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2013 Cadillac XTS [w/video]

The Cadillac Of Stopgaps As confusing as most alphanumeric car names have gotten in recent years, at least one constant has been that the letter "X" is generally indicative of a crossover. Then why did General Motors use this letter on its new 2013 Cadillac XTS luxury sedan? Well, for that, we'll have to look to the world of mathematics where "X" stands for an unknown variable or a placeholder. Now we're talking. The XTS is just an interim product sitting at the top of Cadillac's four-door food chain until the brand gets a true flagship in place. That sounds like a lot of resources to ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:
3.6L V6
Power:
304 HP / 264 LB-FT
Transmission:
6-Speed Auto
MSRP:
$62,300 (as tested)
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