I have to laugh at all of the negative comments here. I have zero issues with my 2020 XT4. I also have a 21 Audi Q8 that has many problems as did my 2019 BMW X5. So much for European superiority!
Love your car reviews, Lauren. No nonsense and to the point, you're one of the best! This is one of 2 or 3 vehicles I'm thinking of to replace my 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Good review, but there are two things I would disagree with. I recently drove one of these and two things that stood out to me were how quiet the cabin is (I drive an Acura RDX and thought it was quieter than that) and the start/stop which is the best system I've ever driven. It's almost imperceptible when it come back on after a stop. It's so good that if I owned this car I wouldn't feel like I needed to turn it off.
I HATE HATE HATE auto engine off. It is so annoying, the only implementation I've been able to tolerate is Toyota's. The one in the highlander is decent because it doesn't turn off the motor unless you really stomp the brake and I've found under my normal driving I don't hit the breaks hard enough to trigger it.
Hello, I just leased a 2022 Cadillac XT4 Sport. Your comments were spot on. Thank you for confirming that I did get a great car. You hit all the right notes for me Lauren.. My Cadillac dealer gave me almost $8,000 credit for my 2019 Subaru Touring plus with other discounts I got the lease to $433 per month, 39 months. Been waiting for the Lyriq which is delayed probably until late this year or early in 2023. DW
A good review. Some questions: 1. regular or premium fuel, 2. can you get a real spare tire, 3. How does the XT4 compare to the XT5 4 cyl. (excluding price)?, 4. Does the auto off/on have to always be turned off if you don't ever want to use it, 5. Your opinion of the XT4 vs the Buick Avenir.
You are always so thorough in your reviews and your expertise really shows! I can't wait to see your review of the new 2022 Lexus NX especially since run flat tires are standard! Ciao for now!😍
Great realistic review! I don't get the feeling that Cadillac is ahead of the curve. Maybe Lincoln a bit better. Not so well equipped and once all of the goodies are added in it is quite pricey.
Hi Lauren. I was considering a 2021 XT4 for 47k basically new, but I’m also considering a Ford Edge or Mazda CX9 as they are both cheaper for a new one. In your opinion, which one would you do?
Check your insurance rates and have a mechanic look at each car so you can make the best choices on a used car that doesn’t need work or hasn’t been in an accident.
I hate the shut down at lights and start up, like you I always hit the auto off. I live in phoenix and the car tries to shut off when it is 100 degrees plus, which is crazy
For luxury prices all safety features should be standard at this point. Cause there is tons of cheaper cars that have them all standard. You were quite nice about this review. We all know GM cars are falling behind in so many ways. These are too hard to find with the options you want cause there is too much not standard.
@@CarCoachReports thanks you for the response. One more thing... how do the newer vehicles like the 2021 xt4 fare in in terms of durability and maintenance? I'm thinking about picking it up as I like the look however in concerned that it could be a money pit due to maintenance shortly after buying it.
Glad to help. There are a lot of vehicles in the class. The driveline is good but not sure how it will hold up on the long haul. Check insurance rates too. This will help you make a smarter financial decision.
@@CarCoachReports I agree. I like the looks of it, but too many option packages and not enough standard features that end up nickel and diming you! It needs to be about 10 grand less with more options that are standard
I wonder how many starter motors these vehicles will go through; especially GM starter motors? Here's another observation: As many "safety" features these companies provide, there is a corresponding number of features to instigate distraction. I can just see someone driving on the highway trying to order something from Amazon.
