2013-2014 Cadillac XTS Review and Road Test including an in-depth look at CUE
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- čas přidán 22. 10. 2012
- Alex L. Dykes takes an in depth look at the all-new Cadillac XTS. How in depth? It's over 21 minutes loing. Yikes! Trust us, we cover everything. If that's too long, skip the 7 minute look at the infotainment system.
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I can’t believe that this car came out in 2012 as a 2013 model, they still look beautiful and modern today
He seems to be overly hating because he doesn’t like it, this is a great car.
I doubt he’d even know how to shovel a load of poop let alone work on a nice car.
2022. I still own mine. 2013, with 111K original miles. Red on cream leather. I've taken out standing care . Maintenance is key to any automobile.
Would you recommend getting a xts?
Thinking about upgrading from my 99 deville
2016 XTS owner...97000 miles, well maintained and plan go keep it until 200000 miles. First car I have ever owned that I didn't sell as soon as paid for. It's an excellent car...
I think GM made a car that would get good gas mileage and still be an American luxury car without being a hybrid
Is this a review, or a rant?
This is a great car! Love driving mine.....makes the Lincoln look like child's play. Stop bashing American luxury!
But Lincoln's have better build quality and reliability. Not to mention the Lincoln rides like a luxury car and this Cadillac rides like a regular GM vehicle.
I get 28 mph in mine! who is this guy?!
Hey Alex, can you do a review on a 2016 or 2017 xts? I know they have improved a lot since you did this review. Thank you!
Re: MKS comparison, Consumer Reports test drive video stated re: XTS: "it drives a whole lot better than the car's traditional competitor, the Lincoln MKS."
But Lincoln's have better build quality and reliability. Not to mention the Lincoln rides like a luxury car and this Cadillac rides like a regular GM vehicle.
Great review man! Great explanations, I’mma get this car!!!
I just looked at a 2014 xts yesterday 124k . It actually has helded up well all the touch stuff still works , it road good an has decent excellarating , nothing was falling off it ...an the golve box closed HAHA. Trust me all the 2014 Europe cars are falling apart by now an the repair cost for used Mercedes and bmw hahaha no thanks
He should done followup with an XTS VSport Platinum. I've got a 2014 model. Its absolutely flawless and "batshit" fast! As a Cadillac, the VSport engine and Platinum features should have been the only features offered - no corporate engine or lower trims.
Well as a former Caddy owner "1998 Deville D'elegance "purchased used , to date that was my favorite car .i have had Fords, VWs. Mazdas, Infinit, Nissan, Toyota, Kia , I just re-leased a new 2016 Kia Optima EX , the features on the Kia can't be beat , but my Caddy will always be my favorite.
The glove box is missing the cord on the left that makes it damp
Beat up press car
I came here for this comment. My 2014 Impala LTZ shares this platform and my glovebox is still damped 😁
Cuz they've got somebody who didn't hate the car going into it. Just bought one I absolutely love it. It's like he's trying to talk people out of buying it
Looks, comfort, performance, prestige.......who cares about fuel economy in this price range? If you're worried about a few mpgs, then you can't afford this car. Besides, the numbers are very respectable!
Thank you for the objective review. It was very helpful.
Found your appraisal interesting, particularly in reference to the Lincoln. The Lincoln handles better than the Cadillac with the rheological shocks? Would like to know more.
Alex, you forgot to mention that the Cadillac XTS will be on the road long after its competition is in the junkyard. That has always been a strong point with G.M. products. I see 40 year old G.M. products, especially Cadillacs and Buicks, on the road all the time. I very rarely see the foriegn cars of that age still rolling along. If you don't plan on buying a new car every year, American cars are the way to go.
Thanks for a fast reply. I don't have a problem with your reviews, I actually like them. It's just this review had a lot of ridicule.
Please review the 2016 XTS to update us on improvements. Thanks.
thank you / great review ! enjoyed it much
You are kind of nitpicking Alex. I test drove one yesterday and thought it was the best Cadillac in years.
