The 2023 Cadillac XT4 Is A High Priced & High Style Compact Luxury SUV
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- The #Cadillac #XT4 has been on the market since 2019 and while this might be the most affordable SUV in their lineup, it is far from being the best-selling model. The #CadillacXT4 continues to stand up from the crowd with its sleek design and while its spacious cabin and peppy turbo engine make for a nice car on paper, when you get it out on the road, some buyers may notice there are far better choices for less money.
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Hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far! Its been a couple years since we drove the Cadillac XT4 and while this model seemed competitive back in 2019, today there are a lot of good choices for the money and we looking forward to seeing what Cadillac has planned for a mid-cycle refresh in the next year or so!
But tbh the xt4 is about on par with the Lexus nx and infiniti qx50 which is to say not terribly competitive at all
@@naveenthemachine I'd take the NX Hybrid anyday over the Caddy. It's faster with a more refined interior. The QX50 would be 2nd between those 3 for me. The Caddy has a nice looking exterior. That's about it to me.
@@brianbfree2328 the nx has a hybrid yes but considering it’s the same hybrid in a lesser rav4 and venza I don’t see why you’d even bother. Heck if I were you id go venza any day over the nx
Not saying the nx is worse than the xt4 or qx50 but it just about ties with the two
@@naveenthemachine I'd prefer the NX over the RAV4 because its gussied up! 😆 More amenities equals more comfort. In terms of the XT4, it tried to be a gussied up Encore/Equinox but it leaves more to be desired with the interior workmanship. I can't really comment on the QX50 because I haven't really studied it but I'm skeptical of the variable compression Turbo engine and Nissan's CVT . The Venza is a great choice but not enough ponies for me.
@@brianbfree2328 it’s the same horsepower as a rav4 hybrid. 219hp
Plus even though it has less power than the nx350h the nx isn’t actually faster than the other applications of the 2.5L hybrid system
I'm not sure where all the hate is coming from. I absolutely love my XT4. It's a great ride & very comfortable.
Same! Have a '22 with the blacked out Onyx package with the monochromatic emblems all-around and it's a lovely ride. This was my very first purchase from the American brands (drove Toyota and Honda most of my life) and I'm impressed.
Why don't you work on them when they break down or burn up b/c of the cylinder deactivation just to name a bit.
@@timbutler6447 Well, the cylinder deactivation can actually be deactivated (pardon the repetitive nature of that) so not really sure if that was already something you knew. Outside of that, any other faults you know of that you'd care to share?
@@DapperDilla Some cars have deactivation without the button. Some have the button. Good luck explaining that to people since the dash then has extra lights that annoy them. ("My tire light is on but it's different" lol) Then they complain they have an orange light on their dash. Also, GM only has a 6 year, 60,000 mile warranty. Garbage by today's standards. The GM turbo's will start going out at about 65k miles with moderate driving. They start to buzz under low-medium load. I worked on a 2023 Traverse the other day (probably not the same engine as this Caddy). @7k miles, doing it's first oil change (Scheduled maintenance by GM Mind you, not 5K, full synthetic, Pennzoil Platinum or Amsoil Signature (In my opinion, those are the best motor oils)), it was already deadly low on oil after letting the car sit for 10 mins before opening the hood. GM lift points have been garbage for quite awhile. ~1sq inch to deal with. Hence, lower trim gets damaged.... By design. Oil Filter is a nearly impossible to change if over tightened (I think they are over tightened from the factory). But still, horrible location and design. Also, there were 12 screws holding in the engine air filter. It's somewhat nice inside though but, low visibility, and high drag/low aero dynamics. Atleast it doesn't have the Northstar in it though! I haven't seen many new Cadillacs but I have yet to see any with 200,000 miles.
Love it as well. I took it over the BMW and Audi equivalents. I feel that it looks nice both inside and out!
I just bought this and absolutely love it!
How much you paid?