Good review as always another review is the sells of this Caddy the assembly plant in Kansas has been down since Feb. and due back until Aug. so what they had build in that short time and there is still XT4's on the lots don't sound good
There have been minimal changes since 2019, let me know if you have any questions. 2019 Mazda CX9 - Lots For The Money czcams.com/video/O-l6zEdKrDc/video.html
great review...but, if you really want to buy GM ( yuck ) , you can get this at a Chevy dealer for much less....the upholstery is not worth the extra cost. 🧐🤔 reminds me of recent years when almost every car at the Buick dealer was just a rebadged Opel. now , it joins Caddy with rebadged Chevys, disguised of course.
opel was with G.M and real buicks are lost G.M took Daewoo and rebadge them.Cadillac had to take over pontiac cause G.M need money and obama told G.M to close a brand and was a mis management at pontiac .cadiliac use to be a look or like or look like Bentley or rolls Royce like the Fleetwood and brougham also G.M had a platform and they share it and share parts design what you see in the group volkswagen and group Peugeot opel fiat and bmw z4 i believe and toyota supra cars start to like the same
there was a time when in general products are made to last long now its to replace on short notice but the Japanese like Toyota corolla they made in time quality products .but on mi club camaro corvette firebird the C5 corvette has t much problems as i understand from members
Other then exterior styling (which still looks fresh), interior styling, weak engine, suspension - a comparably equipped Acura RDX or Sante Fe Calligraphy (or a Lincoln Corsair) can be bought for much le$$ (I read that on average, 6% of the cost of a domestic manufactured vehicle is attributed to UAW concessions). The RDX or Sante Fe ma be slightly larger, but much better value. Middle America (most who would only consider domestic brands) may like this SUV. East and west coasters are open minded to owning an Acura, or Hyundai. BTW, as expected, a good review.
I have lived on the west coast for over 30 years and the closed mindedness is a coastal thing. At the LA Auto show with a friend that worked with Carol Shelby so we checked out a Shelby Dodge and then went and looked at the same car sold under the Mitsubishi brand. My friend asked a guy sitting in the Mitsubishi about the Dodge and the guy said he wouldn't consider it. She informed him he was sitting in a rebadged Dodge and he replied that it was still better quality. Brain dead Angeleno.
@@CarCoachReports Orange County where the dress code is BMW, TSLA, and MB. For the non-status seekers, they drive the two cars from the Camcord category - Camry or Accord.
Lauren, I am looking at a 2007 2890 original mile Audi S8 in Az. Husband passed away and is trying to near give it away. What issues does the 2007 S8. V10 have, other than the timing belt issue?
I would check the Audi for him they would have the most information. It’s a great car but the 10 engine can be expensive to maintain. If you can’t find any information let me know and I’ll dig it up for you
@@CarCoachReports Audi forums? Got it. So I will hit this and let you know if I don't find what I need to know. I can afford the upkeep. But I don't want a headache. So, we could just do a resell at the action.
@@CarCoachReports The motor is good. We're having it brought to our garage. We have an 05 with a Chevy small block in place of the 4.2. It was a costly conversation. But the LT3 makes 545 hp and 479 lb ft with GM motorsports bolt ons and a high torque cam. And she averages 27 mpg on the highway. 2:65 mechanical limited slip axles from an old K blazer, cut to fit. I did only the bolt ons. My brothers did all of the rework and fabricating. But I will keep the 07 S8 stock. It will be a show car. I heard that replacement V10s can cost up to 42 grand installed. The half shafts must be the S8s Achilles heel?
You are a hot rod shop. very cool and creative. I have no worries you got this one. Its a blast to drive and comfortable too. I’ll have to check out your brothers place.
Thumbs up! So so Caddy. But I would own one of these with the 3.6 dohc V6 and add a paxton blower along with an air to air intercooler. Oh, and put a high capacity clutch pak and gears into that transmission housing. Cost about 20 grand. But worth it to see the shocked looks on stone faced mugs of BMW drivers that I just smoked. GM needs to up it's game. Look at Audi, GM can make a car that's Audi quick with AWD. Audi does it best.
GM should adopt the Fiero plastic panel system on all it's vehicles. ( a non-toxic industrial grade plastic ) How do you stop brain-stemmers from vandalizing a shiny paint job? Why hide from hail ? GM has perhaps the world's best engineers,; but in America/Canada, selfishness and family come first. Physically designing a vehicle for real-world scenarios, would cause massive job loss. Body shops should be banned like diesels, gasoline, etc. Oh, and the reviewer never accidentally drives into a semi at 70 mph on the interstate. Luck isn't science nor is it calculable. But we depend on it a lot.
