Pros: Availability of muscular twin-turbo V6; smooth, composed ride; regal interior trimmings for the price
Cons: Not as nimble as some class competitors; so-so acceleration with base V6
CG Says: The 2018 Cadillac XTS gets revised styling and retuned suspension. There is also a new Cue operating system. The XTS is premium large car with front-wheel drive (all-wheel drive is available). It is less expensive than Cadillac’s other large luxury sedan, the rear-wheel drive CT6. Two engines are available: a 304-hp 3.6-liter V6 and a 410-hp turbocharged 3.6-liter V6. Both are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include automatic emergency braking, blind-spot alert, and adaptive cruise control. Other available features include surround-view cameras, panoramic sunroof, heated/ventilated front seats, and power rear sunshade. 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: $47,390 Luxury: $51,390 AWD Luxury: $53,390 Premium Luxury: $57,790 AWD Premium Luxury: $59,990 Platinum: $66,690 AWD Platinum: $68,890 AWD V-Sport Platinum: $73,490 |
Base Engine 3.6-liter V6 (Base, Luxury, Premium Luxury, Platinum) |
Horsepower 304 |
Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
Avail. Transmission NA |
EPA City Range (mpg) 17-19 |
EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 26-28 |
Optional Engine turbocharged 3.6-liter V6 (V-Sport) |
Horsepower 410 |
Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
Avail. Transmission NA |
EPA City Range (mpg) 16 |
EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 23 |
