that's really one fine car it's just outstanding .. interior and exterior is this crossover compete with the likes of ford edge ? or probably the nautilus from lincoln ? anyways that's a great review as usual mate . i wish you could review the all new XT6 when it goes on sale this year
Price wise it seems to be out on it's own. The Lincoln MKC would be it's direct American competitor, although it, the Infiniti QX50, and Acura RDX are all priced more towards the 2019 Buick Envision, which we're featuring on the 25th of March. The XT4 is up there in BMW/Mercedes price territory, but doesn't have the engine power to really compete with them.
Perhaps the best realized design language implementation of not so new Caddy arts and science Language. A good sibling to Escalade. Front and back and interior all look good. Performance is competitive. I agree the entertainment screen could be done better. So much better than that Tesla model Y hatchback unveiled last week. And beautiful color combo outside and in. Nice job Caddy.
I thought the Model Y was a joke when I saw it. This is definitely my favourite design for Cadillac's crossovers, if they added a bit more power to this then I'd personally be happy, but I suspect it'll sell pretty well without more power.
Nile I agree with color that blue sure is nice . I'm guessing one could get a discount for these near year end when gm discounts their stock to make room for new ones
Even in 2024 there are some deals out there on the XT4, while the price has gone up and the facelift is really only cosmetic, these have still been very popular vehicles for Cadillac.
I was hesitant at first about the tablet angle.. now that I have a 2020 XT4 I don't understand the concerns. Granted I live in Arizona and opted to not have a sunroof because of the many months of extreme heat so there is never a glare. I actually love love love the tablet.
Thank you! I think about my E38 every day, sadly it still sits, I'm expecting the weather will improve by April to at least get the battery reconnected and started up for the first time to make sure it still turns over. I still have road-side assistance from BMW, I need to see if it'll cover the car being towed to an inspection shop so I can at least start getting a list of what's absolutely needed to get it licensed.
@@PRNTestDrive It is nice to hear you still have the passion for the E38. Glad to hear that especially when you drive all these new vehicles fir the reviews. Hope when you get it going that it will put a smile on your face again. I recently fixed my ACC with ISTA+ on my 740i E38. Very expensive and rare option. See my short video if you are interested and have time. I will try and put a link
Awesome to hear that you got it working, and I can only imagine how expensive it was! The parts alone probably cost more than my car's currently worth. I do hope to get to drive mine again soon, I've turned down a few offers from people to buy it off of me, I plan on keeping it forever if I can!
We only just dropped off the Envision back at GM this morning, we've uploaded the episode on it and it'll come on the 25th of March, we're usually a week or two out from the time we get the car to the time we publish the episode, but we're hoping to push that runway out to give us a couple extra weeks buffer in case something comes up.
Ohh lordy!.. Figures, it's the exact spec I'd order.. Nile, I know you don't choose the press cars.. But I swear you're trying to give me a complex or something! Haha I'm just so mad at GM for letting all of those American workers go. I DO NOT want to buy another one for that reason.. This thing is almost too pretty/cool looking for me to pass up, though! Also, I'm quite hooked on their suite of tech. Also, that blue.. wow! I was so upset they killed the velvet blue that I have on my Malibu.. This is so close. Love love love what they did here. It's really too bad about that ugly new XT6.. Anyway, Thank you!
Oh god, the XT6. I was hoping it wasn't just the journalists who thought it was ugly. This Cadillac was nice though, and likely the same spec I'd take too. The blue paint contrast against those rear tail lights gave this a really good look. However The CT5 was just announced, that would be my pick over this every day of the week.
We did do a Ford Edge several years ago, but I'll see if it's something on the press fleet for Spring/Summer. Ford had the Edge ST for the last little while since it's new.
@@PRNTestDrive thanks. ST isn't my taste though. I am thinking to get 2019 edge platinum but hard to find reviews; seems every one uploading ST model^^;;; I do also living in Brossard! Nice to meet ya neighbor~
Just spoke with my local Ford store, they’re getting a Titanium Elite next week, they seem to think it’s replaced the Platinum trim. Is that what you’re looking to see?