כמה חבל שגם השנה שכחו את הקונים בישראל ולא דאגו לתרגם את המכונית לעברית בושה ליצרן וליבואן בישראל למכונית יש את האפשרות לתרגם ליותר מי 28 שפות רק לא לעברית ממש בושה וזלזול בקונים הנהגים בישראל לא יודעים להפעיל את מערכות במכונית וזה ברור זה לא בעברית בעיה לנהג הישראלי וחבל שמזלזלים בקונים יש בישראל כמה חברות שהבינו שלתרגם את המכונית זה חובה גם לנהג כמו בכול העולם שהמכוניות מתורגמות לשפתם
Translated: What a pity that even this year they forgot the buyers in Israel and did not make sure to translate the car into Hebrew Shame on the manufacturer and importer in Israel The car has the possibility to translate into more than 28 languages just not into Hebrew Really shame and contempt for the buyers The drivers in Israel do not know how to operate the systems in the car and it is clear it is not in Hebrew a problem for the Israeli driver and it is a pity that buyers are disrespected There are several companies in Israel that have realized that translating the car is also a must for the driver as in the whole world that the cars are translated into their language
כמה זלזול יש פה בקונים גם השנה לא דאגו לתרגם את המכנית לעברית בושה ליצרן וליבואן בישראל שמזלזלים בקונים בישראל למכונית יש את האפשרות לתרגם ליותר מי 28 שפות רק לא לעברית בושה וזלזול אין עוד מדינה בעולם שהמכוניות בה לא מתורגמות לשפתם וחבל
Translated: How much contempt there is here for buyers this year as well did not take care to translate the mechanical into Hebrew Shame on the manufacturer and importer in Israel who disrespect buyers in Israel The car has the possibility to translate into more than 28 languages just not into Hebrew Shame and contempt There is no other country in the world where the cars are not translated into their language and it is a pity
I actually liked hearing the birds chirping! I hear them all day long at my home in the country. Good review by the way.
Thank you
I have to laugh at all of the negative comments here. I have zero issues with my 2020 XT4. I also have a 21 Audi Q8 that has many problems as did my 2019 BMW X5. So much for European superiority!
Love your car reviews, Lauren. No nonsense and to the point, you're one of the best! This is one of 2 or 3 vehicles I'm thinking of to replace my 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Thank you David, much appreciated!
Great review Lauren. More of a fan of the XT5 for the V6 and more space.
I agree the XT5 is much better
@@CarCoachReports
Good review, but there are two things I would disagree with. I recently drove one of these and two things that stood out to me were how quiet the cabin is (I drive an Acura RDX and thought it was quieter than that) and the start/stop which is the best system I've ever driven. It's almost imperceptible when it come back on after a stop. It's so good that if I owned this car I wouldn't feel like I needed to turn it off.
I HATE HATE HATE auto engine off. It is so annoying, the only implementation I've been able to tolerate is Toyota's. The one in the highlander is decent because it doesn't turn off the motor unless you really stomp the brake and I've found under my normal driving I don't hit the breaks hard enough to trigger it.
in the opel corsa 2016 is the same
Opel is GM. I agree - I REALLY HATE the auto stop/start technology. And the saving on fuel is a tablespoon per tank, why bother.
@@CarCoachReports opel is gone and I hope Buick will make Buick cars
Hello, I just leased a 2022 Cadillac XT4 Sport. Your comments were spot on. Thank you for confirming that I did get a great car. You hit all the right notes for me Lauren.. My Cadillac dealer gave me almost $8,000 credit for my 2019 Subaru Touring plus with other discounts I got the lease to $433 per month, 39 months. Been waiting for the Lyriq which is delayed probably until late this year or early in 2023. DW
You're so 🔥, even the birds are whistling at you! 😀
😁😂
That car has a muscular look…and so does Lauren! Can definitely tell you work out..amazing guns! ;) 💪🏻
I do - thank you! 😊
@@CarCoachReports It definitely shows!You look great!! Super toned!! 💪🏻 🏋🏻♀️ Love your car reviews! :)
Thanks
The exterior looks stunning. Interior - decent.
