Cadillac has made only a few minor changes to the XT4 for 2021, starting with the base Luxury trim, which receives a new standard power rear liftgate and the option of leather upholstery. An optional Driver Awareness package that includes automatic high-beam headlamps and lane-keeping assist has also been added to the Luxury trim.
Pros Stylish exterior, handsome interior design, spacious cabin.
Cons Down-market interior materials, rough ride, loud engine note.
Power liftgate is now standard on Luxury trim.Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Pros Roomy seating and cargo area Infotainment system is quick and sharp-looking
Cons Ride is busy for a luxury SUV Lots of engine and road noise Some controls are confusing to use Luxury features you'd expect to be standard are optional
The 2020 Cadillac XT4 ranked #7 in Luxury Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Cadillac XT4 has a score of 7.0 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 17 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Outstanding rear-seat legroom Lots of cargo space behind rear seats
Cons Awkward infotainment controls Fair amount of road and engine noise Mixed reviews on steering and brake systems
The 2021 Hyundai Kona's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Subcompact SUVs category. Currently the Hyundai Kona has a score of 8.3 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
PROS Upscale cabin Easy-to-use infotainment system Energetic turbocharged engine available Poised handling and comfortable ride
CONS Rear seats less spacious than rivals’ Subpar maximum cargo capacity
“Wilfully odd-looking small SUV is actually fun to drive. It's the Nissan Juke's worthy heir ”
PROS Refined mild-hybrid powertrain, and handles better than it strictly needs to
CONS Hybrid gets expensive. Looks weird (even weirder than before) but then you might like that
The hybrid version has low CO2 emissions on its side, but otherwise the Kona is outclassed by the many other small SUVs available to choose from at this price. The Ford Puma is more fun, the T-Roc more comfortable and the Skoda Kamiq more practical.
PROS Low CO2 emissions (Hybrid) Generous standard kit Good infotainment system
CONS Bumpy ride Not very practical So-so performance of the 1.0 T-GDi
