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2008 Cadillac XLR Safety Review

November 5, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

fair share of state-of-the-art technologies
Edmunds

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

Visibility slightly compromised, especially with top up
Consumer Guide

No data
NHTSA

No data
IIHS

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

Edmunds notes this 2008 Cadillac "does feature its fair share of state-of-the-art technologies," some of which include "antilock disc brakes, run-flat tires and stability control," along with "side airbags that offer head as well as thorax protection." In addition, this Cadillac XLR 2008 model has "rear parking sensors...also included" as standard equipment.

Cars.com reports more Cadillac XLR 2008 safety features: "for safety's sake, the engine will not start unless the remote fob is in the car and the driver is depressing the brake pedal." This source also notes that Cadillac XLR 2008 "side-impact airbags are installed in the seats."

ConsumerGuide notes "visibility [is] slightly compromised, especially with top up."

Conclusion

The 2008 Cadillac XLR has the expected safety features, but hasn’t been crash-tested yet.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:fair share of state-of-the-art technologiesEdmundsFour-channel all-disc antilock brakes, traction control and a stability system are standardCars.comVisibility slightly compromised, especially with top upConsumer GuideNo dataNHTSANo dataIIHS The 2008 Cadillac XLR has not been crash-tested by either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Edmunds notes this 2008 Cadillac "does feature its fair share of state-of-the-art technologies," some of which include "antilock disc brakes, run-flat tires and stability control," along with "side airbags that offer head as well as thorax protection." In addition, this Cadillac XLR 2008 model has "rear parking sensors...also included" as standard equipment. Cars.com reports more Cadillac XLR 2008 safety features: "for safety's sake, the engine will not start unless the remote fob is in the car and the driver is depressing the brake pedal." This source also notes that Cadillac XLR 2008 "side-impact airbags are installed in the seats." ConsumerGuide notes "visibility [is] slightly compromised, especially with top up." ConclusionThe 2008 Cadillac XLR has the expected safety features, but hasn’t been crash-tested yet. 2008 CADILLAC XLR STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Vivid styling...looks like nothing else" Kelley Blue Book: "Edgy styling stands out from the crowd" Edmunds: "an upscale cabin" The 2008 Cadillac XLR is a sporty two-seat retractable hardtop roadster. If you didn’t know, ...

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Other Choices:

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is the benchmark for this class of vehicle. It may not be the fastest, the smoothest riding, or the most engaging, but it does many things well. Plus, Mercedes-Benz earned its stripes along the way, and the current SL-Class cars prove it. The retractable hardtop operates quickly. The SL is dynamically engaging, although not quite to the level of the 2008 Cadillac XLR-V, but clearly more so than the Lexus SC 430. The Jaguar XK, BMW 6-Series, and Porsche 911 all offer 2+2 seating if this is important to you, as well as canvas convertible tops.

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By GREG BERLIN #1, Posted: 3/29/2009

    CADDY KILLS COBRA!!!!

    YES PEOPLE AROUND THE PLANET OF CARS !!!!
    i spanked a new 09 mustang cobra down 7 city blocks!! and how much h.p.?does the ford have
    lots!!!maybe its luck? maybe so?? but i enjoyed it...my xlrv is waiting and watching you!!!
    GREG BERLIN RENO NV...BEWARE!!

  2. By GREG BERLIN #2, Posted: 3/29/2009

    CADDY KILLS COBRA!!!!

    YES PEOPLE AROUND THE PLANET OF CARS !!!!
    i spanked a new 09 mustang cobra down 7 city blocks!! and how much h.p.?does the ford have
    lots!!!maybe its luck? maybe so?? but i enjoyed it...my xlrv is waiting and watching you!!!
    GREG BERLIN RENO NV...BEWARE!!

  3. By GREG BERLIN #3, Posted: 3/29/2009

    CADDY KILLS COBRA!!!!

    YES PEOPLE AROUND THE PLANET OF CARS !!!!
    i spanked a new 09 mustang cobra down 7 city blocks!! and how much h.p.?does the ford have
    lots!!!maybe its luck? maybe so?? but i enjoyed it...my xlrv is waiting and watching you!!!
    GREG BERLIN RENO NV...BEWARE!!

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