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 Nissan Rogue capitalizes on space and value among small family crossovers.
Pros Great standard safety tech Comfortable ride Better optional safety systems Relatively good fuel economy… …that gets better in hybrid version
Cons Not very powerful Engine drones on a little too much Modest base trim
The 2019 Nissan Rogue ranked #12 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Nissan Rogue has a score of 7.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 44 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Above-average cargo capacity Excellent fuel efficiency Plenty of standard safety tech High-grade interior materials
Cons Noisy powertrain Engine struggles at high speeds
The 2019 Nissan Rogue comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.Expanded availability of advanced driver safety aids.
PROS Comfortable seats and ride quality Many advanced safety aids come standard Roomy cargo area
CONS Acceleration is weak and listless Dated-looking infotainment screen Outward visibility is poor