Driven- 2019 Cadillac XT4 AWD Car Review

[@simplyeric12]

Looks like Cadillac cleaned up their act. Good combination of just about everything, without overwhelming you with gimmicks.

[@keith692]

I bought the xt4 a year ago and I love it! Cadillac hit a home run on this one. The only improvement is, the 13 speaker bose system is very good, but at times the side of the doors rattle a little. Aside from that, this cady rides so smooth and confidant. The tech is great!

[@themightymrpink]

Out of all the car review channels on KZbin, none come close to the high quality reviews provided by Driven Car Reviews. Another excellent review, my friend. I'm also very interested on how well this rig will fare down the road in the near future in the auto industry, it looks very promising.

[@ChizAfterHours]

About a month ago we had one of the pre-production XT4s at the Cadillac Dealer I work at. I was able to drive the car before putting it in the showroom and I was impressed with the ride.

[@davidklimmek3192]

How is the interest been in the showroom?. Im looking to lease one in a dew days ..an now my fiance has proclaimed she wants one too!! No kidding:) She gets what she wants trust me. Out local dealer may very well be prepping 2 - '21 XT4s for delivery Mon!

[@ChizAfterHours]

​@@davidklimmek3192 When I left interest was starting to dwindle since the XT6 and new CT4 and CT5 came out. I've put a lot of time in XT4s and like them a lot. I'm a big fan of the XT6 though...the production models of them ride just as good, if not better than the hand built proto I drove last year. Be careful...those XT6s might catch you!

[@iamthedutchbro]

Best car reviews on the internet. Surprisingly great looking Cadillac!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

You are wise beyond your years Carson. No matter how old you are.

[@Ktheodoss]

My wife will no doubt want one, so she can bring it back home with mysterious dings from the Costco parking lot.

[@michelleinfo-vlog2449]

A if you have an executive Costco membership card from southern CA, and you are looking for a 2018 or 2019 Cadillac vehicle please let me know because I can get you the best price in town.

[@haysgoodman8068]

Wonderful to see a Cadillac with a clean, crisp white-on-black instrument cluster.

[@baldheadlogic]

Great Review Tom. I think this exterior and interior is one of the best GM designs in a while.

[@cadsux]

That's a good looking front end. Reminds me of those "Art & Science" fender edge creases of the old CTS wagon. The tail could use a bit of that subtle tailfin look. If they could transfer this look into a modern CTS wagon, that would be swell!

[@ballahm8016]

I love your reviews, keep up the good work 👍🏻.

[@TheRorymcloughlin]

Like it, looks very premium, oh and great review too

[@derrekb4501]

Saw and test drove it tonight....extremely impressed...gorgeous car, drove so nicely, felt fast, build quality is more than nice, seriously considering

[@jsh3234]

My only beef with both this XT 4 and the XT 5 is the too much tire to wheel opening space. Cadillac needs to close that gap.up by about 2 inches, which will give the vehicle a much cleaner look. Take a look at Dodge and Volvo. Look how clean looking their stance is. It's not a truck for crum sakes .

[@MrJoedotmac]

Agreed I wish Eibach, King, Hotchkis, or someone would have a 1" drop coil over kit for the car.

[@jsh3234]

@@MrJoedotmac I'd like to see at least 2 inches

[@doughboi007]

I think this car will do very well. I would feel comfortable paying mid 40s for this car. I think it's a great addition to the Cadillac lineup and it's a great looking car.

[@brucesarver9328]

Bought a XT4 Premium Luxury- they did a nice job-everything works 'so seamlessly'- infotainment system is excellent!

[@dealzguyYT]

I like your reviews... much better than many others that are getting bit too stale...

[@baddriversofcolga]

Although I'm not a fan of crossovers, this one does look pretty good, especially the rear. It actually has a unique look unlike most.

[@JakeDrives1]

The black XT5 you tested looks AMAZING.. I cannot wait to see one of these in the flesh. May very well be my next car. exciting!

[@georgionw6554]

What did u end up getting.

[@Aliakbar.m]

Great review! This Cadillac looks good. Baby Escalade!

