2008 Cadillac XLR Review, Video & Pictures
Cadillac further dazzles its customers with its luxury Roadster, the XLR. This miniature powerhouse can hold its own on the road all while providing the occupants with that extra special something that makes you fall in love with a car.
The sporty exterior is definitely a vision. The retractable hardtop takes under 30 seconds to draw back. The top is made of durable materials, has composite exterior panels and a heated back window with rear-quarter windows. The luxurious wood and aluminum accent-ridden inside can occupy two passengers at a time. These two seats have the option to be heated or cooled, depending on the conditions. Dual-zone climate control and an Air Filtration System keep the confines of the XLR pristine when the hood is up. Also included is 6.5” LCD touch screen that controls the Bose Audio System, Navigation System and the DVD entertainment system. The entertainment system only works in park, for the safety of the vehicle occupants. The side-impact airbags, frontal airbags and Passenger airbag suppression system further contribute to this safety. Other securities built into the car include all-disc antilock brakes and an electronic stability system.
This eloquent vehicle uses a 4.6-liter Northstar V* with VVT to power it up. It teams with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode. The XLR-V model is graced with the supercharged 4.4-liter V8 that can generate 443 horsepower and 414 lb. ft. of torque at 3,900 rpm. This engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that uses Performance Algorithm Shifting and a Driver Shift Control that allows some semi-manual operation.
Everything about the XLR shines on the road. It accelerates like a bullet and the amount of comfort the interior provides makes it hard to believe this is a sports vehicle. The steering is responsive and very tight and the built-in systems do a fine job of picking up slack. The 2008 XLR is a road warrior ready for you to get behind the wood accented and heated steering wheel.
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