2019 Cadillac XT4 2.0 Turbo TECH REVIEW : First All New Cadillac in almost THREE YEARS!!!!
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- Опубліковано 14 вер 2018
- MotoMan goes on a deep technical dive of the first all new Cadillac in almost 3 years: The 2019 Cadillac XT4 Compact Crossover. Yes, this is an all new Cadillac but there are soooo many changes that are not just intended for the Cadillac XT4. MotoMan goes through all of them and separates out what is contained to the Cadillac XT4 and what will show up on future Cadillac models . . .
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So glad to finally see positive comments about Cadillac!
I must say. The interior and exterior are quite appealing to me. Normally wouldn’t consider a Cadillac but now I just might
canonlybeme4life honestly, every Cadillac I thought I would like there was always something that completely turned me off: mediocre interiors, cue, gauges from a forklift (ats). Then all of a sudden this thing comes out and I just put what I thought was a surefire 2019 RDX sale on hold
I'm a traditional Cadillac guy I don't like it.. But hope it sells well
10/10 for the location of the review
I do like how they prioritized fuel efficiency and the renewed interior.
Who gives a shit about mpg? These downsized turbo engines are garbage.
Look at that face of the XT4 at 2:17 as he briefs us on this beauty!! It’s eyeing us right there lol Cadillac knocked this design out of the park man! I’m so proud of them, I’ve been rooting for GM ever since the bankruptcy in ‘09. I hear it drives even better than it looks. Can’t wait to test drive this new XT4, the XT5, and the Range Rover Velar and Aviator crusher the XT7. I really hope they build the 7, I just know the performance of that vehicle will blow wigs back!! Let’s go GM!!🔥🔥🔥
I just bought one yesterday and I love it.
I like this stunning caddy! May need to test drive one soon.
Thanks for the info
This XT4 looks amazing...!!! I drive a CTS Sportwagon. This vehicle reminds me of my wagon, from the taillights, to the available 3.6L V6 engine. I just wish it was RWD. But then again GM only made about 7K wagons from 2010-14 so I think I will keep my wagon. But overall the XT4 looks phenomenal...!!! Excellent job Cadillac...!!! Thanks Moto-man for another great video...!!!
I think it’s great. Just wish we had more dealers in the UK.
Its a looker for sure I been down with caddy for ever good to see them continue in the right direction👍
Love it! Cadillac or Lincoln? These are good times.
Really like it. Definitely will consider it when we are in the market for our next car (1 or 2 years).
The interior of this luxury SUV should be on the next ATS and Cadillac would have a hit on their hands.
I absolutely love my XT4 ❤
I was pleasantly surprised to hear your thoughts on the interior quality, I was worried that GM was being GM & cut too many corners like they always do. I'm happy that Cadillac is finally moving away from the vertical lines & piano black waterfall designs ... They were horrible. I like the design of the interior, but I wish they used more metal inside. Metal (real) adds a touch of class & sophistication, & elegantly contrasts the sea of blacks. Take a look at the XC40 & the new Q3 for example.
I like the exterior design a lot, but they must offer a sporty or an alternate bodywork similar to S-Line & M Sport to further separate the models. Perhaps 21" or even 22" wheels as well. The XC40 looks very sleek & expensive with the 21"s.
I'm also happy they embracing the V-shaped grille inserts! About good darn time. Hope the Vs move away from the mesh as well. Maybe get the Z grille from the EL Miraj?
I'm with you on the Carbon Fiber trim. Aluminum or a combination of wood & aluminum would've been much better.
A black XT4 Sport with a proper red interior & an aluminum trim would look the shizzle ;)
There are couple of things I don't like though, the plastic molding on the outside is too much & the bezels on the navigation screen are way too thick.
Quick Q, M: Does the XT4 have ambient lighting?
Looking forward to the first drive review, as always, excellent work, M.
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Great review as always. To answer your earlier question carbon fiber, aluminum the wood that’s the order for me. Unless it’s the new Volvo wood.
