2019 Cadillac XTS

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 2019 Cadillac XTS has faster wireless-device charging, but is otherwise unchanged. 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 off by the added complication they bring. Still, this is a car well worth considering if its many strengths meet your needs.