2021 Cadillac XT4 review
Cadillac XT4 highlights
Customer rating
RepairPal reliability rating
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Pros
- Attractive styling
- Comfortable seats
- Intuitive infotainment
Cons
- Unrefined in many ways
- Luxury features are options
- Confusing controls
Mileage (EPA estimate)
22 city, 29 highway, 24 combined
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With the 2021 Cadillac XT4, style is king, but not refinement
Cadillac’s entry-level luxury SUV is called the XT4. It is small in size but not small inside, where you’ll find more comfort and space than you might expect. Cargo volume ranges from 22.5 cubic feet behind the back seat to 48.9 cubic feet with the rear seat folded down.
Every 2021 Cadillac XT4 has a turbocharged four-cylinder engine good for 237 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard with all-wheel drive available. The 2021 XT4 comes in Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport trim levels.
For 2021, the XT4 Sport gets red-painted brake calipers, while the Sport and XT4 Luxury add a power rear liftgate. Power-folding heated exterior mirrors are standard with the Sport and Premium Luxury trims for 2021. All XT4s also now boast wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
Additional infotainment features include subscription-based connected services and 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity. This small Cadillac SUV also has a basic package of standard driver-assist features. You’ll need to upgrade to get a blind-spot warning system, lane keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, and a surround-view camera.
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What is new for the 2021 Cadillac XT4?
- XT4 trims have been upgraded with Front Seat Heaters, Lane Departure Warning, Panoramic Sunroof, 20 Inch Plus Wheels, and BOSE Sound System as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Air Conditioning, Running Boards, and DVD Video System features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Luxury trim now comes with Power Hatch/Deck Lid as standard equipment.
- The Sport trim now comes with Leather Seats as standard equipment.
2021 Cadillac XT4 trims
Luxury:
- 237-hp, 258-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Seats
- Leatherette Seats
- Remote Start
- Rear View Camera
- Lane Departure Warning
- Power Mirrors
- Side Airbags
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Premium Luxury:
- Includes all features available on the Luxury
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Memory Seats
- Leather Seats
- Blind Spot Monitor
- View our Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury inventory
Sport:
- Includes all features available on the Premium Luxury
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- View our Cadillac XT4 Sport inventory
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What We Like
Exterior styling, interior design: Among small luxury SUVs, the XT4 has a distinctive sense of style and clearly conveys that it is a Cadillac. Especially when outfitted with larger wheels, this small SUV looks high-tech and upscale. Inside, clean design and appealing color combinations convey luxury, and quality materials are available, such as supple leather for the seats.
Comfortable cabin: Typically, small SUVs are, well, small inside. That’s also true of the Cadillac XT4, but it somehow feels larger than expected. The low and flat dashboard contributes to the sensation, as do the comfortable front and rear seats and the generous legroom for the rear passengers. In addition, the available dual-pane sunroof helps to make the XT4 feel open and airy.
Simple infotainment system: We thought the XT4’s infotainment system was appealing before this model year, and now it's even better. For 2021, Cadillac adds wireless versions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, helping to cut cabin clutter when you use the popular smartphone connectivity platforms. In addition, the XT4 offers subscription-based connected services and access to a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.
What Needs Improvement
Refinement is lacking: The 2021 Cadillac XT4 looks good, but it isn’t the most refined model in the small luxury crossover class. The turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is loud and underpowered, the ride is firm nearly to the point of being brittle, and plenty of road and suspension noise makes it into the SUV’s interior. Plus, there is quite a bit of hard plastic trim in this Cadillac, which detracts from the otherwise stylish passenger compartment.
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Cadillac XT4 features and specs
Premium Luxury 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automated Parking
- BOSE Sound System
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Roof Rack
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Navigation System
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Entertainment System
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Running Boards
- Seat Massagers
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
237
Torque (ft-lbs)
258
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
15.9
Wheelbase
109.4"
Overall length
181.1"
Width
76.7"
Height
64.1"
Leg room
F 40.4"/R 39.5"
Head room
F 39.4"/R 38.3"
Front tires
P235/60R18
Rear tires
P235/60R18
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
250/3500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2021 Cadillac XT4 FAQ
The 2021 Cadillac XT4 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Premium Luxury: 24 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Luxury: 24 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Sport: 24 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
The 2021 Cadillac XT4 has received an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2021 Cadillac XT4, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2021 Cadillac XT4 Reviews.
The 2021 Cadillac XT4 has a maximum towing capacity of 3500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2021 Cadillac XT4:
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Panoramic Sunroof
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- BOSE Sound System
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