more about this model The XTS is no longer Cadillac's top-of-the-line car, and maybe that's for the best: This big, front-wheel-drive cruiser seems out of place among the brand's rear-drive sport sedans. With its softly sprung suspension and library-quiet ride, the 2017 Cadillac XTS may be something of a nod to yesteryear, but we still think there's a place for it among buyers who value comfort over cutting-edge handling.
We certainly don't mean to imply that the XTS is bad to drive — it's actually very impressive for its size. This is a big car, nearly 17 feet long, but once you're behind the wheel the XTS feels smaller. With a standard adaptive suspension and light steering feel, the XTS feels more nimble than you might expect. Thanks to General Motors' magnetic shock absorbers (which use a fluid that thickens instantly when a magnetic field is applied, allowing near-instant changes in damping), the XTS can provide a pillow-soft ride and yet still maintains its composure around corners.
While the XTS drives small, it certainly doesn't feel cramped. There's plenty of room to stretch out up front and even more in back. The 18-cubic-foot trunk is generous, but the narrow opening means that loading long items like golf bags will take some creativity.
We love the XTS's futuristic dashboard, especially in higher trim levels where traditional analog gauges are replaced by a video screen. And we appreciate the improvements Cadillac has made to its CUE touchscreen system — it now responds faster, and the swipe and pinch gestures will be familiar to anyone who uses a smartphone or tablet. Then again, the glossy screen is a magnet for fingerprints, and the touch-sensitive buttons below the screen, which control the stereo and climate system, are not our favorite. They require too much attention to be taken from the road, and since they sense the proximity of your finger, it's easy to press a "button" you didn't want.
The base engine for the XTS is a 3.6-liter V6, which produces 304 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque. It's available with either front- or all-wheel drive. We clocked the latter model to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds, slower than what we expect in this class. EPA-estimated fuel economy for the front-drive version is 22 mpg combined (18 city/28 highway), and AWD drops that by 2 mpg. Cadillac offers a twin-turbo version of this engine in the V-Sport model. It produces 410 hp and 369 lb-ft and comes standard with all-wheel drive; and its zero-to-60-mph time of 5.4 seconds is much closer to that of its rivals. The V-Sport's EPA rating is 18 mpg combined (16 city/23 highway).
Cadillac offers the XTS in Base, Luxury Collection, Premium Collection, and Platinum Collection models, with the V-Sport only offered in the upper two. Base models are best left to taxi services and limo builders; the Luxury model has more luxury must-haves, but it's the Premium and Platinum that really tempt us. Let Edmunds help find the perfect 2017 Cadillac XTS for you.
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4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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This is by far the nicest vehicle ive ever owned! Simply put, its DA BOMB!!! Huge...Sleek...powerful...refined...super comfortable..roomy...eye catching....just beautiful! We first drove the new CT5 and really liked it, but the ride was nothing compared to the xts which we drove afterwards. Got the base model in black with black interior and dark tinted windows, it looks like the top of the line model but for much less. She drives like a dream, like floating on a magic carpet...but also handles surprisingly well for such a large car. It has tons of high tech stuff that I could care less about, but it does look nice. The other thing is very few peeps have one where I live, so its something different and special as well. Ginormous interior, but drives like a smaller car....silky smooth and I get compliments everywhere I go. And since most peeps are buying suv/cuvs now, sedans have much larger rebates...the xts is no different, with the gm card...giant gm rebates and dealer discounts, I bought this beauty for less then you could buy a new bmw 320i for...the xts is much nicer, larger, more powerful...getting 30mpg on the highway as well...only downside is slightly restricted side and rear view, put a couple of those stick on convex mirrors and your good to go! I feel like a rock star driving it and Highly recommended!
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The 2017 Cadillac Xts earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 4.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
Available Cadillac XTS 2017 Submodel Types: Sedan
Available Trims: Luxury, Premium, Platinum, Base, Vsport Platinum, Premium Luxury, Vsport Premium, Premium Luxury V-Sport
Exterior Colors: Black Raven, Radiant Silver Metallic, Crystal White Tricoat, Sapphire Blue Metallic, Graphite Metallic, Silver Coast Metallic, White Diamond Tricoat, Red Passion Tintcoat, Crystal Red Tintcoat, Stellar Black Metallic, Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic, Phantom Gray Metallic, Bronze Dune Metallic, Black Diamond Tricoat, Deep Amethyst Metallic
Interior Colors: Jet Black leather, Shale w/Cocoa Accents leather, Medium Titanium w/Jet Black Accents leather, Jet Black w/Light Wheat Accents premium leather, Kona Brown w/Jet Black Accents leather, Very Light Platinum w/Dark Urban/Cocoa Accents premium leather, Caramel w/Jet Black Accents leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Aux Audio Inputs, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Leather Seats, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Parking sensors, Post-collision safety system, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Remote Start, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Upgraded Headlights, Cooled Seats, Heated seats, Navigation, Back-up camera, Keyless Entry/Start, Mobile Internet, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning, Sunroof/Moonroof, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, AWD/4WD, 360-degree camera, Heads up display, Upgraded Stereo, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-collision safety system, Rear Entertainment System
Engine/Mechanics: 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: front wheel drive, all wheel drive
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