[@ronammar5021]

Everyone posts an XT4 review at the same time. Tom gets first view!

[@aldwinmarana8606]

I see a new upload from Tom, I make time to watch the video. No questions asked.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Nice, but back to work Aldwin.

[@tony2hotty]

Great review as usual. Do you think the Lincoln MKC is also a competitor?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Yup

[@Barobran92]

Glad they stuck mirror mounted signal lights on the XT4, unlike the XT5.

[@clay43373]

The CTS door bottoms/pockets are soft touch and lined

[@jasperdilincoln2341]

I actually think this will be popular for Cadillac. It's a cool little car. Other luxury cars like Audi, Mercedes, Infiniti , BMW, Volvo etc have made some weird mini SUVs that I didn't think no one would buy but, young executive couples and empty nesters have bought little cars like these.

[@1quickster]

Hey, Cadillac next time you redesign the ATS interior it should look like this. No 80's parts bin.

[@mlee6136]

Definitely something to put on the test drive list...

[@stephenhendricks103]

Informative and enjoyable as always, Tom. I suspect you appreciate that more and more manufacturers seem to be staging their press events close to home. As for the car, it looks like a reasonable Mercer Island grocery getter suitable for occasional light trips to Costco. And unlike Caddies of recent vintage it doesn't scream (but only whispers) nouveau riche. Even a touch of innovative engineering for Boeing mid-managers. Good luck to GM on this one.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Oddly enough, I had to turn down most of them held in Seattle because of prior commitments.

[@JNMARIO959]

Good review! Interesting to have a launch event in Seattle area! I saw a black one of these in downtown Tacoma the other day!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

The route that we ran took us through Tacoma. You probably saw those.

[@davidklimmek3192]

Love this small luxury Cadillac SUV! So much so im goin to test drive one Monday & seek their best lease program.. after a quick test drive & inspection!

[@johnunderwood7361]

Outstanding review as always Tom!! :)

[@AMindInOverdrive]

was not a fan of Cadillac looks, but this is gorgeous inside and out - one of the nicest 2019's for sure

[@gene978]

I would wait one calender year to get the kinks out and also to get it equipped with Super Cruise. WHy wouldn’t you?

[@damilolaakanni]

I like the styling of Cadillac crossovers. Not too boring, but not polarizing either.

[@estebanposadaduque6415]

... wow ... the back window wiper has a disruptive/original location ..... that´s breaking the mold ... my Dad loved the Cadillac brand ... he believed meant synonymum of refinement ...

[@gianniforonda5842]

Looking at the infotainment screen and the advancement of technology. I see you saying stuff like this "this infotainment comes with a Snapdragon processor with "X" amounts of ram and *insert name* gpu" in the near future. Anyhow love your reviews keep up the Good work Tom.

[@al8603cl]

Tom, thanks for the heads-up wrt the super cruise feature. 2020 is when I was planning to buy my wife a new and smaller CUV as we are becoming empty-nester's in 2019. The XT4 is definitely on the list. In fact, it's at the top of the list exactly because of its Tweener size. A size point every reviewer has commented on. Nice review considering how short it is.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Not that all cars will get it right out of the gate. Just so you know.

[@markm6694]

Very good reviews Tom But $55 thousand dollars for small crossover it's too much.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Normally I would say GM prices its product for steep discounts at the showroom so buyers feel like they're getting a great deal. I can see this one being popular enough so dealers won't have to do that.

[@alejandrodiaz2471]

$55,000 for a FULLY Equipped XT4.. Also, something people don't know yet is that the Super Cruise feature is coming to the XT4 at the end or middle of next year. And like Tom said, there's a lot of features that aren't even available in the competition.

[@ericmotion4488]

I love the sporty model! You're right Cadillac needs emphasize the performance more instead of it's status.

[@terryking1274]

He just hinted that potential buyers should wait until 2020 for super cruise. I would never by the first model year of any new car.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I was telling people that the XT4 might, MIGHT get SuperCruise in 2020. By that time it wouldn't be a first year car.

[@paulblack9878]

Awesome review! When/If I buy a crossover, this will be on the test drive list for sure. The base price is reasonable but someone in management is smoking crack for the price of the top trims in my opinion.

