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Cadillac XT4

The launch XT4: a 237-hp turbo four that can run on just two cylinders.12

Researched November 2, 2026 from 24 sources

At a glance

0150300
172–237 hpPower
0510
7–7.8 s0–60 mph
0125250
212 km/hTop speed
0200400
350–381 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,660–1,805 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.14612

Engine
2.0 L Tripower turbo I4 gasoline; Europe: 2.0 L turbodiesel126
Layout
E2XX; front-engine, FWD or disconnecting twin-clutch AWD12
Gearbox
9-speed 9T50 automatic1
Built at
Fairfax Assembly, Kansas, USA; SAIC-GM, Shanghai, China1

The story

Created for a new generation of luxury buyers, XT4 means Crossover Touring 4 and sits below the XT5. Therese Pinazzo's exterior drew on Cadillac's ESCALA concept.123

2018: New York debut, then a fall launch20182019: 31,987 U.S. sales: the peak20192020: Europe announces a 172-hp diesel20202021: China adds standard 48V assistance20212022: The turbo four drops to 235 hp · 60 XT4s for Genshin Impact20222023: 2024 refresh: 33-inch curved display20232025: Premium Luxury becomes the entry trim · Fairfax ends XT4 production in January2025 Cadillac XT4: 2018–presentCadillac XT4 20172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
GenerationsMilestones145
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YearWhat happened
2018–presentCadillac XT4
2018New York debut, then a fall launch
201931,987 U.S. sales: the peak
2020Europe announces a 172-hp diesel
2021China adds standard 48V assistance
2022The turbo four drops to 235 hp
202260 XT4s for Genshin Impact
20232024 refresh: 33-inch curved display
2025Premium Luxury becomes the entry trim
2025Fairfax ends XT4 production in January
  1. 2018

    New York debut, then a fall launch

    Revealed March 27 at the New York Auto Show, Cadillac's first subcompact luxury crossover goes on sale that fall as a 2019 model.14

  2. 2019

    31,987 U.S. sales: the peak

    U.S. volume reaches 31,987 in its strongest year, then slips to 22,405 by 2024.15

  3. 2020

    Europe announces a 172-hp diesel

    The 2021 XT4 is set for an October 10 European launch with 381 Nm of diesel torque; both announced engines meet Euro 6d.6

  4. 2021

    China adds standard 48V assistance

    On December 18, China's XT4 range gains standard 48V mild-hybrid assistance, retaining the 2.0 L turbo and nine-speed automatic.17

  5. 2022

    The turbo four drops to 235 hp

    The 2022 turbo four is rated at 235 hp instead of 237; Sport models also gain red brake calipers.8

  6. 2022

    60 XT4s for Genshin Impact

    Priced at 275,700 yuan, the limited XT4 wears Genshin Impact artwork in Kaedehara Kazuha or Beidou themes.910

  7. 2023

    2024 refresh: 33-inch curved display

    A restyled nose and curved 33-inch LED touchscreen update the 2024 model; its Wi-Fi hotspot steps up to 5G.1

  8. 2025

    Premium Luxury becomes the entry trim

    The base Luxury trim disappears, and the Active Safety Package becomes standard across the remaining range.11

  9. 2025

    Fairfax ends XT4 production in January

    North America ends with model year 2025. Fairfax is retooled for the Chevrolet Bolt, while the XT4 remains on sale in China.1

Power over the years

From 237 hp to 237 hp in 0 years.

0100200300 20182020202220242026 hp 2019 · 237 hp · Launch turbo four2021 · 172 hp · Europe 2.0 diesel2021 · 227 hp · Europe 2.0 gasoline (announced)2022 · 235 hp · Turbo four: revised rating2025 · 235 hp · Final North American model year 237 hp Launch turbo four
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YearHorsepowerModel
2019237Launch turbo four
2021172Europe 2.0 diesel
2021227Europe 2.0 gasoline (announced)
2022235Turbo four: revised rating
2025235Final North American model year

Versions

8 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Luxury

    Standard

    Luxury

  • Standard

    48V mild hybrid (China)

    December 2021 launch

  • Special

    Midnight Sport Package

  • Special

    Onyx Package

  • Special

    Onyx Lite Package

    2022 introduction

  • Special

    Launch Edition

    2021

  • Special

    Launch Edition Sport

    2021

  • Limited

    Genshin Impact limited edition

    2022

How to spot one

Look for

  • Crisp body angles and a large grille define early XT4s.4
  • Short overhangs give the body an upright stance.13

Year by year

  1. 2022

    Sport gained red brake calipers; Galactic Gray, Latte and Rosewood joined the exterior color palette.8

  2. 2024

    A more horizontal front fascia, revised tail styling and new wheel designs identify the refresh.12

  3. 2024

    The 8-inch center screen gave way to a curved 33-inch panel spanning instruments and infotainment.811

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Cadillac XT4
    XT4
    Photo of a Cadillac XT5
    Cadillac XT5

    Cadillac XT5

    Compare overall size: the XT4 is the smaller crossover, positioned below the mid-size XT5.1

  • Photo of a Cadillac XT4
    XT4
    Photo of a Cadillac XT6
    Cadillac XT6

    Cadillac XT6

    The 2024 XT4 echoes its horizontal nose, but the XT6 is the larger, three-row SUV.112

Against its rivals

  • Volvo XC40

    XT4 vs Volvo XC40

    Figure-eight lap lower is better

    XT427.6 s
    Volvo XC4027 s
    13
  • GMC Terrain Denali

    XT4 vs GMC Terrain Denali

    Compared price lower is better

    XT4$50,685
    GMC Terrain Denali$41,330
    18
  • Alfa Tonale

    XT4 vs Alfa Tonale

    96.6–0 km/h lower is better

    XT433.2 m
    Alfa Tonale33.2 m
    19
  • BMW X1

    XT4 vs BMW X1

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    XT47 s
    BMW X15.4 s
    12

Prices

Value today $16.2K–$34.7K8

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 201820202022202420262028 Value today: $16,220–$34,700 2019 · $35,790 · US base, Luxury2019 · $40,290 · US base, Premium Luxury2019 · $42,790 · US base, Sport AWD2019 · $56,835 · US as tested, Sport AWD2024 · $39,090 · US base, Luxury FWD2024 · $42,690 · US base, Premium Luxury FWD2024 · $43,190 · US base, Sport FWD2024 · $57,215 · US as tested, Sport AWD2025 · $41,990 · US order-guide base, Premium Luxury2025 · $42,790 · US order-guide base, Sport 2019 · $35,790 · US base incl. destination, 2019 model year 2025 · $16,000 · 2020 Luxury FWD, 10k miles, BaT $16.0K BaT, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2019Launch price$35,790US base incl. destination, 2019 model year
2019Price when new$35,790US base, Luxury
2019Price when new$40,290US base, Premium Luxury
2019Price when new$42,790US base, Sport AWD
2019Price when new$56,835US as tested, Sport AWD
2024Price when new$39,090US base, Luxury FWD
2024Price when new$42,690US base, Premium Luxury FWD
2024Price when new$43,190US base, Sport FWD
2024Price when new$57,215US as tested, Sport AWD
2025Price when new$41,990US order-guide base, Premium Luxury
2025Price when new$42,790US order-guide base, Sport
2025Auction sale$16,0002020 Luxury FWD, 10k miles, BaT
2026Value today$16,220–$34,700

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 8 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “60 Genshin Impact XT4s for the 120th birthday”
    • “Therese Pinazzo's Escala-influenced exterior”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 1 generation

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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