Aug 5, 2021

Cadillac’s XT4 is a sub-compact crossover with plenty of storage space at the rear and a roomy passenger cabin. The XT4 also offers impressive towing abilities for its class, making it an ideal vehicle for planning a trip to the lake or a longer vacation. Here’s a look at this Cadillac’s towing abilities.

Cadillac XT4 Towing Capacity

Black Cadillac XT4

The 2021 XT4 has a maximum towing capacity of 2,500 pounds. This should be more than enough to tow a small trailer or boat. However, if you plan on pulling larger trailers or an RV, you may want to consider other vehicles in the Cadillac lineup, such as the XT5 compact SUV.

It’s important to remember that this towing capacity applies to trailers with their own braking system. Trailers that are not capable of braking will reduce the towing capacity from Cadillac’s headline figure.

In case you need to transport more cargo, this Cadillac also features over 22 cubic feet of space behind the rear row of seats, which is among the best in the subcompact SUV class. The XT4’s upper limit for hauling cargo is about 1,490 pounds.

XT4’s Engine Performance

The XT4’s solid towing performance for a vehicle in the subcompact SUV class is ensured by its engine, which is a 2.0-liter inline-four. The XT4’s engine puts out 237 horsepower and 258 pound feet of torque, helping you to get the traction you need when towing on roads or slightly rougher surfaces. Power to the engine is provided by a nine-speed automatic transmission.

One great thing about this power train is that it balances a useful towing capacity with good fuel economy. The XT4 manages 24 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.

About the XT4’s Trailering Package

The XT4’s trailering package includes a number of features to improve your vehicle’s performance and safety while you’re towing. The first is a heavy-duty cooling system, which ensures that the engine temperature is kept stable while it’s working overtime to pull loads. By keeping the engine temperature steady, the cooling system can ensure that the 2.0-liter inline-four continues performing to the best of its abilities.

The second key feature is a 2-inch receiver. This makes it much easier for you to connect with the trailer’s hitch. The firm connection this produces can help you feel more confident while towing a trailer, especially if you’re traveling over rough ground.

The final feature worth noting in the package is the wire connector. This allows you to easily connect the trailer’s lights to your vehicle. Clear lighting on your trailer is a crucial part of towing safely, since it makes it easier for other motorists to observe a safe distance from your trailer. In addition, the lighting can come in useful if you’re towing when it’s dark.

The trailering package is available with all of the XT4’s trims.

Does the XT4 Have All-Wheel Drive?

The XT4 features front-wheel drive as standard. However, you can upgrade to all-wheel drive at an extra cost of $2,500.

All-wheel drive can assist you if you tow regularly. It can provide you with better control and more stability when you’re pulling the extra weight of a trailer at the rear. All-wheel drive can also help you cope with rough terrain, such as a track on the way to a lake.

Towing and Driver Assistance Technology

Several driver assistance features in this Cadillac may come in handy when you’re towing. For example, the blind spot monitoring feature can detect any vehicles entering your blind spot, which will be larger when you’re towing a trailer.

The XT4 also has an optional surround-view parking camera, which displays an aerial view of your XT4 as you maneuver in and out of a parking spot. This technology can also assist you when you’re trying to hitch up a trailer or navigate safely with a trailer in a tight spot.

Cadillac’s electro-hydraulic braking assist can also help you bring your XT4 to a swift and safe stop, even while you’re towing a trailer. Forward automatic emergency braking comes standard, while rear automatic emergency braking is also available.

Cadillac XT4 Trims and Towing

The 2021 XT4 is available in three trims: Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport. Since all XT4s feature the same 2.0-liter engine, each trim has the upper limit for towing of 2,500 pounds. However, you may find that certain useful features are only available with a specific trim.

If you step up to the Premium Luxury trim, blind spot monitoring comes standard. You can also opt for the enhanced visibility package, which has some useful components if you tow regularly. These include the surround-view parking camera, parallel and perpendicular parking assist, and a rear view camera.

The Sport trim features the same benefits as you get with the Premium Luxury XT4. The additions are mainly stylistic, such as a sport steering wheel, exterior design features, and sport front seats.

Now that you’ve learned a bit about how the XT4 performs when it comes to towing, it’s time to check out our inventory. If you’re looking for a compact crossover to meet your need for a powerful vehicle to haul a modest-sized trailer out to the lake or complete small jobs at home, choosing a vehicle from our selection of 2021 XT4s here at Rydell Cadillac of Grand Forks may be just right for you. 

If you still have questions or would like to find out more, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re proud to serve the local area and help customers like you get behind the wheel of a luxury SUV that can meet your needs. Once you’ve decided which XT4 is right for you, we’d be delighted to help you arrange a test drive. Take one of our vehicles for a trip around Grand Forks to experience how it performs in the real world before committing to the purchase. Get in touch through our website or drop by our showroom to learn more.