10 Things That Push The 2024 Cadillac XT4 To New Levels Of Luxury

Cadillac continues to expand its impressive lineup of vehicles with a new generation model of its smallest crossover SUV. The new 2024 Cadillac XT4 is a bold, modern take on the name with luxury trimmings and SUV qualities. This new SUV includes updates and technology to make it a modern version of what Cadillac, with a small gas-powered engine under the hood.

Is it a bold move to revamp one of the top-selling vehicles in any class? Cadillac isn’t shy about being brash and taking a few risks. The new XT4 has influences from the stalwart Escalade full-size SUV and the new all-electric Lyriq, making it a strong representation of what the American luxury automaker has to offer.

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10 Incredible Electronic Upgrades

The Modern Age Of Cadillac Driving

Whether you want to listen to music, the news, podcasts, or receive clear and concise driving directions, the new infotainment system and sound system offered in the 2024 Cadillac XT4 brings what you desire. This SUV now features a more intuitive infotainment and connectivity package, putting the XT4 ahead of models like the Lincoln Aviator, Acura RDX, and Buick Enclave.

Upgraded Cadillac Electronics

• New 5G Wi-Fi hotspot capability
• Google built-in compatibility
  • Google Assistant
  • Google Maps
  • Google Play
  • Hands-free help
  • Live traffic updates
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Amazon Alexa compatibility

The music, news, sports, and directions you hear from your new Cadillac XT4 will sound even better when you select the new AKG Studio audio system. This system features metal speaker mesh grille and 13 speakers, for excellent sound quality. The AKG system is available on all trims.

9 Revamped Interior Comfort And Style

Get Cozy In The Smallest Cadillac SUV

When you open the door and step inside this new Cadillac SUV, you’ll see how it’s been upgraded for better comfort and style. Aside from the upgrades to the screens and technology, this new SUV features authentic brushed aluminum décor in all trims with a new instrument panel featuring contemporary style along with embroidery patterns on the seats. Each trim brings individual styling elements.

Cadillac XT4 Trim Styling Elements

• Luxury Trim:
  Classic Piano Black appointments with laser etching

• Premium Luxury Trim:
  Genuine wood or aluminum trim to accentuate the color combination

• Sport Trim:
  Carbon fiber or genuine wood trim to accentuate the interior color

These design and sports elements make this new Cadillac SUV more stylish than models from Lincoln, Acura, and Buick. It’s easy for four adults to get comfortable and enjoy a drive in the quiet cabin of the new 2024 Cadillac XT4.

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8 Improved Exterior Delivers A More Luxurious Appearance

A Front End Borrowed From the Lyriq

The upgraded exterior elements provide a comforting, sharp, and elegant appearance that’s easy to love. Cadillac highlights these changes on the XT4, which include improved lighting elements with vertical signature lighting that has a trio of LED lamps and sharp LED daytime running light strips flanking these lights.

The latest version of the Cadillac chevron emblem is positioned high on the grill, offering a floating appearance. Every cell of the grille is finished in gloss black paint, giving the front a gorgeous appearance. The Premium Luxury trim has some exclusive exterior elements, including:

• A unique grille
• Special wheels
• Roof rails
• Side body accents

There’s a new set of wheels for the Cadillac XT4 measuring 18 and 20 inches in size. Cadillac also added three new colors to the mix. These new colors are Emerald Lake Metallic, Midnight Sky Metallic, and Deep Sea Metallic.

7 Upgraded Safety And Driver Assistance Features

This Small Cadillac Offers Smarter Safety Features

The standard package of safety features for the 2024 Cadillac XT4 includes several helpful items to keep you out of trouble on the road.

Cadillac Smart System Package

• Blind Zone Steering Assist
• Rear Cross Traffic Braking
• Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
• Following Distance Indicator
• IntelliBeam automatic high beams
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Second Row Seat Belt Indicator

New XT4 owners selecting the Premium Luxury and Sport trims can also select additional safety features found in the Active Safety Package. This package includes:

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• New Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
• Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
• Reverse Automatic Braking
• HD Surround Vision
• Rear Pedestrian Alert
• Enhanced Version of Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Side Bicyclist Alert
• New Speed Limit Assist
• New Traffic Sign Recognition

6 Proven Performance Delivers A Better Driving Experience

A Familiar Powertrain

Although much has changed about the new 2024 Cadillac XT4, the proven performance qualities of the powertrain and drive system continue to make this luxury SUV a fantastic choice in its class. The drive becomes enhanced by a Driver Mode Selector that comes standard on all modes.

