Pics Aplenty: 2009 Cadillac XLR and XLR-V
click above for more high-res images of the 2009 Cadillac XLR and XLR-V
While Cadillac released information on the freshened XLR roadster last week, all we had to look at was a single photo. Well, now we can see the rest of it. XLR.net has gotten hold of several more shots of the halo Caddy in both the standard Platinum trim and in rodded-up V-Series form (above). We were most curious to see the updated interior, but one look is all it takes to see that it's fundamentally unchanged. The gauges simply trade their rounder, Bulgari-designed numerals for a look that's in keeping with what you'll find in other Caddys. The steering wheel is also switched out, and the XLR gets the same unit you'll find in the current CTS. Everything else? It's pretty much the same -- nice, but not done up to the level of the less expensive CTS. For that, we'll have to wait for the next XLR, assuming there is a next XLR.
We already covered the new grille for the base car in our earlier post, as well as the new side vents. The V-Series, however, retains the mesh look in front, as expected. Out back, the XLR Platinum gets a pair of cartoonishly-wide exhaust outlets that appear to be part of the rear bumper cover. The V soldiers on with its Vette-like quad pipes. The XLR is a nice car that turns heads, and the V-Series absolutely hauls ass and sounds great doing it. But $100K (for the V) is a lot to ask for any Cadillac, especially one that still hosts an interior that, while attractive, doesn't meet the high design standard set by the entry-level CTS.
Gallery: 2009 Cadillac XLR and XLR-V
[Source: XLR Net]
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Torrent 4:35PM (6/09/2008)
LOOKS EXACTLY THE SAME- EXCEPT FOR, O WAIT NEVERMIND...
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LMBVette 4:36PM (6/09/2008)
Why buy the XLR? Other than having the hardtop.....a regular Corvette Convertible has a nicer interior and better performance for tens of thousands less.
Heck, even the XLR-V is outperformed by a stock LS3 Vette.
I can't wait for them to offer the LSA in this car.....now that would change the game substantially!!!!
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David(Postal) 4:44PM (6/09/2008)
This car is really for a different audience. It might not be the best value but I still think it is one of the greatest looking cars around on the outside. Still it could use some more aggression in its styling
That One Person 5:43PM (6/09/2008)
Why buy a Lexus SC? Why buy any coupe in this class? There is always something better out there.
But it's called personal preference. Heck, I would take a Vette over this.
Flashpoint 4:46PM (6/09/2008)
MY S550 cost me $95,000 before taxes and dealer fees.
How Cadillac feels they deserve $100K for this is beyond me, especially considering the quality of materials here isn't up there with the $80,000 CLS 550, any of the BMW's, the Jaguar XF, or pretty much any new luxury car I can think of.
The CTS -V is the better deal if you ask me.
And if they make a CTS-V coupe, I'm gonna buy it for my wife without taking a second look.
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Yar 4:57PM (6/09/2008)
"And if they make a CTS-V coupe, I'm gonna buy it for my wife without taking a second look."
Great way to get every guy on planet earth trying to screw your wife...
RLQ 5:06PM (6/09/2008)
Meh, I rather have the SL550/63.
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2004m3driver 5:17PM (6/09/2008)
Agreed this car needs a refresh. Funny thing is I have an aunt and uncle who have a sl500 and a XLR. The XLR looks like its in the league with a Saturn Sky not even close to the Benz. I might be biased though. The SL55 is one of my favorite roadsters.
meshies 5:08PM (6/09/2008)
Why would I ever spend 100k dollars on a brand new 2002/09 XLR? Ridiculous.
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why not the LS2LS7? 8:08PM (6/09/2008)
No one. That's why it's only $80K. The XLR-V is $100K.
bob d 7:42PM (6/09/2008)
I was just looking at these "new" pictures... of .... the XLR and....zzzzz...zzzzzz....zzzzzz..... Oh! Sorry! I dosed off.
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msm 7:45PM (6/09/2008)
This is why GM is inching closer to the end, wasting time and a gizzion dollars on what a car that nobody wants, nobody bought the other years...........start building and selling cars people want not cars that sell one of, if their lucky...........
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carlbolt 8:05PM (6/09/2008)
This car sells for $100K ? I know the US dollar is falling, but don't know it falls so fast.
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why not the LS2LS7? 8:10PM (6/09/2008)
Why is that odd? Priced an LS lately?
The SL550 is $100K.
The cheapest AMG (similar idea as the V-series) is $133K.
For this, it's $80K (non-V) and $100K (V).
Hike15 8:29PM (6/09/2008)
i would actually prefer this over the SL
in my opinion, its a little better looking and in my area much rarer
though I'm not a big MB fan anyways
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Mobius_1 10:51PM (6/09/2008)
I think it's quite a good looking car, but for that much cash, the interior really needs to look and feel exotic and well made, no squeaks etc. and no cheap materials
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why not the LS2LS7? 2:38AM (6/10/2008)
It does feel well made. No squeaks. And the materials are pretty good. It doesn't feel overly exotic.
The interior feels significantly more expensive than a Lexus SC430 interior, but then again, it is.
chopper 1:17PM (6/10/2008)
They ruined it with the stupid chrome thing on the side.
Totally ruins the profile and sleek look.
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