That doesn't say much since Cadillac's have been building shitty cars for years.
Putting journalists in the trunk is hilarious 😂😂
This still a nice ride, looking and smooth ride. I hope Cadillac fixes CUE just like you mentioned with FORD. Almost bought the 2013 XTS Platinum last night, got them to come down to $46500 but not enoug on my trade in. Will wait for CUE 2.0 to come out soon.
I have the 2016 xts platinum, I love it!
carvealegoff I just bought a 2013 xts luxury w/17000 for 23k loaded. Sun roof and all!
Did u have a spare tire? I did not. Bought a used 15, platinum a few years ago... I like it but wish I would've got another SUV...the 19" wheel/tire set up is NOT for rust belt USA roads. I feel & hear everything.
Opps! You are not alone with your opinions.
I like General Motors, in general. But they do stuff that is sometimes, questionable. I think maybe if the Cadillac XTS had a V8 option and if they had put better quality materials (not just for the stitching but also for every thing else including the glove box) and if they could make the CUE (Cadillac User Experience) system not so laggy, I’m sure the XTS would $ell more than Mercedes and BMW.
There’s a touch sensitivity adjuster within the Cue settings. It can respond to know touch at all when adjusted to high sensitivity or low response to touch when set to low. Thanks 😊 Geesh I agree yo pleather looks really cheap.. I have a 2013 xts and my dash is great!! My leather is great.
Would you recommend getting a xts?
Im thinking about upgrading from my 99 deville
The only luxury car that I am aware of that offers a real leather dashboard is the Rolls Royce and Bentley.
@@casualwyatt I would definitely recommend the XTS. The rear seat is especially roomy and the car, as a whole, is excellent.
As good as anything else in its class ☺️ unless I have got it completely wrong? Beautiful 🚗🚨,car .?
Great user's point of view review.
Damn, did Bmw & Mercedes pay you to bring down credibility of this car? Wtf
comfort, ergonomics, noise?
Good review, personally i don't mind the criticism if I am paying 60K for a flagship i expect more than just decent quality.
Alex, I'm in the market for a full size car in the next few months. I'm very spoiled by several of the very handy features of my 2014 Mazda 6 GT, including adaptive cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, adaptive headlights, and auto high beams. Very few large cars offer these features in total -- the Chrysler 300 and the XTS being about it. I can buy a used 2015 XTS Premium for ~$39K - $40K, with less than 15K miles. Am I crazy, or is this the full-size bargain of the class with the features I'm seeking?
Thanks!
Jim MacMurdo I was left wanting by the XTS. It is considerably more than the 300 but slower and not as well put together in certain places given the price tag. The LCD instrument cluster is a thing of beauty but I'd lean more towards the Genesis and 300 than the XTS overall.
Alex on Autos Thanks Alex. Appreciate the very prompt feedback. Used 2015 Genesises (or is that Genesii?) are going from $44 - $45K; used 300C Platinums are very rare -- only found one in the midwest @ $43K.
Jim MacMurdo That is your problem, if you're looking used then finding a 300C Plat will be tricky.
+Jim MacMurdo The XTS won't disappoint you. It is an EXCELLENT highway car too.
I love the Cadillac Cars 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞
Great review, but I think your pricing is way off. You also have to factor in that GM always gives huge discounts off of MSRP. A base XTS starts at $44,000 and a fully loaded AWD Platinum is about $62,000.
Great review as always, and please keep them coming... I do have one concern though. I am concerned you're looking at the camera a little too often while driving during your reviews. While audience interaction is appreciated... safety first! I suspect none of your fans will be offended if you spend a little more time looking down the road and less at the camera while driving.
You automotive writers are always bitching about steering feel. The general public who is buying a car like this doesn't want to feel the road. As far as I am concerned you guys and your complaining down through the years have ruined the kinds of cars we used to be able to buy that had zero steering feel, soaked up all road imperfections and cycled the suspension at least twice over bumps. Bring back the Cadillac ride of 20 years ago!
