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2008 Cadillac XLR-V Safety Review

July 22, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Antilock disc brakes, traction control and stability control are all standard
Edmunds

both occupants will benefit
MyRide.com

all-disc antilock brakes, traction control and a stability system are standard
Cars.com

No data
NHTSA

No data
IIHS

The 2008 Cadillac XLR-V has not been crash-tested by either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

"Antilock disc brakes, traction control and stability control are all standard," according to Edmunds, which also reports that the Cadillac XLR-V has "side airbags inflate to protect both the head and torso." MyRide.com suggests "both [2008 Cadillac XLR-V] occupants will benefit from front and seat-mounted side airbags."

Cars.com notes that Cadillac XLR-V 2008 "seat belts have powered pretensioners," while "four-channel all-disc antilock brakes, traction control and a stability system" are standard.

Disturbingly, MyRide.com reports that this 2008 Cadillac has "high rear body line that results in limited visibility."

Conclusion

The 2008 Cadillac XLR-V hasn’t been crash-tested yet, but comes with a long list of standard safety equipment.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Antilock disc brakes, traction control and stability control are all standardEdmundsboth occupants will benefitMyRide.comall-disc antilock brakes, traction control and a stability system are standardCars.comNo dataNHTSANo dataIIHS The 2008 Cadillac XLR-V has not been crash-tested by either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). "Antilock disc brakes, traction control and stability control are all standard," according to Edmunds, which also reports that the Cadillac XLR-V has "side airbags inflate to protect both the head and torso." MyRide.com suggests "both [2008 Cadillac XLR-V] occupants will benefit from front and seat-mounted side airbags." Cars.com notes that Cadillac XLR-V 2008 "seat belts have powered pretensioners," while "four-channel all-disc antilock brakes, traction control and a stability system" are standard. Disturbingly, MyRide.com reports that this 2008 Cadillac has "high rear body line that results in limited visibility." ConclusionThe 2008 Cadillac XLR-V hasn’t been crash-tested yet, but comes with a long list of standard safety equipment.  2008 CADILLAC XLR-V STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "head-turning styling" Detroit news: "sharply chiseled two-seater" Cars.com: "Zingana wood trim and aluminum accents" The 2008 Cadillac XLR-V is the hottest version of the brand’s two-seat retractable-hardtop roadster. It’s ...

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BMW has its M car. Mercedes owns AMG. Audi produces RS-badged cars. Chrysler enjoys the fruits of its SRT group. Heck, even Mazda has MazdaSpeed. These automakers have recognized the marketing benefits of building limited-production, high-performance vehicles. It's a strategy that works, especially for higher-end brands.

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