2023 Cadillac XT4

CARFAX 1-OWNER VEHICLE, LOCAL TRADE, The 2023 CadillacXT4Sport stands as the sporty flagship of Cadillacs compact crossover lineup, offering bold styling and engaging performance while aiming to balance luxury and practicality. Powertrain & Performance Under the hood, the XT4Sport is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine delivering 235hp and 258lbft of torque, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Its available with front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive; the AWD variant accelerates to 60mph in approximately 7.5 seconds cadillacofcalabasas.com +13 motortrend.com +13 thetorquereport.com +13 . While it has respectable mid-range punch, many critics find the engine coarse and the ride on rough roads unsettled cars.usnews.com . Exterior & Design The Sport trim differentiates itself with a more aggressive front fascia, exclusive Sport badging, distinct 18inch alloy wheels, and gloss-black exterior accents. This styling sets it apart from the Luxury and Premium Luxury trims. Cadillac retained the edgy, vertically oriented lighting and chiseled lines in 2023, though without major exterior updates from the earlier model guideautoweb.com +13 thetorquereport.com +13 edmunds.com +13 . Interior & Cabin Inside, the Sport features leather-appointed seating with red or cinnamon accents, sportier trim inserts, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The cabin offers comfortable front and rear seating, though materials lean toward GM mainstream qualitysoft leather mixed with harder plastics . Standard tech includes an 8inch Cadillac User Experience touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and an optional head-up display. Material quality and smaller-than-expected screens draw some criticism compared to luxury rivals caranddriver.com +5 thetorquereport.com +5 motortrend.com +5 . Space & Practicality Seating for five comes with decent legroom: about 40.4in upfront and 39.5in back, while cargo capacity is around 22.5cuft behind the rear seats and nearly 49cuft with seats folded motortrend.com +1 edmunds.com +1 . Owners appreciate the roomy feel, though others note the interior can feel cramped for larger cargo . Fuel Economy & Efficiency EPA fuel economy stands at approximately 23mpg city and 30mpg highway for FWD, with AWD rated around 22/29mpg. Edmunds recorded a combined average around 24mpg motortrend.com +1 thetorquereport.com +1 . Safety & Technology The XT4Sport includes a robust suite of standard active safety features: forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, and more. The NHTSA awarded it a full five-star overall rating, and it earned Good scores in IIHS moderate/front and side-impact tests reddit.com +13 motortrend.com +13 facebook.com +13 . Cadillacs Smart System also features features like a vibrating safety-alert seat jdpower.com . Driving Dynamics Thanks to four-wheel independent suspension and speed-sensitive electric steering, the XT4 feels nimble in urban driving. Yet ride quality over rough pavement is considered jarring, and driving enthusiasts find handling and steering engagement subdued jdpower.com . Market Position & Value With an MSRP starting around $43,295 for the AWD Sport, the XT4 offers sporty styling and a strong tech and safety package. However, compared to German rivals like BMW X1, Audi Q3, and Mercedes-Benz GLA, it lacks refinement in interior quality, chassis tuning, and premium, 4.2 Diagonal Color Display Driver Info Center, 6-Way Power Passenger Seat Adjuster, 7-Speaker Audio System w/Auxiliary Amplifier, 8-Way Power Passenger Seat Adjuster, 8 Diagonal Color Display Driver Info Center, Air Ionizer, Auto-Dimming Inside Rear-View Mirror, Automatic Emergency Braking, Automatic Parking Assist w/Braking, Cold Weather Package, Comfort & Convenience Package, Electronic Cruise Control w/Set & Resume Speed, Enhanced Visibility Package, Front & Rear Park Assist, HD Rear Vision Camera, HD Surround Visi