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 Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert is now standard.A wireless charging pad is now available.
Pros Impeccably crafted, attractively designed cabin Generous passenger room Supremely quiet interior Smooth power delivery
Cons Below-average cargo capacity Relatively slow acceleration Touchpad controller is distracting to use Subpar real-world fuel economy
The 2021 Lexus RX Hybrid's #6 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Hybrid and Electric SUVs category. Currently the Lexus RX Hybrid has a score of 7.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 29 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Silky ride Lengthy features list Opulent cabin
Cons Less nimble than rivals Limited cargo space Finicky Remote Touch infotainment interface Miniscule third row
Lexus introduced the Black Line Special Edition package for the F Sport models. It comes with black exterior accents, black 20-inch wheels, blue stitching for the leather interior, and either an Ultra White or Grecian Water (medium blue) paint job. More notably, ordering the Black Line Special Edition package also adds a two-piece set of Zero Halliburton luggage. Elsewhere, the RX receives a new interior color—Glazed Caramel—which replaces Noble Brown. Blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and power-folding exterior mirrors are all now standard. A wireless smartphone charging pad is now optional and the Performance package has been rechristened as the Handling package.
Pros Fuel-efficient powertrains, standard driver-assistance features, silky-smooth ride quality.
Cons Lazy driving demeanor, relaxed acceleration, fussy infotainment touchpad.