Did u get a discount? Bc nobody is buying it
When I started looking for a new car, about a month ago, my choices were a Cadillac, Lincoln or Ford. I bought the exact model (2023) with premium luxury, to include technology package. I absolutely LOVE this model/car. It’s not so big, but not so small. I am so glad I got me a Cadillac. I had always driven European and/or Asian made model cars, but American made is definitely for me now. I definitely didn’t pay $60k as the reviewer mentioned in this video. I paid a lot less. Love love my car! I am a fan of Cadillac for sure. I will buy me another one, if need.
I have no problems with the rather harsh review of this product, but why is it that when reviewing any German brand, the same harsh criticisms are never made? Every Mercedes released in the last 5 to 10 years has endless creeks and groans in it's interior and full of gimmicky tech, but no reviewers are ever willing to call them out on it. All the Germans have massive repair bills after the 3 year warranty runs out, but again, no one is ever willing to say anything about their terrible reliability. Being harsh against American products is fine when it is fair, but only being critical with American brands is bias.
Massive repair bills after 3 years? Did you just made that up? I understand German cars can be expensive to maintain when they get old. But after 3 years? Probably you never owned one.
@@financenumber2953 Not to mention most people lease vehicles like this. The main ones worried about used German car reliability are the BuyHere PayHere car lot customers who can't afford them anyway.
The Germans offer luxury tech performance handling vs the xt4. That’s why. Those interior creaks rattles all get washed away when you’re behind the wheel
@@financenumber2953 my friend one week into ownership needed a 5k headlight replaced on his e class because of the notoriously crappy headlight seals. If it weren’t for warranty this car would’ve killed 1/10th of it’s value in repair bills in the first week of ownership. They’re not very well made compared to how they used to make them. Hell even as late as the W212 was incredibly solid. These newer cars have terrible quality control. Of course everything sucks now because of covid not only german luxury cars. My covid era BMW also has its fair share of QC issues that warranty had to address.
MSRP 56k in 2023 will be worth 42K in one year and 36K in two years. Losing 20K in 2 years. Cadillac depreciates faster than any other vehicle.
That's similar to most luxury brand vehicles besides Lexus and Acura. Nothing new. Cadillac's don't depreciate much different.
@@chynacash3138 Statically speaking Cadillacs depreciate faster than any other vehicle. But part of what you say is true.
The people that buy these couldn't care less about the consistency of interior gaps. They just want something that was made here and that's nicer than the Chevy or Ford they're "upgrading" from. Nonetheless, quality work as always Sofyan!
Yeah this is a great comment. I think there is def a specific group of people that buy Cadillac. Similar to the group that oftentimes buys Lexus. Yes they may be cross-shopping with Merc and BMW, but many Lex buyers are upgrading from a Rav-4 to the NX, camry to ES, etc etc
A lot of foreign cars are made in America. And new GM cars have a lot of Chinese parts.
@@dogslol1928why are you driving the same car for 15yrs loser?🥴🤦♂️
Spot on.
@DOGS LOL i mean i agree. im a lexus fan boy
I love this car I just got it
22k on our MY22 and still feels like new! Opted for the Sport w/Onyx package (black on black) with the monochrome emblems and it's definitely a head-turner. Could we have opted for the Mercedes, Audi, or BMW....sure, but something about a Caddy in all black that just feels right; it is unapologetically Cadillac. Doesn't hurt when we get compliments on it either.
I did the same. Bought it instead of the BMW, Audi and Benz. It looks stunning in black!
The 2024 refresh will be a great & welcomed change based on GM’s latest interior updates
Yes, and Caddy needs to make Supercruise available with XT4!
@utubepin0 - "2024 Cadillac XT4 to get huge screen and super cruise" say GM Authority. So, basically the screen in the Escalade, which is supposed to make it's way into all Cadillac models.
$56,000 for 235 hp is insanity.
It’s not that bad. It’s just as bad as paying 53K for a 200hp nx
@@naveenthemachine The NX gets 40 more horsepower and 59 more lb-ft of torque for about the same price
@@naveenthemachine people buy Lexus for reliability and resale. not a good comparison.
@@bam2xl14 what makes you think the nx will be reliable? It has so many over complex gimmicks
I bet if you took out the Lexus logo you’d say that it’ll be unreliable. But when you stick on a Lexus logo it suddenly becomes bulletproof?
