Test Drive Review: 2014 Cadillac XTS-4 VSport Platinum

Posted on by
4

Today I picked up a new 2014 Cadillac XTS Vsport from one of our Sponsors, Crest Cadillac of Plano, for the weekend to test.  This model has the new twin-turbo 3.6L V6 with 410 hp, and all wheel drive, so it delivers on the Sport promise.

Click on any of the Gallery Images to zoom in:

Darin Partin setup the test drive for me, and Alex Beydoun of Crest Cadillac met me at Reception with the details and keys.  We looked at a custom ATS in the showroom (more on that in a future post) and then I headed out with the XTS.

My initial impression of the new power plant pulling out of Crest Cadillac was terrific — the XTS literally surged forward to merge smoothly into traffic and away.

The test XTS is a great selection — XTS Vsport Platinum, Crystal Red Tintcoat, and a compact spare with trunk mat are the only options needed or included.  It rings the till at $71K, but is the real deal — full luxury, all wheel drive, full power, fully customizable Cadillac. Those looking for a bit of economy with their XTS VSport could select the non-Platinum variant, which loses the ultraview sunroof, rear shades, chrome wheels, and driver assist package, but comes in $10K less.

I am looking forward to getting to know this model further this weekend.

 

Twin turbo V6

Posted on by
Reply

The new twin turbo 3.6L V6 offers 420 hp / 430 lb ft of torque in the CTS Vsport, slightly less in the AWD XTS offering. This engine line seems ideal in this application, offering good power while still retaining nice fuel economy — 25 mpg highway.

Overall the new CTS presents itself as a tailored suit –much more of a personal luxury sedan than the previous model. More style, more personality. Waiting to see the ATS-V, CTS-V, and resale on the ELR, but I could see getting a lightly used CTS Vsport to replace my STS-V when the time comes.