+Joe Lippard I see a lot of guys like you crack up their cush mobiles at 75mph on the expressway because when they have to maneuver quickly they slop around and the driver has no idea what the tires are doing on the road.
Joe Lippard 8
xts or cts?
What is the best gas to use for this car????
Id say 91, 93 if you could get it
The 3.6 na runs fine on 87 as per the owners manual.
a bit condescending in some regards, mainly in terms of the attention to the quality, which GM is actually improving on. but overall a good review.
He be hating Cadillac
Does anyone know how much this car cost now?
Sales are weak for the xts. They should have given it a v8.
big block too, i dont understand why they added the Magnetic Ride Control suspension for those weak-ass engines.
smate333 the make a lot of money off the magnetic ride control
I hope you mean the Volvo S80, because the S60 is much smaller. I have one.
I think he is all wrong about the steering, unless he is in the FWD version. The AWD steering is not overly boosted at all. And the wheel is not thin.
The trunk is Teamster friendly. If you know what I mean.
you're just complaining dude
A very articulate and comprehensive review! I drive a nearly 5 year old CTS that has not held up that well despite having only 47km on the clock. Just before the recession GM was all but giving them away and I snagged an outrageous bargain so I can't complain too much. Anyone though who thinks that Cadillac is somehow so far above the General's more plebeian offerings is not willing to face reality. And I agree, if I had north of 60 grand to spend I'd be looking to the Black Forest.
Seems to be really mad at Cadillac, but the car is amazing
Why the hell are you don't a review 🤔 do u work 4 the competition 🤔
Livery, not Lifery.
6 seconds to 60? really?? thought it would be a lot slower. where did you get that figure, your testing?
I will bet you these workers make 35+ an hour and no one was even smart enough to check out the car before giving it to a reporter to review it. Remarkable
all the time complaining...why r u driving that car then ?
So he doesn't even drive the car until the video is 15 minutes in. I know when I blow tons of cash on a car the most important thing to me is the glove box. It's almost like he doesn't care how it drives.
His point was..if they didn't even bother to make a good glove box..which is super easy to make..why should you think they cared about the rest of the car? Remember..his center computer went down 4 times! That's a huge warning sign this car is garbage..which is inexcusable for it's price.
Bat wing crazy and fast. LOL! You are not along (-;
"quick clips"- oh the irony. Great video, though.
No they don't !
Because reviewing cars is what we do at TTAC.com
Geez, what a brutally bad review. First, I don’t own an XTS but I’ve driven them, and they are nothing like he describes. It’s a dramatically better, more usable car then the ridiculous Lincoln MKS. Overall reliability has proven to be excellent. Definitely a cheaper long term option then a big Mercedes. It’s just an example of how far automotive journalism has fallen. He started out with a chip on his shoulder about it, and proceeded to just point out negatives about it as much as he could. Sad. And incredibly unprofessional. I wonder which resort Mercedes flew him to after this review was done.
I used to work at BMW and they also had shit the broke easy sows that make it a shit car not one bit I had brand new cars that the Idive didn't work I mean things don't last forever that's why there is warranty
it just get tired
GM-General Mediocrity
No spare! Not even a space saver.
The spare tire was Optional
i want to root for gm so bad they just keep releasing dud after dud
I agree that the video may seem a little harsh.. However now that Cadillac is bringing a serious car to the competition in leu of the crap that they used to (see all Cadillacs 2001-2009) this car must be compared to the likes of cars that have been and are extremely well made (see german cars) The simple fact is that it's not there yet -getting much much closer, but still not as good.
get the impala and save yourself some hard earned cash
Hate 2 say it but caddilac is not what it use 2 be.. GM has gotten cheap...so much for USA cars..smh...Can't compete anymore
Nobody pays us for our reviews. Period. Cadillac did a great job bringing their own product down with the fit and finish problems, the glovebox issue and the steep pricing on the XTS. No matter how you slice it, the Lincoln MKS, Volvo S80, Chrysler 300, Hyundai Genesis, Audi A6 and BMW 528 all represent better value.