@@matthewalexis but it’s not significantly faster. Not to mention the nx starts with the 203hp rav4 engine
We drove our 2021 XT4 on a long trip recently. The 9 speed transmission often gets stuck in 8th gear, resulting in poor higway fuel economy. 11L per 100. BUT if I coast to 97 km, the car will shift into 9th speed. I can then use cruise accelerate button, to get to highway speed of 120km. the fuel economy then drops to 8.5per 100. huge difference. Took it back to dealer in Canada for reprogram. they said it is operating normally. it finds the optimum gear. Bull$$$t.
My 2017 CTS 2.0 Turbo with 10 speed will go down the road at 125km in 10th gear, idling below 1800 rpm, with amazing highway economy of 6.9 l per 100.
No big interior upgrades over the years but the price certainly has! I'm driving past the caddy dealership..
It’s really a joke how much cars in general have gone up in the past 2 years!! And you know what’s even funnier the auto industry made more money in the past two years then previous!! Goes for every big Corp they really screwed the consumer over with the pandemic bullshit!! We the working class got it rt in our u know what !! This country should be ashamed of it
Read the comments. That's all on the way for 2024, so drive on in to a Cadillac dealership. 😄
This Cadillac at $56,000 is a laughably uncompetitive product. I could write a book on how the Genesis GV70 2.5T with the Sport Prestige package is an infinitely better product for the same price.
I think it’s on par with the Lexus nx which is to say not good
Have to agree. Hyundai/Kia/Genesis seem to be going with the "let's give them way more than they're expecting for the price" approach across the board, and it shows. Aside from handsome exterior styling, there's absolutely nothing compelling about the XT4.
but it's still a Hyundai!
@@1aspirefit dumbest comment of the day.
@@1aspirefit your comments so year one
This is 2022. Hyundai is more desirable than Lexus and that’s a universal fact
In this segment, I would definitely go for the RDX A Spec advance which is about 5-$6,000 cheaper and it is very nice inside and out and it is also quick
Agreed! As well as an excellent AWD system.
I agree, I'm a honda guy anyway and looking at the RDX as my next auto.
@@beri232 I agree, Honda’s torque vectoring and system is right up there with Audi’s Quattro and you can get that in a much cheaper car. Arguably I think the RDX is better looking as well
@@michaelbanko9965 my one and only gripe with Acura is their timing belts. We sold our GV80 and bought a 2022 Lexus RX350. It’s been a very comfortable, quiet, reliable car but I want something a little more spirited to drive without high maintenance cost. The wifey can drive the RX. Lol. I’m looking at getting the MDX Type-S for myself or the new hybrid RX500H. Good tq, hp and mileage on that sucker!
@@lpete531 I’m a 20 year Honda Veteran, and thought I would jus scoop up another Honda or Acura after my Pilot died. HOWEVER, the back order on those vehicles and the crazy prices on the couple available ones made me expand my horizons. The xt4 is my first American car in over 20 yrs and I’m satisfied with my decision so far 🙏🏾😊
Cadillac XT4: Coming to retirement golf course community near you!!
I just bought an XT4:Cadillac! Love it..A Smooth Ride like no other!
Very honest review. The interior is definitely cheaply made and the door definitely doesn’t have a “solid sounding thunk.” $56,000 for this cheaply made XT4 is a complete waste of money. I would buy the Lexus NX300 instead. But I would never buy a GM Cadillac or Ford Lincoln to begin with.
The nx is as bad as the xt4.
Honestly it needs more power and 20k less price tag. Not a fan of a turbocharged four cylinder needs a six cylinder. It’s a nice Cadillac though
All the switchgear looks like its from Chevrolet. 0-60 in the high 7's? The price of this thing is egregious.
Honestly it isn't a bad SUV it just desperately needs GMs new interior tech
My favorite American SUV!! Good job bro.
Total Joke and fail!
Onyx edition but has chrome trim… kinda fail. Thanks for your always solid content!
Agree. And the price GM charges to STILL have chrome trim is a rip off.
There's so many choices in this segment and even non luxury brands that are as good or better than this Caddy. I'd personally get a CX-50 instead. I personally think since GM is pushing towards a full EV lineup over the course of the next 5 yrs or so, and Cadillac is pretty much just keeping the XT4 and XT5 afloat until discontinuing them at a later time.
