{"id":23635,"date":"2018-04-05T11:16:54","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T11:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yallacompare.com\/car-deals\/?p=23635"},"modified":"2018-04-05T11:16:54","modified_gmt":"2018-04-05T11:16:54","slug":"cadillac-xt4-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yallacompare.com\/car-deals\/cadillac-xt4-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Cadillac Has Joined The Small SUV Party With The XT4"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re a car brand that doesn\u2019t offer a compact SUV, are you really a car brand at all? Everyone\u2019s making these things now, and not wanting to miss out on the party, Cadillac has joined in with the XT4, its first small crossover.<\/p>\n

So what does this thing bring to the table? Well, as its name would suggest, it\u2019s slightly smaller than the XT5 SUV<\/a>. And it\u2019s certainly aimed at more of an urban audience than one concerned with off-roading. Cadillac makes much of the style and comfort of the XT4, which should give you clue as to what sort of buyer it\u2019s targeted towards.<\/p>\n

Anyway, on the styling, we think Cadillac has done a good job. The front end makes it look like a more pointy and aggressive version of the XT5<\/a>, and the rear is more futuristic and youthful than we\u2019ve come to expect from Cadillac.<\/p>\n

Inside, it\u2019s more standard Cadillac fare, but, crucially, it looks like there\u2019s plenty of leg-room for the back seats. The dash has also been simplified, with very few visible buttons and everything controlled through a new infotainment system with a big, 8-inch touchscreen.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s loads of tech, too. You get 15-watt wireless charging, near-field communication to make pairing your phone easier, four standard USB ports, an SD memory card slot and a whole bunch of parking cameras and assistance systems. That\u2019s all delivered through a new generation of Cadillac\u2019s Vue user experience, which the brand says is better than the last one. Which wouldn\u2019t be difficult to achieve, if we\u2019re honest.<\/p>\n

Anyway, power-wise, your only option is a 2.0-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder, which develops 237 bhp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Cadillac promises \u201csurprising responsiveness\u201d throughout the engine\u2019s rev range. You also get a nine-speed automatic gearbox with a new paddle-shift system, and a twin-clutch, all-wheel-drive system.<\/p>\n

Active suspension dampers are an optional extra, but they should help with the ride more than the handling. Cadillac also promises sporting driving dynamics, but we\u2019re holding out hope that the XT4 will be more comfortable than it is sporting. With the exception<\/a> of a couple of cars<\/a>, SUVs don\u2019t tend to be very good when they\u2019re given the sporty treatment.<\/p>\n

Prices will start at around AED 131,500 when the XT4 goes on sale later this year.<\/p>\n

What do you think, MotorGeeks?<\/p>\n

\"Cadillac<\/p>\n

\"Cadillac<\/p>\n

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