Two main problems with this car. 1. A fully loaded impala looks better IMO and it’s really not even close. The Impala has the look of a bulked up fast back with its beautiful C pillar and this looks like a fat bubble to me. Car is too short and tall compared to the Impala. (At least it gives that appearance). 2. This is not the interior of a luxury car. Sure it’s got a lot tech but where is the Cadillac way of high gloss wood and leather and a dashboard that had excellent flow. This car has entirely too much piano black plastic which won’t age well whatsoever, it’s dashbord is too focused on being vertical instead of horizontal which makes the car seem less wide when you’re sitting in it. This interior is eons behind an e class. My first Cadillac back in the day was a 99 Seville. Sure the headgaskets blew and the car was practically a lemon but man what a car when everything was working. A girl I was seeing at the time used to take her parents E class out all the time and I thought sitting in the Seville was nicer and much luxurious feeling and don’t even get me started on the 5 series from that time. I drove one all of 300 feet and literally got out and said oh no this is awful. Hard plastics and “sporty” steering that required way too much effort yet felt numb at the same time. I miss those 90s Caddies. They went head to head with the big boys from Germany and Japan and held their own very well I thought. But that is no longer the case. The CT6 was a step in the right direction when it was released but still it’s no s class or even e class interior for that matter.
Great screen name and beautiful review..and I agree with everything you said..except for me it was Lincoln. You can buy this car for dirt cheap today and there's a reason for that: Poor build quality..weak engine..generic GM ride..and unreliable electronics. Sure..it's very pretty to look at..but I ride inside a car..not outside it..and I'm old school about my luxury..as in wanting a soft ride and everything at my fingertips just like my old Lincoln Continental Mark VI Coupe and Lincoln Town Car used to give me. But nobody wants to make a soft riding luxury car anymore..unless you have big bucks for a Rolls Royce.
Classic auto union workers standard of craftsmanship. It so so sad we can't buy an American car with a long term goal. 100k miles and your lucky if they last. Why is it anything made here is just crappy ?
The new Cadillacs will give you 200,000 miles of trouble free operation. American cars have come a long way. A new ball game.
A new Cadillac.
***** Not true. JD Powers places Cadillac in 3rd place just behind Mercedes and Lexus for the fewest customer complaints. Mercedes has the worst resale value of all luxury cars now. Lexus, as with many Japanese cars, has been denied entrance in Russia for HUGE amounts of radiation due to the still problematic Fukushima power plant.
+smouthdudesmooth I have to say, I see tons of old Lincolns, Caddy's, Crown Vics, Grand Marquis' all over the road. some of which are 30 years old or so. Granted, they do require maintenance, but so did all the German cars I've owned; not to mention Land Rover. We've been so "reviewed" to death and shamed into thinking that American cars are junk, and some are, but ALL cars have their weak spots. Ours just happens to be rattles. And oh do i hate rattles, but I hate spending a fortune on repairing a German even more.
I understand the truth to what you are saying. But this article is not really about the moral of buying American. Nor do I promote buying just for the sake of patriotism. My response was intended to point out that, aside from maintenance, it is very possible to drive American cars for many years and miles. And truthfully, all countries have recalls, maintenance issues, and other let downs in their product. I've owned them, I know. I agree with all you've said, however.
***** You have been brainwashed. Buying American keeps American Dollars in THIS country. When you buy a foreign car, the money goes out but does not return. Even when they are made here, the profits leave, never to return again. Profits for replacement parts make up 61% of the Profits for American car manufacturers. Guess what? 61% of the profits for foreign car makers come from replacement parts too. In the long run, you make the country poorer and poorer each time you buy a foreign car.