XT4 looks awesome inside and out. So glad GM finally got the interior right
Normally I would never look at a GM product. Am currently looking at the Acura RDX. Would be interested in seeing how the two compare.
Wife currently drives an ATS, is looking to move into a crossover. The only thing that would compete with this would be a cx-5 turbo (if it gets the turbo from the cx-9). This fixes a lot of my issues with her current caddy interior, I like the looks and I suspect it will have good driving dynamics. Hoping to see this trickle up to the XT5.
I like this car..and hope to get one..!
Cadillac XT4 V ? one can dream...
Don't think the personality will fit.
Thank goodness
To answer your question: carbon fiber all the way. Highly unlikely I would ever choose wood. Perhaps an small indication that they are effectively targeting a younger demographic? Test drove the sport today - loved it. I'll wait a bit for the price and/or interest rates to become more reasonable before I make the jump though.
Some faves: sport mode/torque, massaging seats, tech package, comfort/adjustability of the front seats and lumbar, leg room in the back seat, panoramic sunroof (true... not short like Subaru unfortunately)
The only thing I didn't love was the new braking - it's very different.
I've already been told I'm too young to buy one... but it won't stop me. Thanks for the review!
Can you do a comparison of the xt4 and the jag e-pace please
I saw the XT4 in the wild 2 months ago and told my wife "look...a new Cadillac!" Since I've been waiting for 8 years to buy one for her, we bought an GM executive used white 2019 XT4 in August 2020. The only Cadillac that looks good enough to turn heads.
The awd in the Buick Regal is rear drive bias. Is this the same thing. Also final a new 2.0 turbo the last was good but it came out Saab. How does it drive and final normal ez to use stereo. I was getting Lexus RX however I hate the joy stick it never work good.
All those knobs and switches on the center console are really neat - Until - You spill, slosh,dribble your drinks on them; Repeatedly.
Then the fun will be endless.
Why do the designers never consider the real world, far from the showroom?
I like it! Reminds me of the XC40, but a bit more higher-end
Because, you will never sell this babe for right money, you will stay with for life , Cady is only name!!
This is very nice. Nicer than Lexus new B.B. suv
It looks awesome, the Powertrain seems to be lacking
The Saturn vue is bac
one issue with the premium compact SUV market is that majority, if not all the competitors cars look too childish (xc40) or feminine (bmw x2). The Cadillac looks upscale and mature, with good exterior proportions and high quality interior touches.
Arman Pabla xc40 childish?! 😂 No way! This one looks like porcupine face ;)
Yep it’s real nice
Are back in the good grace of GM? Can you do a review of the 2019 Camaro 1LE SS, please?
At first, when I read the news about GM was going to terminate the ATS to substitute it for a small SUV, I had doubts but this is much better looking and appealing. World-class product.
A few notes....the design does look handsome. I'll reserve final judgement when I see it at my dealer. It's a bigger vehicle that the Chevy Bolt my wife drives but the dimensions still seem to be reasonably tidy. It is possible with this design to see a smaller model if this vehicle does well (XT2?).
I'm very hopeful that I agree with the interior enhancements. As a long time and current Cadillac owner, Cadillac has for years seem to target where the marketplace is at the time the car was first sketched rather than where the market will be by the time of introduction. And while I don't see much in this car that hasn't been done elsewhere, if it's well executed, it should sell well. Cadillac has badly needed real switches and knobs back in the interior design (and high quality ones at that). Looks like we finally got that.
I hope we get a V Sport version of this vehicle. Yes, it will require a substantial engine upgrade but I think it can be done in a reasonable production budget. But so far, so good.
I'd say this is the second best looking "jewel box" (small luxury crossover). The best, in my opinion, is hands down the XC40 R-Design in that blue color with the black roof.
looks nice
Looks like a plastic piece of shit
It seems to come up short in comparing it to the Lincoln MKC.
Does it have “Lane centering” or just bounce back and forth. Volvo xc40 centers, even a Rogue can do it!
Trucker Alex Yes it does ! You must opt for the package, which comes with other features too .
