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2025 Cadillac XT4 Trim Levels | Premium Luxury vs. Sport
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Cadillac's smallest SUV comes in the form of the 2025 Cadillac XT4, which stands for 'Crossover Touring 4' and offers all the luxury and performance that the iconic Caddy brand represents in a compact crossover.
Stay with us as our article takes a look at the two 2025 Cadillac XT4 trim levels of this five-seater.
2025 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury
The Premium Luxury is the slightly more affordable trim level, with a starting MSRP of $41,990. It is powered by the sole engine option in the XT4, a 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder engine that delivers 235 horsepower @ 5,000 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque @ 1,500-4,000 rpm.
An electronically controlled 9-speed automatic transmission is standard. The drive is sent to the front wheels, and the standard traction control assists drivers in navigating slippery road conditions.
Buyers considering the 2025 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury trim can expect a comprehensive list of features both inside and outside this compact SUV, along with the latest safety technology that Cadillac has to offer.
The exterior of the XT4 Premium Luxury offers stand-out features that include:
- Bright accent front grille
- LED headlamps with IntelliBeam auto high-beam assist at speeds over 25 mph
- Signature vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps
- LED front lamp turn signal with cornering lamp function at speeds above 35 mph
- Rainsense automatic wipers with intermittent feature
- Acoustic, laminated front-side and windshield glass
- Automatic on/off headlamps with Tunnel Detection
- Body-color heated, power-adjustable, and power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators and driver-side auto-dimming
- Black wheel arch trim
- Body-color door handles that include keyless open access from any door
- Illuminating door handles
- Satin aluminum window surround moldings
- Satin aluminum longitudinal roof rails
- Tinted rear side and back window glass
- Lower bodyside appearance
- Stylish L-shaped LED tail lamps
- Roof spoiler in body color
- Shark fin antenna
- Hands-Free Power Liftgate
- Rear intermittent wiper
- Dual-outlet exhaust
- Capless Fuel Fill
The Premium Luxury trim is fitted with 18-inch Tri 5-Spoke alloy wheels with a Pearl Nickel finish and 18-inch P235/60R all-season tires. The XT4 offers a standard tire inflator kit that includes sealant and a compressor for emergency use.
The Premium Luxury Cadillac XT4 trim level is available in a total of eight exterior paint color choices.
The luxuriously appointed cabin of the Premium Luxury trim will impress shoppers with a generous lineup of luxury, convenience, and comfort features.
Some of the interior features include:
- 33-inch diagonal LED drivers and infotainment display
- Remote Start
- Manual rake and telescoping steering column
- Steering-wheel-mounted controls
- Eight-way power driver seat adjuster
- Four-way power lumbar front passenger seat controls
- Six-way power front passenger seat adjuster
- Leather seating surfaces
- Driver and front passenger visors
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Rear air vents
- Ambient lighting
- Charging-only USB ports in the second-row seating
- Front and rear head restraints
- Overhead sunglass storage
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Illuminated entry lighting
- Map pockets
- Premium carpeted floor mats
- Assist handles for the driver, front passenger, and rear outboard seating
- 60/40 folding rear seatbacks
Buyers are spoiled for choice with five available interior seating trim color options:
- Jet Black Leather Seating Surfaces with Luminary Precision genuine aluminum trim
- Jet Black Leather Seating Surfaces with Mini-Perforated inserts and Luminary Precision genuine aluminum trim
- Oxford Stone and Jet Black Leather Seating Surfaces with Fineline Calico high-gloss genuine wood trim
- Oxford Stone and Jet Black Leather Seating Surfaces with Mini-Perforated inserts and Fineline Calico high-gloss genuine wood trim
- Sedona and Jet Black Leather Seating Surfaces with Mini-Perforated inserts and Linear Galaxy high-gloss genuine wood trim
The 33-inch touch-controlled display screen with its audio system and in-dash navigation can also be controlled via a convenient console-mounted knob. Seven speakers in the cabin, plus an auxiliary amplifier, offer an outstanding audio experience.
The standard onboard Wi-Fi hotspot allows users to access the internet via a 5G connection, plus further connectivity features like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.
The 2025 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury features a comprehensive lineup of safety and driver-assistance technologies.
