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TH CADILLAC XT4

Considering XT5's success of last year, Cadillac has decided to expand their crossover selection and added a smaller model to the mix, the suggestively named Cadillac XT4. An incremental decrease in numbers that comes with a huge increase in style, the XT4 is Cadillac's take on what a small crossover should look like, and it's evident the car is built for the younger, cooler crowd in almost every aspect.

The exterior is one of the boldest and sharpest in its class, making almost all competition look conservative in comparison. Although bold by design, what announced itself as the "Cadillac" of small crossovers rises to that challenge by staying true to the company's legacy when it comes to interior comfort and engine power.

If you step inside the XT4, there is nothing but high-end materials as far as the eye can see giving the cockpit a luxurious look and feel. Although the base model is well above average, if you really want to splurge in comfort all you have to do is opt for an insignificant increment in price of a little above 1000 dollars. This upgrade will get you massaging and power-adjustable leather seats up front, an option that most of the competition lacks all-together. The list of standard features includes synthetic leather upholstery, LED headlights and taillights, four USB charging ports, dual-zone climate control, a 4.2-inch driver information display, and an 8.0-inch touchscreen for infotainment hooked up with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for smartphone integration.

If the comfort level provided by the XT4 is impressive, the powertrain is spectacular. All trim levels come with a potent turbocharged 2.0-liter four0cylinder engine that puts out 237 horsepower and 258 of ft-lbs of torque. It makes the car uncommonly nimble for the small crossover segment, and it delivers an excellent miles per gallon ratio of 24 inside the city limits and 30 on the highway for front-wheel-drive or 22 and 29 respectively for the all-wheeler.

THE CADILLAC XT5

The star among all Cadillac models, the XT5 has been on the market for only two years now, but success sometimes happens instantly, and proof of that is that the car became the company's best-selling model in its debut year both on the US market and Internationally. The reason for that is simple, there's no other car in the crossover segment that delivers as many options and has such a luxurious look and feel for the money it asks of its clients.

The XT5 handles superbly on the open road and inside city limits with the top focus being placed on ride-comfort, a task that's perfectly achieved by the model. The exterior is on the modern-conservatory side, but once you step inside, you'll fully appreciate the irresistible offer Cadillac makes with this model. The general look and feel of the XT5 are that of pure luxury and when you compare it with its price tag its clear you got every cent of your money spend worth and more. From high-end materials to small classy touches like wooden accents and a leather-wrapped steering wheel all combine to give the driver and passengers a great experience. A huge list of standard options also helps, and I'm talking about things like 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless ignition, power tilt and liftgate, eight-way driver and six-way passenger powered seats, the CUE infotainment system with an 8.0-inch touchscreen equipped with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a premium eight-speaker Bose sound system, dual-zone climate control, wireless charging, and OnStar concierge and safety service with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity. That's a hell of a standard features list even for a car in the luxury-crossover segment.

The impressive characteristics don't stop there because we still have to talk about the engine. Perfectly suited for a true American made vehicle, the XT5 comes equipped with a powerful 3.6-liter V-6 engine that puts out no less than 310 horsepower and 271 ft-lbs of torque. An 8-speed automatic makes sure you get the most out of your powertrain.