Exterior
Cadillac says stealth fighters inspired the XLR, which serves as "a contemporary expression of Cadillac's heritage of landmark design and advanced technology." Linear lines display hints of the marque's history. The strong grille also suggests the past, but with a modern expression. The XLR's vertical headlights are part of Cadillac's current design philosophy.
The roadster's weight distribution is virtually 50/50, helped by the rear-mounted transmission. Cadillac says the XLR's steel hydroformed frame rails couple with an aluminum cockpit structure and balsa-cored composite flooring to provide "rigidity without bulk." Run-flat tires eliminate the need for a spare tire.
Built on a 105.7-inch wheelbase, the XLR is 177.7 inches long overall. Retracting the hardtop takes less than 30 seconds. Made of aluminum and magnesium, the top structure features composite exterior panels, a heated glass back window and glass rear-quarter windows.
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The Inside
Like the second-generation CTS that introduced this era of Cadillac
interiors, the SRX's cabin is logically arrayed and a handsome bit of work. The
controls have decent quality, and the gauges off ...
Voice Recognition
The Bluetooth system uses voice
recognition to interpret voice
commands to dial phone numbers
and name tags.
For additional information say
“Help” while you are in a voice
recognition menu. ...
Cargo Net
WARNING
Do not stack items higher than the upper end of the cargo net or hang anything
from the net.
Avoid items that have sharp edges or that apply excessive force to the net. If
items are not p ...