Pros: Availability of muscular twin-turbo V6; smooth, composed ride; regal interior trimmings for the price
Cons: Not all drivers like CUE touchscreen system; not as nimble as some class competitors; so-so acceleration with base V6
CG Says: The 2016 Cadillac XTS gets an updated infortainment control system that is said to be faster and easier to use. The operating system is now compatible with Apple CarPlay. Wireless cell-phone charging is standard and a surround-view camera is newly available. Also, the grilles have been revised. XTS occupies a slice of the rather wide price gap between “regular” large cars and premium-large cars and has surprisingly few direct competitors. We like that the XTS offers plenty of room, numerous safety features, near-opulent luxury, and decent driving dynamics, all at the lower end of the premium price point. There are plenty of high-tech features too, but some traditional customers might be turned of by the added complication they bring. Still, this is a car well worth considering if its many strengths meet your needs.
| Class | Premium Large Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Cadillac |
| Nation of Manufacture | Canada |
| Base Prices | Base: $45,295 Luxury: $49,250 AWD Luxury: $51,250 Premium: $55,705 AWD Premium: $57,935 Platinum: $64,550 AWD Platinum: $66,780 AWD Vsport Premium: $63,770 AWD Vsport Platinum: $72,320 |
| Base Engine 3.6-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 304 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 17-18 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 26-28 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 3.6-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 410 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 16 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 23 |
