Cadillac has consistently been redefining the looks and features of cars for years. The new XLR Roadster is indicative of this reputation, as its ground-breaking appearance, including both the interior and the exterior, and advance technology exceeds expectations for a luxury sporty convertible.
Able to convert from a coupe to a roadster in less than 30 seconds, the all new XLR Roadster provides the excitement of a convertible with the extravagance of a luxury coupe.
With brushed aluminum throughout the interior trim, and featuring both left-hand and right-hand arm rests complemented with cooled and heated leather seats, the new roadster offers a younger look with luxurious comfort. Optional interior characteristics such as Eucalyptus wood accents and select micro-fiber lining bring further attraction to the interior of the car. The appealing look is enhanced by a 6.5” LCD color display touch-screen with voice recognition, and controlling features that include a DVD-based navigation system and a 6 disc in-dash CD changer played through a Bose premium 9-speaker sound system.
In addition to the XLR’s exceptional appearance, the Roadster is furnished with a number of standard features that pamper the operator. An adaptive cruise control feature uses a sophisticated radar transceiver to automatically adjust the speed of the car to maintain the preset following distance, all while updating the driver through the display system. The standard Rainsense wiper system detects moisture on the windshield and adjusts the wiper blades to appropriately cope with conditions at any given time. Not to mention the headlight system that calculates the vehicle’s speed around curves and suitably pivots lamps up to twenty degrees to maximize the driver’s view at night.
The XLR’s advanced technology provides added safety. The new StabiliTrak System increases the car’s stability, allowing drivers greater control over the car and decreasing the likelihood of an accident. Tires that use “run-flat” technology, allow the car to safely operate on low air levels or without any air at all.
The new Roadster’s design even takes into consideration the unlikely event of a crash. A special Passenger Sensing System uses sensors to detect a crash or impact and subsequently determines the correct level of inflation for dual-stage frontal and side-impact airbags. This feature helps to protect passengers from another vehicle as well as reduces the risk of injury caused by the air bag itself.
The luxury of the 2007 XLR does not take away from its performance, as it comes standard with a 4.6L Northstar V8 VVT, delivering 320 horsepower. With a 0 to 60 MPH time of less than six seconds, the standard roadster covers ¼ mile in 14.3 seconds.
From the looks of both the exterior and interior, standard features and advanced technology, the 2007 Cadillac XLR Roadster provides the driver with an unforgettable experience of excitement and magnificence, all in one package. Priced at $79,000, the Roadster will exceed your expectations for a luxury sporty convertible.