2008 Cadillac XLR Overview

2008 Cadillac XLR

2008 Cadillac XLR Review

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2dr Conv
MSRP: $81,490

  • Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) polished aluminum (Not available on (PLA) Platinum Edition.)
  • Tires, P235/50R18 W-rated, extended mobility, blackwall
  • Hardtop, power retractable
  • Headlamps, steerable adaptive forward lighting system, bi-functional High-Intensity Discharge (HID) with headlamp washers and Twilight Sentinel
  • Fog lamps, front, integral
  • Tail lamps, LED illumination
  • Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable and driver-side auto-dimming with memory, manual-folding
  • Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted
  • Wipers, front intermittent, RainSense

  • Audio system with navigation, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and DVD-based navigation, digital clock, Radio Data System (RDS), TheftLock, weather band, 6.5" LCD color display touch-screen, voice recognition and Bose premium 9-speaker system
  • XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation. (Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.)
  • Antenna, integral

  • Traction control, all-speed, electronic
  • StabiliTrak, 4-channel electronic vehicle stability enhancement system
  • Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
  • Daytime Running Lamps
  • OnStar, 1-year of Directions & Connections plan. Includes the innovative easy to use Turn-by-Turn Navigation services which provide voice-guided directions (where available). Also includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist, Remote Horn and Lights, Information and Convenience Services, and Driving Directions (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Turn-By-Turn Navigation requires ABS and is not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details.)
  • Air bags, dual-stage frontal and side-impact, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (side-impact air bags include head and thorax protection) (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
  • Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger with pretensioners and child restraint provisions

  • Seats, front bucket with leather seating surfaces 8-way power driver and passenger seat adjusters, adjustable upper and lower lumbar control, easy exit seat position, cooled and heated seat cushions and seatbacks and integrated audio system
  • Console, floor with ashtray, cigar lighter, auxiliary power outlet, 2 cup holders, coin holder and accessible storage compartments in console and between seat backs
  • Floor mats, carpeted
  • Steering column, power tilt and telescopic
  • Steering wheel, heated, leather-wrapped with wood trim
  • Steering wheel accessory controls, mounted audio, voice recognition and cruise controls
  • Parking brake release, automatic
  • Instrumentation, electronic analog, BVLGARI-designed
  • Head-Up Display, with digital readouts for vehicle speed, selected gear, Adaptive Cruise Control indicator, audio system information, high-beam indicator, fuel level and 5 language capability (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish)
  • Rear Parking Assist, Ultrasonic with rearview LED display and audible warning
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System
  • Windows, power with driver and passenger Express-Down/Up
  • Windows, integrated automatic indexing seal system
  • Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection
  • Keyless Access, with 2 remote transmitters that enable automatic door unlock and open by touching door switch
  • Trunk release, power push button open and close
  • Universal Home Remote, includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable
  • Driver Information Center with 20 character display that includes Tire Pressure Monitor and 5 language capability (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish)
  • Memory Personalization, recalls 2 driver "presets" for power driver seat, outside mirrors with parallel park assist, steering column, climate control, audio system and Driver Information Center
  • Adaptive cruise control, sophisticated radar transceiver automatically adjusts speed to maintain preset following distance with telltale in Head-Up display
  • Fuel filler door release, power
  • Theft-deterrent system, audible
  • Climate control, dual-zone automatic with individual climate settings for driver and front passenger
  • Defogger, rear-window electric with front and side window outlets for the driver and right-front passenger
  • Air filtration system, with pollen filter
  • Glovebox, passenger-side, lockable, illuminated
  • Accents, interior, aluminum on center console, left-hand and right-hand door armrests and door switch bezels, center air outlet, climate control, audio system and steering wheel
  • Map pockets, door storage
  • Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with OnStar controls
  • Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Lighting, interior with illuminated entry and exit feature, courtesy lights and entrance lights in base of door
  • Cargo net, trunk

