- sedan 41,576
- Englewood, NJ
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- sedan 41,576 gasoline blue automatic
2013 cadillac xts review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new full-size luxury sedan is roomy and composed. introductioncadillac is introducing a new full-size sedan for 2013. The 2013 cadillac xts fills a hole left in the cadillac lineup since production of the sts and dts ended a couple of years ago. In their place is the 2013 cadillac xts, a roomy cruiser that shows off the latest technology, upgraded interior materials and a refined cadillac design. exterior styling on the cadillac xts is bold, but softer than on other models we've seen from the brand in the past few years. Also notable is the use of premium interior materials, such as leather upholstery as standard equipment, as well as a fully configurable electronic tft (thin-film transistor) instrument cluster in front of the driver. the cadillac xts is the first model to use cue, an acronym for cadillac user experience. The system features a large touchscreen and uses proximity sensors, haptic feedback and voice recognition to control phone, audio and navigation functions. Cue comes standard on all xts models, but navigation costs extra on the two lower trim levels. To sweeten the deal, cadillac is including an ipad with all new xts purchases, pre-loaded with an app that helps owners learn how to use the cue system. underneath the new wrappings are decidedly familiar components. Namely, general motors' premium epsilon platform, originally developed by opel and used in several variations on gm vehicles worldwide, including the current buick lacrosse. The 2013 cadillac xts is powered by gm's much-used 3. 6-liter, naturally aspirated v6 engine found on other cadillac and chevrolet models. Same goes for the 6-speed automatic transmission. the new cadillac xts is longer than the old sts, shorter than the dts, though the xts rides on a much shorter wheelbase (111. 7 inches). The xts is slightly wider than the sts but 2 inches narrower than the dts. The front seats in the new xts are slightly roomier than those in the sts and dts. the 3. 6-liter v6 in the new xts delivers 304 horsepower at 6800 rpm, 264 pound-feet of torque at 5200 rpm. That's similar to the output of the old sts v6 model. Fuel economy in the cadillac xts is an epa-estimated 17/28 miles per gallon city/highway. And it retails for much less than comparable models from bmw, mercedes-benz, audi, lexus, and hyundai, making it a compelling value. lineupthe 2013 cadillac xts comes standard with front-wheel drive and is available with all-wheel drive (awd). Several trim levels are available. All come with the 3. 6-liter v6 and 6-speed automatic transmission. cadillac xts 44,075) comes standard with leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, cue touchscreen interface with bluetooth phone capability and usb ports, bose audio with cd player and hd radio, 60/40 split folding rear seats, keyless remote entry/ignition, analog instrument cluster, wood interior trim, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel with wood trim, rear parking sensors, hid headlamps, magnetic ride control, 19-inch wheels, brembo brakes. xts luxury collection 48,690) adds a dual integrated exhaust, rearview camera, front parking sensors, rain sensing wipers, illuminated exterior door handles, cargo net, memory functions, heated steering wheel, wood shift lever, heated/ventilated front seats, adjustable front-seat thigh bolster, heated rear seats, additional wood interior trim and interior ambient lighting. All-wheel drive is available 50,915). Options include a sunroof, compact spare tire 350), navigation with voice recognition 795). The driver awareness package 890) includes a blind spot monitoring system, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning and forward collision alert. premium collection 53,585) comes with the driver awareness package, a reconfigurable digital instrument cluster, head-up display, three-zone climate control, a 110-volt power outlet and an upgraded bose surround system with cd player and navigation. Xts premium collection awd 55,810) is also available. Options include 20-inch wheels, a sunroof 1,450), rear sunshades 250) and a driver assist package, which bundles active safety features including adaptive cruise control, front and rear automatic braking and automatic collision preparation. xts platinum collection 58,160) and awd 60,385) get unique 20-inch wheels, a unique grille design, sunroof, rear sunshades, upgraded leather upholstery, leather-covered dash and doors, microfiber suede headliner, premium floor mats, unique wood trim, and the driver assist package. safety features on all models include brake assist, stability and traction control, front-seat knee airbags and rear thorax air bags. The optional driver awareness package and driver assist package add safety features that can help a driver avoid or reduce the severity of a crash. The optional rearview camera can help the driver spot a child behind the car when backing up. Optional all-wheel drive can improve handling stability in slippery conditions. walkaroundwhile it retains styling cues that are distinctly cadillac, the new cadillac xts exterior is softer and more refined than other models in the lineup. Sleeker lines are favored over razor-sharp creases and angles. Headlamps appear more stretched back than on the smaller cadillac cts. And the shape of the front grille gives the xts an expression that's more agreeable than angry. in back, the rear is crisp and tidy, keeping the signature cadillac vertical tail lamps without looking too busy. All models above the base trim have a dual exhaust integrated into the rear fascia for an even cleaner look. but one could never dismiss the xts as demure. It still sports plenty of bling, like polished chrome trim around windows, doors and deck lid that glisten in the sun. Not to mention the expansive chromed grille. Paired with its cadillac badge, the face of the xts is unmistakable as a cadillac in a rearview mirror. interiorlike other cadillac interiors, materials on the xts are high-quality and luxurious. Front seats make driver and passenger feel like each is in her own compartment, flanked by cubbies and an armrest at one hand, and a center console with high sides on the other. leather seating surfaces are soft and supple, although we found the seats somewhat uncomfortable for those smaller in stature. A long seat cushion prevents the knees from fully bending on anyone shorter than 5-feet, 5 inches, and the wide seatbacks are best suited to football players or lumberjacks. Those who are tall or who require plenty of space will have no problem fitting in a cadillac xts. on base and luxury models, an analog instrument cluster with electronic driver information center sits in front of the driver. On premium and platinum trims, a re-configurable tft (thin-film transistor) display comes standard. It is both novel and useful, but those who prefer a good old-fashioned needle are relegated to the lower trims. at the heart of the xts cabin is the cue system with its 8-inch touchscreen. While past cadillac models were fraught with an overwhelming number of buttons on the center stack, cue drastically cuts down the number of controls to just a handful. Voice recognition systems can be painfully inaccurate (just ask anyone with the latest iphone), but cue's is no short of impressive. One of these is that the xts uses physical buttons for both fan speed and temperature on the center stack for the climate control system. Another thing that annoyed us was the barrage of fingerprints that appeared on the screen after just a few minutes of use. To make matters worse, we caught a lot of glare due to the screen's glossy finish and its angle, which reflected the sunlight coming in from the translucent sunroof cover. When combined with the fingerprints, we found the touchscreen difficult to read. The xts does come with a microfiber cleaning cloth, but it's not an elegant solution. Rear seats have up to 40 inches of legroom, as long as the driver and front passenger don't mind their seats being all the way forward. Rear seats also split 60/40, making it possible to carry plenty of luggage and other gear. driving impressionthe chassis of the cadillac xts is incredibly stable and composed, even around twisty canyon corners. Standard magnetic ride control manages the weight of the 4,006-pound xts masterfully, and provides firm yet comfo. Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Player✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth
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