Hey Motoman , tell car manufacturers thats the best thing to do for cars is to put the volume button down near the handbrake
I’m not a crossover enthusiast, but I like the interior and some elements of the exterior. The plastic cladding makes it look cheap in photos. I also don’t care for this orange color, which seems to be featured in all their photos. I hope they advertise the heck out of these because it’s what everyone seems to want now. I’ll reserve judgement until I can see one in person.
Does this need premium fuel
The XT5 needs a V-SPORT with the engine from the ATS-V and this little guy needs the same treatment but with the 3.0L from the CT6
did you say staggered wheels!? 19 on front 20 on back!? very cool, but aside from that I would get this over the benz and beamer for sure. I really like the front, square, bulky, modern, tuff and sexy
I hope it's built in America
Kansas City, Kansas. Almost right in the center of America!
Engine is built in the old Saturn plant . . .
i hope they really put a nice engine on the V one
Wow 160mph top speed!!!
30Jan2019. Very sharp n awesome outfit. Cadillac definitely created a the best SUV Crossover imho. The economy of its Sport version is awesomely sweet package n the fuel economy will off set its overall price.
A car manufacturer finally listened to the customer with this 2019 XT4. Well done boyz n girls. Now if I can swing the payments I want one really bad. I was considering a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited XPackage, n or a Subaru or 4Runner.
But after comparing specs n other issues l think I have been shown my next outfit. I still love my 99 F250 Crew 7.3 PS, but hey this specific XT4 Sport is awesome in every way.
I'd want to pull my custom PA14 behind it n am wondering if I would be able too without flooding the inside. I have a 2ft extension now, but think I'd need a 6ft if I go this route.
If anyone out there has experience with using such equipment I'd appreciate a tell out. Thanks Ty
Meant Yell Out, spell checker Oops. Referring to launching my Yak.
Cadillac CUV/SUV lineup - (XT = Xrossover Touring)
XT3 (subcompact) - 2021 (All new)
XT4 (compact) - 2019 (All new)
XT5 (midsize) - 2020 (Refresh)
XT6 (fullsize) - 2020 (All new)
ESCALADE/ESV (Flagship) - 2020 (All new)
#ThankMeLater #YoureWelcome
Chef CJ Nobles how do you know about the xt3?
Almost 33 mpg at 9:33.
Outdated technology right off the assembly line. Could the center screen be any smaller? Classic GM. They need to speed up the development time by 5 years.
i love it I'm gonna choose this one cause in the same price this car is better at driving in the bmw and Mercedes u have to pay more to have a better experience in driving
I'd buy that Caddy.
I don't know what you are looking at but the tech is way behind. Compare the speedometer etc. to say a Volvo xc40/xc60 and this looks antiquated to say the least
i would never own a baby suv like this. i do think this is the best looking. it does not look like a mini escalade in the way an x1 or x3 look like a mini x5.
Love the interior. Almost love the exterior. That plastic cladding is just awful though. It's going to be grey in a few years from sun exposure. Also worried about the longevity of a new GDI engine.
They should have let the tide come in on it. This is a Cadillac? Check out their video of the 1967 Eldorado. That is a Cadillac!
Definitely aluminum instead of the carbon fiber on the interior.
Nice looking car. Not as transformerish looking liking Lexus or jelly bean Mercedes.
Agreed
Not bad
I would prefer Volvo XC40
what is difference between this and a GMC arcadia? it kind of looks like they started there, and that's ok re-brand a in-house product to offer the mini crossover market, I don't drive cars yet I'm a Sprinter Van man and I would go with the escalade I'm six-four in height no mini cars for me.
Seht Ihr.
Same AWD system. Different platform and MUCH smaller!
If they took this and filtered it up to other higher end caddies I would love it... Caddy needs to push the limits and be more bold and daring... This needs to be the beginning of the turn around instead of cheaping stuff out, having confusing mish mash of styles and being generally boring to us who are the demo for their vehicles.
happy
the back kinda looks like volvo xc40
Did Cadillac do anything to combat the carbon build up in DI engines?
Pretty sure we had faux carbon fiber trim in a 2006 Sonata! A caddy needs wood or metal.
