Cadillac Middle East has announced that the wait for the new elevated XT4 is over and the compact SUV will be available across dealerships in the Middle East starting June 15.

The new Cadillac XT4 refines the everyday drive by offering the practicality of a sport utility vehicle with the brand’s standard for innovative technology and luxury.

Omar Elkhishin, Managing Director, Cadillac International Operation and Cadillac Middle East, said: “The Middle East is known for its young, tech-savvy and ambitious population. We’re excited to be bringing a vehicle that has the style, the comfort and the technology that particularly caters to young millennials and families, who believe in seizing the opportunity."

The Cadillac XT4 is a popular nameplate in the region and has bagged many awards over the years. The elevated model raises the bar further and captures eyes and minds. A revamped front and rear design including new grilles and LED headlamps for a bolder look, a 33-inch-diagonal LED display, and a suite of enhanced safety and driver-assistance technologies for added peace of mind. Inside the XT4, the luxurious cabin offers increased comfort including class-leading in second row legroom amongst many other additions. We can’t wait to see it on the roads.

The XT4’s exterior styling advances the brand’s design standards. The new front and rear include new grilles and a refreshed LED headlamps for a sleeker look. The show-stopping exterior is complemented with a distinctive and audacious interior featuring a redesign of the instrument panel, along with a fashionable embroidery pattern on seating, and a feeling of front row spaciousness along with class-leading second row legroom. Not just that, to ensure the drive is as luxurious as it gets, the XT4 comes with ventilation and massage seats.

When it comes to technology and infotainment, the XT4 pushes the boundaries. The vehicle features the AKG Studio 14-speaker audio system which offers an immersive listening experience, keeping the drive fun with music and informative with the latest podcasts. It also comes equipped with additional tech-forward ambience, driven by the redesign of the instrument panel that incorporates a bold, 33-inch-diagonal LED display. It is the interface for a new, advanced Virtual Cockpit System that is the foundation for the vehicle’s infotainment system and connectivity features.

The XT4 unleashes a world of connectivity, with OnStar, the key enabler of safety, entertainment, and connectivity across GM vehicles. By downloading the myCadillac App the driver gets full control over the vehicle through remote commands, vehicle locate, and so much more. In parallel, drivers and passengers can stay entertained as up to seven devices can seamlessly connect to Wi-Fi2 when on the road. Not only that, the XT4 has Google built-in Assistant and Google Maps. To navigate with ease, the driver can choose to view the route in either the cluster or center stack display depending on preference. This flexibility permits to keep other apps or the speedometer in view for a truly personalised driving experience.

As safety is an overriding priority, to enhance confidence on the road the XT4 offers more than 12 standard safety and driver assistance features such as front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning to name a few.

In addition to the technology, style and comfort, the XT4 delivers proven performance and responsive driving experience driven by a propulsion system that includes 2.0L Turbo engine (235 HP) with Active Fuel Management and an advanced nine-speed automatic transmission with electronic shift control. The Active Fuel Management system helps reduce fuel consumption by temporarily deactivating some of the engine’s cylinders certain driving conditions.

Aspiring owners can avail the luxury trim of the XT4 at a MSRP starting from AED167,500 and the sport and premium luxury trims MSRP starting from AED191,900 in the UAE. In Saudi Arabia, the luxury trim MSRP starts from SAR186,900 with the sport and premium luxury trims MSRP starts from SAR214,100. - TradeArabia News Service