2004-2008 Cadillac XLR: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 2004-2008 Cadillac XLR. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 2004-2008 Cadillac XLR.
Year to Year Changes
2005 Cadillac XLR:
Except for exterior and interior trim colors, nothing changed for 2005.
2006 Cadillac XLR:
Steering-linked xenon high-intensity-discharged headlights became standard this year. Satellite radio also was standard. Cadillac introduced a new high-performance supercharged XLR-V model with a 443-horsepower V8 engine, six-speed automatic transmission, and 19-inch run-flat tires. The 2006 XLR-V stickered for an even $100,000.
2007 Cadillac XLR:
All versions of Cadillac's two-seat V8 convertible got a 6-speed automatic transmission for 2007.
2008 Cadillac XLR:
The 2008 Cadillac XLR got revised suspension tuning and a new Platinum Edition option package. The new Platinum Edition option package for base models included unique interior and exterior trim.