Very happy Cadillac seemingly move away from Que. they spent entirely too much w it and I’m convinced Que and the cheap gauge cluster kept ALOT of buyers away from the ATS/CTS. I wish the CT6 had this system.
Front wheel drive. Fail... deal killer. And why CHEAP out with Macpherson struts in the front; not very Cadillac-esque. Overall, though, this looks like a great execution and a great move by Caddy to build an entry level SUV for younger, newer customers
This Cadillacs honestly look anything but like a Cadillac anymore, it’s a convention of a Land Rover and Jeep, I wouldn’t never get a Cadillac because of value reasons. They keep changing their design like every year and that’s bad for resale value
The interior is gorgeous, the exterior is very nice, although the designer's original drawing had much cleaner and better looking tail lights. This would be a car I would consider if I could be assured that the reliability would be good. I am scared about how complicated the engine is especially with the cylinder deactivation. Cadillac had cylinder deactivation back and it was a disaster with their V 8-6-4.
You are referring back to something they did in 1981-predating even Cimarron! I think Cadillac has learned a thing or two about engines over the course of nearly four decades. I can't remember the last time I heard "unreliable" and "Cadillac" in the same sentence.
That's 10K in my pocket if I buy the fully loaded Volvo. - Not to mention the idea of a Cadillac just reeks of my grandfather. The Volvo may be owned by China, but is made in Belgium and the Swedes are also pretty decent people. To me Cadillac = Trumpillac. I absolutely hate the look of it and the symbolic message it represents. The XC40 is way more refined and some of your complaints (no USB-C and no Android/Apple) are incorrect, as of this writing. Anyway, in about 6 months neither of these will matter, since there will be a completely re-designed, gorgeous Audi Q3 which will (also be around 45K, fully loaded) blow them both off the road.
These new cars are way too complex.Good luck keeping one of these more than 6 years.
Maybe I’m old but Cadillac as a sport utility?
The brand’s top-selling product was the XT5 crossover. That vehicle alone was responsible for 40% of the units delivered with 143,905 sold worldwide. Global sales of the ATS remained strong this year as well, up 17.2%.
www.thedrive.com/sheetmetal/17425/cadillac-reports-second-best-sales-year-ever-in-2017
I test drove one of these, a few problems. 1. NO GAS GAUGE NEEDLE (or temp gauge).. I WANT FULL SIDES NEEDLES (RED NEEDLES) on ALL of my gauges so I don't have to actually LOOK AT THEM, to determine what they are trying to tell me. Im an engineer, and have designed product that is used by humans, human engineering, and CLEAR GAUGES, that can be read AT A GLANCE is HUGE... Cadillac dropped the ball here. 2. TOO MANY BUTTONS.. here less is better... "scarcity of buttons" half of those 16 heater control buttons are "NEEDED" they rest is just clutter, a distraction. Most people will never touch 80% of those dash buttons. 3. traction control,. lane assist, brake mitigation these buttons are ALL OVER THE PLACE, some on the console, some on the dash center stack, and some to the left of the steering wheel, on the dash board there. CAN I HAVE EVERYTHING.. "RELATED" in one location PLEASE...
Like I said, Im a mechanical engineer, and Im a "CAR GUY" I actually LOVE and restore cars as a hobby. GM hires the WORST engineers possible, CLEARLY these people ARE NOT "CAR GUYS"
I have this argument at my job a lot too. You can tell something that was designed by a REAL ENGINEER, vs a guy that picked engineering school out of a catalog, thinking, "ohh, that sounds fun"
The BEST ENGINEERS are ARTISTS.. it is born in them.. it is not something that you can learn in college.
Its easier to turn a car guy into an engineer, than it is the other way around.
sigh, Id like to say 'nice try Cadillac', but I honestly can't even say that in closing.
I might buy a 2 year old used XT4 for $12,000.. Cadillac's have awful resale.
Sorry for the brutal review, but maybe this slap-shot design is OK in a Ford.. but I expected MORE from a "CADILLAC"
I love the xt4 and I own a xt5 2017. Love it. Best car I ever owned.