This selector allows drivers to choose from Tour, Sport, and Snow/Ice modes to set the responsiveness of this SUV. The XT4 Sport adds to the driving experience with an Active Sport Suspension tuned for better ride and handling dynamics. Every trim can be had with the twin-clutch AWD system that improves control, and traction.

5 Stylish Customization Options To Make It Your Own

Several Great Looks For The Cadillac XT4

Luxury vehicles often provide many ways to customize and individualize the vehicle. While the 2024 Cadillac XT4 doesn’t have the bespoke menu found with Rolls-Royce, there are several ways to make this little SUV stand out from other models.

Customization Possibilities For The XT4

• Range of wheel options
• Three new exterior colors
• Five interior color combinations
• Various exterior elements based on the chosen trim

The classic chevron style repeats itself in the XT4. This pattern can be found in the front grille, which brings signature styling qualities to this new small Cadillac SUV. Of course, several interior items feature the chevron as well, providing continuity of this pattern throughout the vehicle. The Cadillac crest is also featured in the negative space between the new infotainment display and the passenger side of the dashboard.

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4 Massive 33-Inch Display Screen From the Lyriq

A Screen To Stand Tall In The Class

We’ve begun to see large infotainment screens featured in many new vehicles. The 2024 Cadillac XT4 features a large 33-inch infotainment display across the dashboard. This screen easily puts the Cadillac XT4 ahead of the Lincoln Aviator, Acura MDX, and Buick Enclave, none of which have a screen that measures this large at all.

MotorTrend highlights the features and functionality of this new infotainment screen, which houses a large digital gauge cluster on the left and the infotainment system on the right. These two systems are housed under a single piece of glass, giving the screen a continuous look. Thankfully, Cadillac didn’t go full-Tesla with the dashboard style. This new XT4 still features comfort and climate buttons to make it easier for most drivers to select their desired settings.

3 The Turbocharged Engine Remains For All Trims

All XT4 Models Pack The Same Engine

Cadillac improved many aspects of the new XT4, but the powertrain isn’t one of them. This little Caddy continues to drive with comfort and class but not with much in the way of speed and power. Still, you’ll have an efficient, compact luxury SUV to drive when behind the wheel of the XT4.

Performance Specifications

(Specifications Sourced From Cadillac)

The plodding sprint speed of the XT4 puts it behind some of its direct competition. Car and Driver tells us the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLB250 would both leave the 2024 XT4 in the dust. Still, driving this SUV on the highway can be pleasant and fun, especially in the Sport trim.

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2 A New Sport Trim For More Active Driving

Cadillac Performance Know-How

Cadillac has made several high-performance vehicles in recent years. The CTS-V is probably the most popular, but the Cadillac lineup currently includes a CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing sports sedan, providing excellent power, performance, and driving mannerisms for high-speed luxury driving experiences. This driving expertise finds its way into the Sport trim of the XT4.

The XT4 Sport features unique exterior styling elements as well as extra bolstering for the front seats to make it sharp, comfortable, and impressive. This model wears the Sport name well with its specially-tuned suspension. This suspension enables the lackluster powertrain to be forgotten when carving up some corners on the highway.

1 An AWD System That Puts This Luxury SUV Ahead Of The Pack

Most Offer AWD, But Cadillac Does It Better

The AWD system is optional for the 2024 Cadillac XT4, and it’s an option that makes this SUV much more fun and confident on any road or light trail. Although most luxury SUVs offer AWD, some don’t include the benefits of torque vectoring to send power to the wheels that need it. The intelligence of this system makes the XT4 an extremely useful small SUV. Cadillac didn’t change the powertrain of the 2024 XT4 but upgraded many of the other features of this compact luxury SUV.