2013 Cadillac XTS revealed

The all-new 2013 Cadillac XTS has been unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Designed to sit above the CTS in Cadillac’s line-up, the XTS replaces both the STS and full-size DTS models. The focus may be very much on luxury and interior space, but the XTS also boasts some advanced technology.

Cadillac XTS (2013) Front Side 1
2013 Cadillac XTS.
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Magnetic Ride Control, for example, comes fitted as standard. Unlike conventional dampers, the shock absorbers are filled with a magneto-rheological fluid that contains minute iron particles. By applying a magnetic charge to these, the damping characteristics can be adjusted every five milliseconds in response to changing road surface conditions.

The chassis also features rear air suspension and a HiPer Strut set-up for the front. One of the claimed advantages of the latter is reduced torque-steer, which could be useful as the XTS is front-wheel drive (although a Haldex all-wheel drive system with electronically-controlled limited slip differential will also be offered).

For the time being at least, the only engine option is a direct injection 300 bhp (224 kW / 304 PS) 3.6 litre V6 that’s connected to a Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission. Buyers switching from the STS might miss their V8, but the XTS drivetrain promises to be much more efficient.

On the inside, the highlight is a new control system called CUE. Based around an eight-inch dashboard screen, it’s designed to respond to touch, voice and even gestures. One benefit is a less cluttered fascia, and consequently the centre stack has only seven buttons. Also available will be a 12.3” configurable display that allows the driver to select one of four themes.

Production of the 2013 Cadillac XTS is planned to commence during spring 2012. Pricing has yet to be announced.

2013 Cadillac XTS - Preliminary Technical Specifications
Body
Style Four-door, five-passenger sedan
EPA vehicle class Full-size sedan
Engine
Type 3.6 litre V6 VVT DI
Displacement 217 cu in / 3,564 cc
Bore and stroke 3.70 x 3.37 in / 94.0 x 85.6 mm
Block material Aluminium
Cylinder head material Cast aluminium
Valve gear DOHC with four valves per cylinder; continuously variable valve timing
Ignition system Individual coil-on-plug; individual cylinder knock control
Fuel delivery Direct injection
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Power 300 bhp (224 kW / 304 PS) @ 6,800 rpm (est.)
Torque 358 Nm (264 lb/ft) @ 5,300 rpm (est.)
Fuel Regular unleaded
Emissions controls Dual close-coupled catalysts and single under-floor catalyst; variable valve timing; evaporative system
Est. fuel economy FWD City 17 mpg US (20.4 mpg Imp. / 13.8 l/100km)
Est. fuel economy FWD Highway 28 mpg US (33.6 mpg Imp. / 8.4 l/100km)
Est. fuel economy AWD City 17 mpg US (20.4 mpg Imp. / 13.8 l/100km)
Est. fuel economy AWD Highway 27 mpg US (32.4 mpg Imp. / 8.7 l/100km)
Transmission
Type Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic
Gear ratios (:1) First 4.48; Second 2.87; Third 1.84; Fourth 1.41; Fifth 1.00; Sixth 0.74; Reverse 2.88
Final drive ratio 2.77
Chassis
Front suspension HiPer strut coil-over-spring; twin-tube dampers with gas-charged valving; monotube Magnetic Ride Control struts
Rear suspension Linked ‘H’-arm with air shocks and Magnetic Ride Control
Steering type Hydraulic power; variable-effort rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio 15.3
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock 2.64
Turning circle 38.7 ft /11.8 m
Brakes
Type Split, dual-circuit four-wheel-disc with power assist
Disc diameter x thickness front 13.6 x 1.2 in / 345 x 20 mm (vented)
Disc diameter x thickness rear 12.4 x 0.9 in / 315 x 23 mm (solid)
Wheels and Tyres
Wheel size and type 19” painted aluminium with chrome inserts; 19” polished aluminium; 20” premium-painted aluminium; 20” polished aluminium with chrome inserts
Tyre size P245/45R19 all-season blackwall; P245/40R20 all-season blackwall
Exterior dimensions
Wheelbase 111.7 in / 2,837 mm
Overall length 202.0 in / 5,131 mm
Overall width 72.9 in / 1,851 mm
Overall height 59.1 in / 1,501 mm
Track front 61.7 in / 1,567 mm
Track rear 62.0 in / 1,576 mm
Curb weight FWD 3,995 lb / 1,812 kg; AWD 4,180 lb / 1,896 kg
Trailer towing maximum 1,000 lb / 454 kg
Interior dimensions
Seating capacity 5 (2 front / 3 rear)
Headroom front 39.0 in / 990 mm
Headroom rear 37.8 in / 960 mm
Legroom front 42.1 in / 1,069 mm
Legroom rear 40.0 in / 1,016 mm
Shoulder room front 57.9 in / 1,470 mm
Shoulder room rear 56.3 in / 1,430 mm
Hip room front 55.1 in / 1,400 mm
Hip room rear 54.3 in / 1,379 mm
EPA interior volume 122.2 cu ft / 3,458 litres
Passenger volume 104.2 cu ft / 2,949 litres
Cargo volume 18 cu ft / 509 litres
Fuel capacity FWD 18.6 gal. / 70.5 litres
Fuel capacity AWD 19.5 gal / 74.0 litres

Cadillac XTS (2013) DashboardCadillac XTS (2013) Front Side 2

Cadillac XTS (2013) Front Side DetailCadillac XTS (2013) Side

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