2023 Cadillac XT4

　　

2023 Cadillac XT4 Review

byMark TakahashiCorrespondent

　　Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the zzdcar YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.

　　The subcompact luxury SUV class has been growing at a rapid pace as people discover they can downsize from larger SUVs and still enjoy high levels of comfort and refinement. Despite its small footprint, the 2023 Cadillac XT4 provides ample interior space for people and cargo. As an added bonus, the 2023 XT4 offers more standard safety features for an extra level of assurance.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 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

　　$181/mo  for XT4 Luxury

　　XT4 Luxury

　　Luxury 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) (Most Popular) - $36,295 MSRPLuxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $38,795 MSRPPremium Luxury 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $40,195 MSRPPremium Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $42,695 MSRPSport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $40,795 MSRPSport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $43,295 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　Unfortunately, that's where the accolades stop for the XT4 since it doesn't quite deliver the overall luxury experience you'd get from its many competitors. We cover all of the XT4's advantages and drawbacks in our Expert Rating below, and we're confident you'll agree it trails the class-leading BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLB and Audi Q3 by a sizable margin.

　　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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