A good review. Some questions: 1. regular or premium fuel, 2. can you get a real spare tire, 3. How does the XT4 compare to the XT5 4 cyl. (excluding price)?, 4. Does the auto off/on have to always be turned off if you don't ever want to use it, 5. Your opinion of the XT4 vs the Buick Avenir.
You are always so thorough in your reviews and your expertise really shows! I can't wait to see your review of the new 2022 Lexus NX especially since run flat tires are standard! Ciao for now!😍
Excellent review, thank you.
Great realistic review! I don't get the feeling that Cadillac is ahead of the curve. Maybe Lincoln a bit better. Not so well equipped and once all of the goodies are added in it is quite pricey.
Love your Video’s!!!
Hi Lauren. I was considering a 2021 XT4 for 47k basically new, but I’m also considering a Ford Edge or Mazda CX9 as they are both cheaper for a new one. In your opinion, which one would you do?
Check your insurance rates and have a mechanic look at each car so you can make the best choices on a used car that doesn’t need work or hasn’t been in an accident.
@@CarCoachReports I'm buying both new. Well the XT4 has 4k miles on it
@@CarCoachReports and thank you! But I guess I mean which one do you think is overall better
Lauren, I remember when I was your age....in my LAST life!! 😂
I hate the shut down at lights and start up, like you I always hit the auto off. I live in phoenix and the car tries to shut off when it is 100 degrees plus, which is crazy
For luxury prices all safety features should be standard at this point. Cause there is tons of cheaper cars that have them all standard. You were quite nice about this review. We all know GM cars are falling behind in so many ways. These are too hard to find with the options you want cause there is too much not standard.
I agree, all Toyota’s, Honda’s, Hyundai’s, Kia’s and Nissan’s add all the safety as standard. They need to get with the times or lose sales.
So true. Just look at the Mazda CX-5 and how much standard equipment comes on that vehicle!
What do you think about this vehicle in harsh winter climate like Canada?
Are the sensors affected by the cold/snow?
AWD and snow are the safest choice in any vehicle. The XT4 is a good choice
The sensors, If covered with snow and road grime don’t function in a car anytime of the year
@@CarCoachReports thanks you for the response.
One more thing... how do the newer vehicles like the 2021 xt4 fare in in terms of durability and maintenance? I'm thinking about picking it up as I like the look however in concerned that it could be a money pit due to maintenance shortly after buying it.
Glad to help. There are a lot of vehicles in the class. The driveline is good but not sure how it will hold up on the long haul. Check insurance rates too. This will help you make a smarter financial decision.
Thank you for the review. EVERY time I see an XT4 I ask myself, "Does that look like a $50,000 + vehicle ?
The answer is always an emphatic NO!
EXACTLY - I agree. The XT$ looks great but overpriced. Its ready for a major update.
Buy it pre-owned for $25k
@@CarCoachReports I agree. I like the looks of it, but too many option packages and not enough standard features that end up nickel and diming you! It needs to be about 10 grand less with more options that are standard
I wonder how many starter motors these vehicles will go through; especially GM starter motors? Here's another observation: As many "safety" features these companies provide, there is a corresponding number of features to instigate distraction. I can just see someone driving on the highway trying to order something from Amazon.
Yikes
Good review as always another review is the sells of this Caddy the assembly plant in Kansas has been down since Feb. and due back until Aug. so what they had build in that short time and there is still XT4's on the lots don't sound good
Better choices can be made at this price point, plus, you can get can more reliable cars other than modern Cadillacs. Not a fan.