Yeah Greg, but they're hoping to find enough suckers to take the bait to cover their manufacturing costs.
I always liked the styling on the XT4, but couldn’t get over the ridiculous pricing! And I did just buy a CX 50 three weeks ago!
@@eleanormassaro5195 congrats! How do you like the Mazda so far?
@@lions208436 I’m really liking it so far!
Cadillac is pulling an infiniti with this cheap car build lol . Its a zonk for me
Well Cadillac is pulling a Lexus too. Both of them are zonks
Gm should have built caddy suvs on the CT5/CT4 chassis instead they took the global platform shared by chevy/gmc/buick.
Most Cadillacs are horrible. Under powered, old tech, bland designs, overpriced.
But I’d say it’s as bad as the Lexus nx
@@naveenthemachine Well stick with Cadillac then. Just make sure you are able to drive it to the dealer for repairs.
@@mr.foxwiz1653 I wouldn’t choose the Cadillac either. I’d go gv70 venza RDX cx5 cx50
An XT4-V would be nice winter hot hatch.
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GM junk
In terms of this car, it's definitely a fine option, but Cadillac just needs to update it quite a bit to be more competitive. For me, I'd still go with the Acura RDX for that Acura/Honda reliability and overall better quality interior and looks for me.
I was also a Honda fan before. Unfortunately Acura and Honda's reliability dropped so much which forced me to switch to other brands. Their recent year reliability ranking is below average. I owned a TLX which had the notorious transmission issue that they never fixed. Their turbo engines also have fuel dilution issue that they can't fix neither.
Very coarse transmission, pretty much like a 1980s automatic. Not dependable, but it shines in roominess and attractive design. I drove one about 4k miles and can vouch for its comfort.
Such a great review. I do think this is going to be the car I get or the xt5 for larger trunk space. The volvo and maybe the Corsair are the only others I might go drive again before deciding. How would you compare those to Cadillac? Thx!
Sofyan I agree with everything you said in your conclusion.
This vehicle is tireeeeddddd. They could have at least put the full screen dash from the old CTS 🤷🏼♂️
When you have Genesis, Infiniti, Lexus and Acura why would you buy this generic overpriced GM product? The Honda CR-V looking tail lights make this Chevy Equinox... I mean, Baby Caddy look very dated. lol
The xt4 ties with the nx and qx50 for the worst options in its class
I have mine and I love it 🥰
If Cadillac wants to make this XT4 to be competitive--- they need to make Supercruise available with this car!
You know a vehicle is terrible when Sofyan is struggling to find ANYTHING positive to say about it.
Who?
@@RLTtizME Fixed it 😂
I too like sofyan can tell a vehicle is terrible.
@@naveenthemachine Who?
@@RLTtizME me. I can tell when a car is terrible even though I’m no journalist
It's a nice car on the outside but it is getting a bit outdated, but the car doesn't deserve its big price tag that Cadillac charging good car overall though great review!
As an Australian, I’m shocked that the dash and entertainment screen is in 2023 car! The size of it, oh my god.
Those screens, so small, ugly and old looking. When is Cadillac going to make a baby Escalade? XT8 with same dash and build.
I just love my Cadillac xt4-2019 is perfect for mi and mi wife we are 80 years old
Many years ago I worked for a subsidiary of GM and was entitled to purchase a vehicle at Employee prices. Of course, I never used that so called benefit because the quality of GM products were junk. They are probably a bit better these days, but I would still never buy one.
Mr. Foxwiz I agree. GM build quality and reliability is still not great. They have improved, but I would not purchase one of their vehicles.
GM is far superior nowadays. Sad you'd never buy one, because you'll never own a good vehicle. 👍
@@RT19942 ha ha ha. You couldn’t be more WRONG, but hey you buy GM and knock yourself out
I have one currently as a loaner. It’s fully loaded BUT the engine is way too course and a bit underpowered and interior styling could be better. In the end I’m not too impressed
The GM 2.0T is trash! Everyone I know who’s owned a GM product with this engine has been in the shop for repair. Your looking at 6k for rebuild and labor! And never mind getting a rental, the wont give you one nor will the reimburse for it. Your looking at 2 months minimum in the shop! ⚠️
Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!
