#9

in Super Luxury Sports Cars

Based on analysis of 54 XLR reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $86,215 - $86,215
Invoice: $78,887 - $78,887
MPG: 15 City / 24 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:7.5
Performance:7.9
Exterior:9.0
Interior:7.0
Safety:NA
Reliability:8.0
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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

Reviewers are impressed with the XLR's stand-out style and love its automatic retractable hard top.

  • "Cadillac says stealth fighters inspired the XLR, which serves as 'a contemporary expression of Cadillac's heritage of landmark design and advanced technology.' Its linear form hints of the marquee's history. The XLR's vertical headlights are part of Cadillac's current design philosophy." -- Cars.com
  • "The XLR is molded in the new Cadillac aesthetic and makes a bold and provocative statement about the future of automotive design. With its long hood and short deck, the XLR retains the traditional roadster formula wrapped in a modern shell. The true design masterpiece is the folding hard top, which, with the push a button, begins a mechanical ballet almost as enjoyable to stare at as the car itself. The process is quick." -- Kelley Blue Book
Review Last Updated: 9/14/09