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2007 Cadillac XLR
Date Published: 4/09/08

2007 Cadillac XLR
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MSRP:
$78,335 - 97,460

Invoice:
$73,243 - 86,252

Class:
Premium Sporty/performance Car
2007 Cadillac XLR
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Sporty performance Car Average Rating
Acceleration 8 8.1
Fuel Economy 4 4.6
Ride Quality 6 4.5
Steering/Handling/Braking 8 8.6
Quietness 6 4.5
Controls 7 6.7
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 5.9
Room/Comfort (rear) 0 .6
Cargo Room 2 2.2
Value within Class 5 5.4
Total Score: 53 51.1
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2007 Cadillac XLR Review
All versions of Cadillac's two-seat V8 convertible have a 6-speed automatic transmission for 2007. XLR shares a basic structure and plastic composite body panels with the Chevrolet Corvette, but has unique styling, a power-retractable hardtop, and different suspension tuning. Base models have 320 hp. The supercharged XLR-V has 443 hp. Both have a 6-speed automatic transmission; the 320-hp models had used a 5-speed. ABS, traction/antiskid control, run-flat tires, and GM's automatic-adjusting Magnetic Ride Control are standard. So are side airbags covering head and torso and heated/cooled seats. A dashboard screen displays navigation and audio functions. Also standard are adaptive cruise control and keyless locking and engine start.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Offering more power and style than typical Sporty/Performance vehicles, Premium Sporty/Performance Cars usually cost much more and have more comfort and convenience equipment. Two-passenger convertibles and four-seat coupes rule the roost in this class.

Our Best Buys are the BMW Z4 and Chevrolet Corvette. Our Recommended picks are the Jaguar XK Series and Porsche Boxster, and Porsche Cayman.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Jaguar XK Series and Volkswagen Eos.
News
We hear the XLR will be freshened for model-year 2009, then fully redesigned two or three years later. We hope to have more-detailed information soon, so keep checking back with us.
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