Sorry fella this DOES compete with the X3 because the MSRP price points are nearly identical. That is why this falls short. In fact all of the newer unibody FWD SUVs from Cadillac were dated before they ever hit the streets. At 59k you can get an x3 with the inline six making over 300 HP.
But that's my point, of course it's in the same segment, but no one in their right mind would cross shop this XT4 with it's meh-power option with a BMW X3. Cadillac needs to step it up a notch to go up against the Germans, but even the new Lincoln Corsair is likely going to blow this away.
@@PRNTestDrive Ok, thought you were serious about the comment with the X3. As for all the unibody cad's their so much they would have to do. For starters make it primarily a RWD. More power. Better transmission which GM is incapable of doing so they might as well outsource to ZF. Completely rework gauge cluster and center stack.
I will never buy a vehicle with a sunroof until the day I die (including glass tinted roofs, looking at you tesla). What I truly hate is when they add sunroofs as mandatory options before things like fog lamps, heated seats/steering wheel, carplay/aauto, or even leather seats. Only two sunroofs I have ever seen in vehicles owned by family members (not me) never worked right, leaked (ruining the interior), and one got destroyed in a hail storm (all other glass panels not even getting nicked). They are a stupid addition to any vehicle. Why have windows on cars when you can make the doors purely of glass, or why have a hood that hides your engine when you could have a glass hood. This stuff just makes no sense to me Sidenote, I also don't like getting blinded by some giant hole in the ceiling while driving, which is why I personally would never drive a convertible either, but at least those have solid roof's that go back on them in bad weather
Your comment is one of the reasons why I wanted to highlight this specific configuration with the Cadillac. My wife hates having a sunroof, so she keeps it closed whenever she has a car with one. So far it seems that the US manufacturers are the ones they make it optional separately from other packages and trim, although the 2019 Lincoln Continental we have this week includes the pano roof on a package.
@@PRNTestDrive Lincoln and Cadillac both tie sunroofs to trims in most of their vehicles. But more vehicles moving foward have it as a dedicated option which is very nice. I'm looking at sierra denalis and ram Longhorns and I'm so glad both have optional sunroofs period
It seems to be hit or miss, some swear that Cadillac has top-level reliability, while others don't. We experienced some issues with the Escalade and the CT6 we had last year (second time around) but everything worked well with this XT4 for us.
Dave McGuigan people don’t understand how silly it is to say “Cadillac has terrible reliability”. I think every manufacturer definitely has a area or two where they can improve, but to say Cadillac’s reliability is terrible is such a ginormous stretch...matter of fact it’s a complete lie. That’s exactly the same as saying GM products in whole (Buick, GMC, Chevrolet) all have terrible reliability. That’s just a complete and utter lie.
Not sure what the denial comment is about. I think you read what you want to hear, since I clearly said we had issues with two out of the four Cadillac vehicles we’ve driven to date.
@@PRNTestDrive unfortunately GM which includes Caddillac has had reliability issues for several years, this no secret and has had lousey resale value. I'm not making this up!
I think most buyers for this will end up with one of the other trims and less overall packages, so price should be quite a bit less than the one we tested, but it was on the pricey side.
Honestly one of the better reviews out there ! Good job
I really appreciate that, thank you!
Another great review.. Thanks to your awesome reviews I was able to purchase my new car keep up the great work!
We're glad to hear that! What car did you end up buying?
I purchase a Subaru Forester 2019 Premium with couple of packages added to it I love it thanks again for your great review!
Glad to hear it! Hopefully it keeps you safe and secure if it’s still wintery out in your area!
that's really one fine car it's just outstanding .. interior and exterior is this crossover compete with the likes of ford edge ? or probably the nautilus from lincoln ? anyways that's a great review as usual mate . i wish you could review the all new XT6 when it goes on sale this year
Price wise it seems to be out on it's own. The Lincoln MKC would be it's direct American competitor, although it, the Infiniti QX50, and Acura RDX are all priced more towards the 2019 Buick Envision, which we're featuring on the 25th of March. The XT4 is up there in BMW/Mercedes price territory, but doesn't have the engine power to really compete with them.
