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2023 Cadillac XT4

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2023 models.

Cadillac XT4
Pictured: Cadillac XT4 0001 China 2019-03-13 (cropped). Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Body styles
4dr SUV AWD, 4dr SUV FWD
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
26 combined · 23 city / 30 hwy
Length
181.1 in
Curb weight
3,660–3,896 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 27 similar 2023 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2023 Cadillac XT4 is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 181 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,896 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway), 5% worse than the 2023 small SUV average of 27.4 MPG, for an estimated $3,150 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.

What changed for 2023

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2022 XT4 — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2022; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2022 XT4 →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV AWD181.1 in76.8 in64.2 in109.4 in63.4 / 63 in3,896 lb58/42
4dr SUV FWD181.1 in76.8 in64.2 in109.4 in63.4 / 63 in3,660 lb58/42

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
XT4 FWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S9)Front-Wheel Drive23 / 30 / 26-5%$3,150341
XT4 AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel Drive22 / 29 / 24-4%$3,400370
5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $3,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
27.4 MPG2023 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2023 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2023 Cadillac XT4 SUV AWDNot rated★★★★★5★ / 4★Not rated★★★★★★★★★★15.4%
2023 Cadillac XT4 SUV FWDNot rated★★★★★5★ / 4★Not rated★★★★★★★★★★16.7%
StandardElectronic stability control
StandardForward collision warning
OptionalLane departure warning
Frontal crash test — 2023 Cadillac XT4 SUV AWD
Frontal crash test — 2023 Cadillac XT4 SUV AWD. Photo: NHTSA.
Frontal crash test — 2023 Cadillac XT4 SUV FWD
Frontal crash test — 2023 Cadillac XT4 SUV FWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2023 small SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2023 Cadillac XT4 (this car)26 MPGNot rated0
2023 Tesla Model Y330 miNot rated17
2023 BMW X325 MPG★★★★★4
2023 Porsche Macan21 MPGNot rated0
2023 Audi Q526 MPGNot rated6
2023 BMW X128 MPGNot rated6
2023 Volvo XC6028 MPGNot rated6

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Cadillac XT4.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2023 Cadillac XT4 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

12Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
3,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Power Train4
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking4
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Electrical System2
Unknown Or Other1
Engine1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
23/03: 123/07: 123/11: 124/09: 125/03: 225/05: 125/07: 125/08: 126/03: 323/0323/1125/0325/0726/03max 3

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2023 Cadillac XT4 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Power Train — 4 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
  3. Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 4 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System — 2 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 3,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2023 Cadillac XT4. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other XT4 years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2025 XT426181.1 in★★★★★110
2024 XT426181.1 inNot rated133
2022 XT426181.1 inNot rated14
2021 XT426181.1 inNot rated112
2020 XT426181.1 inNot rated518
2019 XT426181.1 inNot rated322

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →