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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The Cadillac XT4 is Cadillac's compact luxury crossover, and it makes a compelling used import for buyers who want an American premium badge and a well-sorted turbocharged drivetrain at a keener price than the German market usually asks.
Model profile
The XT4 launched for the 2019 model year as Cadillac's first entry into the compact premium SUV class, and it has run as a single generation since. Built at GM's Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas, it slotted below the mid-size XT5 and, later, the three-row XT6.
Powertrain and equipment
Every US XT4 uses the same engine: GM's 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder (LSY), rated at 237 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, with a broad, flat torque curve that suits the car's role.
The XT4 is offered exclusively as a five-door, five-seat crossover. US trims are structured around three lines: Luxury as the entry point, Premium Luxury for a more traditional look, and Sport with darker exterior trim and a firmer character.
Vehicle selection
Because the XT4 sold well in the United States, there is a healthy pool of clean, one-owner examples, many coming off lease with complete dealer service histories.
A used XT4 appeals to buyers who want a premium compact SUV with a comfortable ride, a generous features list and a badge that stands apart from the usual German trio.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (2019–2024): Compact luxury SUV, 5 doors |
|---|---|
| Seating | Detail (2019–2024): 5 |
| Length | Detail (2019–2024): approx. 4,600 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (2019–2024): approx. 2,779 mm |
| Kerb weight | Detail (2019–2024): approx. 1,660–1,750 kg |
| Cargo (rear seats up) | Detail (2019–2024): approx. 637 L |
| Cargo (seats folded) | Detail (2019–2024): approx. 1,385 L |
| Engine | Detail (2019–2024): 2.0 L turbo I4 (LSY) |
|---|---|
| Power | Detail (2019–2024): 237 hp |
| Torque | Detail (2019–2024): 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) |
| Transmission | Detail (2019–2024): 9-speed automatic (9T50) |
| Drive | Detail (2019–2024): FWD or on-demand AWD |
| Fuel | Detail (2019–2024): Petrol |
| 0–100 km/h | Detail (2019–2024): approx. 7.0 s |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Detail (2019–2024): Fairfax, Kansas |
| Generation | Detail (2019–2024): First (2019–present) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The XT4 is generally solid but not flawless. The 2.0-litre turbo, like most modern direct-injection engines, can build carbon on the intake valves over time, so a documented maintenance history and occasional intake cleaning matter. Early cars drew complaints about the CUE infotainment system freezing or lagging, and about occasional glitches with the digital instrument cluster; software updates resolved many of these.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
Start by selecting the right car and confirming trim, drivetrain and options.
Questions and answers
Yes. It offers premium comfort and equipment at attractive US used prices, provided you choose a well-documented car and check the known infotainment and transmission points.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
For German weather and resale, the on-demand AWD version is often the better choice, though FWD cars are lighter and slightly more efficient.
A single 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 237 hp and 258 lb-ft, paired with a nine-speed automatic.
Many GM-shared components are accessible, and specialist importers support Cadillac models; budget for slightly longer lead times on some trim-specific parts.
Five, in a single two-row layout.
Typically six to twelve weeks from purchase to registration, depending on shipping and inspection scheduling.
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