5 Reasons You Should Test Drive the 2017 Cadillac XTS

The 2017 Cadillac XTS jumps on the market with a sleek design and luxurious touches that make it a stylish ride for anyone. Add this to the powerful performance and high safety ranking of the XTS, and you have a sedan that’s sure to please. With a starting MSRP of $45,595, here’s a look at the top-notch Cadillac XTS.

Exterior

This sedan offers you a choice of six trims: the XTS, Luxury, Premium Luxury, Platinum, V-Sport Premium Luxury, and V-Sport Platinum. The first three don 19-inch wheels, while the higher trims bump that up to 20 inches.

Across the lineup, you can find many standard and optional perks. These include HID headlamps, LED taillamps, a platinum grille with center Cadillac crest, IntelliBeam system with automatic high- and low-beam control, and after-dark lighting in the headlamps and side mirrors upon approach.

Performance

You’ll find two engine options available with the 2017 XTS. A 3.6-liter V-6 engine with direct-injection technology outputs 304 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque. Upgrade to the V-Sport Premium Luxury or V-Sport Platinum for a Twin Turbo V-6 engine that produces a respectable 410 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque.

Each engine pairs nicely with an advanced six-speed automatic transmission. But, for even more accuracy on the road, the XTS features responsive stopping power via the BREMBO front brakes, as well as a fine-tuned suspension with magnetic ride control.

Interior Comforts

You’ll feel right at home in your sedan, thanks to the ample cabin space, superior legroom in the second row, and 18 cubic feet of trunk space. You can also customize your XTS with either a Jet Black or Very Light Platinum interior. Plus, opt for the available UltraView sunroof and ambient lighting to up the luxury even further.

Other stylish amenities include refined wood trim, ventilated seats, and a heated steering wheel with the Luxury trim. The Premium Luxury adds on optimal comfort with tri-zone temperature control. Select the Platinum or V-Sport Platinum trims for Semi-Aniline full leather seats with 22 adjustable settings and leather-wrapped interior accents.\

Technology

The Cadillac XTS certainly packs on the technology for the 2017 model year. You’ll find a CUE information display with climate, audio, and system controls, wireless charging, and a 4G LTE built-in Wi-Fi hotspot courtesy of OnStar. Available features include a 12.3-inch instrument cluster display, 3-D GPS navigation, smartphone connectivity via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a 14-speaker Bose sound system.

Safety

Safety is a top priority for many drivers, and this sedan isn’t lacking in that department. In fact, it received a 5-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA. Plus, it comes with features such as a high-strength steel safety cage, energy-absorbing crumple zones, rain-sensing windshield wipers, rear park assist, and Teen Driver technology with perks like audio and speed limits.

Available systems are aplenty and include a Safety Alert Seat with threat detection and a Surround Vision camera. Not to mention, the Driver Awareness Package offers forward collision alert, lane departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. We round out the list with the Driver Assist Package, which comes with adaptive cruise control and front and rear automatic braking.

There’s plenty to admire behind the wheel of the 2017 Cadillac XTS. Test drive yours today!

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