2008 Cadillac XLR-V Overview

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By Rex Roy, Editor

The sportscar experts at TheCarConnection.com researched road tests on the 2008 Cadillac XLR to produce this definitive review. Editors from TheCarConnection.com also drove the supercharged Cadillac XLR-V, and they offer opinions and details on this unique American sportscar where ... Read full bottom line

How We Rated

Styling: 8
Performance: 9
Comfort and Quality: 8
Safety: 9
Features: 10

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By Rex Roy, Editor

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 derived in part from the Chevrolet Corvette , but the XLR-V has a supercharged V-8 engine and straight-edge style all its own. The Detroit News calls the XLR-V a “sharply chiseled two-seater,” while Cars.com points out "stealth fighters inspired [the XLR],” adding that it’s “a contemporary expression of Cadillac's heritage of landmark design and advanced technology." Kelley Blue Book says the "edgy styling stands out from the crowd,” while Edmunds predicts its shape “will appeal to those looking to roll up to the valet in something different from the status quo.” As a “V” version of a Cadillac vehicle, the XLR-V gets special "design features [which] include polished wire-mesh upper and ... Read full review