The 2019 XT4 is the vehicle Cadillac needs, but is it too late?
Pros Will stand out from the crowd 30 mpg highway Excellent rear leg room Reasonable starting price
Cons Active safety system availability limited Where’s Super Cruise? Small cargo hold CUE is still CUE
The 2019 Cadillac XT4 makes for an affordable entry point into the world of compact luxury SUVs, offering a fuel-efficient engine and plenty of rear legroom. Also, you won't mistake its subdued design for anything but a Cadillac.
Pros Affordable starting price Standard support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Plenty of rear legroom
Cons Luxury features you'd expect to be standard are optional
The XT4's edgy styling had us hoping that Cadillac's subcompact crossover—like its ATS, CTS, and CT6 sedans—had been engineered to impress driving enthusiasts. But during the day we spent hustling the XT4 along the picturesque rural roads circumscribing greater Seattle, it became clear that Cadillac has instead aimed for more traditional entry-luxury crossover stuff: quietness, sumptuousness, and user-focused technology.
Pros Smart styling, quiet engine, decent interior
Cons Unhurried shifting quality, uncommunicative chassis.
The 2019 Jaguar F-Pace is a balanced, desirable crossover SUV.
Pros Great performance Screaming V-8s Frugal turbodiesel Widescreen infotainment
Cons Interior can be plain Harsh ride with big wheels Pricey with options Showing its age in a few places
New high-performance, V8-powered SVR variant.Bigger fuel tank on gas-powered models/Standard 10-inch entertainment touchscreen with new graphic layout.More standard safety features and updated feature availability.The 2019 Jaguar F-PACE comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.
Pros Available supercharged V6 delivers quick and powerful acceleration Beats many rivals on cargo space Handles and brakes like a sport sedan Fuel-efficient diesel engine option
Cons Interior materials disappoint for a luxury SUV at this price The larger the wheels, the poorer the ride comfort More road and wind noise in the cabin than competitors
The 2019 Jaguar F-Pace ranked #7 in Luxury Compact SUVs. Currently the Jaguar F-Pace has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 21 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Spacious seats and cargo hold Great handling Powerful available engines Great gas mileage with turbodiesel engine
Cons Some rivals have richer interiors Infotainment system has a few minor bugs
