What’s New

• Changes to the front-end design.
• Improved the infotainment system and instrument panel by using digital technology.
• I have updated the range of features.
• A member of the 2019 debut version of the XT4.

Small, high-end SUVs in the subcompact class, like the XT4, come with high-end features and a sense of quality at a fair price. At least, most of them do. The XT4 had a lot of room for both people and things, but it was never the most impressive car in its class. The current model will be made for a sixth year in 2024. Many cars could use a complete redesign right now, but Cadillac has decided to take a more conservative approach this year. The digital display in the 2024 model brings the XT4’s interior up to date, but most of the car still feels old.

The XT4 used to have a standard dashboard with an 8-inch tablet in the middle and an instrument cluster with a hood on each side. When 2024 comes around, the XT4 will look a lot more current. The gauges are now all digital and are part of a 33-inch screen on top of the dashboard that is connected to a tablet. The user experience is also brand new, and it works with Google. “Google built-in” is the name of the technology; the name and the way it’s capitalized are confusing. The solution goes beyond simple smartphone mirroring by adding Google apps and features straight to the car. This makes them useful even when the phone is not connected. Users can get apps for their cars through Google Play, handle smart home devices from their cars, and use voice commands to change the volume and temperature, among other things.

Acura and Volvo are new to the small luxury SUV market, which is now growing very quickly. A lot of Cadillac’s rivals have better-feeling materials inside, smoother, more powerful engines, and more comfortable rides. The Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB, the Volvo XC40, and the BMW X1 are our top picks in this group.