Cadillac XTS: prices and specifications

Cadillac XTS: Change of Flagships

The Cadillac XTS is a flagship sedan that replaced two models on the assembly line: the STS (produced from 2005 to 2011) and the DTS (produced from 2006 to 2011). The name decoding: "X" stands for Extra, "T" for Touring, and "S" for Sedan.

Work on the car began in 2007 when Cadillac management decided to phase out the outdated STS and DTS models. The design was entrusted to a young specialist — Chinese-American Christine Park, who already held the position of senior brand designer. Her sketches were approved by General Motors management, and the design was patented in 2009. That same year, a test batch was assembled and tested on roads in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

In 2010, the XTS Platinum concept was presented at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It gave an idea of the exterior and technical equipment of the production version. In addition to a gasoline engine, the concept was equipped with a hybrid powertrain, indicating the company's plans to release an eco-friendly modification.

The world premiere of the production Cadillac XTS took place in 2012 at the Detroit Auto Show. This full-size sedan is built on the General Motors Epsylon II platform, which is also used by the Chevrolet Impala and Buick LaCrosse. Assembly is carried out at the GM plant in Oshawa.

Engine and Drive

The car is equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 gasoline engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Drive is front or all-wheel drive.