Cadillac brings back the big, luxury cruiser with its XTS model, a car with excellent noise insulation providing a very comfortable ride. A little down on power, the XTS won't rule the road.
Wayne Cunningham
Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began covering technology and the Web in 1994 as an editor of The Net magazine.
The all-new XTS looks like the luxury sedan Cadillac has needed. This big sedan, although not quite flagship size, emphasizes comfort and modern tech in the cabin.
The styling continues the Art and Science design language Cadillac used so successfully on the CTS. With its strong angles and lines, the XTS is distinctly a Cadillac.
Even the headlight reflect the Art and Science design language, as the lenses become architectural elements of the car. Vertical LED light pipes, similar to those on the CTS model, give the XTS a distinct Cadillac look during the night.
The XTS uses the same basic engine from the CTS, a 3.6-liter V-6 with direct injection. It makes 304 horsepower, which is adequate for getting the XTS moving.
The XTS is built on the same platform as the Buick LaCrosse. Both cars share a similar overall body shape, emphasizing cabin space, although the XTS is obviously more angular.
The trunk of the XTS is huge, with a lot of depth all the way up to the backs of the rear seats. Those seats also fold down, making for a large pass-through.