I agree -the XT4 is lacking in too many areas
I really enjoy your reviews. I’m quite interested in the Mazda CX-9. Have you done a recent report?
There have been minimal changes since 2019, let me know if you have any questions. 2019 Mazda CX9 - Lots For The Money czcams.com/video/O-l6zEdKrDc/video.html
Now you make me think this is what I should buy! LOL! I think it may come down to what is available in the first quarter, 2022!
The interior picture in the beginning of the video is not the XT4.
great review...but, if you really want to buy GM ( yuck ) , you can get this at a Chevy dealer for much less....the upholstery is not worth the extra cost. 🧐🤔
reminds me of recent years when almost every car at the Buick dealer was just a rebadged Opel. now , it joins Caddy with rebadged Chevys, disguised of course.
opel was with G.M and real buicks are lost G.M took Daewoo and rebadge them.Cadillac had to take over pontiac cause G.M need money and obama told G.M to close a brand and was a mis management at pontiac .cadiliac use to be a look or like or look like Bentley or rolls Royce like the Fleetwood and brougham
also G.M had a platform and they share it and share parts design what you see in the group volkswagen and group Peugeot opel fiat and bmw z4 i believe and toyota supra
cars start to like the same
GM cars vary a lot, the German made ones are Opel and others are from GM China. Worth considering when they are a bit ahead of the curve..
This is a nice looking car unfortunately GM manufacturers crap. When they learn how to make quality cars, I’ll buy one
there was a time when in general products are made to last long now its to replace on short notice but
the Japanese like Toyota corolla they made in time quality products .but on mi club camaro corvette firebird the C5 corvette has t much problems as i understand from members
When the gov’t got in to GM it was never the same. Its seems as though they are still there.
@@CarCoachReports i understood Pontiac had mis management .
Lauren loves her lumbar 👍
😂 yup
Tubo Lag ...... ??? You're out of your mind ....!?!?? This car has ZERO lag !
Great
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Other then exterior styling (which still looks fresh), interior styling, weak engine, suspension - a comparably equipped Acura RDX or Sante Fe Calligraphy (or a Lincoln Corsair) can be bought for much le$$ (I read that on average, 6% of the cost of a domestic manufactured vehicle is attributed to UAW concessions). The RDX or Sante Fe ma be slightly larger, but much better value. Middle America (most who would only consider domestic brands) may like this SUV. East and west coasters are open minded to owning an Acura, or Hyundai. BTW, as expected, a good review.
Thank you. The new Santa Fe Calligraphy is impressive and less expensive
@@CarCoachReports if i think cadiliac i think fleetwood and fleetwood brougham deville eldorado way i think
I have lived on the west coast for over 30 years and the closed mindedness is a coastal thing. At the LA Auto show with a friend that worked with Carol Shelby so we checked out a Shelby Dodge and then went and looked at the same car sold under the Mitsubishi brand. My friend asked a guy sitting in the Mitsubishi about the Dodge and the guy said he wouldn't consider it. She informed him he was sitting in a rebadged Dodge and he replied that it was still better quality. Brain dead Angeleno.
😂😂😂 So true on the mind set - just unreal! Where do you live now?
@@CarCoachReports Orange County where the dress code is BMW, TSLA, and MB. For the non-status seekers, they drive the two cars from the Camcord category - Camry or Accord.
Lauren, I am looking at a 2007 2890 original mile Audi S8 in Az. Husband passed away and is trying to near give it away. What issues does the 2007 S8. V10 have, other than the timing belt issue?
I would check the Audi for him they would have the most information. It’s a great car but the 10 engine can be expensive to maintain. If you can’t find any information let me know and I’ll dig it up for you
@@CarCoachReports Audi forums? Got it. So I will hit this and let you know if I don't find what I need to know. I can afford the upkeep. But I don't want a headache. So, we could just do a resell at the action.
Its an amazing car, had a few friends buy one used but could require maintenance include half shafts. I owned an S6 with the V10 and loved it.