Perhaps the best realized design language implementation of not so new Caddy arts and science Language. A good sibling to Escalade. Front and back and interior all look good. Performance is competitive. I agree the entertainment screen could be done better. So much better than that Tesla model Y hatchback unveiled last week. And beautiful color combo outside and in. Nice job Caddy.
model y is ugly af
I thought the Model Y was a joke when I saw it. This is definitely my favourite design for Cadillac's crossovers, if they added a bit more power to this then I'd personally be happy, but I suspect it'll sell pretty well without more power.
Nile I agree with color that blue sure is nice . I'm guessing one could get a discount for these near year end when gm discounts their stock to make room for new ones
Even in 2024 there are some deals out there on the XT4, while the price has gone up and the facelift is really only cosmetic, these have still been very popular vehicles for Cadillac.
I was hesitant at first about the tablet angle.. now that I have a 2020 XT4 I don't understand the concerns. Granted I live in Arizona and opted to not have a sunroof because of the many months of extreme heat so there is never a glare. I actually love love love the tablet.
Glad to hear its working for you!
It's a looker
Agreed! And especially in this colour, nothing beats a hot shade of blue.
Thanks Nile. Another one of your great videos. Any Joy with the E38?
Thank you! I think about my E38 every day, sadly it still sits, I'm expecting the weather will improve by April to at least get the battery reconnected and started up for the first time to make sure it still turns over. I still have road-side assistance from BMW, I need to see if it'll cover the car being towed to an inspection shop so I can at least start getting a list of what's absolutely needed to get it licensed.
@@PRNTestDrive It is nice to hear you still have the passion for the E38. Glad to hear that especially when you drive all these new vehicles fir the reviews. Hope when you get it going that it will put a smile on your face again.
I recently fixed my ACC with ISTA+ on my 740i E38. Very expensive and rare option. See my short video if you are interested and have time. I will try and put a link
@@PRNTestDrive th-cam.com/video/nebL4zH0CTM/w-d-xo.html
Awesome to hear that you got it working, and I can only imagine how expensive it was! The parts alone probably cost more than my car's currently worth. I do hope to get to drive mine again soon, I've turned down a few offers from people to buy it off of me, I plan on keeping it forever if I can!
@@PRNTestDrive Don't sell it mate. It will be worth some money some day or you could pass it to the next gendration Liveseys :)
Wheres the Buick Envision review?
We only just dropped off the Envision back at GM this morning, we've uploaded the episode on it and it'll come on the 25th of March, we're usually a week or two out from the time we get the car to the time we publish the episode, but we're hoping to push that runway out to give us a couple extra weeks buffer in case something comes up.
Ohh lordy!.. Figures, it's the exact spec I'd order.. Nile, I know you don't choose the press cars.. But I swear you're trying to give me a complex or something! Haha I'm just so mad at GM for letting all of those American workers go. I DO NOT want to buy another one for that reason.. This thing is almost too pretty/cool looking for me to pass up, though! Also, I'm quite hooked on their suite of tech. Also, that blue.. wow! I was so upset they killed the velvet blue that I have on my Malibu.. This is so close. Love love love what they did here. It's really too bad about that ugly new XT6.. Anyway, Thank you!
Oh god, the XT6. I was hoping it wasn't just the journalists who thought it was ugly. This Cadillac was nice though, and likely the same spec I'd take too. The blue paint contrast against those rear tail lights gave this a really good look. However The CT5 was just announced, that would be my pick over this every day of the week.
First comment! Good job as always.
Thank you! It's a vehicle I've been looking forward to test out since they first announced it.
I like to see your reviews on Ford edge platinum model and hear your thoughts please~^^
We did do a Ford Edge several years ago, but I'll see if it's something on the press fleet for Spring/Summer. Ford had the Edge ST for the last little while since it's new.
@@PRNTestDrive thanks.
ST isn't my taste though. I am thinking to get 2019 edge platinum but hard to find reviews; seems every one uploading ST model^^;;;
I do also living in Brossard! Nice to meet ya neighbor~
I’ll see what I can do! We’ve got a Ford in-town here, perhaps they’ll be interested in letting us film one!
