Cadillac XT4 Won’t Get A V6, XT4-V Ruled Out As Well

Were you hoping for Cadillac to launch a punchier version of the XT4? Well, tough luck, because that won’t happen.

Speaking to sources familiar with the company’s product plans, Cadillac Society reports that the premium compact crossover will not be offered with a V6, even though there is just about enough room under the hood to fit it. Such a model would not justify the premium and would also pose a threat for the bigger XT5, which is graced with a 3.6-liter V6 delivering 310 HP and 271 lb-ft (367 Nm) of torque.

Things don’t look promising for a possible XT4-V performance model either, as Cadillac reportedly has no plans to give it a shot. This version was rumored to use the CT4-V’s 2.7-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that pumps out 320 HP and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque.

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This means that North American buyers of the XT4 will have to settle for the 2.0-liter turbo-four that’s matched to a nine-speed automatic transmission and develops 237 HP and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque.

In Europe, on the other hand, the XT4 is powered by the new 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine, which delivers 168 HP and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) of torque in combination with a nine-speed automatic transmission. In the U.S., Cadillac’s rival to the likes of the Audi Q3, Volvo XC40, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA and others is offered in three trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport.

Priced at $35,695, the base model comes with LED exterior lights, automatic emergency braking, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and more. The XT4 Premium Luxury is offered from $39,795 and adds leather trim, electrically-operated tailgate, front and rear park assist, lane change alert with side blind zone alert, and rear cross traffic alert. The Sport model also starts at $39,795 and brings 18-inch wheels, glossy black exterior accents, special interior trim, carbon fiber or wood decor, and a sports steering wheel.