  • Engine, Northstar 4.6L Variable Valve Timing DOHC V8 SFI (320 hp [238.7 kW] @ 6400 rpm, 310 lb-ft of torque [418.5 N-m] @ 4400 rpm)
  • Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and Driver Shift Control
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Battery, maintenance-free with rundown protection
  • Alternator, 150 amps
  • Keyless ignition, engaged with push button start
  • Suspension, 4-wheel independent with Magnetic Ride Control
  • Rear axle, 2.73 ratio
  • Steering, power, Magnasteer, speed-sensitive, rack-and-pinion
  • Exhaust outlets, dual chrome-plated tips
  • GOLDSTREAM
  • EBONY, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES
  • CASHMERE/EBONY, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES
  • EBONY, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES (Only available with (PLA) Platinum Edition.)
  • CASHMERE/BURL, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES (Only available with (PLA) Platinum Edition.)
  • BLACK RAVEN
  • LIGHT PLATINUM
  • ELEKTRA BLUE TINTCOAT
  • CRYSTAL RED TINTCOAT
  • SEATS, FRONT BUCKET WITH LEATHER SEATING SURFACES 8-way power driver and passenger seat adjusters, adjustable upper and lower lumbar control, easy exit seat position, cooled and heated seat cushions and seatbacks and integrated audio system (STD)
  • TRIM, LIGHT EUCALYPTUS WOOD ACCENTS includes door handles, shift knob, center console and instrument panel (Must select either (FAB) Light Eucalyptus wood accents or (FAC) Dark Eucalyptus wood accents. Available at no additional charge.)
  • TRIM, DARK EUCALYPTUS WOOD ACCENTS includes door handles, shift knob, center console and instrument panel (Must select either (FAC) Dark Eucalyptus wood accents or (FAB) Light Eucalyptus wood accents. Available at no additional charge.)
  • TRIM, OLIVE ASH WOOD AND GENUINE ALUMINUM (Included and only available with (PLA) Platinum Edition.)
  • EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
  • ENGINE, NORTHSTAR 4.6L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC V8 SFI (320 hp [238.7 kW] @ 6400 rpm, 310 lb-ft of torque [418.5 N-m] @ 4400 rpm) (STD)
  • TRANSMISSION, 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED with overdrive and Driver Shift Control (STD)
  • WHEELS, 18" (45.7 CM) 15-SPOKE, POLISHED ALUMINUM (Included and only available with (PLA) Platinum Edition.)
  • EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, CALIFORNIA, CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA OR RHODE ISLAND (for vehicles ordered by dealers in the states of California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania or Rhode Island with Federal emissions) (Requires (FE9) Federal emissions requirements. Not available in Maine or Vermont.)
  • EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, FEDERAL (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states with California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont emissions; may also be used by dealers in states of California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont to order different state-specific emissions) (Requires (YF5) California state emissions requirements or (NE1) Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont state emission requirements.)
  • EMISSIONS, CONNECTICUT, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND AND VERMONT STATE REQUIREMENTS
  • WHEELS, 18" (45.7 CM) CHROME ALUMINUM (Not available on (PLA) Platinum Edition.)
  • PLATINUM EDITION includes chrome-finish grille; unique door sill plates; (N87) 18" (45.7 cm) 15-spoke, polished aluminum wheels; leather-wrapped interior; Olive Ash wood trim and genuine aluminum accents; and Alcantara headliner *BASE PRICE IS ADJUSTED BY SELECTING THIS OPTION*
  • WHEELS, 18" (45.7 CM) POLISHED ALUMINUM (STD) (Not available on (PLA) Platinum Edition.)
  • NEW JERSEY COST SURCHARGE *Required on all vehicles to be registered in New Jersey*
  • ILLINOIS COST SURCHARGE
  • AUDIO SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION, AM/FM STEREO with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and DVD-based navigation, digital clock, Radio Data System (RDS), TheftLock, weather band, 6.5" LCD color display touch-screen, voice recognition and Bose premium 9-speaker system (STD)
  • LICENSE PLATE FRONT MOUNTING PACKAGE (Included for required states. No charge option.)
  • WHEELS, 18" SPLIT-SPOKE FORGED CHROME (Included and only available with (VQE) Weather Veil Package.)
  • WEATHER VEIL PACKAGE WITH 18" CHROME WHEELS includes custom fit vehicle cover, windscreen with logoed storage bag and distinctive 7 split-spoke forged chromed wheels, chrome wreath and crest center cap and chrome lug nuts
  • ALPINE WHITE LIMITED EDITION includes (10U) exclusive Alpine White exterior color, (192) Ebony or (312) Cashmere Leather interior trims, (PD5) 18" (45.7 cm) chrome aluminum wheels and a bright chrome grille Requires selection of (10U Alpine White exterior color and either (192) Ebony or (312) Cashmere interior trim.) (Limited production edition. *BASE PRICE IS ADJUSTED BY SELECTING THIS OPTION*
  • EMISSIONS, CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS
  • MANUFACTURER STATEMENT OF ORIGIN
  • STANDARD PAINT
Price $81,490 MSRP
Body Style convertible
Engine Gas V8
Seating 2
Fuel Economy 15 MPG city
24 MPG highway
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Used Cadillac XLR