We’ve been patiently waiting for the 2018 New York International Auto Show to see the complete details on the 2019 Cadillac XT4 compact CUV for a while now, but our sister site, Cadillac Society, got its hands on complete XT4 details ahead of the unveiling thanks to vehicle order guide information posted by GM itself.

So without further ado, here are the highlights of the 2019 Cadillac XT4.

Styling And Design

Modern SUV proportions (not a wagon or hatch)

Clinic-validated exterior and interior design appeal

Up to 20″ wheels, pushed to the corners and filling the wheel wells

New trim strategy consisting of Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport personas

Driving, Safety And Confidence

Engine: new 2.0L Turbo, 4-cylinder, Spark Ignition Direct Injection engine assigned RPO Code LSY making 235 horsepower (175 kW) @ 5000 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque (350 Nm) @ 1500-4000 rpm)

Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission with Stop/Start (includes button to disable) and Paddle Shifters Front-wheel-drive standard All-wheel-drive optional

Available Twin Clutch AWD with fuel-saving disconnect

Available Continuous Damping Control (CDC) Active Sport Chassis

Customer selectable driving modes

Full array of radar, camera and ultrasonic advanced safety features

Luxury, Comfort And Convenience

Expected segment-leading 2 nd row leg room and knee clearance

row leg room and knee clearance Authentic interior decor, cut & sewn trim, and available ambient lighting

Keyless Open and Start

Capless Fuel Fill

Available Wireless Charging

Available Air Ionizer

Available Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound

Available Hands-Free Liftgate

Available massage seating

Features And Technology

Center console Rotary Infotainment Controller

Available Rear Camera Mirror, HD Surround Vision and Head-Up Display

LED exterior lighting (headlamps and taillamps) with distinct Cadillac lighting signatures

Second-generation Electronic Precision Shift (EPS)

At this point, all that’s left is to see the XT4 in photos and in person as well as to get pricing info – which is not part of the scoop. We expect to have photos of the hotly-antiticipated crossover on March 26th or 27th (if not before), and then see it with our own eyes in New York on the 27th, so stay tuned. As for pricing, that is likely weeks away, to the tune of two to five months.

Order Guide

You can peruse the complete, 46-page-long 2019 Cadillac XT4 order guide at your leisure here (in PDF format).

About 2019 Cadillac XT4

The Cadillac XT4 is an upcoming compact crossover that will slot under the midsize XT5 as Cadillac’s second crossover utility vehicle (CUV). The XT4 will be underpinned by the front-drive-based GM E2 platform and will be produced at the GM Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kansas.

From a business standpoint, the XT4 is of significant importance for Cadillac’s global sales growth plans, since it will fill a glaring hole in the brand’s vehicle portfolio. With just a single crossover (the XT5), Cadillac’s crossover lineup has been sorely lacking compared to competing luxury makes, all of which offer three models or more. In fact, some rivals, including BMW and Mercedes-Benz, offer up to seven CUVs/SUVs in their lineup as utility vehicle sales are experiencing rampant growth in the marketplace.

Cadillac XT4 Discussions

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