2008 Cadillac XLR - Expert Reviews
Expert Reviews from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 3 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 cadillac xlr Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Full-throttle shifts result in little hesitation, and the sound of the engine at full song is as good as or better than any V8 in its class. Braking performance is equally impressive, with a stop from 60 mph taking just 118 feet, and with no fade evident after successive panic stops. Safety: Antilock disc brakes, run-flat tires and stability control are all standard, as are side airbags that offer head as well as thorax protection. Rear parking sensors are also included. Interior Design and Special Features: While packed to the gills with high-tech luxury features, the 2008 Cadillac XLR fails... |
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2008 Cadillac XLR OverviewSource: CarGurus...leather seating surfaces, heated seat cushions and seatbacks, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, BVLGARI-designed instrumentation, a head-up display in five languages, and aluminum accents (with optional eucalyptus trim) all combine to provide an upscale feel, although some drivers and reviewers have noted that the XLR's interior can feel cramped at times. Trunk space is also limited, especially with the top down. Some reviewers also note that the XLR's steering isn't as responsive as expected for a car in this league.Features such as StabiliTrak electronic vehicle stability enhancement... |
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2008 Cadillac XLR Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...XM Satellite Radio and GM's OnStar communication and navigation systems are standard. Trunk capacity is 11.6 cubic feet with the top up, but space drops to 4.4 cubic feet when the roof is retracted. Under the Hood A 4.6-liter Northstar V-8 with variable valve timing produces 320 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 310 pounds-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm. Premium fuel is recommended. The XLR has a six-speed automatic transmission that incorporates a manual-shift mode. Safety Side-impact airbags are installed in the seats. The seat belts have powered pretensioners. Four-channel all-disc antilock brakes... |
Cadillac XLR Related News
GM announces new production, job cuts; Cadillac XLR canceled
The ongoing economic recession continues to impact the car industry and General Motors with reduced revenue and the need to cut production. Reducing production means cutting... January 26, 2009 by Nelson Ireson 3
D3 boosts Cadillac XLR-V output to more than 600hp
There was a time when aftermarket tuners would rarely even consider modifying something like a Cadillac. The brand was largely associated with retirees and boring business... September 11, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 13
Cadillac announces facelifted 2009 XLR and XLR-V roadsters
Porsche’s new 911 Carrera wasn’t the only facelifted model announced today. Cadillac, too, has revealed details about the 2009 mid-cycle update for its XLR... June 6, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 7
Americans getting too fat to drive?
Americans - like their cars - are getting heavier every year. Unfortunately, it seems the tested passenger capacities of the cars they drive are not keeping up. Two-seaters... September 17, 2007 by Nelson Ireson 10