@@PRNTestDrive Great!
Thanks ~
Just spoke with my local Ford store, they’re getting a Titanium Elite next week, they seem to think it’s replaced the Platinum trim. Is that what you’re looking to see?
Sorry fella this DOES compete with the X3 because the MSRP price points are nearly identical. That is why this falls short. In fact all of the newer unibody FWD SUVs from Cadillac were dated before they ever hit the streets. At 59k you can get an x3 with the inline six making over 300 HP.
But that's my point, of course it's in the same segment, but no one in their right mind would cross shop this XT4 with it's meh-power option with a BMW X3. Cadillac needs to step it up a notch to go up against the Germans, but even the new Lincoln Corsair is likely going to blow this away.
@@PRNTestDrive Ok, thought you were serious about the comment with the X3. As for all the unibody cad's their so much they would have to do. For starters make it primarily a RWD. More power. Better transmission which GM is incapable of doing so they might as well outsource to ZF. Completely rework gauge cluster and center stack.
Buick's Envision has more power!
Fair enough
I will never buy a vehicle with a sunroof until the day I die (including glass tinted roofs, looking at you tesla). What I truly hate is when they add sunroofs as mandatory options before things like fog lamps, heated seats/steering wheel, carplay/aauto, or even leather seats. Only two sunroofs I have ever seen in vehicles owned by family members (not me) never worked right, leaked (ruining the interior), and one got destroyed in a hail storm (all other glass panels not even getting nicked). They are a stupid addition to any vehicle. Why have windows on cars when you can make the doors purely of glass, or why have a hood that hides your engine when you could have a glass hood. This stuff just makes no sense to me
Sidenote, I also don't like getting blinded by some giant hole in the ceiling while driving, which is why I personally would never drive a convertible either, but at least those have solid roof's that go back on them in bad weather
Your comment is one of the reasons why I wanted to highlight this specific configuration with the Cadillac. My wife hates having a sunroof, so she keeps it closed whenever she has a car with one. So far it seems that the US manufacturers are the ones they make it optional separately from other packages and trim, although the 2019 Lincoln Continental we have this week includes the pano roof on a package.
@@PRNTestDrive Lincoln and Cadillac both tie sunroofs to trims in most of their vehicles. But more vehicles moving foward have it as a dedicated option which is very nice. I'm looking at sierra denalis and ram Longhorns and I'm so glad both have optional sunroofs period
front and rear are so flat that seems the result of a collision...
LOL! The ATS is really the only vehicle in Cadillac's lineup with an angled nose, the rest like this are pretty vertical.
Tony like your face and ....
Great style with all there vehicles! But they have terrible reliabilty which translates to lousy resale value like Mercedes and BMW!
It seems to be hit or miss, some swear that Cadillac has top-level reliability, while others don't. We experienced some issues with the Escalade and the CT6 we had last year (second time around) but everything worked well with this XT4 for us.
Dave McGuigan people don’t understand how silly it is to say “Cadillac has terrible reliability”. I think every manufacturer definitely has a area or two where they can improve, but to say Cadillac’s reliability is terrible is such a ginormous stretch...matter of fact it’s a complete lie. That’s exactly the same as saying GM products in whole (Buick, GMC, Chevrolet) all have terrible reliability. That’s just a complete and utter lie.
@@PRNTestDrive then go ahead and buy them and see for yourself! And suffer with terrible resale value! DENIAL!!!
Not sure what the denial comment is about. I think you read what you want to hear, since I clearly said we had issues with two out of the four Cadillac vehicles we’ve driven to date.
@@PRNTestDrive unfortunately GM which includes Caddillac has had reliability issues for several years, this no secret and has had lousey resale value. I'm not making this up!
sorry but a audi q5 for 60k would blow this overpriced cadillac . wait the acura rdx is also cheaper more capable.
I think most buyers for this will end up with one of the other trims and less overall packages, so price should be quite a bit less than the one we tested, but it was on the pricey side.