Why does it have to start of with such a lil 4 banger with no guts ,for the amount of money there going to ask does Cadillac not not know how to make a more powerful yet efficient motor?
Reminds me of a peugeot
I can actually see that!
Yipppeeee, yahooo, what wait, +$60K oh rats....
Not a fan myself, but it could be nice for a woman to drive around town . GLA is nicer because you are given options of powertrain , not just one. US manufactures have allot of catching up to do .
ACTUALLY I LOVE CARBON FIBER ALUMINUM LOOKS CHEAP WOOD TOO OLD.
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Compared to the competition, I'd take xt4 any day. Though that's partly because I am a cadillac fan, it's my favorite company, but also because I configured one in my dream cadillac spec and it looks amazing
I've been looking at a new small hauler and I had been curious about this since I first heard it announced. I've driven an XT5 for an extended period of time and was frankly unimpressed compared to market competitors. Going through the online configurator and spec'ing the XT4 out similar to other CUVs I've looked at, it is easily over $52K and not close to fully loaded. For that, I can get a Stelvio Ti... or other larger SUVs with similar options. For a vehicle that will most likely be leased, Cadillac will have to really aggressive on their money factor or discounts to compete (especially since 50K+ Stelvios are leasing for under around $400p/m 0 down). As for design, I like certain elements, but I wouldn't rate it better looking than the BMW X2. Honestly, Cadillac will have to discount this pretty heavily to make me consider it over the competition.
just to give you my opinion since you asked: the amount of black plastic under the front grille is so cheap-looking in a luxury brand. I haven's seen it in person but the infotainment screen seems to be much too tilted backwards making it highly reflective especially with the moon roof shade open. the design is certainly way better than retarded small German CUVs, especially Mercedes. I would never buy German (Benz and BMW) cars since as much as they are status symbols, they show the owner knows nothing about cars, hence their IQ. those old days that germans were no.1 car makers is over. btw, I am not a fanboy of any brand, just love good cars with no prejudice.
Front overly design
The black cladding or whatever it’s called around the wheel well and on the bumpers makes this look way cheaper than it should. I like the Escalade a lot but these SUVs just look too cheap. I can’t imagine anyone is going to cross shop these w a comparable Volvo or Audi.
Best in class is Volvo xc 40
I don’t hate the styling, bits it’s a little dull and the headlights, even though they’re a signature, seems little gimmicky.
Dull how? This vehicle looks better and maybe far outclass the competition. Just wait and see when you see this vehicle in person. It may change your mind. Videos and pics never do a car justice.
mfmf100 lol what’s gimmicky about Cadillac’s lights? The fact that they’re like the ONLY brand not trying to mimic German headlight designs? Is it the fact they’re completely different from anything else on the road? Maybe the fact they stick out from the dull competition consisting of everyone doing the same thing, or the fact when you see them you *know* it’s a Cadillac? Ppl amaze me. Had they copied the Europeans or Germans ppl would be here saying GM is unoriginal. They’re original and ppl say it’s “gimmicky”. Lol. You simple can’t please everyone. I hope GM knows their lighting is one of my personal favorite things about Cadillac.
mybro727 if something’s different in an arbitrary way, largely for the sake of being different, it might be gimmicky. Didn’t say it doesn’t stand out and it cool if you and others like it.
mybro727 I agree. The vertical element in the headlights are probably my favorite Cadillac design cue. I love their distinctiveness and, like you said, there is no mistaking a Cadillac on the road because of those lights! I hope Cadillac uses that signature design element for a while to come.
mfmf100 what styling elements from any brand could not be described as "gimmicky"? By definition, styling-unlike design-is arbitrary.
I don't know why they couldn't make the front end look more like the Escala concept. They come up with beautiful designs, then fail to execute. The design is ok but Cadillac actually needs to be a bit more daring as they like to say.
Execution is always where GM falls flat.
FactFive I’m sorry, what?? Cadillac executed this vehicle damn near flawlessly. This 2019 model already looks better than damn near anything the competition has produced currently. Escala design cues on a xt4?? That would be so redundant since half of you already complain about the price of the XT4 as is. You people think you know but you don’t really know what you want.
