined and, in combination with excessive road noise at highway speeds, hardly seems up to traditional Cadillac standards.

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