Thanks for your great review! Well, the digital upgrade you desire will appear in the 2024 model. My 2020 and 2023 XT-4s have performed well. I've also owned the XT-5, DTS, Escalade, regular hybrid, and ESV gasoline. The XCT-4 will haul my bicycle and kit - and nowadays, that's all I need. My current ride is the XT-4 Sport, and the blackout package, including rear badges, side chrome, and roof racks are blacked out.
I'd get the new Mitsubishi Outlander fully optioned out.
Oof the interior is about as exciting as a lawn mower
Read the comments. It's due for a refresh for 2024, out in 2023. 👌
It’s good to see 0:02 A review of this car after seeing a hundred ads on TH-cam about this car
I’d rather take the risk with a GV70 😅
235HP/258Torque. End of video for me. Cadillac is a dinosaur wanting big bucks for dogs. Thumbed up your video at least, you do a great job!
Idky everyone is saying this car is expensive.. for a Cadillac it’s starting at 30k
The gages look like they took them out of a 2006 chevy Cobalt
Yeah, the XT5 competes better with the compact class especially considering it can be had with up to 300+ HP. XT4 is giving more big subcompact, just like the Corsair.
I love u Caddy!❤
Suppose to be a luxury car but interior seems lackluster. Disappointed because the exterior is very nice
It’s not that bad. I’d put it on par with the Lexus nx which is to say also a mediocre choice
What's the difference between the Sport trim and the Onyx trim? They both black out different things. Wheels, trim, grill, etc.
I too am confused about the 350T newton meter badging……I don’t know why some car manufacturers like to confuse consumers like Infiniti and their new naming nomenclature.
Lexus is doing the same thing too.
450h doesn’t mean 4.5L engine or 450hp
600 doesn’t mean 6.0L or 600hp
This suv does not deserve its price tag. The only Cadillacs that i can consider are Escalade and CT5 blackwing.
Wish this had the V motor!
reminder: a new Infinti qx50 with a CVT can top out at $61k ... a cvt c'mon - GM is likely just following the pack on this one with pricing
And the equally uncompetitive QX50 still outsold this in 2021 by a few thousand units. Neither have a winning formula.
So can the Lexus nx. The nx is just a nicer rav4. If anything those three are awful choices
@@Stressless2023 agree both suck at that price point, for 60k you can get a Lexus GX460 with a v8 and real mechanical 4WD, not to mention it's a true global vehicle underpinned by the Toyota Prado, a legend in my book.
Another very detail review Redline, Wow this is the suv of the upcharge; $2,800 Blacked out, but not the roof rail and side big ZONK $1,500 panoramic roof, $3,000 for AWD aaaand some of the driving assist $$$$ i mean come on for a underpower suv to its competitors. Inside; Small infotainment and no full digital display. almost $60,000 not worth it.
Yeah the prices for the option packages were the biggest slap in the face to me. I do like that the pano sunroof opens fully which I don't think any other car in this segment offers so that might justify the $1,500 price for that, but $3k for AWD?!?! $2,800 for a "blacked out" package that still has chrome trim on the outside? No standard adaptive cruise? Miniature 8" touchscreen? No wonder this is the 2nd worst selling CUV in its segment. No thanks.
Who cares about AWD? Useless option that everyone wants for no reason.
@@00_UU Definitely not "useless". I notice the difference here in the north.
@DOGS LOL I lived in Canada for a few years, AWD was completely useless without winter tires. People driving front-wheel drive Civics and Corolla’s were navigating the roads way better than I was with my useless AWD.
@@chynacash3138 I lived up north for years, I had both AWD and FWD cars. Best option is FWD with winter tires, unless you live deep in the woods with gravel roads.
Real easy...GENESIS ❗️❗️
Perhaps this was a profit move given the current economic climate?!?! This is a hard pass for me...
