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Hot crossover from the compact segment are all the rage these days. Take the X2 M35i as a prime example, packing more than 300 horsepower and 450 Nm (332 pound-feet) from 2.0 liters and four cylinders. The XT4, meanwhile, can’t do better than 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet from a 2.0-liter turbo derived from the LTG found in the entry-level Camaro.
And this begs the question, what keeps Cadillac from entering this segment, broadening the appeal of the XT4 even further? For starters, the crown jewel of General Motors is more focused on its next-generation sedans and XT6 seven-seat crossover. And secondly, the small yet luxurious XT4 hasn’t proven itself in regard to sales.
Being based on the E2xx vehicle architecture, there’s no denying Cadillac can unlock more performance from the chassis. The platform is shared with the Buick Regal, which pumps out 310 horsepower from six cylinders in the range-topping GS trim level.
As Cadillac prepares to phase out the ATS-V and CTS-V to focus on the next generation of V-Sport models, the XT4 V-Sport starts to make sense. But at the end of the day, all we have is a rendering from All Car News that previews what the future might hold in store.
The quad exhaust pipes and black-finished accents stand out from the crowd, contrasting nicely with the paintwork and red brake calipers. The heat-extractor hood is somewhat of an overkill, but on the other hand, wishful thinking didn’t hurt anyone.
Back on Planet Earth, the XT4 starts from $34,795 in the United States. The most expensive configuration comes in at $57,850, which is top dollar and too close for comfort compared to premium alternatives such as the Q3, the BMW X1 and X2, as well as the GLA.
On the other hand, the process of buying a new car is a mixture of sensible decisions and subjectivism. If Cadillac markets the XT4 right, there’s a chance the newcomer will prove just as popular as - if not a better-selling nameplate than - the XT5.
Being based on the E2xx vehicle architecture, there’s no denying Cadillac can unlock more performance from the chassis. The platform is shared with the Buick Regal, which pumps out 310 horsepower from six cylinders in the range-topping GS trim level.
As Cadillac prepares to phase out the ATS-V and CTS-V to focus on the next generation of V-Sport models, the XT4 V-Sport starts to make sense. But at the end of the day, all we have is a rendering from All Car News that previews what the future might hold in store.
The quad exhaust pipes and black-finished accents stand out from the crowd, contrasting nicely with the paintwork and red brake calipers. The heat-extractor hood is somewhat of an overkill, but on the other hand, wishful thinking didn’t hurt anyone.
Back on Planet Earth, the XT4 starts from $34,795 in the United States. The most expensive configuration comes in at $57,850, which is top dollar and too close for comfort compared to premium alternatives such as the Q3, the BMW X1 and X2, as well as the GLA.
On the other hand, the process of buying a new car is a mixture of sensible decisions and subjectivism. If Cadillac markets the XT4 right, there’s a chance the newcomer will prove just as popular as - if not a better-selling nameplate than - the XT5.
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