[@milk0427]

Awesome always, Thank you Tom. I'm really enjoying every single your videos. You are the best car reviewer on KZbin. 감사합니다. !!

[@doughboi007]

Also, that new camshaft is essentially VTEC

[@igeekone]

Great to see GM make a looker. The interior is leaps and bounds better than the past.

[@jceess]

I don't know how I feel about the tail light design but overall it looks great.

[@matthewlongtin4148]

Another great review! I'm wondering how long it'll take Cadillac to give us the XT4-V.

[@LadyS723]

This is my dream 🚘 I'm saving to get the exact model! 2019 XT4

[@scottwilkins]

You missed the umbrella holder in the lower door.

[@pacocandano]

Who is the old man sleeping in the conference at the beginning of the video ? It must have been a very interesting conference 😂😂😂😂

[@Sanpedranoazul]

This looks great!

[@georgionw6554]

Why would u compare this to the BMW x1 not the x3? Most channels do this I'm just curious

[@McSMACKthe1st]

Another great car review. Like I said “elsewhere”, a great way to spend my lunch.

[@johnls39]

Great review Tom. I watched your video review of the 2017 Mazda CX-5 crossover you had your brother-in-law in it. I understand that this vehicle don't compete with the XT4 directly. How does the XT4 fair in handling compared to the CX-5 and which handled better? Sportier between the two? Hope you reply back.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Funny, I'm driving my brother-in-laws Mazda while mine is getting repaired. I think the Cadillac is better overall and should be, especially with the adaptive dampers.

[@diegomontoya8889]

Maybe it's hard to tell from the video, but to me, those tailights look like they were borrowed from the old Saab 9-3 Sport Combi (which General Motors owned up until the demise of Saab)... What do you think?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

They look good in person. In general, the chatter amongst the writers was very positive. And I'll say again, this is a vehicle that looks better in person than in photos.

[@elliottmanning4116]

This will be a hit for Cadillac. It’s a crossover, it’s has a nice design, and isn’t fun to drive, which let’s be honest, actual car shoppers don’t care about for the most part, because if they did, the CTS-V wagon would still be around.

[@trilingualkid]

I AM SO HAPPY THEY GOT RID OF CUE....THAT MEAN THE ATS-V SHOULD BE UPDATED SOON!!!!

[@ICECUBE682]

ATS-v wont be modernised in fact it's going out of production

[@chefcjnobles2423]

ATS's replacement has been spotted out testing along with its big brother CTS replacement. It is now called the CT4 and CTS is CT5. They will both return with their V Series counterparts.

[@jeffross1819]

Tom, terrific review. Always appreciate your candor. And to that end..... Dear GM, If you want Cadillac to be your premium brand, why are you skimping on details like padding where the driver right leg and passenger left leg rests against the center console? Why so much black plastic on the center console where the shifter is? Why no heated/cooled cup holders? And as Tom said, why can't you do what the VW Golf does with lining door storage with felt? Guys, I want to like your stuff, but when you don't sweat the details like Honda did with the Accord or VW does with the Golf, it makes me wonder where else you didn't focus on details. Hugs, A BMW owner

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I could do without the climate controlled cupholders, I don't think they work.

[@doughboi007]

The purpose I used them for was to reduce condensation and pooling water in the cup holder.

[@benartee9493]

Driven Car Reviews my wife has it on her Merc GLE and it does help keep the coffee warm....I miss it on my car

[@bojanbozinovski1415]

Is BMW still something cool in the U.S? Because here in EU it is pretty much a mass marjet. Especially in Eastern Europe there is a lot of used coming from Germany. Anyway- this Cadillac is awesome and interesting in looks. BMw and Audi are not bad cars but boring. Cadilllac needs to improve dealership network here and definitely a diesel option is neccesarry

[@blitzbbffl]

I rarely say this, but the XT4 looks to be quite impressive. Brilliant of GM to size it between sub-compact and compact size SUVs. They're going to sell a ton of those.

[@kraenk12]

blitzbbffl Too expensive to sell well imho.