Safety features on this trim include:
- Eight airbags
- Intelligent Brake Assist
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- StabiliTrak, an electronic stability control system with traction control
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Three-point seat belts in all positions
- Passenger Sensing System
- Safety Alert Seat
- Rear child security door locks
- Rear park assist
- HD surround vision
- Teen Driver
Cadillac's Active Safety package includes, amongst other features:
- OnStar Basics
- Adaptive cruise control
- Speed limit assist
- Lane keep assist with lane departure warning
- Traffic sign recognition
- Surround-view parking camera
- Side bicyclist alert
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- Forward and reverse automatic emergency braking
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2025 Cadillac XT4 Sport
Moving up the 2025 Cadillac XT4 trim levels brings you to the Sport trim. With a starting MSRP of $42,790, buyers considering the Sport will be delighted with the additional and unique exterior styling that the extra spend offers, along with the Sport trim's enhanced upscale cabin with exclusive trim accents.
Fitted with the same engine and drivetrain as the Premium Luxury trim, the exterior design and features of the Sport trim mirror those of the Premium Luxury, but it parts ways with an exterior equipment list that includes:
- High-gloss black mesh Sport front grille with Galvano surround
- Front and rear Sport Fascia treatment
- Gloss Black longitudinal roof rails
- Body-color door handles
- 18-inch Split 5-Spoke alloy wheels with Diamond Cut/Deep Space Gray finish
- Gloss Black window surround moldings
The Sport trim does not include illuminated door handles. Like the Premium Luxury trim, buyers get to pick from a lineup of eight exterior paint colors.
The cabin of the 2025 Cadillac XT4 Sport trim is fitted with enhanced exclusive features that include:
- Genuine carbon fiber or Linear Galaxy high-gloss genuine wood interior décor
- Front passenger seat with power seatback bolster
- Inteluxe seats with sport accents
- Sport leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Aluminum alloy accented foot pedals
- Sport finish sill plate cover
Shoppers can choose from four interior color themes:
- Jet Black Inteluxe Seats with Santorini Blue accents and high-gloss genuine Carbon Fiber trim
- Jet Black Leather Seating Surfaces with Mini-Perforated inserts with Santorini Blue accents and high-gloss genuine Carbon Fiber trim
- Sky Cool Gray Leather Seating Surfaces with Mini-Perforated inserts in Jet Black with Santorini Blue accents and high-gloss genuine Carbon Fiber trim plus Jet Black accent inserts in seatbacks
- Sedona and Jet Black Leather Seating Surfaces with Mini-Perforated inserts with Linear Galaxy high-gloss genuine wood trim
Choosing the Right XT4 Trim For You
We all have our individual styles and priorities when it comes to vehicle buying. It's often said that the vehicle we choose to own and drive reflects our personality. The Cadillac XT4 trim levels offer shoppers two very well-spaced choices, each with its own distinct persona.
Define Your Budget
Not all shoppers have overflowing bank accounts to afford their dream vehicle. The XT4 lineup hits the sweet spot between affordability and premium features not usually found in the luxury compact SUV segment.
Typically, a compromise is made when tight budgets, needs, and wants don't quite align; however, with a relatively small difference in pricing between these two trims, buyers are afforded the luxury of picking their trim based on their preferred style.
Identify Your Priorities
Your vehicle purchase choice is influenced by many varying factors such as affordability, lifestyle, passenger space requirements, and, of course, personal style and brand preferences.
Never regret your vehicle purchase choice by making a rash buying decision. Identify your priorities and make informed decisions by conducting the necessary research.
Research Each Trim Level
Having first identified your priorities, research each Cadillac XT4 trim level. There is plenty of online information, reviews, manufacturer sites, and articles like this one that offer solid facts and figures for you to sift through to find what each trim offers to best meet your needs.
Test Drive Different Trim Levels
There's no better way to research a vehicle than to test drive it to see and experience your trim level choices in person.
Your preferred Cadillac dealership will be more than happy to accommodate test drives of the different trim levels, allowing you to get the best feel for which trim checks the most boxes.
Consider Future Resale Value
Your vehicle purchase is a big-ticket item that can greatly influence your future finances. Nobody wants to buy themselves a money pit, and some vehicle brands do not hold their future resale values for various reasons.
Some research on pre-owned values will quickly reveal what vehicles hold their value and which are to be avoided.
Consult Reviews and Expert Opinions
Plenty of credible vehicle reviews are available online, and many trusted motoring sites give accurate and unbiased feedback on different models and their trims. Make contact with existing owners or clubs to get first-hand feedback.
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