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2022 Cadillac XT4: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Cadillac XT4 is mostly a carryover. The key change is that blind-spot monitoring and lane-departure warning shifted from standard to optional on Premium Luxury and Sport.
About the 2022 Cadillac XT4
1st generation (2019-2025), 2022 is a pre-refresh year before the larger 2024 update.
Cadillac positions the XT4 as its right-sized luxury SUV: stylish and easy to maneuver in daily driving, but roomy enough to handle passengers and cargo without feeling cramped. The brochure leans on bold exterior design, a comfortable cabin with standout rear-seat legroom, wireless phone integration, a strong turbocharged engine, and the Cadillac Smart System safety suite. Its core appeal is giving buyers Cadillac design and technology in a smaller, city-friendly package than the brand’s larger SUVs.
The 2022 XT4 lineup has three versions, all with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Luxury covers the essentials with an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a power liftgate, while Premium Luxury adds leather, cabin lighting, and a hands-free liftgate. Sport focuses on appearance and feel rather than extra power, with gloss-black exterior details, a thicker steering wheel, and adjustable front-seat side supports.
What changed, by category
Safety
Blind-spot monitoring and lane-departure warning changed from standard to optional on Premium Luxury and Sport.
2022 Cadillac XT4 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 235 hp | 235 hp | 235 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 48.9 cu-ft | 48.9 cu-ft | 48.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | 39.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Massage Front Seat | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2022 Cadillac XT4 compared with the 2021 model?
The main change is reduced standard safety equipment on two upper trims. Blind-spot monitoring and lane-departure warning became optional rather than standard on Premium Luxury and Sport; otherwise, the XT4 largely carried over.
Was the 2022 Cadillac XT4 redesigned?
No, the 2022 Cadillac XT4 was not redesigned. It kept the same overall design, cabin setup, and three-trim lineup as part of the first generation, before the larger 2024 update.
Does every 2022 Cadillac XT4 trim use the same engine?
Yes, every 2022 Cadillac XT4 trim uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The lineup includes front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions.
What distinguishes the 2022 XT4 Sport from Premium Luxury?
The 2022 XT4 Sport mainly adds a darker look and sport-themed cabin details, not extra power. It has gloss-black exterior trim, a thicker steering wheel, and adjustable front-seat side supports, while sharing convenience features such as a hands-free liftgate and cabin lighting with Premium Luxury.
Does the 2022 Cadillac XT4 Luxury include wireless smartphone integration?
Yes, the 2022 XT4 Luxury has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through its 8-inch touchscreen. It also includes a power liftgate, dual-zone climate control, and the core safety suite.
2022 Cadillac XT4 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Cadillac XT4.
4.2
2022 Cadillac XT4
(92 reviews)
“It is a great vehicle and we are extremely happy with it. Just wish the tailgate toe kick option worked as advertised.”
“I WOULD TELL THEM IT'S AN EXCELLENT VEHICLE AND THEY WILL LOVE THE RIDE AND HOW IT HANDLES. IT RIVALS ANY OTHER SUV's THAT ARE ON THE MARKET! BUY AMERICAN!”