Thread: 2014 Cadillac XTS4 Vsport Platinum pregled

Vsako leto, in v zadnjih 10 letih ali tako, sem na svoj način, da kanadski International Auto Show v moj avto tester v tednu. Letos je bil nič drugačen.

Običajno poskušam in dobili nekaj, ki ustreza čim več od v & ldquo; potovanje & Rdquo, kolobar; merila, kot je mogoče. Z drugimi besedami, avto je treba dostojno ekonomično, udobno, hitro, tiho in (v tem letnem času je) šport AWD. Vnesite Cadillac je vodilni XTS sedan.

2014 XTS4 Vsport Platinum je na absolute vrhov Cadillac Postrojavanje avtomobilov, in po potovanju več kot 1.500 km z njim, lahko potrdijo, da je krasen ta avto na skoraj vseh mogočih ravneh. Veliko močan, gladko in trdno, se XTS sooča le eno manjšo napako: prenos. Ljubil avto, ampak berite naprej.



Kaj je Cadillac XTS?
2014 Cadillac XTS bil pozvan za zamenjavo starih STS v DTS limuzine. Na eni proti času v točki STS izdelek vroč, ampak je svoje pritožbe so fizzled v je bil za močan čas zamenjavo.

XTS Na prispeli v 2012 2013 model leto avtomobil. Njeno & ldquo; Velika sredina ladje & Rdquo, kolobar, kolobar; postave je primerna kozarka, tudi za limuzina dajatev, v služi kot luksuzni trenutno fant ponovno statusni postaja zaščitni znak, ki je bil filmi je imel Cadillac.

2014 Cadillac XTS cen v očala
XTS Standard FWD j.e. Osnovne drobnoprodajna cena od $48,940. Na vrhu v kup sedi XTS Vsport platine z AWD v je svoj cenik odhod od $73,745.

Moj je bil slednji tester v vključeni White Diamond Tricoat barv delo, kot kozarka, tudi neobvezna in zabava za izdelalo vsoto sistem skoraj 30.000 $ več kot osnovno ceno ali $77,035.

3.6 L V6 opravlja dvojno dolžnost za na objavljenih besedil. V Vsport avtomobili, razvija konjskih moči v 304 264 lb-ft navora. Kot tako FWD v AWD tako na voljo. Za bolj zabavno, Caddy bo vrgel na dostop turbos, da povečanje proizvodnje konjskih moči v 368 410 lb-ft navora. V tej preobleki, samo z AWD elektronsko omejeno slip diferencialno zadaj je standard. 6-stopenjski avtomatski je menjalnik enako standard čez krov.

Vse XTS kadilakov koristi od magnetne nadzor vožnjo v njeno Brezstopenjski realnem času suspenzija setup. Brembo zagotavlja štirikolesnih disk zavore.

2014 Cadillac Vožnja XTS4 Vsport
Meril seznama Mojega avto-ste morda opazili, potovanje, da & ldquo; hitro & Rdquo, kolobar, kolobar; bil je prvi element. Za, sem bil vročen na fancy American jjeza hodov. Na razporejanju, da se polastijo proč na zgoraj skupaj z AWD sistema, v ko dobi priložnost, eksplozije domobransko nenaden skok ali spust V6.

Ta samo razporejanju takrat, ko slushbox 6-cog končno izbirčen prestava. Po mirni v zbrani plazil XTS, mestni "prenos drsi iz eno prikazovanje svileno gladkost OGREVALNA TEHNIKA orodje, ki se pričakuje od grand blagovna znamka, ki je Cadillac.

Uporabniki, ker pocrveneti na, da je Vsport, starec križarjenje je v poštev pride, ko ni potrebno. Iž opomin, pops prenos iz SSV prestavi v drugo trkat na 100 km/h v Tim kot 5,5 sekund. Eno manevri tako kot blisteringly hiter, ko prenos končno izbere prestavo, treskav v k občasno, potem je v XTS off kot raketa. V6 trpi lag, ker je autobox. Ko razvrščeni, lahko zamisliti samo, kako besno ta luksuzni ladji počutili.

V 2014 Cadillac XTS Vsport, da je kmalu element manjka. AWD XTS hidravlični volan (električni s FWD) je lahka v oster posebej ne, vendar pa v tem programu je veliko športno. Brembo zavor Velik zagotavljajo ne samo zavorno močan moč, ampak bolje je kot občutek pedal dostojno.

Velik Caddy magnetni nadzor vzmetenje je impresivna vožnjo. Na dolgo highway razteza, Vstani podjetij celotno za napete v vožnjo stabilno. Stopnjo prožnost v udobje ravni mogoče prav tako enostavno doseči, vse brez vložek od voznika.

Znotraj v zunaj 2014 Cadillac XTS
2014 Cadillac XTS styling je zelo izvirno v tako takoj prepoznavna. Kot na področju športa prvi, zdaj-podpis navpično glavo v zadnje luči, se prav tako dobro izgleda XTS sedel še vedno, kot počne navzdol barreling na avtocesti.

KitchenAid telo gube, Velika različna modela v edinstveno & ldquo;Twin-Turbo & Rdquo, kolobar, kolobar; rešetka resno goji na najdražji, v ž naj novo Caddy učinek je eksponentno. Bele barve delo pomaga zelo malo preveč.

Kabina je enako modi. Rad bi za Cadillac za padec capacitive touch control, haptic feedback ter poslovne CUE priznanje potezi ker si se obdelovati vsakič, ko je všeč-menu je neverjetno frustrirajuće na trenutke. Enako program za Ford. Samo zanimiva lastnost je bližine jo.

