2009 Cadillac XLR - Expert Reviews
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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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2009 cadillac xlr Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...EPA fuel mileage estimates stand at 15 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined. The XLR is a fairly spirited performer, as the 0-60-mph dash takes less than 6 seconds, while high-speed running on the highway is hushed and effortless. 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 no fade evident after successive panic stops. Safety: Antilock disc brakes, run-flat tires and stability control are all... |
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2009 Cadillac XLR OverviewSource: CarGurus...The hardtop convertible retracts in less than 30 seconds at the touch of a button, sliding easily into the trunk. This feature provides one of the few complaints about the 2009 XLR. The already small trunk (11.6 cubic feet) shrinks down to a useless 4.4 cubic feet with the top down. Bluetooth joins the long list of upscale and technologically advanced amenities this year. Keyless start, heated and cooled seats and steering wheel, a navigation system, and a DVD player provide all the necessary creature comforts for the open road. One hopes the DVD player in a two-person car is intended only... |
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2009 Cadillac XLR Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...and cushions Heated steering wheel Head-up information display Nine-speaker Bose audio system with in-dash six-CD changer Standard XM Satellite Radio and OnStar New iPod interface available 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 Six-speed automatic transmission Safety Safety features include: Standard side-impact airbags Standard four-channel all-disc antilock brakes Standard traction control Standard electronic stability system XLR-V The performance-packed... |
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
Why should I also consider these?
The Jaguar XK, BMW 6-Series, and Porsche 911 all offer 2+2 seating, as well as canvas convertible tops.
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class remains the benchmark for this class of vehicle.
It may not be the fastest or most engaging to drive, but it does lots of things well, including offering numerous technology options and an opulent interior feel, along with a great retractable hardtop design that somehow doesn’t steal as much of the trunk space.
Plus, Mercedes-Benz earns its stripes along the way, and the current SL-Class cars prove it.
The Lexus SC430 is another alternative for wind-in-hair fans who still want to be cosseted, but its design is nearly a decade old and will soon be replaced.