[@blitzbbffl]

@@kraenk12 -It's right sized, has a distinctive design, clean interior, and enough upscale elements to be perceived as a luxury vehicle. So I think a nicely configured FWD could be had for $41K, and an AWD for $44K - which should be competitive with GLA/X1 and draw many sales from the lux compact class (GLC/X3).

[@MrJoedotmac]

Typical GM pricing. Not sure why everyone frets over GM MSRP. Key is to understand pricing. Costco supplier pricing, Farm Bureau, GM card $6k off sticker without trying too hard at all.

[@augustrushdesigns3890]

Exterior looks great!..

[@wilmotown]

It would have to be this, the XC40, or the X1 to me. Nothing else in the class is that interesting.

[@kraenk12]

William Mackay You definitely picker the right competitors...not X3 etc...way too small to compete with those. New Q3 is gonna kill them all though.

[@romeotee]

Nice review. I thought you released on Tuesday’s.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

Am I first? Been a while. Hello Tom 😋 I don't actually buy cars very often but I like your videos for entertainment

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Hard to know who is first, all that matters is that your here. I don't buy cars that often either. I still have the Miata I bought 27 years ago.

[@Forge17]

I don’t understand why GM can’t make their seats/headrests softer than a cinderblock. Buick’s and the CT6 are the only I’ve sat in where the seats were comfortable

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Soft doesn't always mean comfortable for the long haul. The right firm seats can be very good. These seem to be.

[@georgionw6554]

These seats are very comfortable

[@truckeralex]

Does it have “Lane centering” or just bounce back and forth. Volvo xc40 centers, even a Rogue can do it! What day you?

[@MrJoedotmac]

It does have lane keep, its mid pack decent. Being a driving enthusiast we usually leave it off.

[@bojanbozinovski1415]

Missing the "soft and sloppy" feel of older Cadillacs. :( but this is compact suv i understand

[@marcob1729]

Good to hear it appears to be competitive. Would you say that the interior material choice is less eclectic than it had been? It always seemed that Cadillac designers threw the kitchen sink at the interior

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Yeah, by eliminating just one texture, the cabin is more cohesive. Curious to see what they do with the sedan replacements and the larger crossover.

[@willoverkill]

Always an enjoyable review Tom. I like the front end on it but how could Cadillac forget how to make their own rear tail lights? No CUE, thank goodness! The worst part of going from my 2010 CTS to 2013 ATS was CUE.

[@ottodob]

love the euro tails

[@jean-louislonne7033]

Hello Tom, Do you still have the ERL and how's it holding out? I've got one on my 'get rich' wish list! Thanks for these wonderful reviews. If any of you doubt Tom's review quality, please check out his competition, you will hurry back!

[@Vazztudio]

I just saw a BMW x2. It looks much better than this. I wonder why this wasn't mentioned as competitor?

[@reserva120]

Their Not Ferry's anymore , but Alternative Boats:):)

[@jarupongch]

Finally! a Cadillac that is not full of chrome.

[@bradhaughton6698]

Wait a minute you're saying this engine can you run on 2 cylinders doesn't that put a lot of strain on the engine in terms of horsepower and torque

[@al8603cl]

Brad, it only does so under light load conditions such as, cruising on a highway or roadway, at a steady cruise speed on a level surface. When the algorithm detects an incline and senses an increased load it immediately and imperceptibly switches to all cylinders. This has been tested in other lengthier road tests in the Seattle area where dozens of car reviewers were invited to drive this vehicle.

[@georgionw6554]

It's a 6 and can run on 4

[@estebanposadaduque6415]

...1:22 .... " clear tail light lenses " ..... ¿ can you expalin ? ... please ¿ what it´s about ? ...thanks ...

[@anonymousanonymous7104]

Luxury and premium luxury have red tail lights

[@mohammedbarake5559]

Love the xt4

[@mission609]

XT4 is very small, I need XT5 2.0 turbo

[@steveh.3370]

The rear seat head room and leg room is actually greater in the XT4.

[@hoderharris]

Lincoln Mkx is a better product imo. Plus you can get a used Mkx for a good price.

