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2009 Cadillac XLR-V Safety Review

February 21, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Occupants will benefit from front and seat-mounted side airbags
MyRide.com

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

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

No data
NHTSA

No data
IIHS

Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has crash-tested the 2009 Cadillac XLR-V. The structurally similar Chevrolet Corvette hasn’t been tested either.

MyRide.com reports that "both [2009 Cadillac XLR-V] occupants will benefit from front and seat-mounted side airbags." Edmunds says, "Antilock disc brakes, traction control and stability control are all standard," while "side airbags inflate to protect both the head and torso."

"Seat belts have powered pretensioners," while "four-channel all-disc antilock brakes, traction control and a stability system" are standard, says Cars.com.

MyRide.com reports that the 2009 Cadillac has a "high rear body line that results in limited visibility."

Conclusion

The 2009 Cadillac XLR-V has all the expected safety equipment for a high-performance luxury roadster.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Occupants will benefit from front and seat-mounted side airbagsMyRide.comall-disc antilock brakes, traction control and a stability system are standardCars.comAntilock disc brakes, traction control and stability control are all standardEdmundsNo dataNHTSANo dataIIHS Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has crash-tested the 2009 Cadillac XLR-V. The structurally similar Chevrolet Corvette hasn’t been tested either. MyRide.com reports that "both [2009 Cadillac XLR-V] occupants will benefit from front and seat-mounted side airbags." Edmunds says, "Antilock disc brakes, traction control and stability control are all standard," while "side airbags inflate to protect both the head and torso." "Seat belts have powered pretensioners," while "four-channel all-disc antilock brakes, traction control and a stability system" are standard, says Cars.com. MyRide.com reports that the 2009 Cadillac has a "high rear body line that results in limited visibility." ConclusionThe 2009 Cadillac XLR-V has all the expected safety equipment for a high-performance luxury roadster. 2009 CADILLAC XLR-V STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "edgy styling stands out from the crowd" Cars.com: "sharply chiseled two-seater" Edmunds: "a contemporary expression of Cadillac's heritage" The 2009 Cadillac XLR-V has a supercharged V-8 engine and a sharp-edged ...

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Other Choices:

This might sound strange, but 443 horsepower isn’t very impressive in this class, especially when you’re talking about cars that cost six figures. Case in point, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class offers three models that kick out more than 500 horsepower. The BMW M edition of its 6-Series packs a V-10 wallop of 500-plus horsepower. These cars are all put together by special high-performance vehicle teams within their companies, and the results are impressive and hugely expensive. When comparing only price, the 2009 Cadillac XLR-V could be considered a contender, but those who play in this sandbox aren't looking for value. They're shopping for status and bragging rights. On these two counts, the XLR-V can't compete—except with the beautiful Jaguar XKR, a stunning kitten that runs with 420 horsepower. However, take a look at the XKR’s beautiful interior and you likely won’t be going back to the Cadillac dealership.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By gregberlin #1, Posted: 4/29/2009

    xlrv exoticar U,S,A,

    A BONIFIED AMERICAN SUPERCAR!EXTREAM
    iam a very proud owner and own many cool rides
    this is my best (now) and would never sell my
    perfect new cadillac of cars xlrv so unique and
    rare people gawk alot!! its my showpiece of
    art n science,quote GM,
    GREGH BERLIN RENO NV.

  2. By greg berlin #2, Posted: 8/6/2009

    PEOPLE like myself make fun of cars that deserve it!!( like FERRARI)~~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    overpriced? naa, great service back up? naaa
    bargin insurance? naaa, lackluster interior
    quality? naa, ive owned them and i know!!
    hail hail too cadillac a great car better
    history ,realistic fun!!!!

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