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2016 Cadillac XTS review

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Cadillac XTS highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Comfortable and capacious cabin
  • Optional V6 engine packs a lot of horsepower
  • Lengthy feature list full of tech and luxury equipment

Cons

  • Standard V6 doesn’t offer great acceleration
  • Fiddly audio interface controls
  • Narrow trunk opening makes loading tricky

Mileage (EPA estimate)

16 city, 23 highway, 18 combined

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A spacious sedan full of luxury and tech

Looking for comfort, luxury, power, and a wealth of gadgets in one sleek sedan package? You’ve come to exactly the right place. The 2016 Cadillac XTS is a full-size sedan offering a spacious cabin, a smooth ride, and a stacked feature list full of tech and convenience equipment from top to bottom. It’s the kind of vehicle that makes any journey a special experience, especially when you add a powerful V6 engine and sturdy handling into the mix.

All Cadillac XTS years

What is new for the 2016 Cadillac XTS?

  • XTS trims have been upgraded with Seat Massagers as standard equipment this year.
  • The Base trim now comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment.
  • The Vsport Platinum trim now comes with Cruise Control as standard equipment.
  • The Platinum trim now comes with Cruise Control as standard equipment.

5 reasons to buy the 2016 Cadillac XTS

1. Spacious, feature-rich cabin  

If you’re after a full-size vehicle with an equally full-size interior, the 2016 XTS is an ideal pick for you. Inside the generous cabin has seating for up to five passengers, and with 42.1 inches of front seat legroom and 40 inches of rear seat legroom, everyone will have plenty of space to stretch out. You and your crew will also love the array of standard comfort features, including leather seat surfaces and dual-zone automatic climate control.  

2. Equally generous cargo space 

Matching the capacious cabin of the 2016 XTS is an equally roomy trunk. With an impressive 18 cu-ft of cargo volume behind the rear seats, even a full house of passengers will have plenty of space for their luggage in the back with room to spare. Should you need to transport larger items, 60/40 split-folding rear seats with a lockable cargo pass-through are included as standard, to open up more storage space.  

3. Optional V6 engine packs a punch 

You have a choice of two 3.6L V6 engine options available on the 2016 XTS. If power is a priority for you, the optional twin-turbocharged Vsport motor is a great choice. All models with this engine also include a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. This all culminates in a power output of 410 horsepower and 396 lb-ft of torque, getting you from zero to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds — pretty impressive for a full-size luxury sedan. 

4. Comfortable ride meets crisp handling 

The underpinnings of the 2016 XTS expertly balance comfort with sturdy handling. You'll get adaptive suspension dampers with automatic leveling, as well as rear air springs as standard. This means you get a smooth ride for highway cruising, as well as relatively agile and sharp handling for when you want to have some fun — particularly for all-wheel-drive models. 

5. Lengthy list of standard tech features  

If you like tech, you’ll love the lengthy feature list of the 2016 XTS. Standard features include Bluetooth® connectivity, an available Wi-FI hotspot, the Cadillac User Experience infotainment system, an eight-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay® integration, and an eight-speaker Bose® sound system.

 More gadgets can be found on the Premium Collection trim, which includes a heads-up display and tri-zone automatic climate control. 

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.8 out of 5

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RepairPal gave the Cadillac XTS an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Cadillac XTS 16th out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.

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Cadillac XTS features and specs

Base 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Adjustable Suspension
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Cruise Control
  • Leather Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear Sunshade

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.6L

Horsepower

304

Torque (ft-lbs)

264

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

19

Wheelbase

111.7"

Overall length

202"

Width

72.91"

Height

59.45"

Leg room

F 45.83"/R 40"

Head room

F 40.08"/R 37.8"

Front tires

P235/55R18

Rear tires

P235/55R18

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

100/1000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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