{"id":16907,"date":"2013-11-16T18:30:03","date_gmt":"2013-11-17T00:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/?p=16907"},"modified":"2013-11-16T18:30:03","modified_gmt":"2013-11-17T00:30:03","slug":"2014-cadillac-xts-vsport-platinum-day-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/2014-cadillac-xts-vsport-platinum-day-2\/","title":{"rendered":"2014 Cadillac XTS VSport Platinum Day 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Saturday with the XTS was a breeze of course &#8212; the Cadillac is perfectly competent with plentiful, smooth power delivery and grace.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.crestcars.com\">Crest Cadillac<\/a> is my host for the weekend test drive; read about the pickup <a href=\"http:\/\/caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/test-drive-review-2014-cadillac-xts-4-vsport-platinum\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 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src=\"http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1441-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/2014-cadillac-xts-vsport-platinum-day-2\/img_1442\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1442-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/2014-cadillac-xts-vsport-platinum-day-2\/img_1444\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1444-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail 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well, but the tail light actually extends enough behind the rear to clearly form a tail fin reminiscent of the iconic 60s Cadillacs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1437.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16908\" alt=\"IMG_1437\" src=\"http:\/\/caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1437-1024x764.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1437-1024x764.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1437-500x373.jpg 500w, http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1437-401x300.jpg 401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This photo captures the entry to the driver&#8217;s seat illumination at night in the Platinum version, which is Cadillac terminology for over-the-top luxury models.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1440.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16910\" alt=\"IMG_1440\" src=\"http:\/\/caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1440-1024x764.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1440-1024x764.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1440-500x373.jpg 500w, http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1440-401x300.jpg 401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I think these are the best rear-view mirrors I have seen on recent cars &#8212; they are perfectly shaped and sized and provide a huge view ports.\u00a0 This has been a pet peeve of mine on some recent models who favor small horizontal rectangles for mirrors at the cost of being able to see clearly.\u00a0\u00a0 These work very well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1444.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16913\" alt=\"IMG_1444\" src=\"http:\/\/caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1444-1024x764.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1444-1024x764.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1444-500x373.jpg 500w, http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1444-401x300.jpg 401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Platinum has the full driver assist options, including augmented reality backup camera, front and rear proximity warning systems, automatic headlight dim control, lane change warning, and multiple-color, adjustable, customizable heads-up display.<\/p>\n<p>What would I change about the XTS?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More advertising &#8212; Cadillac is doing a poor job of getting more info out about the XTS, and especially the new AWD XTS VSport and Platinum VSport Models.<\/li>\n<li>The rear windows have roll-up shades, which makes the car cooler inside.\u00a0 It also makes the windows a bit difficult to see through at night or in the evening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What is my favorite feature?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The power plant: Twin-Turbo 3.6L DOHC VVT DI V6 with 410 hp with AWD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tomorrow will start with an early breakfast run, then Church.\u00a0 Stay Tuned for more real world impressions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saturday with the XTS was a breeze of course &#8212; the Cadillac is perfectly competent with plentiful, smooth power delivery and grace.\u00a0 Crest Cadillac is my host for the weekend test drive; read about the pickup here. 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