Quick Spin: 2014 Cadillac XTS Vsport
04-28-14, 06:30 AM
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The XTS was dead on arrival the day GM released it and announced at the same time the car is a stop-gap before they can produce something more competitive. Half-assed efforts never work in this industry. And hatchback styling on a full-sized luxury car is the nail in coffin. Disgraceful waste of GM dollars, but it's not surprising in some regards.
Care to explain how this car is half assed?
04-28-14, 07:56 AM
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I expect that once we have that new flagship model, the XTS might be relegated to a more "ES 350" type of position in the lineup. Right now, that's really what it is, but it's too expensive.
04-29-14, 01:12 AM
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04-29-14, 05:36 AM
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Glad you mentioned it...hasn't GM themselves said that the XTS was just a band-aid? They needed something while waiting for the new CTS, and are still a year or so away from releasing a true flagship a la S, LS, 7, etc. XTS is a stop gap.
I expect that once we have that new flagship model, the XTS might be relegated to a more "ES 350" type of position in the lineup. Right now, that's really what it is, but it's too expensive.
I expect that once we have that new flagship model, the XTS might be relegated to a more "ES 350" type of position in the lineup. Right now, that's really what it is, but it's too expensive.
The ES350 is the bestselling car in Lexus line up so I’m sure GM wouldn't mind that. I probably would never buy one for 71k but it's so funny to hear what people would do instead with their money. It's very obvious the car isn't for you. But I can guarantee the very older crowd would love this vehicle. I see Cad all the time.
I can guarantee a preacher is probably at the dealership looking at one right now.
04-29-14, 08:59 AM
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Oh come one, take that bourgeoisie attitude elsewhere. This car makes sense here because we have poor roads due to rough winters, they happen to be very straight and don't have many elevation changes.
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04-29-14, 12:13 PM
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sales last month were a little over 2k, so not lighting it on fire, but not terrible.
05-03-14, 11:03 AM
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The Cadillac XTS Vsport is powered by a twin-turbo 3.6 liter V-6 engine that makes 410 horsepower and 360 lb-ft. of torque. This model has a starting price of $62,095. A best 0-60 MPH test run of 5.6 seconds was accomplished with the Drive Mode set to "Sport" and the Traction Control switched "Off"
05-03-14, 02:22 PM
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Disgraceful waste of GM dollars.
Last edited by mmarshall; 05-03-14 at 02:27 PM.
plus my 14 year old GS does 5.7 mph 0-60... lol
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