It's an older platform and it's an entry level of course not going to upgrades on it I wouldn't expect much if I buying that
Eh….I don’t think it’s that bad. Especially when comparing it to what’s out there. GV70 is better but getting past a Hyundai Car Salesman is unbearable. Cadillac uses parts from
Lesser cars in GM unlike Mercedes and BMW they are their own and don’t have lesser brands they take parts from so it’s always going to be that Cadillac will always be low rent vehicle not matter what they do. That being said, after doing some comparative shopping, I would buy this one as well raspy 2.0T and all.
For all black trim, you get the sport package.
Why doesn’t it have a big screen🙄come on Cadillac😂😂they just had to cheap out
Cheap brand cheap car high price.
The big screen is coming for 2024, alot like the Escalade i saw spyshots of it.
Great revue as always, I bet it will be gone by 25. 60K is way too much.
I'm totally disappointed there is no V model...its too slow!! I bought a twin turbo Ford to get the power I wanted! This thing is sexy tho
Surprised I can't find an XT-5 review from you guys
The rear tail lights need a serious redo. Strange looking from the back since the vehicle came out.
This thing was trash at launch. The intervening years have only made it even worse. Probably worst in class, just like the XT5 and XT6 in their respective classes.
Interior esp is a joke
I’d say the xt4 ties with the qx50 and nx for the worst in class
It needs 4 gear shifts to get only to 60 mph
I like the exterior of the Cadillacs but prefer the interiors of the Lincolns.
Proportions are like an economy car
Guess you like interior pieces falling off. 😆 🤣 😂
You mentioned hybrid. They do offer a hybrid in China, and a Diesel in Europe.
For that price with that interior... yikes.
The xt4 isn’t the only vehicle guilty of this
What a lame engine!
Apparently lousy crossovers is the price GM forces Cadillac to pay for building the BlackWing twins
Honestly the only cadillac i would consider is a fully loaded ct5 with platinum package and super cruise 2 package. All with the employee discount from someone I know who works at GM. Without that discount, probably a no for me.
I was already walking out with the tacky cladding and fisher price interior but 60K!? Ok bye
Well the same thing can be said for the Lexus nx
I'm not gonna waste my time On. A 4 cylinder soup can Turbo Burns that little engines up
The Olive Garden of luxe
You expect to be taken seriously with a name like that? 🤪
This is… pathetic. It’s a shame, because the exterior looks pretty nice and then you open the door and it’s like they just slapped in the cheapest crap from a bare bones Chevy.
Cadillac needs to update their interiors.
nice chevy blazer
GM loves to mix black and chrome trim, which looks terrible. I don't understand why they continue to do this on so many models.
I am curious about why people who review virtually every car on earth would complain about badging “that means nothing (which is technically untrue), but don’t bother to ask what the badging on a Mercedes S 450 means. It doesn’t have a 4.5 liter engine, it doesn’t mean ANYTHING.
And scientists in the US will often talk about newton meters, so it literally means something in the US. Do you have the same feeling when you buy a 2 liter Coke, for example. Newton-meter is not some mysterious measurement. But whatever the f**K 450 on an S Class is actually a mystery.
Rather the GV70 for the money, it has great looks, power & interior/tech is especially nice considering the price. Cadillac just is GM crap in my opinion, back in the day it was something to own a Cadillac but no more. Don’t get me started on the Escalade aka Yukon/Tahoe/Suburban 😅
Good luck with Hyundai/Kia reliability. 😆 🤣 😂
@@RT19942 Hyundai Kia are far more reliable than gm
What’s the best way to contact you guys?
Liked the interior
237 HP ,NO option for more HP,Genesis suv 300 HP base and option to get more HP
WHY wouldn't they have option for more HP option to compete with competitors.Very disappointed .Cadillac pushing leasing better promotions then as a purchase.
This was underwhelming when it came out a few years ago, and the passage of time has not made things any better. I would only buy something like this if there was a huge discount offered.
The overall dash design looks absolutely horrible in this XT4, the last generation XTS dash looks far better.
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This looks exactly like a chevy product... my as well get the blazer or Traverse
Why the flashers ?? It's stupid.
The interior looks like a $56k Chevy Malibu.
It does. But this isn’t the only car guilty of this