Kolikor gre preostanek kabini, sedeži tako udobni sobi je zelo bogat povsod, prtljažnik prostora v tako zelo je lepo konča fit.

Primerjava 2014 Cadillac XTS
2014 XTS Vsport je nemogoče ujemajo poleg pametno moč-bang-za-the-buck. $65,575 bo dobil vse 410 hp. Obstaja veliko možnosti, kot da Audi A6, BMW 535i xDrive, Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC njihove skladbe neki sladkega japonski možnosti. Noben bo prinesel oomph dejavnik ta način.

Vendar, moje tester zapre na nekatere resne igralce, kot tako Audi S6 ($85,500), BMW 550i xDrive (443 hp v $76,750!) v Merc E 550 4MATIC. In opreme so zavajanjem niso na Ravni objavljenih besedil v primerjavi z par Nemci. Je Dejstvo, da tako Caddies kompanija vaše če ne bo samo eden.

Every year, and for the last 10 years or so, I've made my way to the Canadian International Auto Show in my tester car of the week. This year was no different.

I typically try and get something that fits as many of the “road trip” criteria as possible. In other words, the car has to be fast, quiet, comfortable, decently economical and (at this particular time of the year) sport AWD. Enter Cadillac's flagship XTS sedan.

The 2014 XTS4 Vsport Platinum is at the absolute peak of Cadillac's lineup of cars, and after travelling over 1,500km with it, I can attest that this car is superb on nearly every conceivable level. Plenty powerful, smooth, and solid, the XTS faces only one minor flaw: the transmission. I loved the car, but read on.

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What is a Cadillac XTS?
The 2014 Cadillac XTS was called upon to replace the old STS and DTS sedans. At one point in time, the STS was a hot product, but its appeal fizzled out and it was time for a strong replacement.

The XTS arrived in 2012 as a 2013 model year car. Its “large-midsize” stature lends itself well to limousine duty, and serves as the luxury poster boy of the re-emerging status symbol that once was Cadillac.

2014 Cadillac XTS Price and Specs
The basic FWD XTS Standard has a retail price of $48,940. At the top of the heap sits the XTS Vsport Platinum with AWD and its starting price is of $73,745.

My tester was the latter and included the White Diamond Tricoat paint job as well as the optional Entertainment System for a grand total of nearly $30,000 more than the base price or $77,035.

A 3.6L V6 does double duty for the XTS. In non-Vsport cars, it develops 304 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque. As such, FWD and AWD are offered. For more fun, Caddy will throw on two turbos that boost output to 410 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. In this guise, only AWD with an electronic limited-slip rear differential is standard. A 6-speed automatic transmission is equally standard across the board.

All XTS Cadillacs benefit from Magnetic Ride Control, and its continuously variable real-time suspension setup. Brembo provides the four-wheel disc brakes.

Driving the 2014 Cadillac XTS4 Vsport
Of my list of road-trip car criteria, you may have noticed that “fast” was the first element. For this, I was served a fancy American five-course meal. The V6 pounces on the opportunity to claw away at surfaces along with the AWD system, and once given the chance, blasts forward.

This chance only comes when the 6-cog slushbox finally picks a gear. Under calm and collected urban crawling, the XTS' transmission glides from one gear to another, displaying silky smoothness that is expected from the grand brand that is Cadillac.

Given that this is a Vsport, old-man cruising is out of the question when not necessary. From a standstill, the transmission pops from one gear to another, knocking at the 100 km/h in as little as 5.5 seconds. Passing manoeuvres are as blisteringly fast, once the transmission finally selects a gear, occasionally crashing into it, and then the XTS is off like a rocket. The V6 suffers no lag whereas the autobox does. Once sorted, I can only imagine how furious this luxury boat will feel.

In the 2014 Cadillac XTS Vsport, this is the only lacking element. The AWD XTS' hydraulic steering (electric with FWD) is light and not particularly sharp, however, in this application it is plenty sporty. The big Brembo brakes provide not only strong stopping power, but the pedal has better than decent feel.

The big Caddy's Magnetic Ride Control suspension is impressive. On the long highway stretches, the whole getup firms up for a taut and stable ride. A degree of suppleness and comfort level can be just as easily attained, all without input from the driver.

Inside and Out of the 2014 Cadillac XTS
The 2014 Cadillac XTS' styling is highly original and thus instantly recognizable. As the first to sport the now-signature vertical head and taillights, the XTS looks just as good sitting still as it does barrelling down the highway.

The sharp body creases, large distinct wheels and unique “Twin-Turbo” grille have seriously grown on me, and with every new Caddy the effect is exponential. The white paint job helps quite a bit, too...

The cabin is equally fashionable. I would like for Cadillac to drop the capacitive-touch control, haptic feedback and gesture recognition CUE business because it seems to work whenever it feels like it -- it is incredibly frustrating at times. The same applies to Ford. The only interesting feature is proximity sensing...

As far as the remainder of the cabin goes, the seats are very comfortable, room abounds everywhere, the trunk is capacious, and fit and finish are very nice.

Comparing the 2014 Cadillac XTS
The 2014 XTS Vsport is next to impossible to match power-bang-for-the-buck wise. $65,575 will get you all of 410 hp. There are many alternatives here, such as the Audi A6, BMW 535i xDrive, Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC as well as some Japanese options. None will deliver the oomph factor this way.

However, my tester closes in on some serious players such as the Audi S6 ($85,500), the BMW 550i xDrive (443 hp and $76,750!), and the Merc E 550 4MATIC. Equipment levels are not on par with the XTS compared to the Germans. Fact is, if your dreams are made of Caddies, only one will do.