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
For 2021 Previously optional advanced safety features are now standard.More standard comfort and convenience features on each trim.New Latitude Lux and related 80th Anniversary editions debut.
Pros Available V6 and turbocharged engines provide smooth, assertive power Suspension smooths out rough surfaces User-friendly 8.4-inch touchscreen on many models Trailhawk offers excellent off-road capability for a small SUV
Cons Sluggish acceleration with the base engine Less cargo capacity than other small crossovers
The 2021 Jeep Cherokee prioritizes off-road capability beyond all else.
Pros Excessive off-road talent Refined turbo-4 Better looks than before Good active safety features
Cons Pricey compared to class Poor gas mileage No hybrid Cramped interior
For 2021, Jeep gives the Cherokee several newly standard active safety features. These include automated emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and more. The lineup also benefits from reshuffled standard features. For instance, the base model adds heated exterior mirrors and one-touch up/down front side windows; the Trailhawk adds a heated steering wheel and front seats as well as remote start. There's also a new 80th Anniversary Edition that's based on the Latitude LUX trim level, so it inherits all the same standard features. Highlights include Granite Crystal 19-inch wheels, leather upholstery with contrast stitching, power-adjustable front seats, the larger 8.4-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, and more.
Pros Tows more than its competition, multiple powertrain options, class-leading off-road capability.
Cons Drives bigger than compact rivals, interior isn't exactly spacious, less cargo space than top competitors.