[@xlthumper]

Sorry Lincoln has horrible interior quality shit was falling off from brand new vehicle at the dealer. They look nice that's about it

[@georgionw6554]

He'll no. Lincoln interior, especially the center console, screen and shifting area are dated, this looks 10xs better in real life.

[@telliesmith9825]

It looks good 👍

[@yurialexander4957]

I love this car!

[@MrTitan225]

do you have to use prem. gas ?

[@MrJoedotmac]

No premium is recommended but will run without issue on 87

[@adbt20]

+Redline Reviews hi guys! 0:45

[@kevinkarcher7508]

Of all the review videos I have watched on this vehicle you are the only one that says premium fuel required. GM usually requires regular across most of their product. Premium fuel would be a deal breaker when it comes to purchasing. Premium is not an insignificant price increase over regular. In my area that would range between 4 and 5 dollars per every 10 gallons.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Without going back to the specs, it's possible that it "premium fuel specified" not "required". In other words, to get the stated power figures, you need to use premium. Nearly every premium brand "specifies" premium fuel.

[@MrJoedotmac]

Yep as Tom stated, premium is "recommended" not "required". Wife puts 87 octane in hers without issue.

[@Ibby25]

Close to $60k this now competes with the larger lux crossovers, such as Q5, X3, RDX, GLC, XC60, Stelvio, F-Pace, and I would gladly take any of those vehicles over this.

[@jdm1039]

Base price is in the low to mid 30's. This one is optioned up

[@MensHealth111]

Nice review Tom! Car looks pretty good. But the hard plastic is awfull inside. And the speed/rpm setup looks dated already. How come in todays digital age, they put something like that in a premium vehicle. It is a better Buick. You nailed it.

[@steveh.3370]

The interior is very nice.

[@babasan5411]

I really like the exterior design. Not a fan of the MDS running on only two cylinders and the interior still have too much generic Chevy design for this price range.

[@ICECUBE682]

Price starts at 36k...

[@normt5463]

Motoman on KZbin got 33 mpg in a XT4 and that is real world fuel economy that is over 30 mpg or something the RDX 2.0T cannot achieve.

[@georgionw6554]

No way. Unless he used aftermarket parts. Off the block they aren't doing that.

[@normt430]

@@georgionw6554 I get 30 mpg on my 50/50 hwy/cty commute in a XT5 3.6 loaner!

[@Tmrfe0962]

Nice car, great review....as always, I do love my job, but secretly am envious of yours Tom...ya make it look easy, I know, like all jobs, there’s a lot more to it than what We see....I think I’d make a good assistant....most of the fun, 1/8 of the responsibilities....lemme know when ya need one! Lol. Thanks for the reviews!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Glad you recognize it's not all fun (though it's mostly fun). If you notice the interface screen it's 7PM. Most everyone else is starting dinner. Not that I should ever expect any sympathy...

[@magneto8002]

I like it.

[@stefanocrescenzi7174]

Love it

[@ericnguyen7061]

0:46 ahhhhhhhhhhhh (girl screams) it's sofyan bey from Redline Reviews

[@DigitalYojimbo]

Front looks like the santa fe.

[@evankirchner5475]

Love Cadillac's Premium Feel and quality. But honestly this XT4 is just not my taste in design. I like the 2016-2019 Chevrolet Equinox better.

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Too rich for my blood but another great review!

[@Sayua-chan]

10:30 the stitching on the seats is awful.

[@chavisberrien2620]

Lincoln suv's all day

[@더치-g3i]

진짜 이쁘다.

[@crownr0yalonice]

Sofyan!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Yeah, I met him for the first time. Nice guy!

[@tomvaliquette8164]

Hope it's not noisy and a rattletrap like mine

[@JakeRoot]

Well, you didn't have to go far for this press launch!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Rolled out of bed and was at the event in 15 minutes. Should have brushed my teeth though....

[@JakeRoot]

Nah, you're an adult! It's whether or not you can tell. And I sure can't.

[@CoffeyBrew]

Great styling! Though, in my humble opinion, the tail lights resemble those of the Honda CR-V a little too much. ✌️