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− | '''Cadillac XTS. 2013 to date (prod. 15,000 approx. sold to end of 2012). 4-door sedan. F/F, F/A, 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC), 3564 cm³ (V6 DOHC).''' Cadillac finally gets around to reinterpreting its largest sedan, managing to balance the traditional cosseting ride with modern gadgets. Some minor issues with infotainment system’s interface. Epsilon II platform related to defunct [[Saab 9-5 (2010–11)]], which meant a very long gestation. Cab-forward looks not to everyone’s liking: tidy but not aspirational enough to challenge the Germans. Very luxurious at the top end. Two-litre turbo for Chinese market; six-speed gearbox limiting. Magnetic dampers gave XTS very good handling. | + | '''Cadillac XTS. 2013 to date (prod. 15,000 approx. sold to end of 2012). 4-door sedan. F/F, F/A, 1998 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 3564 cm³ (V6 DOHC).''' Cadillac finally gets around to reinterpreting its largest sedan, managing to balance the traditional cosseting ride with modern gadgets. Some minor issues with infotainment system’s interface. Epsilon II platform related to defunct [[Saab 9-5 (2010–11)]], which meant a very long gestation. Cab-forward looks not to everyone’s liking: tidy but not aspirational enough to challenge the Germans. Very luxurious at the top end. Two-litre turbo for Chinese market; six-speed gearbox limiting. Magnetic dampers gave XTS very good handling. |
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Revision as of 13:45, 23 November 2013
Cadillac XTS. 2013 to date (prod. 15,000 approx. sold to end of 2012). 4-door sedan. F/F, F/A, 1998 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 3564 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Cadillac finally gets around to reinterpreting its largest sedan, managing to balance the traditional cosseting ride with modern gadgets. Some minor issues with infotainment system’s interface. Epsilon II platform related to defunct Saab 9-5 (2010–11), which meant a very long gestation. Cab-forward looks not to everyone’s liking: tidy but not aspirational enough to challenge the Germans. Very luxurious at the top end. Two-litre turbo for Chinese market; six-speed gearbox limiting. Magnetic dampers gave XTS very good handling.
Manufacturing location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Shanghai, China
Marque: Cadillac | Predecessors: Cadillac DTS, Cadillac STS