Impressions of the Cadillac XLR for 2006
The restyled XLR V is equipped with a 4.4-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The Northstar engine is mated to a General Motors six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2005 version.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The XLR comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the XLR V are 72.30 inches wide by 177.70 inches long. It sits 50.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 105.70 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The Cadillac XLR lists at $76,480 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $71,509.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2006 XLR is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 18.00 gallons.
The XLR V received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty five when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Cadillac XLR
There are several reasons why the Cadillac XLR V sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Cadillac, specifically a XLR.
My mom bought a Cadillac XLR last year. So far so good…
There’s no doubt that Cadillac is up to it’s old tricks with the XLR? I’m hoping next year’s example is improved.