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2009 Cadillac XLR Features Review

March 13, 2009

FEATURES | 10 out of 10

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long list of technical features
Cars.com

only options are the Platinum and Alpine White Editions and chrome wheels
Kelley Blue Book

comes with just about all of the luxury features you'd expect
Edmunds

Editors at TheCarConnection.com note that the 2009 Cadillac XLR has an immense list of standard features. There are relatively few options because most items are standard.

Edmunds notes that the standard Cadillac XLR 2009 "comes with just about all of the luxury features you'd expect, including 18-inch alloy wheels with run-flat tires, adaptive xenon HID headlights, heated leather seats with plenty of power adjustments, dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless startup, a head-up display, a navigation system and a Bose audio system with satellite radio and a CD changer."

Cars.com reports that the present 2009 Cadillac's "long list of technical features includes a head-up display, radar-operated adaptive cruise control and an electronic stability system." The 2009 version brings standard OnStar Destination Download and Bluetooth connectivity.

Given the list of standard features, options are understandably slim. ForbesAutos sums it up quite nicely under its "2009 Cadillac XLR Options" heading: "N/A." In fact, when it comes to Cadillac XLR 2009 options, Kelley Blue Book simply says that "the only options are the Platinum and Alpine White Editions and chrome wheels."

Conclusion

The 2009 Cadillac XLR offers everything most drivers will want or need—as standard.

FEATURES | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:long list of technical featuresCars.comonly options are the Platinum and Alpine White Editions and chrome wheelsKelley Blue Bookcomes with just about all of the luxury features you'd expectEdmunds Editors at TheCarConnection.com note that the 2009 Cadillac XLR has an immense list of standard features. There are relatively few options because most items are standard. Edmunds notes that the standard Cadillac XLR 2009 "comes with just about all of the luxury features you'd expect, including 18-inch alloy wheels with run-flat tires, adaptive xenon HID headlights, heated leather seats with plenty of power adjustments, dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless startup, a head-up display, a navigation system and a Bose audio system with satellite radio and a CD changer." Cars.com reports that the present 2009 Cadillac's "long list of technical features includes a head-up display, radar-operated adaptive cruise control and an electronic stability system." The 2009 version brings standard OnStar Destination Download and Bluetooth connectivity. Given the list of standard features, options are understandably slim. ForbesAutos sums it up quite nicely under its "2009 Cadillac XLR Options" heading: "N/A." In fact, when it comes to Cadillac XLR 2009 options, Kelley Blue Book simply says that "the only options are the Platinum and Alpine White Editions and chrome wheels." ConclusionThe 2009 Cadillac XLR offers everything most drivers will want or need—as standard. 2009 CADILLAC XLR STYLING [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "an edgy package" Cars.com: "luxurious interior" Edmunds: "an upscale cabin" If you didn't know, Cadillac's sporty two-seat retractable hardtop roadster is based on the Chevrolet Corvette . Editors at TheCarConnection.com, ...

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Other Choices:

The Jaguar XK, BMW 6-Series, and Porsche 911 all offer 2+2 seating, as well as canvas convertible tops. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class remains the benchmark for this class of vehicle. It may not be the fastest or most engaging to drive, but it does lots of things well, including offering numerous technology options and an opulent interior feel, along with a great retractable hardtop design that somehow doesn’t steal as much of the trunk space. Plus, Mercedes-Benz earns its stripes along the way, and the current SL-Class cars prove it. The Lexus SC430 is another alternative for wind-in-hair fans who still want to be cosseted, but its design is nearly a decade old and will soon be replaced.

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