@@CarCoachReports The motor is good. We're having it brought to our garage. We have an 05 with a Chevy small block in place of the 4.2. It was a costly conversation. But the LT3 makes 545 hp and 479 lb ft with GM motorsports bolt ons and a high torque cam. And she averages 27 mpg on the highway. 2:65 mechanical limited slip axles from an old K blazer, cut to fit. I did only the bolt ons. My brothers did all of the rework and fabricating.
But I will keep the 07 S8 stock. It will be a show car. I heard that replacement V10s can cost up to 42 grand installed. The half shafts must be the S8s Achilles heel?
You are a hot rod shop. very cool and creative. I have no worries you got this one. Its a blast to drive and comfortable too. I’ll have to check out your brothers place.
Telsa Model X Plaid Telsa Model X Plaid Telsa Model X Plaid Telsa Model X Plaid alll thee wayyyyy
Thumbs up! So so Caddy. But I would own one of these with the 3.6 dohc V6 and add a paxton blower along with an air to air intercooler. Oh, and put a high capacity clutch pak and gears into that transmission housing. Cost about 20 grand. But worth it to see the shocked looks on stone faced mugs of BMW drivers that I just smoked. GM needs to up it's game. Look at Audi, GM can make a car that's Audi quick with AWD. Audi does it best.
Agreed and funny
@@CarCoachReports 😂 I guess that it is funny when I re-read what I had written.
😊
GM should adopt the Fiero plastic panel system on all it's vehicles.
( a non-toxic industrial grade plastic )
How do you stop brain-stemmers from vandalizing a shiny paint job?
Why hide from hail ?
GM has perhaps the world's best engineers,; but in America/Canada, selfishness and family come first.
Physically designing a vehicle for real-world scenarios, would cause massive job loss.
Body shops should be banned like diesels, gasoline, etc.
Oh, and the reviewer never accidentally drives into a semi at 70 mph on the interstate.
Luck isn't science nor is it calculable.
But we depend on it a lot.
It looks more like crossover than SUV
Hot car hot mom
כמה חבל שגם השנה שכחו את הקונים בישראל ולא דאגו לתרגם את המכונית לעברית בושה ליצרן וליבואן בישראל למכונית יש את האפשרות לתרגם ליותר מי 28 שפות רק לא לעברית ממש בושה וזלזול בקונים הנהגים בישראל לא יודעים להפעיל את מערכות במכונית וזה ברור זה לא בעברית בעיה לנהג הישראלי וחבל שמזלזלים בקונים יש בישראל כמה חברות שהבינו שלתרגם את המכונית זה חובה גם לנהג כמו בכול העולם שהמכוניות מתורגמות לשפתם
Translated:
What a pity that even this year they forgot the buyers in Israel and did not make sure to translate the car into Hebrew Shame on the manufacturer and importer in Israel The car has the possibility to translate into more than 28 languages just not into Hebrew Really shame and contempt for the buyers The drivers in Israel do not know how to operate the systems in the car and it is clear it is not in Hebrew a problem for the Israeli driver and it is a pity that buyers are disrespected There are several companies in Israel that have realized that translating the car is also a must for the driver as in the whole world that the cars are translated into their language
כמה זלזול יש פה בקונים גם השנה לא דאגו לתרגם את המכנית לעברית בושה ליצרן וליבואן בישראל שמזלזלים בקונים בישראל למכונית יש את האפשרות לתרגם ליותר מי 28 שפות רק לא לעברית בושה וזלזול אין עוד מדינה בעולם שהמכוניות בה לא מתורגמות לשפתם וחבל
Translated: How much contempt there is here for buyers this year as well did not take care to translate the mechanical into Hebrew Shame on the manufacturer and importer in Israel who disrespect buyers in Israel The car has the possibility to translate into more than 28 languages just not into Hebrew Shame and contempt There is no other country in the world where the cars are not translated into their language and it is a pity
Not XT4! Escalade.