With the XTS, Cadillac commits from 2012 to a large saloon firmly oriented towards comfort, conceived for long distances, chauffeur fleets and a clientele that has remained loyal to large American cars. Rear space, sound insulation and ride filtering take clear priority over any sporting ambition. In this logic, the XTS evokes a Mercedes S-Class in touring guise rather than a German saloon set up to attack.
The range rests mainly on the 3.6 V6 LFX, the 2.0 turbo LTG and, more rarely, the V-Sport with its twin-turbo V6 LF3. The front-wheel-drive platform may surprise on a car of this size, but it produces a smooth and stable machine. In return, the Magnetic Ride adaptive suspension, the CUE electronics and the all-wheel-drive versions impose a more rigorous follow-up than it might first appear.