Written by Marco Carvajal
2022 Cadillac XT4
I am driving the 2022 Cadillac XT4, the smallest crossover for this luxury brand. This compact SUV is manufactured at the Cadillac’s Kansas City plant in the state of Kansas, proudly made in the US.
The stylish Cadillac XT4 2022 is a premium compact SUV created to drive around the city.
The name XT4 means Crossover Touring 4. This is Cadillac’s smallest crossover SUV, ranking below the larger midsize Cadillac XT5. Cadillac’s modern approach to model car names incudes this model, the XT4
The XT4 uses GM’s E2 platform.
XT Lineup Keeps Expanding
Both XT4 and XT5 are not large SUVs but they are ideal SUVs for city fun and practical driving.
The Escalade and the XT6 has 3 rows, but that is a full-size SUV and many drivers prefer to drive a smaller size SUV like the new XT4, with better fuel efficiency, easy to drive, easy to park, easy to maneuver on a busy highway, on congested downtowns or on compact parking spaces, but still not so small, it is actually large when compared to many new compact SUVs.
Cadillac’s SUV Crossover Lineup keeps expanding: XT4, XT5, XT6, Escalade and the new electric 2023 LYRIQ.
The 2022 Cadillac XT4 is Cadillac’s smallest and lowest-priced luxury SUV. It debuted in 2019 and continues through 2022 with no major updates.
The XT4 is the luxury equivalent of the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain.
Pricing and Trim Models
The 2022 Cadillac XT4 is available in three models: Luxury, Sport and Premium Luxury.
The base Luxury model can be purchased for $36,000, then the Sport trim model can be purchased for $40,590, and finally the Premium Luxury model is the top of the line priced at $40,790.
The price difference between the last two models is very small, almost have the same price.
The Premium Luxury trim and Sport trim come with upgrades to match their names, like leather upholstery and other sport and premium details. The Luxury trim is the base model but it is also sporty and premium as one can expect from Cadillac.
Standard features in the XT4 SUV include 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, power-adjustable front seats, keyless entry and ignition, remote start, and dual-zone climate control.
The advanced XT4 Infotainment is managed through an 8-inch touch screen, with the “Near Field Communications” system to facilitate Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connections, it has four USB outputs and a seven-speaker sound system with satellite radio .
The Premium Luxury model includes automatic windshield wipers, auto-dimming mirrors and a power liftgate.
The Sport version is similarly equipped but has specific black trim details and LED turn signals. The interior has leather upholstery, a different style of steering wheel, and sporty front seats.
All XT4s use the same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional in all XT4 trims.
Even if this small SUV has compact size, it feels roomy inside, good distribution and good design helps the XT4 to feel bigger.
Safety features include antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, frontal airbags, curtain airbags, driver’s knee airbag, and OnStar support, which includes automatic crash notification, roadside assistance has been requested, remote door unlocking, and stolen vehicle assistance
For added safety, the Driver Awareness Package includes low-speed forward collision mitigation, a following distance indicator, and lane-keep assist.
The Enhanced Visibility Package adds a suite of additional cameras, including one that displays in the rearview mirror, as well as an automatic parking feature, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, and a seat that vibrates to alert to the driver.
It handles well for its size around town and can be quick in turns. Very little noise from outside is heard inside the cabin. To emphasize the soft noise of the engine at high revolutions.
Fuel consumption is reasonable but could be improved: City 22 mpg, Highway 22 mpg and combined 24 mpg.
The XT4 offers a good driving experience, it is luxury and very comfortable vehicle. These attributes, combined with an affordable base price for a premium SUV, make the XT4 a good option for a compact luxury SUV.
Warranty
When purchasing a new car the competition for the buyers’ dollars is aggressive. Each brand tries to offer more value and features to attract new buyers. Warranty is one more of these factors that new buyers should consider when buying a car. A long and full coverage warranty can save you thousands of dollars and headaches when dealing with repairs after the warranty’s expiration.
The 2022 Cadillac XT4 warranty includes the following:
1 scheduled maintenance visit during the first year
4 years or 50,000 miles Bumper to Bumper limited warranty
4 years or 50,000 miles Corrosion Protection and 6 years with unlimited miles for Rust-through Corrosion
6 years and 70,000 miles for the Powertrain Warranty of the XT4 and Road Assistance.
Compared to other cars, especially non-us brands, this warranty is good, but not the best in the market. However, as a car buyer, I will be mostly concerned about the powertrain warranty and that is actually very good with 6 years and 70,000 miles.
Advanced Technology
The XT4’s infotainment system is fast, crisp and easy to use. The integrated navigation system feels a bit like Android Auto, which is a good thing, and the optional Bose audio system is impressive even at high volume.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration come standard, along with USB and USB-C connections.
There’s also a wireless charging pad and new wireless functionality for CarPlay and Android Auto if you want to go cable-free.
Safety Features
Standard safety features include antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front airbags, curtain airbags, driver’s knee airbag, and OnStar support, including automatic crash notification, roadside assistance has requested, remote door unlock and stolen vehicle assistance.
For added safety, the Driver Awareness Package includes low-speed forward collision mitigation, a following distance indicator, and lane-keep assist.
After ordering this package, you can also opt for adaptive cruise control and front and rear automatic braking from the Driver Assist package.
The Enhanced Visibility Package adds a suite of additional cameras, including one that displays in the rearview mirror, as well as an automatic parking feature, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, and a seat that vibrates to alert to the driver.
