The midsize luxury 2020 Cadillac XT4 creates a sporty, agile appearance, while being spacious and modern and offering an impressive technology interface. You’ll enjoy your ride as you go around town, and maneuver in and out of parking spaces with ease. The 2020 Volvo XC40 is a contender to compare. Come take a look at Reliable Cadillac——the XT4 is sure to impress.
Design
The XT4 seats five people in two rows, and offers a generous amount of rear legroom for tall passengers. Its expansive back seat and cargo area behind the rear seats are larger than most in its class. It features 22.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat and 48.9 cubic feet of space folding down the 60/40 split rear seat. The front seats are supportive and comfortable and offer good visibility on the road. It comes standard with synthetic leather upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a six-way power-adjustable passenger seat, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The XT4 offers plenty of upgraded options including genuine leather upholstery and heated and massaging front seats. This small package can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped.
The Volvo XC40 accommodates up to five people with both rows having ample headroom. The front seats offer good visibility, but it's seats aren’t comfortable and supportive. It has good build quality, yet a simple design. Genuine leather upholstery was removed from the list of standard features and now comes with Volvo’s T-Tec upholstery that is a combination of cloth and synthetic leather bolsters. Also, power-folding rear seats are no longer available. The XC40 offers mediocre cargo space, with 20.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 47.2 cubic feet with the seats folded down. To make up for lost space, a fold-up cargo floor opens up and a trunk divider helps keep gear separate. The XC40 can tow up 3,500 pounds when properly equipped.
Safety and Tech
The Cadillac XT4 offers numerous advanced safety features including forward automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, safety alert seat, and Teen Driver system. It also offers a long list of optional safety features; such as, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, reverse automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The XT4 features an easy-to-use infotainment system that comes with a crisp, responsive, 8-inch touch screen that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also comes standard with a seven-speaker stereo, four USB ports, Bluetooth, HD Radio, satellite radio, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. For your convenience, a dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, and remote start are standard.
The XC40’s Sensus Connect infotainment system may take some time getting used to, with most functions relying entirely on the touch screen. It features a vertical 9-inch touch screen that’s more like a tablet than a horizontal display that most cars offer. The XC40 offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a Wi-Fi hotspot, an eight-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, and HD Radio. You can opt for a 13-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system and a wireless device charging. It offers forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, a rearview camera, and automatic high-beam headlights. Available safety features include adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert.
Power, Fuel and Price
You’ll enjoy your ride as you go around town and easily maneuver in and out of parking spaces in the 2020 Cadillac XT4. It comes with a 237-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission that delivers a smooth ride. Its turbocharger will provide an extra boost with peppy acceleration. The XT4 gets a respectable 24/30 mpg in the city and on the highway. Three distinctive trims will suit your needs and personality: Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport. Starting price for this luxury SUV is an affordable $35,695 for the base trim and ranges to $39,795 for the Luxury and Sport trims.
The XC40 handles well with good acceleration, but you’ll have to get the available 248-horsepower variant to get more power than the XT4. It comes standard with a 187-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission is standard. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional. The XC40 is available in three trims: Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription. It delivers an estimated 23/33 mpg in the city and on the highway. The optional engine drops it to 22/30 mpg city/highway. The base XC40 Momentum starts at $33,700 and ranges to a starting price of $40,450 for the Inscription.
Overall
The 2020 Cadillac XT4 delivers in all areas. It’s a comfortable ride, with class leading cargo space and extensive rear-seat legroom. An impressive number of standard features, as well as power and performance tops it off. Come take a drive and see for yourself.