@@mscongeniality8205 pass me some of those drugs
She must work for GM with a trash ass response like that. 😂
CaDiLlaC eXEcuTeD tHiS vEHiCle flaWLesSly
The styling is beautiful, but there aren’t too many vehicles that will push me away from Mercedes!
Love the unpainted lower plastic trim and how it goes all the way around the car. Its like a flowing river of cheapness.
GM V8 cheapness? It’s protective cladding. The top of the line brand new Mercedes-Benz GLC 63s Coupe (which i love btw❤️) has the same exact plastic cladding wrapped around the bottom of the SUV. I wonder if it’s a “flowing river of cheapness” too or is this plastic suddenly smart German engineering to protect the expensive paint? My goodness those Germans are so ahead of the industry. If only Americans thought of doing that. Lol. Hilarious.
The XT4 has the whole front and rear bumpers in 'cladding', and the GLC doesn't. But it would have made the XT4 way better looking if it didn't have it. Its not an off-roader or a work truck.
GM V8 yes the GLC does have that plastic cladding in the front and the rear even with the AMG bumpers although it’s a lot thinner of a lip than the Caddy on the front and the GLC 63s is also not a off road bias vehicle but I digress. I do think the front could have a lot less cladding here but it still looks very premium.
You can paint it?
The new Chevy Blazer in premier trim doesn't have any of it. None (you can see it in the Chevy website). Cadillac has all that black plastic in all trims. It should be the other way around.
Spotty reliability of Cadillac vehicles would stop me from considering it even though it looks like a good design in and out,
Serious question: to which "spotty reliability" are you referring? I have not heard that about Cadillacs.
Consumer Reports lists most Cadillac models below average for reliability and a friend’s Escalade was always in for service
The same goes for my friend's Mercedes and, before that, his BMW. Always in the shop. He's now trying Audi (he's determined to buy German). Shockingly, my neighbor's Lexus GS (which he bought new) was frequently replaced in his driveway with a loaner ES (he finally traded the lemon GS in for a new ES). I do not subscribe to Consumer Reports as their determinations can include factors that I would not associate with vehicle reliability. Thanks for responding to my question.
If your looking at the Germans , Audi will probably be your best bet (As nice as Benz and Bimmer are , reliability has been a rollercoaster for them). I don't go by consumer report's or Jd powers (Both have zero credibility in my honest opinion and some of their data is inaccurate).
Though I myself have never owned a gm product , several of my family members have (Along with Toyota's and a few Hyundai's) and they were or are flawless (Currently , the gm crop includes a 19 buick envision , 11 Escalade , 03 Tahoe , and an 13 cruze). The Tahoe has 389k and runs like new (Only issue that has occurred was the right side mirror needed replaced) , the Escalade and cruze are only in the low 120k and have been good , the envision is still new to the family so I'll wait until further in the ownership to give you brief detail.
כמה חבל שכם השנה שכחו את הקונים ולא דאגו לתרגם את המכונית לעברית אין עוד מדינה בעולם שהמכוניות בה לא מתורגמות לשפתם רק בישראל המכוניות לא מתורגמות לעברית כמה זלזול ובושה יש פה מהיצרן והיבואן שלא דאגו לתרגם את המכונית לעברית כמו בכול העולם למכונית יש את האפשרות לתרגם ליותר מי 28 שפות רק לא לעברית בושה וזלזול בקונים בישראל וחבל
Hideous. And screen is reflecting
Too little too late. A mid pack car at best for $54k properly equipped. Not like they didn't have time to study the competition. Interior is blah. Screen is angled for maximum glare. Just poor. Could have made it class leading but that would require effort. Why not give it the Camaro or Regals 2L turbo for class leading power? Just no effort
You are basing your opinion on pics and videos that you have not seen the car in person yet, let alone test driven it. Road test reviews will come out on Monday at midnight.
We can wait till Monday for reviews, but I think he's right.
The old 2.0L is on the way out.